Unique Web3 tech primed to democratize Internet of Things industry
W3bstream, a MachineFi project, is using Web3 technology to decentralize the Internet of Things.
Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev to stay detained until next year’s hearing
A Dutch court hearing ruled that the Tornado Cash developer would be held for another three months as the investigation continues.
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Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev to Remain in Jail Until at Least Late Februrary
Pertsev has been in Dutch prison since August, accused of facilitating money laundering for his work on the U.S. Treasury-sanctioned app.
Bitcoin Mining Giant Core Scientific Ended October with $32M in Cash
Core Scientific said it might run out of cash before the end of the year and lawsuits are piling up.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops as FTX Fallout Spreads
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 22, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
UK Lawmakers Vote to Widen Authorities’ Powers in Seizing Crypto-Related Property
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, which is being debated in Parliament, already includes measures to give authorities the power to seize and freeze crypto tied to crime.
Popup grabs $3.5M for no-code way to personalize online storefronts
Two former Shopify employees think they have cracked the code — through no-code actually — for small e-commerce merchants to go beyond the one-size-fits-all marketplace tools and provide personalized customer experiences. Corey Holmes and Matteo Grassi started Popup in 2021 after watching merchants selling through marketplaces (e.g., Shopify and BigCommerce) use the homepage and few … Read more
DJI introduces new O3 Air FPV camera, starting at $229
The new DJI O3 Air FPV camera can capture video at 4K/60 fps and transmit a live video feed from up to 10 km away. | Image: DJI DJI has introduced the O3 Air Unit, its latest combined first-person view camera and transmission system for drone pilots looking to explore FPV racing and experiences. The … Read more
Instagram should have rejected police pressure to ban rap song, says Oversight Board
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Meta Oversight Board says the company shouldn’t have accepted police demands to remove drill music — a rap genre some politicians and officials have blamed for gang violence — from its platform. The board says Instagram erred in banning a UK drill song after a request from … Read more
Lyft is recycling its e-bike and scooter batteries with ex-Tesla founder’s firm
Photo by: Lindsey Nicholson / UCG / Universal Images Group via Getty Images Lyft is partnering with Redwood Materials, a battery recycling company founded by a former Tesla executive, to ensure its fleet of shared e-bikes and scooters have a second life. It’s a noteworthy deal considering Lyft’s status as the largest electric bike-share operator … Read more
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Curve’s CRV Token Turns Volatile As Exchange Balance Hits Record High
The CRV token hit a two-year low of $0.40 early today before quickly bouncing to $0.5.
Visible launches activity-tracking platform to tackle Long COVID
A new activity-tracking platform is launching out of stealth today with $1 million in pre-seed funding, with a view toward helping those suffering from Long COVID track and manage their symptoms. Visible, as the company is called, is the brainchild of Harry Leeming, a London-based engineer who says he has suffered from Long COVID for … Read more
UK confirms antitrust probe of Android-iOS ‘mobile duopoly’ focused on browsers and cloud gaming
The UK’s antitrust watchdog has moved to deepen its scrutiny of the Apple and Google mobile duopoly — kicking off an in-depth investigation into elements of the pair’s mobile ecosystem dominance by probing their approach toward rival mobile browsers and cloud gaming services which it’s concerned could be restricting competition and harming consumers. The move … Read more
CoinMarketCap launches proof-of-reserve tracker for crypto exchanges
The tool allows users to monitor exchanges’ reserves through displays of total assets and public wallet addresses, along with the balance and value of the wallets displayed.
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Bitcoin will survive failure of ‘any giant’ in crypto, Samson Mow says
Bitcoin cannot be destroyed by the fall of cryptocurrency giants like FTX or, hypothetically, other big exchanges, according to Samson Mow.
Indian social network Koo gains popularity in Brazil but faces moderation challenges
Elon Musk taking over Twitter has sent some people to look for alternatives such as Mastodon and Hive. In Brazil, however, many are showing more inclination toward the India-based social network Koo. But just a week into the launch in the South American market, Koo is already facing moderation and security challenges. The Bengaluru-headquartered startup … Read more
Bitpanda obtains German crypto license as crypto platforms want to prove they are legit
All eyes are currently on the collapse of FTX in the crypto industry. That’s why today’s news from Bitpanda is an important signal for the Austrian unicorn company. Bitpanda has received a crypto license from Germany’s financial regulator (BaFin). Its German subsidiary is now officially allowed to process cryptocurrencies for German customers under its Crypto … Read more
Even PowerPoint succumbs to portrait mode
Office Insiders can now create slides in portrait mode in PowerPoint for iOS on iPads and iPhones. | Image: Microsoft Microsoft is introducing the ability to create slides in portrait mode in its mobile PowerPoint app. The feature is available in public beta via the Microsoft Office Insider program (running Version 2.68 or later) and … Read more
Pinduoduo’s sister shopping app Temu tops US App Store
Temu, a shopping app operated by the parent firm of China’s e-commerce giant Pinduoduo, has risen from obscurity in the last few months. After becoming the No. 1 shopping app in the U.S. App Store back in September, the marketplace took the crown of free U.S. iPhone apps across all categories on November 12 and … Read more