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Judge Vows to Tear Down Barriers in Google Play Store Monopoly

Judge James Donato has made it clear that Google will face consequences for its Android app store’s monopolistic practices, following a federal jury’s ruling eight months ago in the Epic…

Crypto.com Secures Official Partnership with UEFA Champions League

Crypto.com has marked a significant milestone by becoming the first cryptocurrency platform to establish an exclusive partnership with the UEFA Champions League. This groundbreaking multiyear agreement positions the centralized crypto…

Trump’s Economic Address Diverges into Critiques of Harris, Biden, and More

Former President Donald Trump‘s recent speech, intended to focus on economic plans, shifted into a series of critiques targeting President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and other political figures.…

Instagram Fails to Address Hate Speech Against Female Politicians

Instagram is facing criticism for its failure to remove hate speech directed at female politicians as the 2024 election approaches, according to a report released by the Center for Countering…

Threads May Soon Allow Users to Post Content With a 24-Hour Lifespan

Meta is working on a new feature for its Threads platform that could introduce disappearing posts, offering users a way to make their posts, along with all replies, vanish after…

Grayscale Initiates Investment Fund for MakerDAO Governance Token

On August 13, Grayscale Investments, the world’s leading cryptocurrency asset manager, announced the launch of a new investment fund targeting MakerDAO’s governance token, MKR. This development underscores Grayscale’s ongoing efforts…

Activation of Mt. Gox’s Suspected $2.1 Billion BTC Wallet Managed by Bitgo

A significant movement has been detected in a Bitcoin wallet associated with the defunct cryptocurrency exchange, Mt. Gox. This wallet, suspected to be managed by Bitgo, initiated a test transaction…

Safari, Chrome, Firefox Vulnerable to New Security Threat

A critical security flaw has been identified in three of the most widely used web browsers—Apple’s Safari, Google’s Chrome, and Mozilla’s Firefox—posing a significant risk of data breaches. The vulnerability,…

Google Introduces AI-Powered Features at Made by Google 2024 Event

Google’s recent Made by Google 2024 event introduced several AI-driven features for its Pixel 9 devices, though some of these innovations might have flown under the radar amidst the numerous…

Made by Google 2024: New Pixel 9 Phones, AI-Powered Features, and More

Google’s Made by Google 2024 event has wrapped up, bringing a slew of announcements that emphasize the company’s focus on AI integration across its devices and services. This year’s event,…

Texas Judge Who Owns Tesla Shares Recuses from X’s Advertiser Case

U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor has stepped down from overseeing X’s antitrust lawsuit against several major advertisers, just days after a report revealed that he owns stock in Tesla, the…

New York Financial Authority Seeks Specialist for Crypto and AI Policy Development

The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) is actively searching for a specialist to enhance its approach to the ever-evolving fields of cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and artificial…

Apple Wins Confidentiality Battle in India’s Antitrust Case

India’s antitrust authority, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has taken the rare step of recalling two investigative reports concerning Apple’s alleged breaches of competition law. This move follows a…

Vice President Kamala Harris Likely to Extend Biden’s Strict Cryptocurrency Policies

Vice President Kamala Harris appears set to perpetuate the Biden administration’s firm regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies. With her recent selection of economic advisers, Harris indicates a continuation of a stringent…

Canadian Cryptocurrency Exchange Misused $9.5 Million in Bitcoin and Ether

The Canadian cryptocurrency trading platform, ezBtc, and its founder, David Smillie, are at the center of a significant scandal involving the misappropriation of approximately 13 million Canadian dollars ($9.5 million)…

Score, the Dating App Focused on Credit Health, Shuts Down After Six Months

Score, a dating app designed for individuals with good to excellent credit, officially shut down in early August, according to the company’s confirmation to TechCrunch. Initially launched as a temporary,…

Reliance, Disney Seek Faster Merger Approval with Channel Sales in India

Reliance Industries and Walt Disney have reportedly offered to sell a portion of their television channels to expedite antitrust approval for their proposed $8.5 billion merger of media assets in…

TikTok Introduces Group Chats and Custom Stickers in DMs

TikTok is expanding its platform by introducing group chats, a feature that allows users to engage in conversations with up to 32 people directly within the app. This new functionality,…

SEC Files Fraud Charges Against Novatech, Founders, and Promoters

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated formal charges against the cryptocurrency investment platform Novatech, its founders Cynthia and Eddy Petion, and several of its promoters, for orchestrating…

Intel Reduces Arm Holdings Investment, Raises $146.7 Million

Intel sold its 1.18 million share stake in British chip designer Arm Holdings during the second quarter, according to a regulatory filing on Tuesday. This sale would have generated approximately…