Sen. Lummis Advocates for Circle Over Tether Amid Proposed U.S. Stablecoin Regulations
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), a co-author of the latest bill aimed at regulating stablecoins in the U.S., highlighted potential regulatory advantages for Circle Internet Financial compared to Tether, given the…
Kickstarter Adds “Late Pledges” to Boost Post-Campaign Fundraising
Kickstarter has introduced a new feature, “late pledges,” which enables crowdfunding campaigns to continue collecting funds even after their official conclusion. This innovation, announced on Wednesday, April 17th, allows backers…
Hinge Health, A Virtual Physical Therapy Provider, Reduces Its Workforce By 10%
Virtual physical therapy provider Hinge Health has recently laid off approximately 10% of its workforce, according to exclusive information obtained by TechCrunch. The Decision Behind the Layoffs The nine-year-old company,…
Meta Launches Llama 3, Asserting Its Position Among the Premier Open Models Available
Meta has unveiled the Llama 3 family of generative AI models, marking a significant advancement in their open AI model offerings. The release includes two models, the Llama 3 8B…
Tether CEO Stresses Importance of Competition in Stablecoin Market for Regulatory Engagement
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, speaking at Paris Blockchain Week, highlighted the significance of Ripple’s decision to launch its own stablecoin, noting that this move could enhance the legitimacy of the…
TikTok Tests AI Avatars for Advertising
TikTok is reportedly developing a new AI feature that could potentially change the advertising landscape on its platform by introducing virtual influencers capable of reading advertiser-generated scripts. This move could…
Ore Project’s Creator Suggests Incentives for Testnet Participation to Mitigate Solana Congestion
Hardhat Chad, the pseudonymous creator behind the Ore project, has put forward a proposal to the Solana Foundation suggesting the implementation of rewards to enhance testnet activity amid recent network…
Apex Legends Tournament Disruption Ends with Security Patch
A hacker, known by the alias Destroyer2009, recently declared the end of a significant exploit in the popular battle royale game Apex Legends, which had caused considerable disruption during an…
Nvidia and Indosat intend to invest $200 million in an AI center in Indonesia, according to the government.
JAKARTA – In a significant advancement for technology infrastructure in Indonesia, Nvidia and the telecommunications company PT Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison have announced their collaboration to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
Waymo Adds Atlanta to Its Growing List of Robotaxi Test Cities
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle division of Alphabet, has initiated robotaxi testing in Atlanta, reflecting its ongoing expansion into new urban territories for its autonomous vehicle operations. This move into Atlanta…
Binance.US Welcomes Former NY Fed Chief Compliance Officer to Its Board
Binance.US, the American arm of the global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the addition of a distinguished new member to its board of directors. Martin Grant, who served as the chief…
EDPB Calls for Meta to Offer Real Privacy Choices for EU Users
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has released new guidance that significantly impacts advertising technology companies like Meta, suggesting a shift in how consent mechanisms are handled within the EU.…
OnePlus has developed its own iteration of the Google Magic Eraser feature.
OnePlus, the smartphone manufacturer known for its unconventional approach, has recently launched a new feature that underscores its commitment to innovation in artificial intelligence. Dubbed the AI Eraser, this tool…
EU Demands Risk Assessment from ByteDance for TikTok Lite Within 24 Hours
TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is once again under scrutiny by the European Union (EU) over concerns related to its compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA). The EU has given…
Normalizing Trends Emerge in Spot Bitcoin ETF Market After Initial Hype
The initial excitement surrounding the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs appears to be waning as the market begins to stabilize. This shift in momentum has been marked by a recent…
Tesla Ends EV Inventory Discounts in Response to Sales and Delivery Challenges
Tesla has decided to eliminate discounts on its entire vehicle inventory, including popular models like the Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X. This move is part of…
SingleInterface, a SaaS startup, secures $30M to expand online business services.
In a landmark move, SingleInterface, the innovative SaaS startup known for bridging the gap between offline businesses and digital growth, has announced a successful $30 million fundraising round. This marks…
Crypto Wallet Maker’s Alarm Over iMessage Vulnerability Likely Overstated
This week, the crypto wallet manufacturer Trust Wallet issued a stark warning about a potential zero-day exploit targeting iMessage, which they claimed was circulating on the Dark Web. However, scrutiny…
Ransomware Gang Leaks Stolen Patient Data from Change Healthcare
Change Healthcare has once again been thrust into the cybersecurity spotlight, as a new extortion group known as RansomHub recently released several files containing sensitive patient data on its dark…
Tesla to scout locations in India for a huge $3 billion electric vehicle plant
Tesla, the renowned electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is poised to significantly expand its global footprint by setting its sights on India for the establishment of a new electric vehicle factory.…