Patreon Launches Holiday Gift Subscriptions
Patreon has added a holiday-ready feature for fans eager to support their favorite creators: gift subscriptions. Announced Wednesday, the creator membership platform will offer both gift subscriptions and an option…
FBI Conducts Raid on Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan’s Residence
On November 13th, the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed a raid on the New York City home of Shayne Coplan, the CEO of the prediction market platform…
Prospects for a U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Under President Trump Are Slim
Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, has expressed doubts about the feasibility of the United States establishing a Bitcoin strategic reserve during President-Elect Trump’s term. Speaking to Bloomberg TV, Novogratz…
Amazon Shuts Down Secret Fertility Tracker Project After 4 Years
Amazon has shut down a four-year project aimed at developing a fertility-tracking device, codenamed “Encore.” Part of the company’s experimental Grand Challenge division, the device was intended to track fertility…
Spotify Launches Paid Program for Video Podcasters
Spotify just announced a new “Partner Program” that pays creators for popular video content on its platform. Starting January 2, 2025, video podcast hosts can rake in revenue through Spotify’s…
China-Linked Hackers Breach U.S. Telecom Networks, Steal Surveillance Data
Chinese-linked hackers accessed surveillance data meant for U.S. law enforcement after infiltrating the networks of several telecom companies, according to a statement from U.S. authorities on Wednesday. The FBI and…
Amazon Challenges Temu and Shein with Discount Storefront ‘Haul’
Amazon is entering the ultra-low-price market with its latest storefront, Amazon Haul, aiming to capture deal-savvy customers who have flocked to popular platforms like Temu and Shein. Accessible exclusively via…
Ethereum ETFs Experience Net Positive Flows with Significant Contributions from BlackRock
The total investments into United States-based spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have shifted to a net positive, largely propelled by substantial inflows into BlackRock’s fund. This marks a significant milestone…
Google to End Political Ads in the EU
Google plans to stop serving political ads in the European Union next year, citing concerns over new regulations aimed at enhancing transparency. This move follows similar actions in France, Canada,…
EDX Markets Sees $36 Billion Trading Volume Surge in 2024
Crypto exchange EDX Markets has reported impressive trading activity in 2024, with over $36 billion in volume generated since January from institutional clients. The exchange has experienced significant growth, particularly…
Ford Faces $165 Million Penalty Over Delayed Rearview Camera Recall
Ford Motor Company has agreed to pay up to $165 million in penalties after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found the automaker failed to promptly address a recall…
AMD Cuts Workforce by 4 Percent as Competition in AI Chip Market Heats Up
AMD is set to reduce its workforce by 4%, translating to approximately 1,000 employees, as part of a strategic move to strengthen its position in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip…
Trump Nominates RFK Jr., a Vocal Anti-Vaccine Advocate, as Secretary of Health and Human Services
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and former 2024 presidential candidate, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Kennedy, who endorsed…
TikTok Adds Lemon8 Integration Amid U.S. Ban Threat
TikTok users can now directly access ByteDance’s latest social media app, Lemon8, using their TikTok login, enabling seamless cross-sharing between the two platforms. Announced on Tuesday, the integration will let…
Nvidia and SoftBank Unveil First AI and 5G Telecom Network
Chipmaker Nvidia and SoftBank Corp have launched a pilot for the world’s first telecom network that combines artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G technology. Announced on Wednesday, this collaboration pioneers a…
Coinbase Unveils COIN50 Index for Global Digital Asset Tracking
Coinbase has expanded its offerings with the introduction of a new index, the Coinbase 50 Index (COIN50), which monitors over 50 digital currencies available on its platform. Announced on November…
Meta Cuts EU Ad-Free Prices by 40%, Adds Unskippable Ads for Free Users
Meta, under mounting pressure from European regulators, announced a 40% price cut for its ad-free Facebook and Instagram plans within the EU. Starting November 13, Meta’s ad-free plans now cost…
Tesla’s Cybertruck Hits Sixth Recall in a Year for Faulty Inverters
Tesla’s Cybertruck is facing yet another setback. The automaker just issued its sixth recall for the steel-bodied pickup, affecting 2,431 units built between November 2023 and July 2024. Tesla’s latest…
Cryptocurrency Markets Approach ‘Extreme Greed,’ Potential Deleveraging Ahead of $100K Bitcoin
As cryptocurrency markets experience a sharp upward trajectory, signs of overheating are emerging, with some market leaders cautioning about a potential deleveraging phase before further gains. On November 12, the…
Caitlyn Jenner Sued by Investors Over JENNER Memecoin Controversy
On November 13, a class-action lawsuit was initiated by Naeem Azad and Mihai Caluseru, citizens of the United Kingdom and Romania, respectively. Filed in a California federal court, the suit…