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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…
Trump and Musk’s Live Stream on X Crashes
Elon Musk’s highly anticipated live interview with former President Donald Trump on X Spaces faced significant technical challenges, leading to a delayed start and widespread frustration among users. The event,…
Microsoft to Retire Paint 3D as Focus Shifts to Classic Paint App
Microsoft will officially retire its Paint 3D app later this year, marking the end of a bold, though ultimately underwhelming, attempt to modernize its classic Paint application. A banner has…
U.S. Democrats Show Growing Interest in Cryptocurrency, According to Poll
A recent poll sponsored by venture capital firm Paradigm reveals that Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has an opportunity to connect with crypto owners in her campaign, indicating a shift…
Tigran Gambaryan’s Health Declines, Requires Urgent Surgical Intervention
Tigran Gambaryan, a detained Binance executive, faces a critical health situation that demands immediate surgical attention, according to his wife, Yuki. Detained under charges by Nigerian authorities, Gambaryan’s health issues…
Bitcoin Miners Experience Lowest Daily Revenue of the Year
Bitcoin miners have encountered a significant decline in revenue, marking a new low for the year on August 11. This downturn reflects ongoing challenges within the cryptocurrency mining sector, exacerbated…
Elon Musk Defends Oil Industry in Conversation with Trump
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of X (formerly Twitter), interviewed former President Donald Trump on Monday evening, covering a range of topics including an assassination attempt on Trump,…
The Necessity of a Steam-like Platform for Web3 Gaming Growth
As the Web3 gaming landscape continues to evolve, the need for a platform similar to Steam, which has revolutionized digital game distribution in the Web2 era, becomes increasingly apparent. OKX,…
Patreon Must Shift to Apple’s Billing System to Stay on App Store
Apple has mandated that Patreon, a platform that allows creators to offer paid memberships to their fans, must switch to Apple’s in-app purchase system by November 2024 or face removal…
Crypto Startup Funding Increases to $2.7B in Q2 Despite Fewer Deals
Despite a decrease in the total number of deals, venture capital funding for cryptocurrency startups saw a slight increase in the second quarter of the year, suggesting a renewed confidence…
Meta and UMG Target Unauthorized AI Music in New Agreement
Meta and Universal Music Group (UMG) have taken a significant step in addressing the challenges posed by AI-generated music. In their newly expanded multi-year music licensing agreement, the two companies…