The number of “operator VCs” — former founders turned VCs — in Europe in recent years. This is common in the U.S., where the majority of VCs are former founders. The reverse is true in Europe, where most come from banking or finance. Recent examples in Europe include Wise founder Taavet Hinrikus, Glovo founder Oscar…
A high-stakes lawsuit demands the U.S. government release buried documents revealing bitcoin’s true creators, after claims of a secret DHS interview with Satoshi Nakamoto. Satoshi Nakamoto Unmasked? DHS Accused of Hiding Explosive Bitcoin Founder’s Interview Attorney James Murphy has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia demanding that the…
Magic Eden has acquired Slingshot, a cross-chain crypto trading app that allows users to swap any token on any chain using a single USDC balance. According to an Apr. 9 press release statement, the acquisition marks a huge step for Magic Eden into broader on-chain trading, as interest in non-fungible tokens continues to decline. Slingshot’s…
Screenshot of IBM z17 mainframe from an IBM product video. Image: IBM IBM on Tuesday announced the newest version of its famous mainframe: the IBM z17. Powered by the latest IBM Telum II processor, IBM z17 culminates five years of research and development. It features AI capabilities across hardware, software, and systems operations. “IBM Z…
PRESS RELEASE | On April 6, 2025, the F1 Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit concluded successfully, where Oracle Red Bull Racing in F1’s Max Verstappen took pole position, led from start to finish, and clinched the victory. This is a press release submitted to BitPinas. With this win, he secured his fourth consecutive…
Key Takeaways Paul Atkins confirmed as SEC chair, replacing Gary Gensler. Atkins aims to introduce a rational crypto framework at SEC. Share this article The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Paul Atkins as head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a 52-44 vote. He is expected to be sworn in and assume…
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer. If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d…
Dow Jones Stock Markets On April 9, 2025, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) faced high market swings during rising economic frictions. The index opened at 38,827.10, hit a high of 39,426.60, but dropped to a low of 38,366.95, closing at 37,645.59—a drop of 320 points (0.84%) from the last day. The decline followed President…
The U.S. Justice Department has scrapped its Crypto Enforcement Team, redirecting prosecutorial efforts exclusively toward cases linked to cartels and terrorism. This comes after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) launched a new Global Financial Stability Report, in which an entire chapter was dedicated to the worldwide risks posed by crypto. Although it wasn’t mentioned by name, El…
An unsigned agreement between the US DOGE Service (USDS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) provides significant insight into the evolving working protocols between DOGE and federal agencies. Notably, the agreement, obtained by WIRED, calls for the DOL to reimburse the USDS up to $1.3 million for work done by four DOGE affiliates, or “a…
