In 2017, Hulu made television history by becoming the first streaming network to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, thanks to the phenomenon that was The Handmaid’s Tale. While Netflix has largely cornered the streaming market on original movies—and even managed to persuade A-listers like Guillermo del Toro, Alfonso Cuarón, and Martin Scorsese to come aboard—Hulu is starting to…
Speculators on Polymarket are wagering substantial sums on a contract gauging the likelihood of a U.S. economic downturn by 2025. After President Donald Trump’s divisive tariff policy was announced, the probability implied by market activity has risen to nearly 50%. Tariffs, Tumbles and Trades On April 2, 2025, President Trump declared the implementation of “Liberation…
Two Democratic legislators have requested the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to preserve and disclose records related to World Liberty Financial (WLFI). In an April 2 letter, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Maxine Waters raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest arising from the Trump family’s involvement in the project. Concerns Over Trump Family’s…
Amazon is introducing a new “Recaps” feature for Kindle users to help them recall plot points and character arcs before picking up the latest book in a series. While the company’s press release for the new feature doesn’t mention AI, Amazon confirmed to TechCrunch that recaps are AI-generated. “We use technology, including GenAI and Amazon…
LAS VEGAS – April 2, 2025 – BTC Inc., the organizers of the world’s largest Bitcoin conference, today announced The Bitcoin Games B25 Hackathon presented by Bitcoin++— a high-impact builder event designed to push the boundaries of what’s possible on Bitcoin. Submissions open April 7, with the winner being announced during the conference (May 27–29)….
Shanghai-based Cango has signed definitive agreements to sell its China operations for $351.94 million in cash, marking a strategic shift towards cryptocurrency mining. Ursalpha Digital Limited, a British Virgin Islands-registered entity, will acquire Cango’s PRC business. The transaction includes an initial $210.64 million payment upon closing, with the remaining balance contingent on tax obligations and…
The Project Kuiper payload is prepared for liftoff. Image credit: Amazon Amazon is moving ahead with its internet satellite initiative, the tech giant announced on April 2. Project Kuiper, a batch of 27 satellites set to launch on April 9, will compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink. First satellite launch will demonstrate Amazon’s space capability Project…
Grey Markets or Gray Markets are an informal market where crypto, stocks, bonds, gold, and other assets are sold formally among market participants without direct regulatory oversight. The markets are mostly used by private equity funds, large investors (whales), and other funds like wealth funds, sovereign funds, and family offices (but not mutual funds). Such…
Key Takeaways Ethereum whales accumulated over 130,000 ETH amid a price drop below $1,800. Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, Ethereum’s network metrics show growth, with an increase in new addresses and decreased gas fees. Share this article Ethereum whales accumulated more than 130,000 ETH on Wednesday as the second-largest digital asset fell below $1,800, its lowest level…
Nintendo finally unveiled more details about the Switch 2 this week, including its sticker price. The forthcoming console will cost $449.99 on its own, or $499.99 as part of a Mario Kart World bundle when it launches on June 5. Say it with me now: Ouch. According to Mashable’s Alex Perry, who played Switch 2…
