The crypto market is actually doing well today. Bitcoin is closer to its all-time high than $100k, while Ethereum is hovering above $4.5K. And some are asking, “Why did crypto crash today?” Although, there was some turbulence like hotter-than-expected US PPI data at 3.3% year-over-year which brought fears of delayed Fed’s rate cuts, the total…
From Dropbox to Cloudflare, Startup Battlefield alumni have redefined industries. Who will win $100,000 and the spotlight this year? Startup Battlefield 200 is the crown jewel of TechCrunch Disrupt — and this year’s competition promises to be unforgettable. From thousands of applicants, only the top 20 will take the Stage at Disrupt 2025 (October 27–29,…
It was another historic week for the cryptocurrency market as bitcoin, as well as a few altcoins, managed to chart fresh peaks. But let’s begin with the largest digital asset. Just last week, its price struggled to maintain above $117,000 and even dipped below that level on a couple of occasions. However, it had a…
Tropical Storm Erin is likely to become Hurricane Erin on Friday as it continues its journey across the Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center is currently predicting the storm to turn north and curl away from United States east coast without ever making landfall. Spaghetti models, which represent a collection of predicted paths generated by multiple…
Bitcoin price stands at $119,128 with a market capitalization of $2.37 trillion, supported by a 24-hour trading volume of $63.34 billion. The day’s intraday range of $117,201 to $121,073 reflects a market in consolidation following a recent sell-off from August’s highs, as traders weigh directional cues from key technical indicators across multiple timeframes. Bitcoin The…
Hong Kong SFC authority has unveiled new guidelines for how licensed crypto platforms handle customer funds, warning that recent failures overseas show the risks of weak custody controls. Summary The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has issued new mandatory custody standards for crypto. Service providers must apply stringent governance and security measures to safeguard…
Instead of going to the pharmacy to get the annual flu vaccine, many people in the US will now be able to get it shipped to their door to take at home themselves. Starting today, AstraZeneca’s FluMist is available through an online pharmacy in 34 states. FluMist is not a new vaccine. It was originally…
Kazakhstan has entered the global bitcoin investment market with the launch of Central Asia’s first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The Fonte Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (BETF) started trading on August 13, 2025, on the Astana International Exchange (AIX), giving investors regulated access to the world’s largest scarce digital commodity. Kazakhstan International Exchange welcomes BETF…
Key Takeaways Wells Fargo increased its stake in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust from $26 million to over $160 million in Q2 2025. The bank also expanded its investments in other Bitcoin ETFs, including Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCO) and Grayscale’s funds. Share this article Wells Fargo increased its holdings in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, the iShares…
Cohere on Thursday announced that it had raised an oversubscribed $500 million round, bringing its valuation to $6.8 billion. This is up from the $5.5 billion valuation it landed a little over a year ago when it raised its previous round, also $500 million. Toronto-headquartered Cohere was one of the first breakout LLM model makers,…
