As Wispr Flow CEO Tanay Kothari chats with me about his company’s new Notetaker feature, my eyes keep bouncing to the corner of my laptop screen where Wispr’s AI tool is transcribing everything we say. It’s a verbatim record of our conversation generated by AI in real time, even down to my “mm-hmm” sounds while…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Western Union is rolling out a dedicated digital wallet and Visa-backed payment card designed to let users store money in U.S. dollar stablecoins and spend it directly at traditional checkout counters. Dubbed Stablecard, the service…
Senators have pushed to preserve state and tribal control over sports betting by seeking changes to the Clarity Act as Congress weighs federal crypto market legislation. Summary Tribal gaming leaders have urged Congress to clarify that sports prediction markets remain subject to state and tribal gaming laws. Senators discussed adding the proposed language to the…
Congrats, you’re all set for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026! Or, you might still be on the fence and wondering about your accommodations. Either way, the reality is San Francisco can be an expensive place to stay, which is why we’ve partnered with hotels around Moscone West during Disrupt, taking place October 13 to 15, to secure the best prices available for attendees. Before diving into your options, there are a few…
Key Takeaways AEREDIUM CEO Albert Dadon won U.S. Patent 12,694,407 B1 on July 29 for a 4-model AI audit system. The broad USPTO grant blocks rivals from using off-the-shelf AI to audit 100% of stablecoin reserves. The company is preparing global patents and engaging U.S. regulators following its 7th patent grant. Closing the Gap on…
Samsung posted record companywide results for the second quarter of 2026, but its smartphone business struggled to turn strong Galaxy sales into profit. The company reported KRW 171.5 trillion in consolidated revenue and KRW 89.5 trillion in operating profit, while higher component costs weighed on its mobile division. The pressure comes as Samsung prepares to…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. In peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency trades, fraudsters often rely on social engineering, technical jargon, and the gap between digital wallets and physical cash. But unlike traditional financial fraud, every cryptocurrency transfer leaves an immutable public receipt…
Three Missouri men have pleaded not guilty to a federal charge tied to an alleged plan to steal Bitcoin through a home invasion in Connecticut. Summary Three Missouri men face a federal conspiracy charge over an alleged Connecticut Bitcoin robbery plan. Prosecutors say the group surveilled the intended target and his parents for two consecutive…
Today’s Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you’ve ever watched hockey or baseball. As we’ve shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the “common threads…
Key Takeaways A man was charged by Dutch prosecutors over a May 1 crypto dispute involving extortion of $69,000. Risky crypto schemes spur offline extortion threats, carrying up to 15 years under Dutch law. Suspect was released on probation before the Amsterdam court holds its next hearing on Sept. 8. Legal Penalties Under Dutch Law…
