Katie Haun on saying yes to Coinbase and where a16z’s crypto fund is placing its bets now
Coinbase, the newly public cryptocurrency exchange, has had it share of ups and downs. Still, the nearly nine-year-old, San Francisco-based outfit got a lot right ahead of its highly successful direct listing this week, including, seemingly, inviting.....»»
Study warns of widespread population collapse of African raptors
An international team of researchers has found that Africa's birds of prey are facing an extinction crisis. The study, co-led by researchers from the School of Biology at the University of St Andrews and The Peregrine Fund, warns of declines among ne.....»»
Google"s security firm Mandiant has its Twitter account hacked
Hackers took over Mandiant’s X account to share crypto-draining links in a pretty ironic attack......»»
Crypto hedge fund CEO may not exist; probe finds no record of identity
HyperVerse's collapse caused an estimated $1.3 billion in customer losses. Enlarge / A still from a HyperVerse video featuring CEO Steven Reece Lewis. (credit: @cryptotech607 | YouTube) For years, rumors spread on social.....»»
Cybercriminals set their sights on crypto markets
The cryptocurrency market has grown significantly, attracting both enthusiasts and investors. However, the rise of cryptocurrencies has also brought forth an unprecedented need for cybersecurity measures. Cybersecurity in the context of cryptocurrenc.....»»
Hackers stole billions of dollars of crypto in 2023
Crypto thefts are still less than what was stolen in 2022, or in 2021......»»
It"s not just housing: The "bank of mum and dad" is increasingly helping fund the lives of young Australians
Much has been made of the increasing presence of the "bank of mum and dad" in the lives of Australians......»»
From CZ to SBF, 2023 was the year of the fallen crypto bro
Going from zero to billionaire to zero is no crypto bro's dream. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images (Bloomberg/Antonio Masiello)) Looking back, 2023 will likely be remembered as the year of the fallen crypto b.....»»
US Congress recommends placing assets at Lagrange points to counter China
“We’re in another space race back to the Moon, and this time it’s with China." Enlarge / Lagrange points are positions in space where the gravitational forces of a two-body system like the Sun and Earth produce enhanced reg.....»»
Cattle ranchers want Florida to preserve their land. Will DeSantis, Legislature fund the programs?
Cattle rancher Billy Kempfer would love for Florida to pay him for the development rights on his land, keeping it as ranchland forever. But it all comes down to the list......»»
U.S. rules could force early production halt to some gas vehicles, automakers say
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation warned the proposed rules "could prematurely force abandonment of many internal combustion engine vehicles and their associated revenue, reducing the availability of capital necessary for automakers to fund the.....»»
Apple settles Family Sharing lawsuit with $25 million fund
Apple has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over Family Sharing, agreeing to pay out $25 million to the class to put the matter to rest. Here's how to see if you qualify for your share.LA County's Superior Court buildingThe lawsuit was first fi.....»»
Elon Musk told bankers they wouldn’t lose any money on Twitter purchase
Lenders unlikely to get even 60 cents on the dollar for the bonds and loans. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Elon Musk privately told some of the bankers who lent him $13 billion to fund his leveraged.....»»
Some crypto gifts they want. Others, they need
Help them secure their assets with a Ledger wallet.....»»
Rambus launches Quantum Safe Engine for data center and government hardware security
Rambus has unveiled the availability of a Quantum Safe Engine (QSE) for integration into hardware security elements in ASICs, SoCs and FPGAs. Quantum computers will enable adversaries to break current asymmetric encryption, placing important data and.....»»
Apple shows off the lean, efficient processor lab behind the M3
For the first time, Apple has allowed cameras into one of its processor labs where it tests designs like the M3, while executives explain the firm's approach to building its own chips.CNBC's Katie Tarasov (left) with Godfrey D'Souza, Apple's senior d.....»»
Apple adds to World AIDS Day donations with game proceeds
On top of its announced $1 donation to the Global Fund per qualifying purchase, Apple is now also donating all proceeds from selected games.Proceeds from selected games will go to support World AIDS DayApple has been marking World AIDS Day since 2006.....»»
Steam drops macOS Mojave support, effectively ending life for many 32-bit games
After February 15, all bets are off for Steam on High Sierra and Mojave Macs. Enlarge / macOS Mojave's wallpaper. (credit: Apple) Valve Software's Steam gaming marketplace and app will drop support for macOS 10.13 (High.....»»
COP28 opens with "historic" launch of loss and damage fund
Nearly 200 nations agreed Thursday to launch a fund to support countries hit by global warming, in a "historic" moment at the start of UN climate talks in the oil-rich UAE......»»
Economic crashes linked to rise in male suicides, vast review shows
Governments need to fund health services to support people during recessions and economic crises, say the authors of a vast review of research on the topic to-date......»»
Google caught placing big-brand ads on hardcore porn sites, report says
Brands demand transparency from Google after ads spotted in undesirable places. Enlarge (credit: TonyBaggett | iStock / Getty Images Plus) The appearance of any big brand's ads on websites that the brand has specifically.....»»