Monthly Archives: July 2024

US and German governments move $150M in crypto

Recent cryptocurrency transactions by the German and United States governments have caught the attention of the crypto community. Arkham Intelligence data shows that Germany has moved substantial amounts of Bitcoin (BTC), while the U.S. has transferred Ethereum (ETH) from seized … Continue reading

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Fintech company Wise says some customers affected by Evolve Bank data breach

The news highlights that the fallout from the Evolve data breach on third-party companies — and their customers and users —  is still unclear. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Supreme Court punts social media moderation cases back to lower courts

The Supreme Court on Monday kicked issues around social media content moderation back to lower courts for further review.

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Supreme Court sends Texas and Florida social media regulation laws back to lower courts

The Supreme Court on Monday vacated two judicial decisions concerning Republican-backed laws from Florida and Texas aimed at limiting social media companies’ ability to moderate content on their platforms. The Supreme Court is sending both cases back to the lower … Continue reading

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Crypto firm Circle gets approval to issue stablecoin in EU under bloc’s strict rules

Crypto firm Circle said it’s been granted an e-money license from France, bringing it into compliance with stablecoin rules under European Union crypto laws.

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Gifting on-demand startup Afloat goes nationwide

Afloat, a gift delivery app that lets you shop from local stores and have gifts delivered to a loved one on the same day, is now available across the U.S. The startup announced on Monday that it is rolling out its … Continue reading

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Drive brand impact with a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt

Exciting news for tech enthusiasts and innovators! TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is just around the corner, and we have an incredible opportunity for you to elevate your brand’s visibility. How? By hosting your own Side Event at the most anticipated tech … Continue reading

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Meta’s Ad-Free Subscription Violates Competition Law, E.U. Says

Regulators said the subscription service introduced last year is a “pay or consent” method to collect personal data and bolster advertising.

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Meta changes its label from ‘Made with AI’ to ‘AI info’ to indicate use of AI in photos

After Meta started tagging photos with a “Made with AI” label in May, photographers complained that the social networking company had been applying labels to real photos where they had used some basic editing tools. Because of the user feedback … Continue reading

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The Royal Flush Poker Hand Ranked and Explained

What’s a royal flush in poker? How does this poker hand rank against others? How likely are you to land a royal flush when you play poker? We have created a quick guide to help you learn about the royal … Continue reading

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