Kakao founder arrested over alleged market manipulation

Brian Kim, the founder of South Korean internet giant Kakao, was arrested Tuesday on allegations of stock price manipulation related to the company’s takeover of K-pop agency SM Entertainment in 2023. The Seoul Southern District Court said on Tuesday that it had issued a warrant for Kim’s arrest after a hearing on Monday due to […]
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Missed Dogecoin in 2014? DOGE2014 Presents a Fresh Opportunity to Potentially Make the Same Gains Again

Doge2014 has arrived to give those who missed out on Dogecoin gains from 2014 a chance to relieve the magic again; this time, with unique features that make a major difference.
DOGE2014 is tapping into the nostalgia around how Dogecoin started by offering coins at a price similar to DOGE’s 2014 value.
Right now, DOGE2014 costs about $0.000276. Investors have a chance to go back in time and potentially see the same big growth that early Dogecoin users enjoyed.
The pricing is to ensure Dogecoin’s loyal and huge community and those interested in having the DOGE experience get the token at DOGE’s initial price.
Creating an experience for the established meme coin user base while also honoring its Dogecoin..
Presale Success and Perks for Early Investors
Investors have taken the DOGE2014 token with enthusiasm, which is obvious from how they are rushing its presale. The project was able to raise more than $120,000 within a few hours of starting the presale. The early success is also a sign that the project could grow a lot when it finally launches.
To get more people to invest early, DOGE2014 is offering a system of bonuses for presale investors based on how many tokens they buy. The more they invest, the higher the bonus percentage they will get. Below is how it is categorized:

100 – 499 tokens get a 10% bonus.
500 – 999 tokens get a 15% bonus.
1,000 – 4,999 tokens get a 30% bonus.
5,000 tokens or more get a 50% bonus.

This bonus structure is meant to encourage people to invest in DOGE2014 early on.
These bonus tokens will be given out at the end of the presale when investors claim the tokens they bought.

🚀✨ Stake your $Doge2014 tokens to earn passive rewards while celebrating Dogecoin’s journey from 2014! 🎉🐕‍🦺 pic.twitter.com/2CP7MCB5Vp
— Doge2014 (@Doge2014token) July 16, 2024

Earning Money by Holding: The Staking Rewards
DOGE2014’s staking program allows people who hold the tokens to earn money just by locking their tokens for a while. This staking option is available from the very beginning of the presale, so early investors can start earning right away.
With the staking option, users can potentially make even more money than just from the token’s value going up.
This staking rewards feature addresses a common criticism of meme coins: that they don’t have any use beyond people trying to make money by trading them.
Giving investors a way to earn money just by holding the tokens positions DOGE2014 as a more stable long-term investment option.
Tokenomics
The total number of Doge2014 tokens is set at 100 billion. This hard cap could make it spike in value if demand continues to rise. This is a major advantage over Dogecoin which has an unlimited supply.
The way the tokens are split up also shows the project’s commitment to its community and long-term stability.

60% of the tokens are for the presale, so early users get their desired share.
25% is saved for staking rewards, which helps people earn money by holding the tokens.
10% is for liquidity, which is important for keeping the trading system healthy.
5% is for marketing, to help more people learn about and use the project.

Project’s Roadmap
The DOGE2014 development team has a clear plan for how the project will grow and be used by more people. The plans are in four phases:
The first phase focuses on the token presale and building a strong community. This important first step sets the tone for the project’s future success.
The second phase will involve efforts to grow the DOGE2014 community through marketing and partnerships. This phase is crucial for building the momentum needed for the project to be widely used.

The third phase is when DOGE2014 will officially launch on major cryptocurrency exchanges. This will make the tokens widely available and could increase how much they are bought and sold.
The fourth phase is about celebrating major achievements with the community and planning for future developments. This forward-looking approach shows the team’s commitment to the long-term growth and improvement of the DOGE2014 ecosystem.
Joining the DOGE2014 Presale
If you want to join the DOGE2014 presale, it’s easy:
Connect your cryptocurrency wallet to the presale platform. Follow the instructions to buy DOGE2014 tokens using your preferred cryptocurrency.
After the presale ends, you can claim the tokens you bought, plus any bonus tokens, directly from your wallet.
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Moza Racing launches Vision GS steering wheel, first shown in 2023 and desired ever since

Over a year since a prototype was first spotted as part of a wall display on Moza Racing’s stand at Gamescom in Cologne in 2023, the world is finally about to literally get its hand on the Vision GS sim racing steering wheel.
Inspired by modern concept cars the wheel comes in at 310mm wide and, here’s the desirable bit, features a circular 2.85-inch touch display in the middle that remains perfectly horizontal no matter how hard you throw the car around corners.
With 72 programmable switch and button options, you literally will not need anything else to control your sim
The wheel has undergone a year of meticulous refinements since we first clocked it at Gamescom and with all the below serious technology inside it, it comes at a serious price, although not in the realms of the F1 wheel we looked at the other day.
Moza is intent on bringing high–end sim gear at affordable costs for both sim racers and flight simmers, and while the cost of the Vision GS may be on the expensive side for the casual gamer, there is nothing comparable at this price for anybody even remotely serious about sim racing.
The wheel should be available right now on Moza Racing’s site priced at:
USD $ 749.00| EUR € 829.00 |GBP £ 749.00| AUD 1,299.00 |JPY 119,900.00
Yes, this looks pretty nice!
Vision GS wheel features

HD Circular Display: A 2.85-inch high-definition circular touch screen with a 60Hz refresh rate.
Fully Customizable UI: MOZA is the first sim racing hardware manufacturer to offer a proprietary UI customization system. It includes multiple presets and allows users to create their personalized UI dash displays.
High-Performance Processor: A 1.3GHz quad-core processor enables real-time display rendering with minimal latency.
Horizontal Screen View: A gyroscope and MOZA software algorithms ensure the screen remains perfectly horizontal.
RPM Indicator: Top-mounted, supercar-inspired LEDs customizable to 16.7 million colors.
Premium Materials: Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy construction, hand-stitched microfiber leather grips, and a carbon fiber composite faceplate.
Forged Carbon Fiber Magnetic Paddles: Non-contact hall sensors with 0.03mm precision and dual-clutch functionality.
Short-Travel RGB Backlit Buttons: Eight customizable backlit buttons with a trigger stroke of 0.25mm for faster activation.
Versatile Control: 72 programmable input signals, including a 7-way funky switch, universal joystick, rotary encoders, and thumb encoders.
Quick Release System: An all-aluminum quick-release system compatible with all MOZA bases.

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Wiz walks away from Google’s $23B acquisition offer: Read the CEO’s note to employees

Cybersecurity startup Wiz has turned down a $23 billion acquisition offer from Alphabet, Google’s parent company, according to a source familiar with discussions. Despite the offer representing a substantial premium over its last private valuation of $12 billion, Wiz’s management team with the support of investors has opted to remain independent, the person said. Wiz’s […]
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Wiz walks away from $23 billion deal with Google, will pursue IPO

It would have been Google’s largest ever acquisition, but the company has chosen to pursue an IPO rather than an acquisition.

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Google cancels plans to kill off cookies for advertisers

The latest change comes after several delays to find an alternative for its Chrome browser

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Monarch Tractor CEO says $133M raise will help it escape ‘quite a challenging time’

Monarch Tractor was in a tricky spot late last year as the autonomous electric tractor startup juggled growth and an uncertain fundraising environment. Now, with $133 million in new funds, CEO Praveen Penmetsa tells TechCrunch that the startup is plowing ahead into greener pastures.  The $133 million Series C funding round was co-led by agri-food […]
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TechCrunch Space: SpaceX’s big plans to bring the ISS back to Earth

Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. Before we begin, a quick note: I write this newsletter on Friday and it gets delivered to you on Monday. So if I neglect to mention a world-historical event that happens over the weekend — like, say, the attempted assassination of a former President — that’s why. Now […]
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Republican representatives call on CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz to testify

Republican representatives called on CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz to testify about its defective software update.

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Tesla reports second-quarter earnings on Tuesday and investors want a robotaxi update

Tesla’s second-quarter earnings call will give investors insights into CEO Elon Musk’s new priorities after the company reported its biggest revenue drop since 2012 in the first quarter.

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