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Editor’s Note: “My Happy Place,” a CNN Original Series following celebrities on deeply personal journeys, airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. CNN also tapped its anchors and correspondents to share their happy places. Wolf Blitzer’s hometown of Buffalo, New York, is where he finds contentment. Buffalo, New York (CNN) — “Go Bills!” is the standard exchange here. I quickly surmised that there’s only one acceptable reply when someone says to you, “Go Bills!” And that’s, “Go Bills!” “It’s more than just a rallying cry during football season, it’s become a kind of regional shorthand for pride, camaraderie and shared identity,”…
Key takeaways:Ethereum is forming bullish cup-and-handle and bull flag patterns against Bitcoin, signaling a potential 30–55% upside.Analysts say an ETH/BTC breakout could trigger a major altseason, similar to those in 2017 and 2021.Historical altcoin market patterns suggest potential for a 250x rally in 2025 if trends repeat.Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), is forming at least two classic bullish patterns versus Bitcoin (BTC), fueling optimism that a breakout could trigger the next altcoin season.Ether indicators hint at 30-55% rally next The Ether-to-Bitcoin ratio (ETH/BTC) is forming a cup-and-handle and a bull pennant pattern, each indicating massive gains. In the cup-and-handle scenario,…
TechCrunch Sessions: AI hits UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall on June 5, and we’re kicking Day 3 of AI trivia into high gear. This is your chance to prove you know your stuff — and score a major ticket deal while you’re at it. Answer a few AI-focused trivia questions, and you could win two tickets for just $200 total. That’s one flat rate and one freebie. The last day of trivia is June 4 — don’t miss this chance to win big and join the AI epicenter. Think fast — it’s Day 3 AI trivia time Whether you know which…
Last week, Google quietly released an app that lets users run a range of openly available AI models from the AI dev platform Hugging Face on their phones. Called Google AI Edge Gallery, the app is available for Android and will soon come to iOS. It allows users to find, download, and run compatible models that generate images, answer questions, write and edit code, and more. The models run offline, without needing an internet connection, tapping into supported phones’ processors. AI models running in the cloud are often more powerful than their local counterparts, but they also have their downsides.…
In just 5 days, the sharpest minds in artificial intelligence will gather at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall for TechCrunch Sessions: AI—a one-day summit built for real insight, not recycled soundbites. Whether you’re training your first model or managing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio, this is where the future of AI feels tangible. Let’s be honest: AI has officially entered cocktail-party territory. Everyone’s talking, but not everyone knows what they’re talking about. On June 5, TC Sessions: AI cuts through the noise. You’ll hear directly from the people building foundational models, shaping safety protocols, and deciding what gets funded next. Register now to…
A wave of violent attacks on cryptocurrency holders is pushing insurers to develop new protections aimed at a growing physical threat: kidnapping for crypto.At least three firms specializing in crypto insurance and security are now preparing tailored kidnap and ransom (K&R) policies for digital asset investors, according to a recent report from NBC News.Rebecca Rubenfeld, chief operating officer of AnchorWatch, said fear of violence was a dominant topic at this week’s Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas. “They’re tense,” Rubenfeld said. Her firm expects to launch K&R coverage by fall.Physical attacks on crypto holders are not new, with cases documented for…
May saw bullish momentum in crypto markets as Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new all-time high above $111,000 and Coinbase joined the S&P 500.Markets could breathe a sigh of relief when, on May 12, US President Donald Trump reached a trade deal with China, putting a 90-day hold on tariffs that had markets in a tailspin. The news saw BTC price hit $105,000, a three-month high, before tipping down to $102,000. On the policy front, five US states enacted new Bitcoin laws. Texas established the long-awaited state Bitcoin reserve. In Alabama, an effort to exempt crypto from certain forms of taxation was…
Summary Atmosphere is crucial for immersion in exploration-heavy games like The Long Dark and Lethal Company. Immersive game mechanics and detailed sound design enhance the immersive experience in games like Gloomwood. Combining atmospheric exploration with great gameplay in titles such as Outer Wilds elevates player immersion. Immersion can be a focus of many games across a variety of genres, but it’s arguably most important in those that emphasize exploration. Games that task players with hiking through environments for potentially hours are often elevated by their atmosphere, and the more immersive this is the better. Related Exploration-Heavy Games With Great Gameplay…
The 2025 edition of the Bitcoin FilmFest concluded in Warsaw last week. Here’s a recap of the event. The third annual Bitcoin FilmFest (aka BFF25) proved once again that sovereign minds and decentralized culture thrive together. For four electrifying days in Poland’s capital, the festival’s rallying call—’Fix the money, fix the culture‘—wasn’t just a slogan but a living, breathing movement. From May 22-25, 2025, Warsaw buzzed with cinematic innovation, Bitcoin philosophy, and artistic vibe marking this gathering as truly incomparable. Rebel Tribe with Unfiltered Creativity With 200+ attendees from 20+ countries – primarily Poland, Czech Republic, the UK and Germany…
Wall Street is warming up to Bitcoin and getting closer and closer to it. Cantor Fitzgerald, one of the oldest and most respected investment banks on Wall Street, has launched a $2 billion bitcoin-backed lending program. They’ve reportedly already done their first deals, lending to two big digital asset companies: FalconX and Maple Finance. This is a big step in connecting traditional finance to the fast-moving world of Bitcoin. Cantor’s new service allows big investors, hedge funds and asset managers, to borrow money using bitcoin as collateral. This is a game changer for institutions that hold bitcoin, as they can…