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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…
Key points:Bitcoin is trading back below its recent all-time highs, grilling support at levels it first encountered in late 2024.A “deeper pullback” may result before bulls find the momentum to return to price discovery.Profit-taking lies at the heart of current resistance, analysis says.Bitcoin (BTC) risks a “deeper correction” as the next phase of its bull market faces a temporary setback.BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBitcoin profit-taking causes bull run hiatusAnalysis is warning of sub-$100,000 prices as data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView shows BTC/USD dropping 8%.Bitcoin returned below its old all-time highs on May 31 as the latest correction nears…
Key points:Bitcoin is trading back below its recent all-time highs, grilling support at levels it first encountered in late 2024.A “deeper pullback” may result before bulls find the momentum to return to price discovery.Profit-taking lies at the heart of current resistance, analysis says.Bitcoin (BTC) risks a “deeper correction” as the next phase of its bull market faces a temporary setback.BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBitcoin profit-taking causes bull run hiatusAnalysis is warning of sub-$100,000 prices as data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView shows BTC/USD dropping 8%.Bitcoin returned below its old all-time highs on May 31 as the latest correction nears…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over Pakistan’s decision to allocate 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence data centers amid ongoing negotiations tied to the country’s extended financial program.The initiative, announced last week, is designed to attract autonomous miners, blockchain companies, and AI firms to Pakistan.However, the IMF has raised red flags about the move, requesting urgent clarification from the Finance Ministry regarding the legality of crypto mining and the power allocations, particularly as the nation struggles with chronic energy shortages and fiscal pressures, according to a report by local news outlets Samaa.Per the…
CNN — India’s military has acknowledged for the first time that an unspecified number of its fighter jets were shot down during strikes on Pakistani-controlled territory amid intense fighting between the neighbors in early May. Indian officials had previously refused to confirm even a single aircraft loss. Asked by a Bloomberg correspondent on Saturday if Pakistan was correct in its claim that “six Indian jets” were downed, Anil Chauhan, the chief of defense staff of the Indian Armed Forces, initially denied the veracity of the claim, stating: “Absolutely incorrect and that is not information which, as I said, is important.”…