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Ben Weiss And the CoinFlip Crypto Kiosk Empire

When Ben Weiss sat on his bed looking at his bitcoin wallet nearly a decade ago, something profound clicked. “I was looking at my wallet, looking at bitcoin in my wallet, and I thought, wait, if I have this bitcoin, it is physically impossible for my roommate to have the same exact bitcoin,” Weiss explained.

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Crypto

Sol Strategies Crypto Blockchain Pivot: Tokenized Stocks Are About to Blow Up

Sol Strategies is diving headfirst into blockchain, focusing to tokenize its shares on Solana’s fast crypto network. This pivot displays a new era for the Canadian investment firm, riding the the growing trend of digitalizing real-world assets. With Solana’s scalability, Sol Strategies hopes to make its shares more accessible, liquid, and tradable, redefining how investors

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Ripple

XRP News: Ripple Reaches $50M Settlement with SEC—$75M Returned If Injunction Lifted

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reached a settlement with Ripple, reducing its earlier penalty from $125 million to $50 million.  A SEC Commissioner has expressed her dissatisfaction with the development, claiming that this undermines the court’s position in interpreting securities laws.  The long-standing legal battle between the US Securities and Exchange Commission

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Tech & AI

This is your last chance to exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI — don’t miss out

Applications are almost closed, and you have until 11:59 p.m. PT tonight to reserve your exhibitor table at TechCrunch Sessions: AI, our premiere industry event that’s happening at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall on June 5. Imagine walking into a room filled with 1,200+ investors, founders, enterprise leaders, and journalists — all hunting for the next

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Crypto

The Worlds First Fixed Fee Blockchain Appoints Former CFO of CitiGroup Finance

[PRESS RELEASE – London, United Kingdom, May 9th, 2025] Vector Smart Chain (VSC), a Layer 1 blockchain protocol, has announced two strategic developments: the implementation of a fixed $4 gas fee model and the appointment of Peter Ritchie, former Chief Financial Officer at CitiGroup Finance, as Strategic Finance Executive Consultant. These initiatives mark a shift

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Tech & AI

The best gifts for moms: Create a treat yourself moment

No matter the gifting occasion, you want to wow your mom. She sacrificed a lot for you, and now you’re in a place where you can show her how grateful you are. Part of our larger series dedicated to the Best Gifts for Everyone, this list of gifts for mom attempts to dismantle the played-out

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Bitcoin

Brazil’s B3 Stock Exchange to Launch Ether and Solana Futures

B3 will launch these new futures on June 16, opening new investment avenues for institutional buyers seeking crypto asset diversification. The bourse also announces changes to bitcoin futures to increase the accessibility of these products, given bitcoin’s recent price hike. Brazilian B3 Announces Solana, Ether Futures Launch; Reduces Bitcoin Futures’ Contract Price The Brazilian Stock

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Crypto

Frankfurt authorities seize $38.2m from eXch due to money laundering allegations

Frankfurt authorities have suspended operations for eXch and seized its crypto assets valued $38.2 million. The platform allegedly facilitated money laundering for major crypto heists including the Bybit and Multisig hacks. According to an official statement issued on May 9, the Frankfurt Prosecutor’s Office announced it had shut down the crypto exchange platform, seizing an

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Tech & AI

Lifesmart TM2202 3-in-1 Treadmill Review: Best for Small Spaces

Its small size did make me wonder about its durability over time. It also has a smaller motor, which allows it to be low to the ground. Many of the treadmills I’ve tested have bigger motors, which gives them the power to handle higher speeds and incline and take more wear and tear. If the

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Crypto

Zerebro co-founder Jeffy Yu, who played dead, got caught in his parents’ driveway

Key Takeaways Crypto developer Jeffy Yu is alive despite early reports of livestreamed death. Bubblemaps revealed that Yu moved $1.4 million in crypto assets after his supposed death. Share this article Jeffy Yu, co-founder of Zerebro, who was believed to have committed suicide during a Pump.fun livestream on May 4, was recently seen at his

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