Brave Browser Cuts 14% of Staff in Second Round of Layoffs, Continues AI Push
This latest round of job cuts comes just 10 months after Brave laid off 9% of its staff in October 2023, citing the need to manage costs during tough economic times.
Thai Authorities Bust Illegal Bitcoin Mining Linked to Power Outages
The house, rented by a company for four months, was abandoned by the operators, who fled before the raid. No arrests were made.
Startup of the Week: How KoinBX is Democratizing Crypto Access to Everyone
KoinBX aims to provide equal opportunities in the emerging decentralized crypto-economy, focusing on quality, security, and accessibility.
Elon Musk Backs Telegram’s Pavel Durov Amid Shock Arrest in France
The arrest was linked to a search warrant from OFMIN, a French agency focused on combating child sexual exploitation, following a preliminary investigation.
Airbnb Host Slapped with ₹1.25 Lakh Electricity Bill After Guests Mine Cryptocurrency
QUICK BITE Airbnb host hit with $1,500 electricity bill after guests mined $100,000 worth of cryptocurrency during three-week stay. Host...
Crypto Crime Dips in 2024, But Centralized Exchanges Face Rising Thefts and Ransomware: Report
After a period of focusing on DeFi protocols, crypto criminals are targeting centralized exchanges. These exchanges, which handle significant Bitcoin transactions, are proving to be attractive targets.
Crypto Startups Secure $2.7 Billion in Q2 2024 Amid Shifting Investment Patterns
Infrastructure startups dominated funding rounds, with Monad, a parallelization Layer 1 platform, raising $225 million in a Series A, and DeFi-specific L1 Berachain securing $100 million in a Series B.
HEXN.IO New Telegram App Hits 6M Users in Under Two Months
The app offers users a gamified experience to earn HEXN Points (HP) through various activities such as completing quests, activating boosters, participating in contests, and entering giveaways.
Tornado Cash Developer Seeks Additional $1M for Legal Defense Against Money Laundering Charges
The support account pointed out that Pertsev has run out of money, stressing the need to stand with him and raise between $750,000 and $1 million to cover his ongoing legal costs.
Japanese Investment Firm Metaplanet Secures $6.8M Loan to Expand Bitcoin Holdings
The loan from MMXX Ventures, a Metaplanet shareholder, has a 0.1% annual interest rate and a six-month term starting on Aug. 8. The company stated that the loan will be repaid in a lump sum.