Alex Taub, a longtime founder with multiple exits under his belt, believes it’s time to disrupt the meme industry. “I have this big thesis that memetech is going […]
Germany’s financial regulator ends anti-money laundering cap on N26 signups after $10M fine
After the Wirecard scandal, Germany’s financial regulator BaFin started to look more closely at young fintech startups that wanted to grow at a rapid pace — it’s better […]
Félix Pago raises $15.5 million to help Latino workers send money home via WhatsApp
Remittances from workers in the U.S. to their families and friends in Latin America amounted to $155 billion in 2023. With such a huge opportunity, banks, money transfer […]
Ledger starts shipping its high-end hardware crypto wallet
Ledger, a French startup mostly known for its secure crypto hardware wallets, has started shipping new wallets nearly 18 months after announcing the latest Ledger Stax devices. The […]
Are Bored Apes still a thing in 2024? An investigation.
Are Bored Apes still a thing in 2024? A look at its hype past and burger-less future
How Maven’s AI-run ‘serendipity network’ can make social media interesting again
Everything in society can feel geared toward optimization – whether that’s standardized testing or artificial intelligence algorithms. We’re taught to know what outcome you want to achieve, and […]
Can blockchain make weather forecasts better? WeatherXM thinks so
Accurate weather forecasts are critical to industries like agriculture, and they’re also important to help prevent and mitigate harm from inclement weather events or natural disasters. But getting […]
With a16z-backed Synapse’s collapse, BaaS fintech is a mess and 10 million consumers could be hurt
Last year, the fintech startup world — star of the 2021 venture capital heydays — began to unravel as VC funding grew tight. As we step into mid-2024, […]
Kabosu, beloved dog who inspired Doge crypto, has died
Kabosu, beloved dog that inspired several popular cryptocurrency projects, including Doge, has died.
Ethereum heats up over key ETF decision. Here’s what you need to know.
Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is heating up in price and interest due to an upcoming ETF decision.