California Crypto Self-Custody and Payments Bill Passes Committee

California Assembly Bill 1052, or the “Digital Assets Bill” (formerly the Money Transmission Act), passed a Committee vote with bipartisan support on April 21. It was introduced by Assembly Member and Democrat Avelino Valencia in February and amended at the end of March. It aims to protect cryptocurrency users and investors by supporting their right […]

After Tesla’s Earnings Slide, Pressure’s On for Cybercab

Earlier this year, Musk told investors that Tesla would launch autonomous driving technology in Austin and California this year, with a robotaxi service launching in the Texas city in June. (The service is slated to launch with Model Y’s rather than Cybercabs.) Tesla has since obtained a permit to operate a driver-ed taxi service in […]

XRP eyes rotation to channel high after confirmed support hold

XRP has recently defended a key value area low after printing a swing failure pattern, hinting at a potential rotation toward higher levels. While the setup looks promising, volume confirmation will be essential to sustain the move. Ripple (XRP) is currently holding above a critical value area low around the $2 mark, establishing a solid […]

FLR, TAO, ONDO outperform as BTC steadies near support

Flare (FLR), Bittensor (TAO) and Ondo Finance (ONDO) are top gainers with between 17% and 28% spikes in 24 hours. Altcoins have soared amid broader market’s reaction to US President Donald Trump’s tariff pause. Bitcoin (BTC) is looking for support above $80k. Flare, Bittensor and Ondo Finance are among top gainers in the cryptocurrency market’s […]

Why OpenAI wanted to buy Cursor but opted for the fast-growing Windsurf

Anysphere, maker of AI coding assistant Cursor, is growing so quickly that it’s not in the market to be sold, even to OpenAI, a source close to the company tells TechCrunch. It’s been a hot target. Cursor is one of the most popular AI-powered coding tools, and its revenue has been growing astronomically — doubling […]

SEC’s Explosive Crypto Overhaul in Motion as Uyeda Ends Acting Chair Role

Uyeda’s bold leadership unleashes a crypto renaissance with dropped lawsuits, reversed rules, and unprecedented SEC engagement—as Atkins steps in, momentum shows no signs of slowing. SEC Transitions From Enforcement to Engagement as Uyeda Reflects on Crypto Regulation Wins The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a statement from Commissioner Mark Uyeda on April 21 […]

Tesla confirms Bitcoin stash intact despite Q1 earnings miss

Key Takeaways None of Tesla’s 11,509 Bitcoin was sold in Q1 2025. Energy generation and storage revenue for Tesla grew by 67% in the first quarter. Share this article Tesla held 11,509 Bitcoin in its reserves throughout Q1 2025 without selling any, according to the company’s first-quarter earnings report released on April 22. The electric […]

XCN defies Bitcoin and Ethereum slump with 97% spike

Onyxcoin (XCN) has risen 97% in the past 24 hours as altcoins enjoy massive buying pressure. The XCN price bucks the trend that saw Bitcoin and Ethereum down after notable gains a day earlier. Tariffs and other market conditions weigh on investor sentiment. Onyxcoin (XCN) has defied a dip for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and top altcoins […]

Pinterest tells teens to log off during school hours

Students won’t be using Pinterest during class — or, at least, they will be heavily discouraged from doing so. The social media app is experimenting with a prompt that will encourage American and Canadian users between the ages of 13 (the minimum age for account holders) and 17 to close the app and pause notifications […]