Ether surges to a two-month high after ethereum inches closer to long-awaited upgrade
Ether soared to a two-month high after developers successfully completed a final dress rehearsal for a pivotal upgrade expected to happen next month.
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Ethereum just pulled off its final test run ahead of one of the most important events in crypto
Ethereum is moving closer to adopting a proof-of-stake model for its network, which is less energy intensive than the existing proof-of-stake method.
Facebook testing encrypted chat backups
Facebook on Thursday announced plans to test a new secure storage feature for backups of users' end-to-end encrypted chats on Messenger.
Some social media influencers are being paid thousands to endorse cryptocurrency projects
Some influencers on social media platforms are making thousands of dollars for each promotional video they make for various cryptocurrency projects.
Google pushes Apple to adopt a new kind of text messaging, criticizes 'green bubbles'
Google, the developer of the Android operating system, has increased its pressure on Apple to adopt RCS, a next-generation standard for text messaging.
Samsung just announced two new phones that fold in half
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 can be ordered Wednesday and launch Aug. 26.
Disney raises streaming prices after services post big operating loss
Disney is unveiling a brand new pricing structure to incorporate its ad-supported Disney+ service.
Disney streaming subscriber growth blows past estimates, as company beats on top and bottom line
Disney posted better-than-expected earnings on both the top and bottom line, bolstered by increased spending at its domestic theme parks.
Disney lowers longer-term forecast for Disney+ subscribers by 15 million
Disney lowered its Disney+ subscriber guidance to 215 million to 245 million by the end of fiscal 2024.
Hackers have stolen $1.4 billion this year using crypto bridges. Here’s why it's happening
Crypto bridges, which connect blockchain networks together, have become major targets for cybercriminals.
Apple Card's rapid growth, outside vendors blamed for mishaps within Goldman's credit-card business
Goldman struggled to handle a bigger-than-expected influx of disputed transactions, known in the industry as chargebacks, from Apple Card users.
Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto firms had deep ties to Voyager Digital and its bankruptcy wipeout
Court proceedings and financial documents detail how complicated relationships were between the two Bankman-Fried firms — Alameda and FTX — and Voyager Digital.
WWE discloses another $5 million in McMahon payments, delays earnings report
World Wrestling Entertainment disclosed another $5 million in payments from former CEO Vince McMahon, who is being probed for alleged misconduct.
Elon Musk sells 7.92 million Tesla shares worth $6.88 billion
Tesla CEO Elon Musk sold 7.92 million shares of Tesla worth around $6.88 billion, according to a series of financial filings published Tuesday night.
Crypto criminals laundered $540 million by using a service called RenBridge, new report shows
Regulators have their hands full as more crypto tools like RenBridge are being used by criminals to launder money.
TikTok parent ByteDance acquires private hospital chain
ByteDance's healthcare unit in China, Xiaohe Health, has acquired a high-end healthcare organization called Amcare Healthcare for $1.5 billion.
Paris Hilton will sell NFTs and hold virtual parties in The Sandbox metaverse platform
Paris Hilton this week announced that her company, 11:11 Media, will bring her world to the immersive virtual gaming world of The Sandbox.
Disney's earnings could define how the media industry views streaming's future
A big quarter for Disney+ will give investors hope there's still growth in streaming, while disappointing numbers will ring alarm bells.
Deliveroo first-half losses widen as food delivery firm plans exit from the Netherlands
Deliveroo reported a pretax loss of £147.3 million in the first six months of the year, up 54% from the same period a year ago.
Roblox misses on top and bottom, shares dip 12%
Roblox reported second-quarter results on Tuesday that missed analyst estimates on the top and bottom lines.
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