Bitcoin has broken key technical thresholds, erasing a massive chapter of historical gains, while decentralized prediction markets face severe domestic police investigations and major industry figures are called out over exit liquidity concerns. Here are the crypto news you may have missed: 📉 Macro & Market Capitulation Bitcoin Breaks Below $60K, Erasing Post-Election Gains Bitcoin…
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Senior reporter (and resident battery expert) Tim De Chant traveled to General Motors’ sprawling Warren Technical Center outside Detroit to learn…
Key Takeaways The Bank of Israel bought $801M in May to curb the shekel’s market rise, eyeing export stability. As Wall Street gains boost the shekel, Israel’s tech sector will next lay off more local workers in 2026. With tech at 57% of exports, Israel’s strong currency hurts margins, next driving firms to hire abroad….
For the first time, the United States housing system is preparing to count your Bitcoin as a real asset when you apply for a mortgage, without making you sell it first. Summary Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are moving toward recognizing verified crypto holdings in mortgage risk assessments. Eligible borrowers may keep their Bitcoin instead…
Interview with the Vampire is back with Season 3, retitled The Vampire Lestat in honor of the second book in Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles. As Lestat, Sam Reid goes from being an antagonist and supporting player in previous seasons to starring as this season’s saucy anti-hero. His titular novel reveals his pre-vampire past, as well…
Philippine-based venture firm BYC Ventures has announced the launch of the BYC Tomorrow Fund, introducing a private pilot program to disburse scholarship allowances to information technology (IT) students in the National Capital Region (NCR). The fund’s initial rollout is being executed through iSkolar, a student-built scholarship platform utilizing blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) technology. According…
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s final time hosting the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is just about here. The outgoing Apple leader will shepherd a keynote address announcing new software features for Siri, iOS, and Apple’s artificial intelligence efforts. It’s likely to be a final look at the company’s vision from the leader who focused…
Key Takeaways Grayscale says Strategy’s weaker shares may restrict future bitcoin purchases. Dividend pressure from STRC could raise costs and increase BTC market volatility. Analysts remain split as traders watch for another Strategy purchase disclosure. Grayscale Flags Rising Risks to Strategy’s Bitcoin Accumulation Machine Strategy’s bitcoin strategy is facing a new test as questions emerge…
Centralized crypto exchange spot volume fell to $679 billion in April 2026, marking its lowest monthly level since October 2023, according to CryptoQuant data cited by Wu Blockchain. Summary CryptoQuant data shows centralized exchange spot volume fell to $679 billion in April 2026. Weak retail demand, lower search interest, and Bitcoin’s pullback reduced activity across…
The numbers no longer shock in isolation — they demand context. In 2025, cryptocurrency scams received at least $14 billion on-chain, crypto fraud complaints to the FBI hit a record 181,565, and the average victim lost more in a single scam payment than most people earn in a month. Across both hacks and fraud combined,…
