OpenAI announced this week that it’s shutting down its Sora app and related video models just six months after launching the app. On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Kirsten Korosec, Sean O’Kane, and I debated what the decision means for OpenAI and for the industry more broadly. To some extent, the move seems…
VIX Jumps to Highest Close Since 2025 The VIX, derived from S&P 500 options pricing, measures expected volatility over the next 30 days. A reading above 30 signals that traders are pricing in meaningful near-term turbulence. Friday’s close of 31.05, up 3.61 points on the session, follows four consecutive weekly closes above 25, the longest…
Bitcoin (BTC) continues in a broad consolidation phase following the steep declines earlier this year. The asset remains confined in a horizontal range that signals short-term indecision among market participants. While attempts to retest higher resistance levels around $75k have been met with selling pressure, BTC’s support near $60k has so far held, defining the…
The crypto market in 2026 is defined by a distinct move away from pure speculation toward tangible infrastructure and strategic market entry. Investors are currently analyzing historic fractals and modular breakthroughs to determine where the next cycle of wealth will be generated. While the current Stellar Lumens price prediction draws startling parallels to its 2017…
TL;DR: Live stream Colombia vs. France in a 2026 International Friendly for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The 2026 World Cup feels like something we’re saving for the summer, but it’s really not that far away. Top international sides are starting to ramp up their…
World Foundation disclosed that its token issuance unit, World Assets, completed $65 million in over-the-counter sales of WLD tokens. Summary World Assets sold 239 million WLD tokens for $65 million at about $0.2719 per token. WLD traded near $0.27 after hitting a record low of $0.2444 earlier during Saturday session. A July 2026 unlock will…
Other Phones to Consider We test a ton of Android phones. We like the ones below, but you’ll be better off with one of the options above. If you haven’t yet done so, check out our Best Cheap Phones and Best Folding Phones guides for more. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Samsung Galaxy…
Steve Hanke: Bond Vigilantes Are Turning on Trump as War Costs Mount, and Deficits Expand Steve Hanke, professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University and a regular contributor to Fortune magazine, appeared on The David Lin Report this week, delivering a point-by-point breakdown of why the U.S. position in the Iran conflict is weaker…
Digital assets are making their way into the US housing market as mortgage giant Fannie Mae prepares to accept Bitcoin and other crypto holdings as part of down payments, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. The move allows crypto holders to use assets like Bitcoin directly when buying a home through Fannie Mae-backed mortgages. Instead…
The air felt different at this year’s SXSW, the annual March festival where tech meets pop culture in Austin. I was reminded of the 2019 SXSW when people packed downtown, and snake lines formed out of local ventures. Attendees said it was like that again this year, though my friend, who lives in the area and…
