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North Korean hackers blamed for record spike in crypto thefts in 2025

Chainalysis said crypto thefts during the first half of 2025 were at record levels, thanks in large part to a single breach at a major crypto exchange.

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UAE’s deal to buy Nvidia AI chips reportedly on hold

The U.S. is reportedly holding up the deal due to concerns that AI chips could be smuggled to China from the UAE.

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Uber inks six-year robotaxi deal with Lucid, invests $300 million in EV company

Uber, Lucid and autonomous vehicle startup Nuro are joining forces to deploy more than 20,000 robotaxis as demand for driverless cars kicks into high gear.

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Crypto theft is booming as criminals increasingly turn to physical attacks

It comes as there have been multiple headlines this year about crypto entrepreneurs and their relatives being targeted with physical violence.

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Uber makes multi-million-dollar investment in Lucid and Nuro to build a premium robotaxi service

Uber is investing hundreds of millions of dollars into Lucid and autonomous vehicle technology startup Nuro in a bid to launch its own robotaxi service.

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Lovable becomes a unicorn with $200M Series A just 8 months after launch

Only eight months after its launch, Sweden’s Lovable has raised a $200 million Series A round led by Accel at a $1.8 billion valuation.

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Crypto accumulator DeFi Development to expand globally by franchising its Solana treasury model

DeFi Development is vying to be the MicroStrategy of Solana.

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Roblox launches new age verification system to unlock unfiltered chats

Users over 13 will be prompted to use the facial-analysis software to estimate their age and determine whether they can access the new “trusted connections.”

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TikTok lures songwriters with new promotional features

TikTok is adding a new label to its app, allowing songwriters to highlight their profiles

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Roblox introduces new safeguards for teens, including age estimation tech

The move comes as Roblox has come under fire in recent years over child safety concerns.

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