Stripe makes $1.1 billion crypto bet as it closes on Bridge acquisition

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Techme101

Stripe has closed on its $1.1 billion purchase of stablecoin platform Bridge – marking the payment giant’s largest acquisition to date and tangible push into crypto. Co-founded in 2022 by Coinbase and Square alumni Zach Abrams and Sean Yu, San Antonio, Texas-based Bridge built an API that helps companies accept stablecoins. The pair raised $58 […]
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LinkedIn Is Testing an AI Tool That Could Transform How People Search for Jobs

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Techme101

The company says artificial intelligence could help surface jobs that remain hidden from typical search queries.

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Pro-Trump Media Sees Nothing but the President ‘Winning’

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Techme101

Among an array of right-wing personalities and media outlets, the president can do no wrong.

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New target of Paragon spyware comes forward

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Techme101

The latest target of Paragon spyware openly questions if he was targeted by the Italian government.
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Is Waymo Friend or Foe to Uber?

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Techme101

The fast expansion of Waymo’s driverless car service is growing competition for Uber. The companies are also partners.

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Elon Musk’s X Becomes Weapon in Government Cost Cutting

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Techme101

The billionaire has used the social media site to boast of victories, lash out at enemies and conduct polls for the initiative he calls the Department of Government Efficiency.

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Daniel Penny Is Hired by Venture Capital Firm Whose Founder Backed Trump

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Techme101

Mr. Penny, who was acquitted after choking a mentally ill subway passenger to death, will work for Andreessen Horowitz. Before the killing, he had been an architecture student.

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21% of CISOs Have Been Pressured Not to Report a Compliance Issue, Research Finds

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Techme101

CISOs face growing boardroom pressure, compliance challenges, and cyber threats. Discover key insights from Splunk’s latest report on cybersecurity leadership.

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AI’s biggest stage awaits – TechCrunch Sessions: AI tickets available

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Techme101

AI is heating up, and we’re diving in! TechCrunch Sessions: AI is officially open for registration. Secure your spot now and save up to $300 on select tickets before prices rise From startup founders to AI investors to aspiring innovators — TC Sessions: AI is where the entire AI ecosystem comes together. Whether you’re building, […]
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Tickets on sale: TechCrunch All Stage 2025, formerly known as Early Stage

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Techme101

Founders and investors, it’s time! TechCrunch Early Stage has evolved into TechCrunch All Stage 2025, returning to Boston on July 17. Get your tickets now and save up to $310 on select ticket types, securing your spot at the best rates. Register here for your All Stage ticket at unbeatable prices. All Stage covers all […]
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