The National Institute of Standards and Technology could fire as many as 500 staffers, according to multiple reports — cuts that further threaten a fledgling AI safety organization. Axios reported this week that the US AI Safety Institute (AISI) and Chips for America, both part of NIST, would be “gutted” by layoffs targeting probationary employees […]
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Funding for crypto startups have been cut in half and valuations are at a 70% to 80% discount, venture capitalists say.
Crypto VC deployment still slow as investors wait for even lower valuations by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch
Whether it’s seasoned industry behemoths or fresh, fearless upstarts ready to challenge the status quo, you’ll find them — and everything in between — at TC Sessions: Crypto on November 17 in Miami. Pay to play: It’s early-bird season, folks, so buy your pass today and save $150 — before prices go up. Take a […]
Meet these five emerging startups at TC Sessions: Crypto by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch
Apple is taking a big step towards offering more banking services to its customers. The company announced today it’s partnering with Goldman Sachs to soon launch a new Savings account feature for its Apple Card credit cardholders which will allow them to save and grow their “Daily Cash” — the cashback rewards that are earned […]
Apple partners with Goldman Sachs to introduce high-yield savings accounts for Apple Card holders by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch
It’s common knowledge, especially to those who work in financial services, that the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically increased demand for digital banking globally. A flurry of fintechs emerged in hope of meeting that demand while incumbent banks clamored to step up their own digital games. And then there were those companies that existed well before the […]
With $67M in new capital, NorthOne is doubling down on SMBs as some fintech companies pull back by Mary Ann Azevedo originally published on TechCrunch
Tick-tock, startup fans. We’re just days away from TechCrunch Disrupt on October 18–20 in San Francisco. If you’re still perched on that fence, we have five more reasons why you should pry open the wallet, dust off the credit card and get yourself to the Moscone Center and build a better business. Buy your pass […]
5 more reasons to jump off the fence and go to Disrupt by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch
Target is the latest national retailer to roll out the ability for customers to pay with their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits when shopping for groceries online. While the payment method has long been accepted in stores, online grocery retailers offering curbside pickup and delivery programs, have only more recently begun to support the […]
Target is latest retailer to add support for SNAP payments for low-income shoppers by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch
Will Peng graduated from Princeton with about $35,000 in debt. He asked his immigrant parents what they thought the best approach would be for him to pay it off. “There were companies telling me that I should refinance my student loans,” recalls Peng, who is the oldest of six children born in Taiwan. “I was […]
Former VC brings smart financial advice to people who really need it, instead of just the rich by Mary Ann Azevedo originally published on TechCrunch
TechCrunch conducted a vibe check to see what’s happening right now in Orlando’s burgeoning venture scene, as well as what needs to occur for it to continue thriving.
Orlando has all the ingredients to be the next big startup hub by Dominic-Madori Davis originally published on TechCrunch
Twitter is launching a new ‘Link Spotlight’ feature that lets professional account users add an interactive button to their profiles that links to a specific URL. The social network says the purpose of the Link Spotlight button is to give businesses and professionals a way to drive potential customers to their content, services or products. […]
Twitter launches a new ‘Link Spotlight’ interactive button for Professional Accounts by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch