A number of crypto exchanges are rushing to publish proof-of-reserves in a seeming attempt to reassure investors their funds are safe as fellow exchange FTX melts down.
Can proof-of-reserves prevent future crypto exchange collapses? by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch
Following a warning shot from the FTC to Twitter yesterday, TechCrunch has obtained an internal email sent by Elon Musk’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, to all remaining employees — in which he seeks to calm staffers’ concerns by claiming that they do not have individual liability for upholding the requirements of the FTC consent decree. We’ve […]
Musk’s lawyer tells Twitter staff they won’t be liable if company violates FTC consent decree by Natasha Lomas originally published on TechCrunch
Tesla is sharing its EV charging connector design in an effort to encourage network operators and automakers to adopt the technology and help make it the new standard in North America. Tesla said in a blog post Friday that its design and specification files are available for download. The company said it is “actively working […]
Tesla opens its EV connector design to other automakers by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy worked his way to the corner office the old-fashioned way but is facing immense challenges amid falling profits.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy faces enormous challenges amid falling profits and negative numbers by Ron Miller originally published on TechCrunch
The third annual Sight Tech Global conference, a virtual, free and highly accessible event on December 7 and 8 convenes some of the world’s top experts working on assistive tech, especially AI, for people who are blind or visually impaired. If you don’t follow this topic, maybe you should, because a lot of cutting-edge tech […]
Sight Tech Global 2022 agenda announced by David Riggs originally published on TechCrunch
The drama at Twitter following Elon Musk’s acquisition has seen some users looking for an exit. In recent days, alternative social apps and microblogging platforms have seen strong gains, including, most notably, the open-source decentralized Twitter alternative Mastodon. The service’s founder and CEO recently announced Mastodon had topped 1 million monthly active users, after more […]
Numerous social apps see gains in wake of Twitter chaos, new data shows by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch
FTX’s downfall will heighten the need for regulation but also pique the interest of VCs looking to invest in DeFi, according to Framework Ventures’ Michael Anderson.
Framework Ventures co-founder says DeFi gives hope following FTX collapse by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch
Major space companies including SpaceX and Relativity are urging the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to stick to its purview – spectrum usage – as it looks to potentially update its rules for in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing (ISAM) missions There is plenty that the FCC could – and should do – to support ISAM […]
SpaceX, Relativity and others urge FCC to stay in its lane by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch
Orbital imagery is becoming commonplace in industries and defense, but looking beyond the visible spectrum has yet to break through into the mainstream. Pixxel is poised to change that with its hyperspectral imaging satellites, and co-founder Awais Ahmed will join us at TC Sessions: Space in Los Angeles on December 6 to tell us why […]
Pixxel’s Awais Ahmed talks going hyperspectral in dual-use at TC Sessions: Space by Devin Coldewey originally published on TechCrunch