July 4, 2025

The Download: India’s AI independence, and predicting future epidemics

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Inside India’s scramble for AI independence Despite its status as a global tech hub, India lags far behind the likes of the US and China when it comes to homegrown AI. That gap…

Southeast Asian credit fintech Kredivo scores $270M Series D

March 22, 2023

The funding landscape in Southeast Asia is still wintery, but one fintech managed to land a major round. Kredivo Holdings, which offers credit services to underbanked consumers in Indonesia and Vietnam, has raised $270 million in what it says was an oversubscribed Series D. The round was led by Japanese bank Mizuho Bank, a subsidiary […]

Southeast Asian credit fintech Kredivo scores $270M Series D by Catherine Shu originally published on TechCrunch

Epic launches Unreal Editor for Fortnite, will give 40% of all revenue to creators

March 22, 2023

Epic Games announced a new system for paying creators on Fortnite, the ultra-popular, free-to-download battle royale game. Announced on Wednesday at the Game Developers Conference, Epic will now share 40% of Fortnite revenue with anyone who design “islands” in the game. This includes money that Epic earns from the purchase of V-Bucks (in-game currency), real […]

Epic launches Unreal Editor for Fortnite, will give 40% of all revenue to creators by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch

Alternatives to Layoffs in Tech: Maintaining a Stable Workforce

March 22, 2023
Layoffs are not always the best option and can often be detrimental to the organization as a whole. Companies can keep a steady workforce while still controlling expenses and adapting to market changes by thinking about possible alternatives to layoffs.

How to Choose a Credit Card for Your Startup

March 22, 2023
When considering the best business credit card for you, take time to weigh the rewards and benefits of each one to determine which card will grow with your business and understand your needs.

Coinbase stock drops after SEC Wells notice, a possible prelude to ‘enforcement action’

March 22, 2023

American crypto giant Coinbase received a Wells notice today from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In the wake of Coinbase’s filing regarding the Wells notice, shares of the company are off sharply in after-hours trading. Per a Coinbase SEC filing regarding the matter, the company writes that the government agency’s staff has “advised the Company […]

Coinbase stock drops after SEC Wells notice, a possible prelude to ‘enforcement action’ by Alex Wilhelm originally published on TechCrunch

Adobe’s thoughts on the ethics of AI-generated images (and paying its contributors for them)

March 22, 2023

“We’re at a tipping point where AI is going to break trust in what you see and hear — and democracies can’t survive when people don’t agree on facts. You have to have a baseline of understanding of facts,” Dana Rao, Adobe’s general counsel and chief trust officer, told me. And while that’s not necessarily a new observation, […]

Adobe’s thoughts on the ethics of AI-generated images (and paying its contributors for them) by Frederic Lardinois originally published on TechCrunch