Treasury Proposes Rules Defining Who Can Legally Sell Stablecoins in US

The Moon's shadow raced across the heart of Spain, and I was there to see it

Here's what it was like watching a total solar eclipse 90 minutes north of Madrid.

‘Unprecedented’ number of Apple users received recent spyware alert, say investigators

Cybersecurity experts who investigate spyware attacks say the number of people who received a recent threat notification…

As Wisconsin cities flee Flock, its shared camera network loses value

"Network effect" can run in reverse.

GitHub degradation affects Cursor Origin, its new Git platform

GitHub experienced a service degradation on August 17, 2026, that impacted several Cursor services including…

The Origin of Consciousness (2008)

Julian Jaynes' theory, presented in "The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind," proposes that…

Deribit Secures Dubai Broker-Dealer License via Coinbase

Deribit, the derivatives exchange Coinbase acquired for $2.9 billion, secured a Broker-Dealer Licence from Dubai’s…

After Trezor, SafePal reveals data breach affecting nearly 40,000 customers

SafePal reveals a data breach affecting nearly 40,000 customers.

Rodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move

Spain midfielder Rodri says it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona as he arrives in the city to complete his move from…

Supreme Court rejects Verizon bid for $47 million refund of FCC fine

Despite loss, carriers still claim selling device-location data isn't illegal.

Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football.

OpenAI’s Answer to Rogue Agents and Hacks Is More AI, Not Less

OpenAI President Greg Brockman's new essay cites his company's own hack of Hugging Face to push urgent AI-powered…

Will you have spent more of your life with computers than your family?

A writer reflects on spending more time facing their computer than with family members, recognizing this as a troubling…

Lamour leaves Fifa after Infantino plan criticism

A senior Fifa figure leaves football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.

US Treasury Opens Public Review of GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules

The U.S. Treasury has opened a public comment period on rules implementing the GENIUS Act’s stablecoin provisions.

AI;DR (AI; Didn't Read)

Rick Manelius advocates for the "AI;DR" (AI; Didn't Read) acronym as a response to poorly edited, unfiltered…

Three Minutes of Sprinting Beats 90 Minutes of Moderate Exercise

CLARITY Act Faces Long Odds: Regulators Fill The Gap

The landmark crypto bill odds to be born by 2027 just plunged as regulators step into vacation mode.

Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until August 21 

If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join…

LIV cancels final event to focus on 'next chapter'

LIV Golf cancels its Team Championships in Michigan after weeks of speculation, saying it needs to focus on "building…

Ripple White House Meeting Draws XRP Focus

Ripple’s expected White House appearance places XRP closer to major U.S. crypto policy discussions.

India built the biggest digital payments miracle: Now comes the bill

India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has become the world's largest real-time payment network with 550 million users…

Spotify’s new Playlist Notes let users and editors explain their song picks

Spotify launches a new feature that gives users a chance to explain the stories and reasoning behind their favorite…

BTC Reclaims $64K as Short Sellers Lose $57.4M in Liquidations

Bitcoin rebounded from an intraday low of $62,653 to cross $64,000, securing a nearly 2% daily gain and pushing its…