cryptocurrencies

Binance acquires majority stake in Korean crypto exchange GOPAX

Binance Holdings plans to return to South Korea after pulling out of the market in 2021. The world’s largest cryptocurrency trading platform by volume said it had acquired a majority stake in S

Coinbase’s asset recovery tool just saved my bacon

Last year, Coinbase launched an asset recovery tool for people who really don’t understand how blockchain works, and think they can send CDAI coins to an Ethereum wallet. I know that sounds like

TechCrunch+ roundup: 2022 stock options report, pivot to SaaS, crypto investor survey

If or when you get laid off, there's a chance that a TechCrunch reporter will find out before you do.

Check out the final four startups pitching tomorrow at CCC Web3 Demo Day

Tomorrow, January 11, is a big day in the web3 universe. It’s The Cross Chain Coalition Web3 Demo Day, a showcase of 12 boundary-pushing early-stage startups building projects across web3, DeFi, NFT

Meet four more startups pitching at the CCC Web3 Demo Day

We have so many (12, in fact) outstanding early-stage startups ready to pitch at the Cross Chain Coalition Web3 Demo Day on January 11. If you want to learn more about who’s on the cutting edge of b

New York Attorney General sues former Celsius CEO for defrauding crypto investors

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Alex Mashinsky, co-founder and former CEO of Celsius Network, according to an announcement on Thursday. James alleged that Mashinsky def

Crypto losses in 2022 dropped 51% year on year to $4B

Immunefi’s Crypto Losses 2022 report found over $3.9 billion was 'lost' last year down 51.2% from 2021, when over $8 billion was stolen.

Solana price spikes as newly launched dog coin BONK gains community hype

Last week, Solana (SOL) fell to its lowest level since February 2021. But its price has risen over 12% in the past 24 hours on Tuesday after almost nine days of consecutive losses that brought its pri

Will Bitcoin and Ethereum prices stagnate, sink or rebound in 2023?

We're taking a look at how significant crypto and global events from this year affected the two biggest cryptocurrencies: Bitcion and Ether.

How TechCrunch+ followed the roller-coaster crypto market in 2022

In 2022, the crypto community rose to new heights — and then it crashed. TechCrunch+ followed it all.

Sneak peek: Look who’s pitching at the CCC Web3 Demo Day

We’re excited to announce two more early-stage startups participating in the Cross Chain Coalition Web3 Demo Day on January 11. If you haven’t heard, this free online showcase features more than 1

Uniswap Labs’ COO will judge pitches at the CCC Web3 Demo Day

Here comes the New Year and with it, resolution season. Why not resolve to do whatever it takes to build a stronger startup? Here’s one easy, fun and effective step. Tune in — for free — to the

Meet two of 12 rising startups pitching at Cross Chain Coalition Web3 Demo Day

Meet one dozen rising-star startups that are hard at work paving the future of Web3 infrastructure, DeFi, NFT and gaming applications at The Cross Chain Coalition Web3 Demo Day on January 11, 2023. Th

The Block founder says he’s exploring ways to get the publication into ‘trustworthy’ hands

The Block, a crypto-focused publication, received millions in loans from disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.

Announcing The Cross Chain Coalition Web3 Demo Day, a free online event

Despite a turbulent web3 market, dedicated people and companies continue working to build meaningful products and a better global financial system. Mark your calendar and join crypto experts, engineer

Ledger’s latest crypto wallet taps iPod designer in bid to boost accessibility

Ledger, which sells crypto hardware wallets, partnered with the designer behind the iPod, Tony Fadell, to create an easier, more accessible way for users to secure crypto assets.

Lawyers see crypto regulation coming in 2023 because industry needs to rebuild trust

Given the scale of the damage from the bankruptcies of FTX, Celsius and Voyager, legal frameworks for the crypto industry could come next year.

Bitcoin believers maintain view it could find institutional buy-in despite FTX chaos

Bitcoin could potentially capture roughly 3.5% of the global monetary market in aggregate over the next 17 years, according to CoinShares.

Last day to save with early-bird passes to TC Sessions: Crypto

We’re less than two weeks away from kicking off TC Sessions: Crypto in Magic City on November 17. Yep, that’s Miami’s official nickname. Who knew? But listen up, crypto fans, because the bit of

Bitwise, Paradigm and Perkins Coie talk regs at TC Sessions: Crypto

Crypto entities ranging from major exchanges to small projects are on the road to stateside regulation. Whether it comes through the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading
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