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Volunteers are needed, and time is ticking! With just over a month until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 hits San Francisco, we’re calling on students, aspiring founders, marketers, and event pros to step behind the curtain and help the TechCrunch events team pull off one of the largest and most anticipated startup events of the year, taking place October 27–29. The deadline to apply is September 30 Whether you’re looking to build your network, learn what it takes to launch a company, or get a front-row view from tech leaders like Aaron Levie (Box), Sarah Franklin (Lattice), and Elad Gil, volunteering is…
Most crypto presales offer nothing but waiting periods and price speculation. PEPENODE changes the presale experience into an interactive gaming adventure where users build virtual mining operations, compete on leaderboards, and earn rewards through strategic gameplay. With over $300,000 raised in the ICO phase and 170 million tokens staked at 4,500% rewards, the project proves that presale participation can be genuinely entertaining rather than passive investment holding. Interactive Mining Dashboard and Node Ownership Turn Investment Into Gaming Experience PEPENODE’s virtual mining platform features a rich, interactive dashboard that displays real-time mining statistics including hashrate, energy consumption, and reward accumulation. Users…
Cannabidiol (CBD) shows promise for a range of applications in dermatology and cometic science, a new comprehensive review of medical literature on the marijuana component’s topical applications has concluded. The paper, published in the journal Biomolecules, found that the non-intoxicating compound’s “anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, analgesic and anti-proliferative properties contribute to its therapeutic potential in managing...
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In brief Bitcoin reclaimed $109,000 Monday morning, after dipping to $107,500 over the weekend. Ethereum has sagged 1.5% on the day to $4,406 amid a broader 4.3% weekly drop. Despite this, Ethereum dominated institutional crypto inflows, accounting for 57% of the $2.48 billion that the market attracted, according to CoinShares. Bitcoin regained $109,000 Monday morning...
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On-chain analytics platform Santiment has weighed in on whether the Bitcoin price has reached its bottom, following its drop to the $108,000 range. The platform alluded to the current social sentiment, suggesting that a further drawdown may be looming. Bitcoin Price Bottom Not Yet In Amid Spike In Social Dominance In a research report, Santiment indicated that the Bitcoin price bottom may not yet be in, considering the surge in the social dominance of ‘buy the dip’ mentions. The platform explained that a true bottom is often marked not by price but by a shift in social narrative from ‘buy…
In brief BRC-2.0 embeds EVM functionality directly into Bitcoin’s BRC-20 indexer. The upgrade aims to expand Bitcoin tokens beyond meme coins into programmable assets. Backers say the move positions BRC-20 ahead of Runes by enabling a DeFi ecosystem. BRC-20, the first token standard built directly on Bitcoin’s base layer and indexers, has officially launched “BRC2.0”...
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Ethereum (ETH) is currently trading above the $4,400 level, showing resilience despite recent selling pressure and market-wide volatility. However, price action has entered a consolidation phase, with bulls struggling to reclaim higher levels and momentum appearing muted. This has fueled speculation across the market, as analysts remain divided on ETH’s next move. Related Reading Some market participants expect Ethereum to retrace below $4,000, pointing to weakening momentum and sustained resistance near the $4,600–$4,800 range. They argue that a correction could provide healthier conditions for the next major leg upward. On the other hand, more optimistic analysts see this consolidation as…
A Texas law significantly expanding the state’s medical marijuana program by adding qualifying conditions for patients has officially gone into effect as of Monday. And a new poll shows that a vast majority of consumers agree that people with one of those new conditions in particular, chronic pain, stand to benefit. Under the newly implemented...
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Prediction market protocol Myriad has passed $10 million in USDC trading volume with over half a million users, as it builds on its mission to make information itself a tradable asset class.The protocol’s rapid expansion is “building the rails for prediction markets to evolve beyond a niche crypto product and become an entirely new segment...
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Every founder says they want visibility, traction, and growth. But with just 10 tables left and 5 days to grab one, the window to make that happen at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is closing fast. If you’ve been thinking about joining 10,000+ startup and VC leaders in San Francisco on October 27–29, this is your moment. Lock in your place on the Expo floor where ideas, capital, and connections collide. Here’s what’s waiting for you at your table Real investor exposure: We’re talking foot traffic from the likes of Sequoia, a16z, General Catalyst, Y Combinator, and more. They walk the floor.…