Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com has acquired two startups in South Korea — payment service provider PnLink and virtual asset provider OK-BIT — for an undisclosed amount, Crypto.com said. The company also said Monday it has secured registrations under South Korea’s electronic financial transaction act and as a virtual asset service provider. “We are committed to…
Monthly Archives: August 2022
Two things are for certain: 1. There continues to be a lot of excitement around warehouse robotics and 2. Geek+ is extremely good at raising money based on that fact. The Beijing-based warehouse robotics firm just raised another $100 million in funding, labeled a “Series E1,” with participation from Intel Capital, Vertex Growth and Qingyue Capital Investment….
Alex and Grace are back to cover the biggest and most interesting technology, startup and markets news. This morning was a fun mix of stuff that we don’t always get to, so strap in for the following: Stocks and cryptos are mostly higher today, meaning that most listeners of the show are now richer than they were…
If you have a secret Twitter account, we’ve got some bad news for you. On Friday, Twitter disclosed information about a security vulnerability that allowed someone to find out whether a specific email address or phone number is tied to an existing Twitter accounts. “In January 2022, we received a report through our bug bounty…
We know why you’re here, and that’s to access more content from around the world with the help of a VPN. You can use these popular services to binge-watch all of the movies and shows you want, even if they’re not usually available in your location. Once you’ve connected to a VPN, you’ll be able…
There is no such thing as too many streaming sites. Sure, you might already be subscribed to Netflix and Prime Video, but there might be hit shows and newly-releases movies still out of reach. We’re not suggesting you subscribe to everything out there, but one more subscription couldn’t hurt. If you’re looking to expand your…
Put a finger down if you’ve ever woken up with back, neck, or shoulder pain after watching TikToks in bed. For people like you who spend a good chunk of the night resting or snoozing on your side, a morning without any aches or stiffness can feel as elusive as two pretty best friends when…
SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN is the best VPN for watching HBO Max from the UK. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £85.25 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. HBO Max has been expanding its network in Europe this year, but the UK remains off…
Open redirects, a classic weakness found in many of the world’s biggest web pages, are reportedly being used to steal login credentials for Microsoft 365 accounts. According to experts from security firm Inky, the method was used to send more than 6,800 phishing emails from Google Workspace, posing as Snapchat, in the last two and…
Block’s gross payment volume surged 23% YoY in Q2—but total net revenues dropped 6% YoY as a result of Bitcoin losses. Going into Q3, Block plans to double down on growth initiatives while keeping a pulse on macroeconomic conditions. Insider Intelligence publishes hundreds of insights, charts, and forecasts on the Payments & Commerce industry. Learn…