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President Donald Trump called on the U.S. Federal Reserve on Monday to slash interest rates after the central bank voted to keep them on hold. “I’d like to see the Fed lower interest rates,” Trump said during a cabinet meeting. This indicates that the Trump administration encourages borrowing and investment amid growing global unease. As per reports, the call comes as Wall Street prepares for the administration’s tariff plan, which it has proposed starting on April 2. The tariffs are now set to be more targeted, perhaps not affecting specific industries. The tariff barriers were expected to be on imports…

Start your engines … applications for TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200 competition are open! If you’re a pre-Series A startup founder looking to make your mark on a global stage, this is an opportunity you can’t pass up. We want to see you showcase your game-changing innovations to the world at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025’s premier startup pitch competition. As a competitor, you’ll have the opportunity to gain exposure, pitch your startup to world-class VC judges — and to the Disrupt 2025 audience — and get a shot at the coveted $100,000 equity-free prize. Don’t let this remarkable moment pass you by. The…

TechCrunch All Stage is returning to Boston, Massachusetts, on July 15 for a jam-packed day where founders — no matter what stage they’re in — will gain practical insights to fuel their startup growth. With a lineup of expert-led sessions, founders will leave with actionable strategies they can implement right away. Investors will also be there, eager to network and find the next big opportunity to support. It’s a perfect blend of learning, connection, and innovation. The event formerly known as Early Stage now reflects that startup success happens at every level. Book your ticket now to save up to…

Illustration: Dan Kitwood (Getty Images) Stablecoins are getting some extra attention after President Donald Trump told a crypto conference Thursday that he’s called on congress to pass “simple, common-sense rules for stablecoins.” Plus, what’s next for Bitcoin in 2025? Betting markets seem to think that the leading cryptocurrency is unlikely to go much higher this year than its January peak of roughly $109,000. Here are some cryptocurrencies to watch this week. Photo: Chip Somodevilla (Getty Images) Legislation moving through the House and Senate have Tether (USDT) and other stablecoins in the spotlight. On Thursday, President Donald Trump seemed to endorse…

Apple announced on Monday that it’s bringing lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio to AirPods Max headphones when using the included USB-C cable. With this upcoming update, AirPods Max headphones will unlock 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio to maintain the quality of original recordings. Lossless audio also extends to Personalized Spatial Audio “to deliver a more sonically accurate, uncompressed, and immersive experience,” the company says. Users will be able to listen to more than 100 million songs in lossless audio with Apple Music. As for the ultra-low latency audio, Apple says the AirPods Max will be better suited for music…

Tabit Insurance, a Barbados-regulated insurance company established by former executives from the now-shuttered cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex, said it raised a $40 million reserve composed entirely of bitcoin (BTC) with which to write traditional insurance and reinsurance business. The insurer, which emerged in January of this year with plans to offer bitcoin-backed liability policies for company directors and officers (D&O), claims to be the first regulated risk carrier to rely on bitcoin-only reserves to write traditional policies priced in U.S. dollars. The firm has a class 2 insurance license from the Barbados Financial Services Commission. The crossover between crypto and insurance…

Calling all tech innovators, startup fanatics, marketing gurus, and emerging VCs — this is your moment! You’ve waited long enough, and now the time has come to step into the spotlight at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 in San Francisco. Share your expertise with over 10,000 eager attendees and make an impact by hosting a roundtable or breakout session. Apply to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 We’re curating a diverse group of industry experts to lead interactive breakout sessions and roundtable discussions, covering the key topics that matter most to startup founders and entrepreneurs.  Think you’ve got what…

On March 24, Robert Kiyosaki instructed his followers on X not to remain poor. He claimed that many people who are poor tend to stay that way not because of FOMO—the fear of missing out but rather FOMM, the Fear of Making Mistakes. According to the 77-year-old businessman, this Fear stops most people in the market, especially those with formal education, from stepping away from seizing investment opportunities such as Bitcoin. Kiyosaki believes that the best financial education is not restricted to traditional education or Wall Street but is easily accessible to all on YouTube. He said, “The biggest opportunity…

President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on countries that buy oil and gas from Venezuela, as he seeks to increase pressure on President Nicolas Maduro and China.Countries that buy oil and gas from Venezuela will face tariffs on any trade they have with the U.S., Trump said in a post on his social media platform Truth Social. The tariffs take effect on April 2, the president said.Venezuela exported about 660,000 barrels per day in 2024, according to data from Kpler. China was the largest destination for the South American nation’s crude exports, purchasing 270,000…

The Department of Energy has told employees that documents used by DOGE to assess the agency’s grants and contracts should be marked with “legal privilege” to prevent them from being disclosed under Freedom of Information Act requests.  DOGE has supplied the agency with spreadsheets, which are to be completed by agency officials, to identify grants and contracts that could be flagged for termination or renegotiation. The department’s acting general counsel, David R. Taggart, outlined the DOE’s DOGE-related procedures in a memo sent on March 17, which was obtained by Axios. The memo directs political appointees to determine whether grants and…