Author: GT

The tech industry seems to have two thoughts when it comes to where human workers fit into the AI-powered world they are creating: Either they think that all the jobs, except perhaps their own, will be done by bots. (VC Marc Andreessen seems to think that his work as an investor could never be automated).  Or they think that bots will do the icky, boring work, acting as human companions in jobs while humans do brand-new jobs that the bot revolution creates. The latter is the one most supported by historical evidence. The World Economic Forum predicts that 92 million…

Cryptocurrency has become an increasingly popular form of investing, in large part thanks to the prevalence of Bitcoin — which yet again traded above the $100,000 price point on May 8. Read Next: 25 Places To Buy a Home If You Want It To Gain Value Explore More: The New Retirement Problem Boomers Are Facing Advertisement: High Yield Savings Offers Powered by Money.com – Yahoo may earn commission from the links above. Ever since programmer Laszlo Hanyecz spent 10,000 BTC on two pizzas back in 2010, marking the first real-world transaction using Bitcoin, investors have pushed the limits of what…

Much of the world isn’t paying close attention to Greece right now. That may be a mistake. Best known for its stunning islands, sun-soaked cities, and deep historical roots, Greece has been quietly laying the foundation for something less expected — a modern, resilient tech economy. While the international spotlight often misses it, something real is happening on the ground, as this editor discovered this week across dozens of conversations in Athens. The country that once stood at the precipice of economic collapse hasn’t merely rebranded itself as an “Innovation Nation.” It’s turning clever marketing into reality, with policy shifts,…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Players swiping their way through more than 18,700 levels of Candy Crush Saga might be surprised to learn they’re solving puzzles designed with an assist from artificial intelligence.The app that helped make gamers out of anyone with a smartphone uses AI to help developers create levels to serve a captive audience constantly looking for more sweets to squash. King, the Swedish video game developer behind Candy Crush, also uses AI to update older levels to help ensure players don’t feel bored, stuck or frustrated as they spend time with the game. Todd Green, general manager of…

Bitcoin is, in large part, a sentiment-driven asset. Sentiment is extremely good right now, and there’s one metric that shows why. The bullish sentiments about the coin require adjusting investment strategy slightly. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is up about 25% in the last 30 days alone. It’s more likely than not to continue rising, and there’s one huge and undeniable reason that makes that the case. So, without further ado, here’s why the rest of 2025 is probably going to be a great time for holders. We all look at the performance of…

Billy Evans, partner of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, is working on a new startup that seeks to deliver “human health optimization” through blood testing, according to The New York Times. The Times reportedly spoke to two investors pitched on the startup, called Haemanthus, and also viewed some of Haemanthus’ marketing materials. In those materials, the company says it has developed a machine that uses lasers to analyze blood, saliva, and urine samples to detect cancer and infections. It reportedly plans to start with pet health before expanding to humans, and it seeks to raise more than $50 million. The pitch…

For decades, buying property in Egypt meant navigating a fragmented real estate market, relying on personal networks, dealing with commission-driven brokers, and facing developers more focused on selling than serving customer needs. In 2019, Mostafa El Beltagy, Abdel-Azim Osman, Ahmed Rafea, Mohamed Abou Ghanima, and Aly Rafea founded Nawy to bring transparency and efficiency to the market. Now positioning itself as Africa’s largest proptech platform, Nawy has raised $52 million in Series A funding, led by Africa-focused VC firm Partech Africa, validating its model of combining property listings with brokerage services. The Series A round, which also includes $23 million…

Bitcoin delivered extreme volatility this week, with its price swinging sharply. It dropped from $97,000 to $93,000 before surging to $102,000 and climbing. What’s driving the wild movement? Vibes are strong. The U.S. Senate failed to advance the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin regulation bill, after Democrats withdrew support over concerns about President Trump’s family’s crypto business ties. The measure initially received bipartisan backing, but fell short in a 48-49 vote as all Democrats and two Republicans, Rand Paul and Josh Hawley, opposed it. Tensions escalated following reports of a $2 billion investment from an Abu Dhabi-backed firm in World Liberty…

Members of media chat before the start of a press conference by Aramco at the Plaza Conference Center in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia November 3, 2019. Hamad I Mohammed | ReutersSaudi Aramco’s first-quarter net profit fell 5% year-on-year amid lower oil prices and production.Net income for the three months to March 31 came in at $26 billion, down from $27.3 billion for the same period last year, the company reported. The figure was slightly above analyst expectations of $25.3 billion.Aramco announced its free cash flow for the quarter at $19.2 billion, down from $22.8 billion in the first quarter of 2024, and…

Being a founder often feels like you’re building the plane midflight. You’re juggling fundraising, product-market fit, marketing strategy, hiring — while quietly wondering if you’re even doing it right. TechCrunch AllStage 2025, which is happening on July 15 at the SoWa Power Station in Boston, is built to answer those questions. Whether you’re pitching VCs, recruiting a killer team, or trying to make sense of your startup’s finances (and your own), All Stage offers actionable insights from people who’ve lived it. Expect main-stage conversations, deep-dive workshops, and tactical networking designed to help you scale with confidence. One of the voices…