Last year, Coinbase launched Base, its own layer-2 blockchain. It’s an ambitious project that could profoundly change not only Coinbase, but also the entire cryptocurrency industry. That’s why we’re excited to invite Jesse Pollak to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. He’s head of protocols at Coinbase. And more importantly, he’s also the creator of Base. When Coinbase […]
Archives for 9th July 2024
Walker Kessler to Knicks trade rumors: The perfect deal to land Isaiah Hartenstein replacement from Jazz
The Knicks have built a great team during the offseason, but a glaring hole still remains. Mitchell Robinson is a solid starting center. Behind him, Jericho Sims may not be ready for full backup minutes and Isaiah Hartenstein is off the team. New York needs more depth at backup center. One option that the Knicks […]
TXT’s Hueningkai seemingly “Shades” HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk
TXT‘s Hueningkai is known for being sweet-natured, and netizens are LOL’ing after the idol seemingly shaded Bang Si Hyuk. TXT’s Hueningkai | @txt_members/Twitter One person who is not in netizens’ good books is HYBE‘s founder, Bang Si Hyuk. Considering he founded both BigHit Entertainment and HYBE, it’s not surprising that he has interactions with TXT. […]
Duolingo acquires Detroit-based design studio Hobbes
Language-learning app Duolingo has made its second acquisition in the design space following its 2021 IPO. On Tuesday, the company announced that it’s completed a deal to buy the Detroit-based animation and motion design studio Hobbes. The studio had already been working with Duolingo on several features, including its newer product, Duolingo Music, and other […]
Las Vegas Raiders players do hilariously good, bad impressions of Antonio Pierce
The Las Vegas Raiders may have struck gold when they handed head coach Antonio Pierce the keys to the car in 2023 following the firing of former head coach Josh McDaniels. Not only does Pierce have the love and respect of his players, he also turned things around on the field, with the Raiders going […]