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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin argues that the digital identification approach driven by Sam Altman's World Project presents a privacy risk. Previously known as World Coin, the World was created under the human tools of Altman and Alex Brania. The organization says it will help distinguish AI agents from humans by scanning the user's eyes and creating unique identities on the blockchain. In a lengthy post, Buterin noted that the world's approach to verifying human identity using zero knowledge proofs also protects anonymity, is being investigated by various digital passports and digital ID projects. He then acknowledged using “ZK-wrapped digital IDs”…

The FBI and cybersecurity companies are warning that the prolific hacking group known as the scattered spiders is currently targeting the airlines and transportation sector. In a brief statement on Friday shared with TechCrunch, the FBI said it had “recently observed” spider-like cyberattacks, including the airline sector. Executives from the Security Research Unit 42 of Google's cybersecurity unit Mandiant and Palo Alto Networks said they have witnessed scattered spider cyberattacks targeting the aviation industry. Scattered spiders are primarily a group of English-speaking hackers, usually teenagers and young adults, who are financially motivated to steal and force sensitive data from corporate…

Google has been preparing to bring YouTube Create to iOS devices since nearly two years ago, when the video editing app was released exclusively for Android. A job list reviewed by TechCrunch reveals that the company is actively hiring Indian engineers for its IOS development projects. The job posting shows that Google is hiring a special software engineer in Bengaluru to build an iOS version. The original Android app debuted in the US and seven other markets in September 2023, and by February 2024 it expanded to 13 more markets. YouTube Create offers free mobile video editing tools designed for…

Halogen Ventures has shut down its $30 million Fund III to invest in early stage startups building buildings in “Future of Family,” as Fortune first reported. The company was founded in 2015 by Jesse Draper, the daughter of renowned venture capitalist Tim Draper. She explained to Fortune that the fund will focus on the physical and financial health of the household. Care economy startups have been interested in more investors over the past few years since the pandemic, which has exacerbated the struggle for childcare and care for the elderly. Other funding that operates in this area includes pivotal and…

Tiktok is testing a new messaging tool called “Bulletin Boards.” The social network was confirmed to TechCrunch on Friday. This feature allows brands and creators to share a one-to-many message with their followers. The message board is pretty similar to the broadcast channel feature of Instagram, which was released in 2023. Just like with Instagram's broadcast channels, only the message board creators can post messages, and followers are limited to leaving emoji responses. The message board supports posting text, images and videos. This feature was first discovered by thread user Christina Garnet. The idea behind this feature is to allow…

This is not a drill. If your startup exists to drive the growth of other startups, or if it's something like innovation that technology leaders need to look at first hand, your moment is now. All stages of TechCrunch hit the Sova power plant in Boston on July 15th, with two exhibitor tables remaining. Yes, only two until June 29th. Tables on all stages are flying. This is your last chance to bill your place in front of founders and investors at every stage. How to display will amplify your brand All exhibit startups will receive the following perks: For…

Cybersecurity companies are warning that the prolific hacking group known as the scattered spiders is currently targeting the airlines and transportation sector. Executives from Google's cybersecurity unit Mandiant and the Security Research Unit 42 of Palo Alto Networks said they observed cyberattacks targeting the aviation industry, which resembles scattered spider. Scattered spiders are primarily a group of English-speaking hackers, usually teenagers and young adults, who are financially motivated to steal and force sensitive data from corporate networks. Hackers are also known for their deception tactics, which often rely on social engineering, phishing and threats of violence against businesses. The warning…

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 came to Moscone West in San Francisco on October 27-29, bringing heavy batters to Builders Stage. On October 28th, three names that helped shape the modern internet are sitting in search of exclusive fireside chats about what they need to build, expand and fund startups in today's ever-changing technological environment. Adam Bain, Dick Costolo and David Fischer are currently leading billing at 01 Advisors, a venture that invests in breakout companies such as Tipalti and Spoton. But before they helped the next generation, they were operators who ran some of the technology's most iconic companies. Former Twitter…

In a developing story that has sent shockwaves through the tech and financial sectors, Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) is facing serious allegations of false financial reporting. Sources close to the matter, who have requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the situation, have indicated that the company may have engaged in practices that misrepresent its financial health and performance. Unverified Claims Surface The rumors, which have been circulating on social media platforms such as X, suggest several potential issues with Nvidia’s financial practices: These claims remain unconfirmed and are primarily driven by online speculation. No concrete evidence has been presented to…

We are almost there and ticket prices are officially rolled back with savings of up to $425. TechCrunch All Stage, Founder Summit of the Year, is soon to be there. On July 15th, Boston will become Startup Central. Are you ready to gain the insights and strategies you need to launch or expand? Now is the moment We have regained the early release price for a limited time only. The founder pays just $155. Investors, only $250. These are the lowest prices you can see before the door opens at the Sowa Power Plant. Sign up now and pocket big…