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The tech layoff wave is still kicking in 2025. Last year saw more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. So far this year, more than 22,000 workers have been the victim of reductions across the tech industry, with a staggering 16,084 cuts taking place in February alone. We’re tracking layoffs in the tech industry in 2025 so you can see the trajectory of the cutbacks and understand the impact on innovation across all types of companies. As businesses continue to embrace AI and automation, this tracker serves as a reminder of the human…

Anatoly Yakovenko, CEO of Solana Labs and co-founder of Solana, will take to the Disrupt stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, to chart where cryptocurrencies are headed next, from the meme coin craze to real-world finance and everything in between. This is one fintech conversation you won't want to miss. Save up to $624 on passes before the sale ends tonight at 11:59pm PT. Save up to 30% on group passes. Disrupt shares lessons on scaling blockchain and crypto adoption Yakovenko sheds light on Solana's breakout year, the growing demand for scalable, low-cost…

You're looking for big ways to grow your startup, whether it's securing investors, closing a corporate deal, or generating a nonstop lead pipeline. This is the last moment. There are less than 24 hours left and only two tables left to secure this year's most valuable growth opportunity at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Picture this: Over 10,000 technology leaders, investors, decision makers, and innovators walking through an expo hall. They stop at your table. They will see your brand throughout the venue. They connect with you in different ways. Book now before your competitors make it to the final table. The…

Today is your last chance to save! Register for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 by 11:59 PM PT tonight and save up to $624 on your pass. This is the lowest rate available before Disrupt starts October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Starting today, prices will increase to late bird rates and eventually walk-up rates. Why join Disrupt? Connect with 10,000 founders, VCs, executives, and innovators Disrupt is known as a springboard for scaling and innovation. It is through connection that it happens. Build a year's worth of connections in just three days with some of the brightest minds in…

Ron Conway, founder of venture firm SV Angel, known for early investments in Google, Airbnb, and Meta, has resigned from the Salesforce Foundation, The New York Times reported. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff's resignation comes after he said last week that he “fully supports” President Trump and believes the National Guard should patrol the streets of San Francisco. Mr. Conway has served for 10 years as a board member of the Salesforce Foundation, whose mission is to support the education and workforce development of underserved youth. The charity gave away $36 million in 2023, according to its tax returns, and ended…

Amazon-owned surveillance camera maker Ring on Thursday announced a partnership with Flock, a maker of AI-powered surveillance cameras that share footage with law enforcement. Government agencies using Flock can now request Ring doorbell users to share footage to aid in “evidence gathering and investigative efforts.” Flock cameras work by scanning the license plates and other identifying information of cars they see. Flock's government and law enforcement customers can also perform natural language searches on video footage to find people matching a specific description. However, AI-powered technologies used by law enforcement have been proven to exacerbate racial bias. On the same…

While it was interesting for the tech industry to watch payroll giants Deal and Rippling sue each other over corporate espionage scandals, top venture capital firms apparently aren't too scared. Deel announced Thursday that it has raised $300 million in a Series E round co-led by A-list fintech venture capital firms Ribbit Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from existing investors including Coatue Management and General Catalyst. Diehl said the company has been profitable for three years, with ARR exceeding $1 billion, including a month in September when revenue reached $100 million. Deel's business model is focused on serving global…

Ticking! TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will be held at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27th to 29th. This is your last chance to secure big savings before the doors open. Be patient as ticket prices will increase starting tomorrow, October 17th at 11:59pm PT. Now you can save up to $624 on passes. If you're attending with a team, you'll save 15-30% on group passes. Why join Disrupt? Disrupt is where the startup world comes together. Join 10,000 founders, VCs, and technology innovators to hear from 250+ industry leaders in 200+ sessions, explore startup breakthroughs from 300+ exhibiting startups,…

It's been almost 10 years since Omar Darwaza and Kyle Hendrick launched AAF Management and its first $25 million fund in 2017. Rather than compete to dramatically increase assets under management, as many funds have done in recent years, the partners have deliberately kept the size of the fund small despite its growing reputation and returns. Their latest vehicle, a $55 million early-stage hybrid fund called Axis Fund, recently closed, bringing the Washington-based venture firm's total assets to about $250 million across four funds. The firm raised a $39 million Fund II in 2021 and a $32 million fund of…

Cybersecurity firm F5 Networks said government-backed hackers gained “long-term, persistent access” to its network and were able to steal its source code and customer information. F5 said in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday that it now “believes its containment measures have been successful” since first discovering the hacker within its network on Aug. 9. The Seattle, Washington-based company, which specializes in providing application security and cybersecurity defenses for large enterprises and governments, said the hackers gained access to its BIG-IP product development environment and knowledge management system, which included source code and undisclosed security…