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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
October 13 – 15, 2026 TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Where Startups Meet Opportunity TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 stands as one of the most influential gatherings in the global startup ecosystem, bringing together founders, investors, and innovators at every stage of the entrepreneurial journey. From early-stage builders with bold ideas to scaling startups and seasoned investors searching for…
StrictlyVC San Francisco
April 30, 2026 StrictlyVC: Where Venture Capital Insight Meets Real Connections entity[“event”,”StrictlyVC”,”venture capital event series”] delivers a premium experience for investors and entrepreneurs seeking direct access to the ideas, people, and conversations shaping the global venture landscape. Built around an intimate format, StrictlyVC events go beyond traditional conferences by offering in-depth interviews with some of…
Coinbase Signals Breakthrough on Key Provision in U.S. Crypto Legislation
Coinbase said a deal has been reached on a critical provision in a landmark U.S. cryptocurrency bill, potentially clearing the way for the legislation to advance in the Senate after months of delays. The bill had stalled earlier this year amid opposition from banks, which raised concerns over provisions allowing stablecoin issuers and crypto firms…
MediaTek Taps Former TSMC Executive to Strengthen AI Chip Packaging Push
Taiwanese chip designer entity[“company”,”MediaTek”,”Taiwanese semiconductor company”] has appointed veteran semiconductor executive entity[“people”,”Douglas Yu”,”former TSMC executive”] as a part-time adviser, as the company accelerates its efforts in advanced chip packaging and expands deeper into the artificial intelligence market. Yu brings decades of experience from entity[“company”,”TSMC”,”Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company”], where he joined in 1994 and retired in…
India’s Markets Regulator to Issue Advisory on Emerging AI Risks
India’s capital markets watchdog, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), is preparing to issue an advisory addressing emerging risks linked to artificial intelligence tools, its chairman said on Monday. The move comes as regulators globally grapple with the rapid adoption of AI across financial services. SEBI’s forthcoming guidance is expected to focus on…
Meta Faces Landmark New Mexico Trial That Could Reshape Social Media Platforms
Meta Platforms Inc. is facing a high-stakes legal battle in the U.S. state of New Mexico, where a trial beginning Monday could result in sweeping changes to how its major platforms—Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp—operate. The company has warned that the outcome could be so significant it may consider withdrawing services from the state altogether. The…
SK Hynix Shares Surge on AI Data Center Spending Optimism
Shares of SK Hynix jumped as much as 12% on Monday, extending recent gains as investor sentiment strengthened following robust earnings from major U.S. technology firms. The rally was largely driven by foreign buying, with investors responding positively to signals from leading American tech companies that they plan to sustain heavy investment in artificial intelligence…
Anthropic Nears $1.5 Billion AI Joint Venture Backed by Wall Street Firms
Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is close to finalizing a roughly $1.5 billion joint venture with major Wall Street players, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The venture is expected to include backing from Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, and several other financial institutions, with the aim of delivering artificial intelligence tools to companies owned…
Foxconn Advances Space Ambitions with Launch of Second-Generation LEO Satellites
Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer Foxconn has successfully launched its second-generation low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion into the space technology sector. The satellites, named PEARL-1A and PEARL-1B, were deployed aboard a Falcon 9 rocket operated by SpaceX from California. The launch represents Foxconn’s continued efforts to diversify beyond its core…
S&P 500 Earnings Outlook Surges to Four-Year High After Big Tech Delivers Strong Results
Expectations for corporate earnings in the S&P 500 have risen sharply following a week dominated by strong results from megacap technology companies, according to data from LSEG IBES. Analysts now project first-quarter earnings growth of 27.8% for the benchmark index, marking the strongest expansion since the fourth quarter of 2021. The revised outlook represents a…
TSMC Exits Arm Holdings with $231 Million Share Sale
Taipei — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, has fully exited its investment in Arm Holdings following the sale of its remaining shares, according to a regulatory filing. Through its subsidiary, TSMC Partners, the company sold approximately 1.11 million Arm shares between April 28 and 29 at an average price of…
China Halts New Autonomous Vehicle Permits After Baidu Robotaxi Outage
Beijing — Authorities in China have suspended the issuance of new autonomous vehicle permits following a disruption involving robotaxis operated by Baidu’s Apollo Go service, according to reports citing sources familiar with the matter. The incident, which occurred in Wuhan last month, saw multiple driverless taxis abruptly stop, prompting regulators to launch an investigation and…