Franklin Templeton Launches EZPZ ETF for Weighted Bitcoin, Ethereum Exposure

Franklin Templeton Launches EZPZ ETF for Weighted Bitcoin, Ethereum Exposure

What do you get when you combine EZBC and EZET? According to the launch of Franklin Templeton’s Crypto Index ETF, the result is EZPZ. Representing the ticker name of Franklin Templeton’s newest crypto product listed on the Cboe BZX exchange on Thursday, EZPZ offers investors both Bitcoin and Ethereum exposure. The product tracks price movements…

CEO of Clearview AI, a controversial facial recognition startup, has resigned

CEO of Clearview AI, a controversial facial recognition startup, has resigned

The CEO of Clearview AI, the controversial facial recognition startup that created a searchable database of 30 billion photos by scraping the internet, has resigned, according to a statement he supplied to TechCrunch. The CEO, Hoan Ton-That, said “it is time for the next chapter in my life” and that he would remain on as…

Far right looks for election breakthrough as Germany falters

Far right looks for election breakthrough as Germany falters

Getty Images A political tidal wave is crashing across Germany. That’s what the hard-right nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party firmly believes. It is labelled “radical”, “racist” and “anti-democratic” by opponents. Germany’s domestic intelligence service says the party is “anti-constitutional”. But if polls are right, the AfD will become Germany’s second largest political force after…

3 Ways to Maintain Momentum After the Holidays

3 Ways to Maintain Momentum After the Holidays

After the chaos and all the good food of Thanksgiving, it can be challenging to maintain the same level of motivation and productivity. Especially when Christmas is around the corner. But, there are ways to keep the momentum going and start December off right!  1. Set Realistic Goals One way to maintain momentum after Thanksgiving is…

Selling Sunset’s Chrishell Says Netflix Does Not Take Her Commissions

Selling Sunset’s Chrishell Says Netflix Does Not Take Her Commissions

Chrishell Stause and Chelsea Lazkani in ‘Selling Sunset.’ Courtesy of Netflix Chrishell Stause can’t speak for everyone, but she insists that the sales you see her make on Netflix hit show Selling Sunset are real — and she keeps the entire commission. Chrishell, 43, an agent on the show since season 1, appeared on “The…

The Backdoor To Tank: Shakur Stevenson’s Soft Touch Before A Potential Mega-Fight

The Backdoor To Tank: Shakur Stevenson’s Soft Touch Before A Potential Mega-Fight

Promoter Eddie Hearn believes Turki Alalshikh will want to make the fight between Shakur Stevenson and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis next after Shakur disposes of his replacement opponent, Josh Padley, on Saturday night. In an interview today, Hearn said fans want to see the “Biggest fight in boxing” between Shakur and Tank Davis next. Hearn is going…

6 new tech unicorns were minted in January 2025

6 new tech unicorns were minted in January 2025

Despite a still tight venture capital market, new unicorns are still being created every month. Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the newly VC-backed startup minted unicorns so far this year (as of the end of January). These include healthcare companies like Hippocratic AI and satellite space companies like Loft Orbital.  This…

Exposing an Indian pharma firm fuelling West Africa’s opioid crisis

Exposing an Indian pharma firm fuelling West Africa’s opioid crisis

BBC Eye Investigations BBC World Service BBC An Indian pharmaceutical company is manufacturing unlicensed, highly addictive opioids and exporting them illegally to West Africa where they are driving a major public health crisis in countries including Ghana, Nigeria, and Cote D’Ivoire, a BBC Eye investigation has revealed. Aveo Pharmaceuticals, based in Mumbai, makes a range…