TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Final Call for Exhibitors Approaches as San Francisco Prepares for Premier Tech Summit

The window for emerging technology companies to secure a dedicated physical presence at one of the world’s most influential startup conferences is rapidly closing as the deadline for TechCrunch Disrupt…

TechCrunch Unveils New Elite Venture Capital Judges for Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2026

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is set to return to San Francisco’s Moscone West from October 13 to 15, marking another pivotal year for the global startup ecosystem. At the heart of…

X Transforms Into Financial Hub with Cashtag Trading Integration for Stocks and Cryptocurrency Assets

X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has officially launched a significant expansion of its financial capabilities by enabling users to execute stock and cryptocurrency trades directly from…

India Implements New Merchant Fees for Large UPI Transactions to Ensure Digital Payment Sustainability

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced a significant shift in the country’s digital payment landscape by introducing a merchant discount rate (MDR) for high-value transactions on the…

Thatch Achieves Unicorn Status with 108 Million Dollar Funding Round to Scale Individual Health Insurance Solutions for Modern Workforces

Thatch, a healthcare technology platform designed to streamline health benefits for startups and their employees, has secured $108 million in a new funding round, propelling the company to a $1…

Kalshi Issues Historic Lifetime Ban to Former Congressman George Santos Following Allegations of Prediction Market Manipulation

In an unprecedented move for the burgeoning prediction market industry, Kalshi, a leading federally regulated exchange, has issued its first-ever lifetime ban against a public figure, targeting former Republican Representative…

Ryan Breslow Seeks Redemption for Bolt with 27 Million Dollar Bridge Round Following Valuation Collapse

The e-commerce checkout startup Bolt, once a poster child for the aggressive growth and astronomical valuations of the early 2020s, is entering a critical phase of its survival strategy. Ryan…

Natural Secures 30 Million Dollars to Build the Financial Infrastructure for Autonomous AI Agents and Challenge Payment Giants

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has transitioned from simple text generation to the deployment of "agentic" systems—autonomous software entities capable of executing complex, multi-step workflows. While these AI agents…

Deadline Approaches for Startup Exhibitors at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco

The window of opportunity for emerging technology companies to secure a dedicated presence at one of the world’s most influential startup conferences is rapidly closing. Organizers have confirmed that the…

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to Feature Dedicated Smart Money Stage Highlighting the Convergence of Fintech AI and Global Payments Infrastructure

The landscape of global finance is undergoing a fundamental transformation, shifting from traditional centralized banking models to a decentralized, AI-driven ecosystem. In recognition of this evolution, TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 has…