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Rising Cryptocurrency Trends: Bitcoin Surges, Solana Soars, and Worldcoin Confronts Controversy in Spain

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Bitcoin hits new high, Solana price jumps as memecoins mania rises and Worldcoin faces heat in SpainWelcome to TechCrunch Crypto, formerly known as Chain Reaction. Hello and welcome back to the TechCrunch Crypto newsletter. This week in web3Crunching numbersAs mentioned, this week the crypto space saw all-time highs for bitcoin, again. Memecoins across the Ethereum, Solana and Avalanche blockchains have seen a huge rally as the crypto market continues to expand. It’s important to remember that while some memecoins will retain price support for an extended period of time, some can plummet within days, or hours.

“Exploring Amazon Echo Frames, Marveling at MrBeast’s Daring Stunt, and the Revival of the Apple Watch Ban”

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This edition of WiR spotlights Brian’s review of the new Amazon Echo Frames, MrBeast’s bizarre TV-like game show, the Apple Watch U.S. ban and the expected release date of the Apple Vision Pro. Most readNew Echo Frames: Brian test drove Amazon’s new and improved Echo Frames, which feature upgraded sound and a 14-hour battery. Apple Watch banned — then not: A recent U.S. ban on Apple Watch imports — centering on a pair of pulse oximetry sensor trademarks held by health tech company Masimo — nearly remained in place after the Biden administration declined to veto an earlier ruling by the International Trade Commission. But then, an appeals court instituted a pause, allowing Apple to resume sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 — at least temporarily. Hyperloop One crashes and burns: One of the longest-running hyperloop startups is reportedly shutting its doors.