Cryptocurrency airdrops have emerged as a popular way for blockchain startups to promote new crypto tokens and attract users to their projects. The guide below has all the details that crypto enthusiasts should know about airdrops, how they work and how to avoid scams. What is a crypto airdrop? Airdrops are best understood as a way for crypto startups to raise awareness while launching new virtual currencies. The startups will send tokens to the virtual “wallets” of users who sign up. The...

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The race to obtain bitcoin and other potentially lucrative cryptocurrencies is tied to a complex virtual process called “mining” — with high risks and high rewards for those who want to get involved. Crypto mining is different than services like Best Wallet, which allows users to manage their cryptocurrency holdings, or Coinbase, which allows...

Shares of GameStop and AMC each soared by more than 100% in early trading Tuesday as the surprise return of the retail day trader known as “Roaring Kitty” sparked a flurry of meme stock activity for the second straight day. GameStop spiked as much as 113% in early trading and closed up 60%. That pushed the beleaguered video game retailer’s stock price up to nearly $50 per share – a once-unthinkable number given the company’s recent financial performance. AMC’s stock was up as much as 129% and...

Tesla’s long-delayed Cybertruck is expected to finally hit the market this fall, but Elon Musk faces a tough road convincing Wall Street that the futuristic pickup is more than just a gimmick. Musk posted a series of Cybertruck glamor shots on his X account over the past week, revealing that he took a production model for a test drive at Tesla’s Texas factory — all of which fueled speculation that a formal announcement is near. But key details about the Cybertruck — including its price and...

Reality TV star-turned-mogul Kim Kardashian has tapped former Apple retail boss Angela Ahrendts for a key role at her private equity firm SKKY Partners. Ahrendts, 63, will serve as senior operating adviser at SKKY, which is focused on making investments across consumer products, e-commerce, media and entertainment, the Kardashian announced Monday. The “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star co-founded the firm with ex-Carlyle executive Jay Sammons last fall. “As we continue to expand SKKY...