TechCrunch Top 3

SpaceX officially prices shares at $135 in the largest IPO ever: Wits its official share pricing announcement, SpaceX's IPO has begun. Read More

Deezer's new tool can identify AI music from Spotify, Apple Music, and others: Deezer introduced a tool that scans playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms to identify AI music. Read More

Coinbase’s new tool can help agents trade and pay for premium research: Coinbase's agent can use x402 protocol to get access to data and APIs. Read More

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Afternoon Must-Reads

Microsoft taps Alt Carbon in sign of India’s growing role in carbon removal: Alt Carbon said the agreement followed more than a year of scientific review and due diligence, with Microsoft requiring additional verification and data-sharing measures. Read More

Oracle warns of security bug that hackers abused to breach 100+ companies: The tech giant warned of a security flaw that a cybercrime gang said it's exploiting as part of a mass-hacking campaign. Google said it notified more than 100 organizations that had potentially vulnerable servers. Read More

SpaceX SPV investors won't know their true holdings until post-IPO lock-ups lift: After SpaceX makes its public debut, lower-tier SPV investors face hidden fees, lengthy payout delays, and the risk of outright fraud. Read More

Meta's Edits app is getting an AI assistant and a desktop version: By integrating an AI assistant directly into Edits, Meta is aiming to keep creators engaged on Instagram as it continues to compete with TikTok and YouTube for creators' attention. Read More

Endurance Energy raises $54M to harness a massive untapped energy source: SpaceX alumni Andrew Redd is betting the ocean has vast amounts of untapped geothermal energy. Read More

Last but Not Least

Waymo launches a loyalty program with 10% cash back and free cancellations: Members of the program, called "Waymo Premier," will have to pony up $29.99 per month. Read More