Day: March 2, 2026

Polymarket saw $529M traded on bets tied to bombing of Iran Six newly-created accounts made a profit of $1 million by correctly betting that the U.S. would strike Iran by February 28. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/01/polymarket-saw-529m-traded-on-bets-tied-to-bombing-of-iran/

Let’s explore the best alternatives to Discord With many users feeling uneasy about Discord’s new age verification requirement, here are some alternatives that could be worth exploring. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/01/best-discord-alternatives-age-verification-identity-privacy/

Google looks to tackle longstanding RCS spam in India — but not alone Google is integrating carrier-level filtering into RCS in India through a partnership with Airtel to strengthen protections against spam. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/01/google-looks-to-tackle-longstanding-rcs-spam-in-india-but-not-alone/

Investors spill what they aren’t looking for anymore in AI SaaS companies TechCrunch spoke with VCs to learn what investors aren’t looking for in AI SaaS startups anymore. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/01/investors-spill-what-they-arent-looking-for-anymore-in-ai-saas-companies/

OpenAI reveals more details about its agreement with the Pentagon By CEO Sam Altman’s own admission, OpenAI’s deal with the Department of Defense was “definitely rushed,” and “the optics don’t look good.” Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/01/openai-shares-more-details-about-its-agreement-with-the-pentagon/