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Tech's Tumultuous Week: Bitcoin Dips, Meta Stumbles, and Woke Wars Rage

Bitcoin Value Drops Amidst Tech Industry Shifts and Political Scrutiny

The value of Bitcoin experienced a significant drop on Thursday, falling over 10 percent to around $64,000, according to The Verge. This marks the lowest point for the cryptocurrency since the 2024 Presidential election. The decline follows a peak of over $122,000 in October 2025, after surpassing $100,000 in November 2024, indicating a steady decline over the past several weeks.

The tech industry is currently experiencing a period of both rapid growth and increased scrutiny. TechCrunch reported that Silicon Valley is seeing a surge in AI investment, with some startups achieving annual recurring revenue (ARR) of up to $100 million in mere months. However, Andreessen Horowitz general partner Jennifer Li cautioned against the "ARR mania," stating on TechCrunch's Equity podcast that "not all ARR is created equal, and not all growth is equal either." Li advised founders to be especially wary of prioritizing ARR above all else.

Meanwhile, The Washington Post is reportedly scaling back its presence in Silicon Valley, a move that comes at a time when technology is increasingly central to society. TechCrunch noted the pervasive influence of technology, stating that it "has delivered technology to street corners, schools, offices, factories, and even farm fields."

In Washington, D.C., tech companies are facing increased political pressure. According to The Verge, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos encountered a "performative Republican attack about the spread of woke ideology on the streaming service" during a Senate antitrust hearing related to the Warner Bros. merger. Republicans appeared to ignore YouTube in their attacks.

Furthermore, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly considered altering the company's approach to studying social issues after research on Instagram's impact on teen girls' mental health drew criticism, The Verge reported. Zuckerberg observed that Apple "seems to get away with less criticism by lying low."

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