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Business Insider
6 hours ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Bitcoin Venture Studio Thesis* Acquires Lolli Rewards Platform to Kick Off BTC Ecosystem Expansion
New York, New York, July 2nd, 2025, Chainwire Bitcoin Venture Studio Thesis* Acquires Lolli Rewards Platform to Kick Off BTC Ecosystem Expansion Known as one of the longest standing and most accessible crypto rewards platforms, Lolli will now join the Thesis* ecosystem alongside Fold, tBTC, and Mezo to establish a circular Bitcoin economy Thesis*, the venture studio behind Bitcoin-native successes such as Fold, Mezo, and tBTC, today announced its acquisition of Lolli, the leading Bitcoin rewards platform. This acquisition represents a strategic move to accelerate mainstream Bitcoin adoption by significantly enhancing consumer experiences through expanded rewards, faster payouts, and innovative partnerships. Matt Luongo, co-founder of Fold and CEO of Thesis, will lead Lolli into its next phase of growth. Under Luongo's leadership, Fold became the first publicly traded Bitcoin financial services company, pioneering Bitcoin rewards for everyday transactions. With this acquisition, Luongo brings that same proven vision and operational excellence to Lolli. "Having competed alongside Lolli for years, I've admired their ability to onboard users through accessible and engaging experiences," said Matt Luongo. "At Thesis, we believe Bitcoin's real growth is driven by everyday interactions—shopping, gaming, spending—not just investment portfolios. Together, we're creating the easiest and most rewarding entry point for millions to join the Bitcoin economy." What's Next for Lolli? With Luongo at the helm, the immediate roadmap for Lolli is centered on significant, user-focused improvements: An Upgraded Arcade & Daily Stack: Two of Lolli's most popular features will see a major evolution with more games, new quests, and bigger daily rewards. Preparing for Global Expansion: The mission to make bitcoin accessible to everyone doesn't stop at the U.S. border. We are actively developing our strategy for international expansion to bring Lolli to new countries and regions. A New Partnership with Fold: The two companies are already collaborating on entirely new ways for users to earn, including an expanded gift card marketplace that will bring more brands and opportunities to users globally. Simplified, Instant Payouts: Addressing one of the most requested features from the community, Lolli will roll out a new system later this year to deliver instant reward payouts and more options for redeeming earnings. Strengthening Collaboration with the Thesis* Portfolio The driving force behind this acquisition is to expand the Bitcoin consumer experience, seeking to address the long-standing fragmentation between using Bitcoin and earning on it. By uniting Lolli's rewards with the capabilities of Fold and the broader Thesis ecosystem, Luongo and his experienced team aim to close the loop between earning and using Bitcoin. Users will soon benefit from shared innovations, including expanded offerings through a new "Lolli Market," featuring more brands, higher cashback rates, and global accessibility. This integration will provide seamless opportunities to earn and spend Bitcoin in everyday life. "We are excited to join forces with Thesis to power the next phase of bitcoin adoption through rewards with Lolli," said Alex Adelman, Founder and former CEO of Lolli. "We've always aimed to make Bitcoin easy, fun, and rewarding for everyone. With Thesis' deep infrastructure expertise and shared vision, we can significantly enhance our platform and accelerate global adoption." Streamlining for Growth To deliver these ambitious enhancements, Thesis will undertake essential infrastructure upgrades, including migrating Lolli to a more robust, scalable system. Since its inception in 2018, Lolli has rewarded over 600,000 users with more than $20 million in Bitcoin through everyday shopping, gaming, and online activities. Thesis' acquisition solidifies a powerful alliance committed to expanding practical, accessible, and rewarding Bitcoin experiences worldwide. About Lolli: Lolli was founded in 2018 as the first bitcoin rewards application allowing users to earn bitcoin and cashback when they shop at 50,000+ top stores and play 1,000+ mobile games. Lolli was created with the goal of making it easy to earn, own, and share bitcoin with as many people as possible. About Thesis: Thesis is a venture studio dedicated to building on Bitcoin. Since 2014, Thesis has been committed to empowering individuals and communities through the creation of market-leading products including Fold, Mezo, tBTC, and more. Thesis is driven by innovation and a belief in a sovereign digital future. Contact Thesis*
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Fold Holdings Slumps 7% on Delay in Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card
Fold Holdings (FLD) notified customers early Monday afternoon of a delay in the rollout of its Fold Bitcoin Credit Card. Shares quickly slumped more than 7% on the news. "A key infrastructure partner unexpectedly exited the credit card business, disrupting our planned rollout," said Fold in an email to customers. "As a result, the launch of the Fold Bitcoin Credit Card is delayed as we transition to a new partner better aligned with out long-term roadmap." Fold came public at around $10 per share in February this year, but quickly slumped lower, bottoming in mid-April at $2.51. Shares are now changing hands at $4.25.
Phone Arena
3 days ago
- Phone Arena
Almost all Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7 specs leaked: screen size, cameras, thickness, and weight
translated source Fold 7 Flip 7 and Fold 7 specs Exterior display: 4.1 inches, 1.25 mm bezels, 120 Hz refresh rate, 2600 nits Interior display: 6.9 inches, 21:9 ratio, 120 Hz refresh rate, 2600 nits Folded thickness: 13.7 mm Unfolded thickness: 6.5 mm Battery: 4,300 mAh Weight: 188 grams Fold Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Exterior display: 6.5 inches Interior display: 8 inches Main camera: 200 MP Front camera: 10 MP with 100-degree wide-angle Folded thickness: 8.9 mm Unfolded thickness: 4.2 mm Weight: 215 grams Frame: enhanced armored aluminum Back panel: glass ceramic Are these specs good for 2025? I'm sold! Not for me Close enough I'm sold! 0% Not for me 0% Close enough 0% Fold 6 SE for the rest of us Galaxy Z Fold 6 Fold 7 Receive the latest Samsung news By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy Fold 7 Fold 7 Fold 7 A few mysteries Flip 7 Flip 7 Fold 7 Fold 7 Fold 7 Flip 7 Grab Surfshark VPN now at more than 50% off and with 3 extra months for free! Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer Almost every major aspect of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has been leaked by a reliable insider ). Previous reports were almost on the money, though there are slight variations that make it even clearer that theis a repackaged Galaxy Z Fold 6 Flip will have the following specs:Meanwhile, thewill have the following specs:TheSE was a very limited edition Samsung foldable that was mostly aimed at the Chinese market to help the company compete with domestic offerings. According to leaked Fold 7 renders and other reports, theis borrowing more than a few things from the Fold 6 starters, theis the exact same size as the SE. Some reports have claimed that the upcoming foldable will have a main display that is 0.2 inches larger than the SE, though this report says otherwise. The, when unfolded, is also just as slim as the the Fold 6 SE had a 200 MP main sensor as well. Lastly, theis replacing the under-display camera with a traditional punch hole camera instead, just like the Fold 6 SE comprehensive, there are still a few unanswered questions left after this leak. Will theuse the Exynos 2500 globally or just in a select few markets? There's also still no confirmations for the's cameras. Thewill, despite a reliable leak as of yet, very likely feature a disappointing 4,400 mAh battery with 25W of wired charging. I wish this report had been able to confirm the specs have probably proven, theis going to be one of the best foldables of 2025, despite the underwhelming battery. In fact, the Fold 7 sold me on foldables before the foldable iPhone could, and that's a feat in and possibly the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE will all be announced next month and become available in August.
Phone Arena
24-06-2025
- Phone Arena
Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs Pixel Fold: Expected differences
Google is preparing to lift the curtain before its latest Pixel family – the Pixel 10 series. Along with all other non-foldable models, we expect the third generation of the Pixel Fold, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold . The name might be a little misleading, as Google rebranded the Fold last year and shuffled the Pro lineup to make room for the XL, but the really interesting comparison is the one with the original Pixel Fold . In this article we will try to see how far the foldable Pixel has come in the past couple of years. This comparison is preliminary at this point, as the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is still under wraps, but we have enough information to get started. There are some exciting differences in all areas, including the main and cover displays, the processor inside and the camera system. Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs Google Pixel Fold expected differences: *rumored Table of Contents: Design Display Performance Camera Battery Specs Summary When Google entered the foldable game, the company decided to go against the grain and offer a different design. The original Pixel Fold was wider and shorter than most of the foldables at the time, with a 5.8-inch cover screen and a squarish 7.6-inch inner phone was comfortable to work with both folded and unfolded, but the weight of nearly 300 grams made handling for extended periods tiring. The second generation changed things around and opted for a more Galaxy Fold-like aspect ratio and size, and we expect the same design to be present on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold . According to the latest info, we're expecting very similar dimensions to the previous generation, which, compared to the original Pixel Fold , would mean a narrower and taller device. When it comes to weight, the new phone is expected to come in at around 257 grammes – substantially lighter than the first generation. *rumored The building blocks of a modern smartphone haven't changed in the past couple of years, and the same goes for the Pixel Fold and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold . Both phones use aluminum and glass for their construction. The original Pixel Fold uses Corning Gorilla Glass Victus over the cover screen, and we expect the Pixel 10 Pro Fold to upgrade this protection to Gorilla Glass Victus 2. When it comes to IP ratings, the Pixel Fold launched with IPX8 protection. We expect the Pixel 10 Pro Fold to upgrade that to a proper IP68 dust and water resistance. *rumored Color-wise, the Pixel Fold is available in just two hues – Porcelain and Obsidian, Google's take on the black and white colors. Latest leaks suggest that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold might come in two exciting new colors in addition to the aforementioned Porcelain and Obsidian, and these are Sterling Grey and Green. Display Differences The original Pixel Fold launched with a very interesting aspect ratio that mandated different screen sizes (compared to the Galaxy Fold, for example). The phone featured a 7.6-inch main screen and a 5.8-inch cover screen. Google changed the approach with the next generation, and we expect this change to be present on the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold as well. The main screen is believed to be an 8-inch OLED with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2,700 nits. In comparison, the main screen of the Pixel Fold is rated at 1,450 nits only. *rumored Regarding the cover screen, things are again different. Google is continuing with the 6.3-inch size from the last generation, and this time around it might be a tad brighter than its predecessor and also brighter than the cover screen of the original Pixel Fold . We're talking the same 2,700 nits of peak brightness as cited for the main display of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold . The cover screen of the original Pixel Fold was able to go up to 1,550 nits only. Both phones feature a 120 Hz display refresh rate across their main and cover screens. The Pixel Fold was launched in a separate window from the other Pixel phones, which is one of the main reasons the phone has a Tensor G2 processor on board. It's already two generations old, and by the time the Pixel 10 Pro Fold hits the shelves, the Pixel Fold 's G2 silicon will be aforementioned Pixel 10 Pro Fold will be an integral part of the Pixel 10 series, meaning it will get the latest Tensor G5 chipset, built using 3nm technology. This chipset is already promising because Google has moved from its partnership with Samsung and won't be using Exynos as a base architecture for its Tensor chips don't get your hopes too high. Latest rumors from industry insiders suggest that the Tensor G5 will have similar performance to its predecessor, the Tensor G4, the only difference being that it will now be manufactured by TSMC. We will run those two against each other when the Pixel 10 Pro Fold officially launches, but for early comparison purposes, the G2 managed 1483 and 3568 in Geekbench's single- and multicore tests, respectively, while the Tensor G4 inside the last-gen model scored 1962 and 4405 in the same tests. We expect a small step forward for the G5 but nothing major. In terms of RAM, the Pixel Fold has 12GB LPDDR5 on board, while the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to mimic the RAM of the previous generation; it will most likely come with 16GB of the same LPDDR5 RAM. The original Pixel Fold launched with a pretty potent camera system. It included three cameras on the back and two selfie cameras. The main camera uses a 48MP sensor with an f/1.7 aperture, coupled with a 10.8MP ultrawide camera, and the trio is completed by a 10.8MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom. Google tweaked this system on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold but not by much, and we expect very similar hardware on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold . *rumored The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is rumored to get a similar camera system to its predecessor, including a 50MP primary camera with a Samsung GN8 sensor, a 10.5MP ultrawide, and a 10MP telephoto with a 5X zoom. This system looks similar on paper not only to the last generation but also to the one found on the original Pixel Fold , but Google's software optimizations may result in higher image quality as post-processing algorithms and AI are all the rage nowadays in smartphone photography. We will include comparison samples once we lay our hands on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold . The original Pixel Fold launched with a pretty hefty battery (for a foldable). The two cells inside have a combined capacity of 4,821 mAh, which promises good battery life. Sadly, the Tensor G2 isn't the most efficient silicon out there, and the phone was only able to score 5h 23m, which grants it 118th place for phones tested in the past 2 years in our battery benchmark. Now, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to feature a smaller 4,650 mAh battery, but the 3 nm Tensor G5 chipset might actually help the phone score better than its granddad. We have to test the phone when it launches, so stay tuned for that. In terms of charging, we don't expect any difference, sadly, despite the recent developments in fast charging coming from China. The original Pixel Fold supports 21W wired charging and is able to fill its battery from zero to full in 1 hour and 39 minutes. Don't hold your breath for faster charging on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold . *rumored specs Even at this early stage it's plain to see that the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold will be the better phone compared to its granddad, the original Pixel Fold . There are little to no reasons to opt for the older mode, apart from nostalgia for the unique form factor. We expect the Pixel 10 Pro Fold to be faster, brighter and more capable at photography. It will also be supported much longer thanks to the seven years of major OS updates Google is offering on its flagships. So, if you want to get a taste of the foldable smartphone menu and lean toward Google's offerings, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the better choice. The same goes for all of you that want to upgrade from a Pixel Fold or other older foldable. We will update the comparison with some hard numbers, benchmarks and samples once the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is official.
News18
24-06-2025
- News18
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event In July Confirmed: Galaxy Z Fold 7 And More Expected
Last Updated: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 launch event has been confirmed for early July in New York and we could see other products like Watch and Buds announced. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event for July 2025 has been officially confirmed by the company this week and that means it is time for the new Folds, Flips and the Watches. The new launch event comes with the tagline, 'The Ultra Experience is Ready to Unfold," which once again confirms the products that will be part of the launch event early next month. We've had the launch date details leaked earlier this month, and now Samsung is handing out the official dates for the new devices. The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2025 event will be on Wednesday, July 9 from Brooklyn in New York, US at 7:30 PM IST for those watching in India. And as every year, the launch event will be streamed via Samsung's YouTube channel or the official website. The silhouette of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in the new teaser leaves little to imagination, at least from the way it looks on the side and you cannot argue that the Fold 7 model does look thinner than the previous Fold versions that Samsung has launched till date. The company talks about its focus on making a product that is portable yet functional to operate with a large screen. Recently, Samsung talked about bringing an Ultra experience to its next Fold which many people thought was hinting towards a new variant which is not the case. The company is also quick to highlight the Galaxy AI features that will be part of the device and with the new design gives you better ways to make use of the smart replies features for your emails on-the-go. We might also see the new Galaxy Watch 8 series and the Galaxy Buds 4 models announced on the same day. The company recently shared a list of health features that will be available with the One UI 8 update for Watch. Samsung needs a strong product launch this year to show it is serious in the foldable arena. The Galaxy S25 Edge is a sign that the brand is willing to try new things, but with the Fold series, we need something better and stronger. It could also use the event to tease the rumoured tri-fold device and probably announce the Samsung XR headset. First Published: June 24, 2025, 10:39 IST
