Mobility

Calls grow to scrap Tesla\'s $99-a-month FSD subscription and make it standard

A proposal has emerged calling on Tesla to make its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system standard on more vehicles and to abolish its $99-a-month subscription fee. The argument is that if CEO Elon Musk’s claims that FSD is far safer than human drivers are true, it should be treated as safety technology rather than a paid option. Suggested steps include wider activation on HW4 cars, adding a $500 safety charge to new vehicles and insurance incentives.

Crypto

Bitcoin 21 million cap under scrutiny as \'perpetual issuance\' debate heats up

A debate over Bitcoin\'s 21 million supply cap has resurfaced after early developer Peter Todd raised questions about long-term security under declining block subsidies. The issue is whether transaction fees alone can sustain proof-of-work security as halvings reduce subsidies. Todd has floated “tail emission,” continued small issuance after new issuance ends, though he has not proposed a concrete change plan. Critics call the idea risky, warning it could undermine trust and threaten Bitcoin’s viability.