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The SpaceX IPO has boosted Musk's paper wealth to more than $1,000,000,000,000 at a time when he is more hated -- and powerful -- than ever.

The company made its heavily-anticipated debut on Friday, trading higher than its initial $135 IPO price.

TechCrunch has followed SpaceX's start, struggles, and successes from the early days. And we're here for what happens next too. This package of SpaceX IPO coverage includes who stands to win (and maybe some who won't), pre-IPO deals, and what's tucked inside its S-1 registration document.

The spy law known as Section 702, which authorizes the NSA and FBI's warrantless surveillance, will all but certainly expire on Friday for the first time.

Avataar AI's distilled video model is priced at $0.005 for every second of generation

Equal AI said that its AI-powered call assistant now has over a million monthly active users.

Unlike humanoid robots designed around a fixed form — think Boston Dynamics — Theker's machines are built to be reconfigured.

The new round values the physical AI startup that aims to automate heavy engineering and drug design at $41 billion.

Wits its official share pricing announcement, SpaceX's IPO has begun.

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.

After SpaceX makes its public debut, lower-tier SPV investors face hidden fees, lengthy payout delays, and the risk of outright fraud.

Bluesky's latest feature is group chats, arriving amid a shift in focus on building features for smaller communities.

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.

Coinbase's agent can use x402 protocol to get access to data and APIs.

Quantum Space says SPACs aren't dead as it seeks a $1.2 billion deal to build military spacecraft.

Deezer introduced a tool that scans playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms to identify AI music.

Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.

Members of the program, called "Waymo Premier," will have to pony up $29.99 per month.

Pool's new app automatically sorts screenshots into personalized collections, tracks down the original links behind saved content, and helps you rediscover products, recipes, travel ideas, and other things you meant to revisit.

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.