TechCrunch Daily Crunch SpaceX’s upgraded Starship suffers explosion during testing
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Nov 22, 2025 SpaceX's latest Starship V3 booster faced a dramatic pressure-test explosion, leaving a mark at Starbase but fortunately no injuries. Meanwhile, a major data breach involving Salesforce puts over 200 companies at risk, with hackers claiming responsibility. In a controversial move, the FCC voted to scrap critical cybersecurity rules for telecoms, sparking backlash amid ongoing concerns about Chinese hacking. On a brighter note, Kalshi celebrated a massive $1 billion funding round, soaring to an impressive $11 billion valuation.
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Supply-Chain Hack Hits Salesforce Customers
- Google found hackers stole Salesforce store data from over 200 companies via Gainsight apps.
- The breach involved groups claiming responsibility, illustrating supply-chain risk in third-party app ecosystems.
FCC Repeals Telecom Cybersecurity Rules
- The FCC voted along party lines to repeal cybersecurity rules for telecom carriers adopted by the prior administration.
- The move drew criticism because it followed revelations of a China-backed campaign that hacked many U.S. phone and internet companies.
Industry Praises Rollback, Lawmakers Alarmed
- Industry groups praised removing prescriptive cybersecurity rules as counterproductive, while lawmakers warned it exposes the public.
- The decision highlights a policy divide on how to mandate network security.