Anthropic says Claude Code subscribers will need to pay extra for OpenClaw usage

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View this email online in your browser  April 05, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Anthropic says Claude Code subscribers will need to pay extra for OpenClaw usage: It's about to become more expensive for Claude Code subscribers to use Anthropic's coding assistant with OpenClaw and other third-party tools. Read More Embattled startup Delve has 'parted ways' with Y Combinator: The controversy around Delve appears to have cost the compliance startup its relationship with accelerator Y Combinator. Read More After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones: Mikko Hyppönen is one of the most recognizable faces of the cybersecurity industry. After fighting computer viruses, worms, and malware, for more than 35 years, he tells TechCrunch why he is now working on systems to stop killer drones. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Limited tickets available: StrictlyVC San Francisc StrictlyVC kicks off the series in SF on April 30. Be in the room for unfiltered fireside chats on fundraising and AI accuracy with industry leaders like Forum AI founder Campbell Brown, Replit co-founder Amjad Masad, and more. Make high-value connections that actually move the needle. Tickets are limited. Register Now Sunday Must-Reads In Japan, the robot isn't coming for your job; it's filling the one nobody wants: Driven by labor shortages, Japan is pushing physical AI from pilot projects into real-world deployment. Read More Peter Thiel's big bet on solar-powered cow collars: Why did Founders Fund invest $220 million in cattle management startup Halter? Read More Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party: Glen Anderson, president of Rainmaker Securities, says the secondary market for private shares has never been more active — with Anthropic the hottest trade around, OpenAI losing ground, and SpaceX's looming IPO poised to reshape the landscape for everyone. Read More Anthropic buys biotech startup Coefficient Bio in $400M deal: Reports: Anthropic has purchased the stealth biotech AI startup Coefficient Bio in a $400 million stock deal, according to The Information and Eric Newcomer. Read More The anonymous social app that thinks it can work in Saudi Arabia: When Fizz quietly debuted in Saudi Arabia, founder and CEO Teddy Solomon wasn't expecting the app to catch on like it did. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Momentum and deals start at Disrupt — Save up to $400 now At Disrupt, founders find momentum, VCs discover their next investment, and operators take their next leap. October 13–15 in San Francisco, 10,000 tech leaders converge at San Francisco's Moscone West to connect and hear from 250+ industry-defining voices across 200+ sessions. Save up to $400 on your pass. Or save up to 30% when you bring your community. Register Now Disrupt 2026: Where deals and ideas ignite Oct 13–15 at San Francisco's Moscone West, 10,000 founders, investors, and operators gather for high-signal insights, curated connections, and real momentum. Register Now! Last but Not Least The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab.: It's a new era for Tesla — and one that will rely on its ability to launch the Cybercab and mass-produce the Optimus robot. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107