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Digital Currency Revolution

US Hits Russia Crypto Exchanges, Revealing $720M in Ransomware Dirty Money

Sep 26, 2024 23:52 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Law Politics

US authorities have sanctioned two Russian cryptocurrency exchanges, uncovering a staggering $720 million in laundered funds from ransomware operations. The crackdown shines a light on the role of Russia-based platforms in...

태국 동성 결혼 법안 왕실 승인 받아

Sep 26, 2024 23:20 pm UTC| Law

태국 국왕이 올해 초 의회를 통과한 동성 결혼 평등 법안을 승인하면서 태국은 동남아시아에서 최초로, 아시아에서는 세 번째로 동성 부부의 결혼을 공식적으로 인정하는 국가가 되었다. 왕실 승인은 화요일 늦게 공식 왕실 관보에...

미국, 트럼프 총격 시도 용의자 암살 미수 혐의 기소

Sep 26, 2024 23:14 pm UTC| Politics Law

로이터통신에 따르면 도널드 트럼프 전 미국 대통령의 플로리다 골프장에서 소총을 소지하고 정찰한 혐의를 받는 남성이 화요일 정치 후보 암살 미수 혐의로 기소되었다고 연방 검찰이 밝혔다. 라이언 라우스(58)는 이미 두 가지 총기...

위키리크스 어산지, 석방 후 스트라스부르에서 첫 공개Appearance 예정

Sep 26, 2024 22:57 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law

위키리크스(WikiLeaks) 설립자 줄리안 어산지(Julian Assange)가 다음 달 유럽 평의회(Council of Europe)에서 증언할 예정이며, 이는 영국 감옥에서 석방된 이후 그의 첫 공개 출연이 될 것이라고 위키리크스가 수요일 밝혔다. 53세의...

미국, 비자에 직불카드 결제 독점 혐의 제기

Sep 26, 2024 22:35 pm UTC| Business Law

로이터 통신에 따르면, 화요일 미국 법무부가 비자(Visa)에 대해 독점 금지법 위반 소송을 제기했다. 비자가 상인들에게 높은 수수료를 부과하고 잠재적인 경쟁자들에게 돈을 지불해 경쟁을 억압했다고 주장하면서, 비자의 주가는 5.5%...

뱅크맨-프리드 전 연인 엘리슨, 암호화폐 사기로 2년형 선고

Sep 26, 2024 22:34 pm UTC| Digital Currency Law

전 암호화폐 임원 캐럴라인 엘리슨이 화요일, 파산한 FTX 거래소에서 전 남자친구 샘 뱅크맨-프리드와 함께 고객 자금 80억 달러를 횡령한 혐의로 2년 징역형을 선고받았다. 판사는 그녀의 검찰 협력을 인정했지만, 사건의 중대성을 고려해...

Nvidia’s Top Partner Super Micro Faces DOJ Probe – Hindenburg’s Damning Report Ignites Chaos

Sep 26, 2024 21:57 pm UTC| Technology Business Law

Nvidias third-largest partner, Super Micro Computer, is now under investigation by the Department of Justice after Hindenburg Research leveled serious fraud allegations, claiming improper revenue practices and sales...

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Economy

Trump Defends Economic Record in North Carolina as Midterm Election Pressure Mounts

U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to the battleground state of North Carolina on Friday to defend his economic policies and reassure voters that the U.S. economy remains on solid footing, as concerns grow ahead of a...

EU Approves €90 Billion Ukraine Aid as Frozen Russian Asset Plan Stalls

Ukraine welcomed a major European Union decision on Friday to provide 90 billion in financial support over the next two years, a move Kyiv says will significantly strengthen its economic resilience amid the ongoing war...

Kevin Hassett Says Inflation Is Below Target, Backs Trump’s Call for Rate Cuts

White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said President Donald Trump is correct in claiming inflation is low, despite official data, public sentiment, and many economists suggesting otherwise. Speaking on Fox Business,...

U.S. Stocks End Week Higher as Tech Rally Offsets Consumer Weakness

U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, recovering from a volatile start to the week as gains in technology and AI-related shares outweighed sharp declines in consumer stocks such as Nike. Major indexes finished in positive...

EU Delays Mercosur Free Trade Agreement Signing Amid Ukraine War Funding Talks

The European Union has decided to delay the formal signing of its long-anticipated free trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc, as EU leaders convened in Brussels to prioritize discussions on funding Ukraines war effort....

Politics

Google and Apple Warn U.S. Visa Holders to Avoid International Travel Amid Lengthy Embassy Delays

Alphabets Google and Apple have advised certain employees working in the United States on temporary visas to avoid international travel, as visa stamping delays at U.S. embassies and consulates can now stretch up to 12...

U.S.–Russia Talks in Florida Raise Hopes but Reveal Deep Divides Over Ukraine War

U.S. negotiators met Russian officials in Florida over the weekend as the Trump administration intensified diplomatic efforts to help end Russias war in Ukraine, a conflict that began with Moscows full-scale invasion in...

Ukraine Signals Support for U.S.-Led Three-Sided Talks With Russia to Boost Peace Efforts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Ukraine is prepared to support a U.S. proposal for three-sided talks involving the United States, Ukraine, and Russia, provided the initiative helps accelerate...

Lula Warns Against Military Action in Venezuela as U.S. Pressure Mounts

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has strongly warned that any armed intervention in Venezuela would result in a humanitarian catastrophe, amid rising tensions driven by escalating actions from the United...

U.S. Launches Large-Scale Airstrikes on ISIS Targets in Syria After Deadly Attack

The United States military carried out extensive airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets across Syria on Friday, escalating its response after a deadly attack on American personnel, according to U.S. officials. The...

Science

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

U.S. Lawmakers Urge Pentagon to Blacklist More Chinese Tech Firms Over Military Ties

A group of nine Republican U.S. lawmakers has formally urged the Pentagon to expand its list of Chinese companies accused of supporting Chinas military, intensifying scrutiny of Beijing-linked technology firms amid rising...

Dina Powell McCormick Resigns From Meta Board After Eight Months, May Take Advisory Role

Dina Powell McCormick has resigned from Meta Platforms board of directors effective immediately, just eight months after joining the social media company, Meta confirmed on Friday. The unexpected departure comes at a time...

TikTok U.S. Deal Advances as ByteDance Signs Binding Joint Venture Agreement

TikTok has taken a major step toward securing its future in the United States after its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, announced it has signed binding agreements with three major investors to form a new joint venture...

Trump Administration Reviews Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China, Marking Major Shift in U.S. AI Export Policy

The U.S. government under President Donald Trump has launched a formal review that could pave the way for the first-ever shipments of Nvidias H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, according to multiple sources...

Oracle Stock Surges After Hours on TikTok Deal Optimism and OpenAI Fundraising Buzz

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) shares surged sharply in extended trading on Thursday, reflecting renewed investor optimism fueled by reports of a potential U.S. TikTok transaction and fresh fundraising discussions...