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DHS Says It Thwarted More Than 500 Crypto Ransom Attacks in 3 Years

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported significant success in combating ransomware cyberattacks, claiming to have disrupted hundreds of attacks, often before they occurred, and seized billions…

Dubai Airports to Build World’s Largest Solar Rooftop

Dubai is taking a significant step forward in its efforts to implement sustainable energy solutions across its economy, particularly in the aviation sector. Dubai Airports has unveiled a new plan…

Saudi Arabia Eyes Further Investment in Nintendo as Shares Reach $5.8 Billion

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) currently holds a significant stake in Nintendo, owning 8.5% of the company’s shares, valued at $5.8 billion. This follows an initial purchase in 2022,…

Meta Showcases New ‘Movie Gen’ AI Tool for Generating Video and Sound from Text Prompts

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, unveiled its latest AI innovation, Movie Gen, an artificial intelligence model that generates short, realistic video and audio clips based on simple…

Smart Contract Blockchains Will Become Less Cypherpunk, Says VC Leader

The foundational “cypherpunk” values that initially inspired the development of smart contract platforms are likely to diminish over the next decade, according to Jesse Walden, managing partner of Variant Fund.…

Bitcoin ‘Still the Best-Performing Asset’ After Weak Q3

Bitcoin continues to be the top-performing asset in 2024, even after experiencing a “seasonally weak” third quarter, according to a report from the New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG). During…

New Ethereum Proposal Aims to Increase Throughput by 50%

A recently introduced Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) seeks to significantly enhance the performance of the Ethereum network by reducing block times by 33% and boosting overall data capacity. Developers claim…

US Files Complaints to Seize Assets from North Korean Hackers

On October 4, the United States government initiated legal action to seize over $2.67 million in digital assets that were reportedly stolen by the notorious Lazarus Group, a hacking organization…

China Faces EU Tariffs on Electric Vehicles as Trade Dispute Grows

The European Union has initiated a significant economic measure against China by imposing tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs), escalating the risk of retaliatory actions and potential repercussions for domestic businesses…

Tether Teases USDT Documentary on 10th Anniversary

On its 10th anniversary, stablecoin issuer Tether announced plans to release a documentary highlighting the impact of USDT on combating inflation. The upcoming film aims to showcase the benefits of…

UAE Exempts Crypto Transfers, Conversion from Value-Added Tax

Recent amendments to the value-added tax (VAT) regulations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will exempt transfers and conversions of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies. This significant change is part of…

Telegram to Enable NFT Conversion for New Gifts Feature

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has teased an exciting new feature that will allow for the conversion of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) amid the launch of the platform’s latest feature, Gifts. This…

LEGO Removes Crypto Scam from Homepage After Being Hacked

LEGO Group, the well-known toy manufacturer, has reportedly eliminated a “LEGO Coin” token scam that briefly appeared on its homepage following a hack on October 5. The incident has raised…

New Research Shows Martian and Lunar Sand Could Be Used for Bricks

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have uncovered a groundbreaking technique for converting sand found on Mars and the Moon into solid bricks, marking a significant step toward establishing sustainable colonies…

Harris Blasts Arkansas Governor’s Comments About Her Lack of Biological Children

Vice President Kamala Harris responded sharply to remarks made by Arkansas GOP Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who suggested that Harris “doesn’t have anything keeping her humble” because she doesn’t have…

X’s Return to Brazil Faces Further Delays After Paying Fines to Wrong Bank, Court Says

X’s return to Brazil is facing further delays after the Brazilian Supreme Court revealed that the company paid its fines to the wrong bank. This development, reported by Reuters, follows…

Strong AI Demand Propels Foxconn to Record Third-Quarter Revenue

Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer, has exceeded market expectations, posting record third-quarter revenue driven by robust demand for artificial intelligence (AI) servers. Revenue surged 20.2% year-on-year to T$1.85…

Tata iPhone Component Plant Shuts Down Indefinitely After Fire Incident

Production has been indefinitely halted at Tata Electronics’ plant in southern India, following a fire that broke out over the weekend. The facility, which produces key components for Apple’s iPhone,…

New Robotic Hand Crawls Like a Spider While Picking Up Items

Researchers at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have unveiled a robotic hand capable of both crawling and picking up objects simultaneously. Designed to detach from its arm and…

AI Chip Market Challenges Threaten Samsung’s Profit Growth

Samsung Electronics is expected to report a substantial recovery in quarterly profit, with projections of over a four-fold increase to 10.33 trillion won ($7.67 billion) for the quarter ending September…