Hackers Use Chrome Extensions to Steal User Data
Hackers injected malicious code into multiple Chrome extensions this month, exploiting a phishing campaign to breach developer accounts. Cyberhaven, a cybersecurity company whose extension was compromised, confirmed the incident began…
Australia Continues 29-Month Streak of Monthly Increases in Bitcoin ATMs
Australia has seen a continuous monthly increase in Bitcoin automated teller machines (ATMs) for over two years, nearly surpassing the total number in Europe and reinforcing its position as a…
Every Portable Device in the EU Now Requires USB-C Ports
The European Union has officially made USB-C the standard for charging and data transfer on small and medium-sized portable devices. Starting now, any new smartphones, tablets, headphones, gaming consoles, and…
Surge in Squid Game-Inspired Crypto Scams Coincides with Series Release
With the release of the second season of the Netflix hit series “Squid Game,” a wave of related crypto tokens has hit the market, prompting warnings from the community about…
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Pause Looming TikTok Ban
President-elect Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to put the brakes on a looming TikTok ban. Without intervention, ByteDance, the app’s Chinese owner, must sell TikTok or see it…
Memecoins See Significant Decline as Market Loses $40 Billion in December
The market capitalization of memecoins experienced a sharp decline in December, reflecting a slowdown in momentum and demand for meme-based cryptocurrencies. Data from CoinMarketCap reveals a tumultuous month for these…
OpenAI Announces Plan to Become Public Benefit Corporation
OpenAI has confirmed its plans to restructure as a for-profit entity, officially announcing a transition that has been the subject of speculation for months. The company says it will transform…
Trump Endorses H-1B Visa Program Amidst Internal MAGA Controversy
President-elect Donald Trump recently expressed his support for the H-1B visa program during a period of heated debate within his MAGA base over the role of foreign tech workers in…
CES 2025 Brings AMD, NVIDIA, and Hyundai to the Las Vegas Spotlight
Tech enthusiasts and innovators are gearing up for CES 2025, set to kick off shortly after New Year’s Day in Las Vegas. The annual tech extravaganza promises an exciting lineup…
Japan Airlines Faces Cyberattack Delays Flights
Japan Airlines experienced a cyberattack on Thursday, causing disruptions to some domestic and international flights. The incident began at 7:24 a.m. (2224 GMT), impacting both internal and external systems, according…
Global Production Slows for Toyota Despite Rising Sales
Toyota Motor Corp. revealed that its global production dropped for the 10th consecutive month in November, manufacturing 869,230 vehicles—a 6.2% decrease compared to the same period last year. Despite this…
Apple Teases Mystery Event for Apple TV+ on January 4–5
Apple has teased an upcoming Apple TV+ event set for January 4 and 5, as reported by MacRumors. In a series of social media posts, the company encouraged viewers to…
Strive Asset Management Files for Innovative ‘Bitcoin Bond’ ETF
Strive, an asset management firm founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, has submitted a proposal to U.S. regulators to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will invest in convertible bonds issued by…
WuXi AppTec Offloads Gene Therapy Unit Amid Rising US Restrictions
WuXi AppTec, a prominent Chinese company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, has announced the sale of its cell and gene therapy manufacturing unit, WuXi Advanced Therapies, to U.S.-based private…
India’s Satellite Constellation Plan Gains Interest from 30 Companies
India’s initiative to establish home-grown Earth observation (EO) satellite constellations has drawn interest from 30 companies, marking a significant step in reducing dependence on foreign data for critical applications like…
Brazil’s Potential Self-Custodial Stablecoin Ban May Spur Decentralization
Brazil is on the brink of a significant regulatory shift with the Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) proposing to ban stablecoin transactions to self-custodial wallets like MetaMask or Trezor. This…
Japan’s Prime Minister Hesitant on Bitcoin National Reserve
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed reservations about integrating Bitcoin into the nation’s strategic reserves, highlighting a lack of comprehensive information on how other countries, particularly the United States,…
China’s Dahua Technology Ends Xinjiang Projects
China’s Zhejiang Dahua Technology, a leading video surveillance equipment manufacturer, announced its decision to exit five government projects in the Xinjiang region. According to a filing on Monday with the…
Rapid Estimator Software Expands Offerings with Specialized Tools for Construction Estimating
Rapid Estimator Software, a provider of advanced estimating solutions for the construction industry, has effectively segmented its software into two distinct products: Rapid Home Estimator and Rapid Pro Estimator. This…