Partner of Former FTX Executive Faces Campaign Finance Charges
U.S. authorities have charged Michelle Bond, the partner of former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame, with violations of campaign finance laws. The indictment, unsealed on August 22 in the…
Meta Blocks WhatsApp Accounts Linked to Iranian Hackers Targeting Biden and Trump Officials
Meta has recently blocked a “small cluster” of WhatsApp accounts connected to Iranian hackers who targeted officials associated with both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Who Is…
Unitree’s Humanoid Robots Now Available for Industry Use
The competition in the humanoid robotics industry is intensifying, with China’s Unitree making significant strides by mass-marketing its humanoid robots at relatively affordable prices. This development sets the stage for…
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Taken into Custody in France
Telegram CEO and founder Pavel Durov was arrested on Saturday evening at France’s Bourget airport as he exited his private jet, according to reports from French television network TF1 and…
SpaceX Crew Dragon to Bring Starliner Astronauts Back to Earth Next Year
NASA has decided to return Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft to Earth without a crew on board, opting instead for astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams to remain on the International Space…
Nearly 80% of Hacked Cryptocurrencies Struggle to Rebound in Price
According to the latest onchain security report, the majority of cryptocurrencies that have been hacked struggle to recover their market value. The report highlights some concerning statistics regarding the lasting…
AI Drives Baidu’s Strategy as Ad Revenue Drops
Baidu has emphasized its leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) as a strategic advantage in navigating an increasingly competitive market, despite a slight decline in quarterly revenue. This statement comes during…
Nothing CEO Mandates Full Return to Office for All Employees
Nothing, the British tech company behind popular smartphones and earbuds, has announced a new work policy requiring all employees to return to the office five days a week. CEO Carl…
Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Targets PostgreSQL Databases with Weak Passwords
A newly identified malware, dubbed PG_MEM, is compromising PostgreSQL databases by exploiting weak passwords to install cryptocurrency mining software. According to Aqua, a cloud-native cybersecurity firm, this malware could potentially…
India’s Cryptocurrency Regulation: Forthcoming Government Consultation Paper Crucial for Future Policy
India stands on the brink of a pivotal moment in the regulation of cryptocurrencies as the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) prepares to release a critical consultation paper. This document,…
Hong Kong Regulator Cracks Down on Noncompliant Cryptocurrency Exchanges Amid Licensing Efforts
Hong Kong is intensifying its regulatory oversight on cryptocurrency exchanges that are still in the process of being fully licensed, following initial approvals. This move is part of the city’s…
China Tests Cargo Drone with Record-Breaking Payload Capacity
China marked a significant development in aviation technology with the successful test flight of an unmanned civilian drone capable of carrying up to 3.2 metric tons of cargo. The SA750U,…
Infineon Settles Qimonda Legal Dispute for $837 Million
Infineon Technologies AG, a German chipmaker, has agreed to pay 753.5 million euros ($837.21 million) to settle a long-standing legal dispute with Qimonda AG’s insolvency administrator. This settlement concludes a…
SOS Limited Notified by NYSE of Noncompliance Due to Low Stock Prices
SOS Limited, a company specializing in blockchain-based services, has encountered a significant regulatory hurdle as it received a noncompliance notice from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The notice was…
Valve Cracks Down on Keyboard Automation in Counter-Strike 2
Valve has officially banned the use of keyboard automation in Counter-Strike 2, targeting features that could give players an unfair advantage. This decision comes in response to the controversy surrounding…
Lip-Bu Tan Steps Down from Intel Board Amid Strategic Challenges
Intel has announced the resignation of Lip-Bu Tan, a seasoned veteran of the semiconductor industry, from its board of directors. Tan, who joined Intel’s board in September 2022 to assist…
Neuralink Second Patient Reports No Retraction Issues
Neuralink has reported positive progress in its early human trials, with no thread retraction observed in the brain implant of its second patient, named Alex. This marks a significant improvement…
Tesla Recalls 9,136 Model X SUVs Over Roof Adhesion Issue
Tesla is recalling 9,136 Model X SUVs from 2016 due to a potential issue with the roof that could increase the risk of a crash. This recall is notable because,…
Bitfarms Secures $125 Million Acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining
Bitfarms, a prominent player in the Bitcoin mining sector, has announced its acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining for approximately $125 million, a deal that includes the assumption of about $50…
Chinese Firms Seek Advanced AI Capabilities via Amazon Cloud Services
State-linked Chinese entities are increasingly turning to cloud services, including those provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS), to gain access to high-end U.S. chips and artificial intelligence capabilities that are…