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US Urges Stronger Encryption Amid Chinese Telecom Hacking Allegations
A senior U.S. cybersecurity official has issued a clear recommendation to Americans: embrace encryption to secure their communications. Jeff Greene, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure…
South Korea’s Retail Crypto Trading Volume Surpasses $18 Billion, Outstripping Local Stock Market
In a remarkable display of investor engagement, retail trading volumes for cryptocurrency assets in South Korea have soared to $18 billion over the last 24 hours, surpassing the country’s stock…
China Tightens Grip on Critical Minerals Amid US Trade Dispute
China escalated trade tensions with the United States on Tuesday by banning the export of gallium, germanium, and antimony—critical minerals with significant military and technological applications. The move, effective immediately,…
Spotify Wrapped Underwhelms Fans with Lack of Creativity
Spotify’s annual Wrapped feature, eagerly awaited by users each year, has drawn criticism in 2024 for falling short of expectations. While typically celebrated for its creative and interactive data insights,…
Microsoft Faces UK Lawsuit Over Cloud Pricing Practices
Microsoft is facing a lawsuit in the U.K. over allegations that it has been unfairly overcharging customers who use its Windows Server software on rival cloud platforms, including Amazon Web…
Meta Reports AI Content Makes Up Less Than 1% of Election Misinformation
Warnings about generative AI fueling election misinformation in 2024 ultimately did not materialize as feared, according to Meta. The tech giant stated that AI-generated content accounted for less than 1%…
Crypto Exchange Volumes Surge to Three-Year High in November Following Trump’s Election Victory
November saw cryptocurrency exchange volumes reach a three-year peak, largely propelled by Donald Trump’s victory in the United States presidential election, which ignited expectations of more favorable cryptocurrency regulations. Data…
Netflix Japan Hits 10 Million Subscribers with Local Shows Driving Growth
Netflix has achieved a major milestone in Japan, surpassing 10 million subscribers in the first half of this year. The streaming giant attributes this growth to its investment in Japanese-language…
Concerns Over Pete Hegseth’s Drinking Habits Emerge from Fox News Colleagues
Pete Hegseth, recently designated as President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, has reportedly had issues with alcohol that concerned his colleagues at Fox News. This information comes from 10…
US Escalates Crackdown on China’s Chip Industry with Export Restrictions
The United States on Monday announced a comprehensive set of restrictions targeting China’s semiconductor industry. The measures, introduced by the Commerce Department, aim to curb China’s advancements in chipmaking and…
FTC Orders Goat to Pay $2M Over Deceptive Shipping and Refund Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fined Goat, an online marketplace specializing in sneakers and apparel, over $2 million for misleading customers with false shipping promises and inadequate refund policies.…
Alex Mashinsky Reaches Plea Deal on Two Charges
Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky has reached a plea agreement with U.S. prosecutors following an unsuccessful attempt by his legal team to dismiss charges in his criminal indictment. During a…
Uber launches Shikara boat rides on Dal Lake
Uber has launched a new boat-hailing service in India, offering tourists the chance to ride the iconic Shikara boats on Dal Lake in Kashmir. These brightly colored wooden boats, adorned…
GoBlue App Launches, Brings Analytics Tracking to Bluesky Users
GoBlue, a new iOS app, is stepping in to fill a void in the Bluesky ecosystem, offering users the ability to track analytics on the rapidly growing social network. With…
ASML Says New U.S. Restrictions Will Not Impact Its Guidance
Computer chip equipment giant ASML remains steadfast in its financial outlook, stating that new U.S. restrictions on semiconductor exports to China, announced Monday, will not affect its most recent projections.…
OpenAI Explores Potential for Ads Amid Financial Pressures
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is considering the introduction of advertising as a revenue stream, according to comments from its CFO Sarah Friar in an interview with the Financial Times.…
Potential Integration of Staking Yields in U.S. Ethereum ETFs Under New Administration
A recent report by Bernstein Research on December 2nd indicates that Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States might soon incorporate staking yields. This development is anticipated under the…
Microchip Technology Lowers Revenue Forecast and Shuts Arizona Plant
Microchip Technology adjusted its revenue expectations for the third quarter on Monday, predicting figures near the lower end of its $1.03 billion forecast. This revised outlook falls short of analysts’…
Coinbase Halts Expansion Efforts into the Turkish Cryptocurrency Market
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has decided to retract its initial application for entering the burgeoning Turkish crypto market, as revealed by documents from the Turkish Capital Markets Board (CMB). Coinbase’s Initial…
Changpeng Zhao Open to a Presidential Pardon from Donald Trump
Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has expressed his openness to receiving a federal pardon from United States President-elect Donald Trump. This statement came during a December 1 exchange on…