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La Rosa Holdings Integrates Bitcoin Payments for Real Estate Agents
La Rosa Holdings, a Nasdaq-listed firm, has announced a new initiative to integrate Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency payment options for its extensive network of over 3,000 real estate agents across…
Instagram Tests New Way to Surface Missed Story Highlights
Instagram is testing a new feature to help users catch up on missed content from friends, TechCrunch reports. The platform is displaying unseen Story Highlights from mutual followers at the…
Nokia Seeks Patent for Encryption Device and Software for Digital Assets
Finnish telecommunications giant Nokia has officially applied for a patent related to digital asset encryption, signaling a new direction in their technological advancements. This application, submitted to the China National…
South Korean Researchers Build Robot That Helps Paraplegics Walk
A team from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has unveiled a groundbreaking wearable robot designed to assist paraplegic individuals in walking, navigating obstacles, and climbing stairs.…
Alleged $22 Million NFT Scam Leads to Charges for Two Californians
Two individuals, both 23 years old and hailing from California, have been taken into custody in Los Angeles under allegations of defrauding investors out of more than $22 million through…
Telegram Achieves Profitability as Revenue Hits $1 Billion in 2024
Telegram has reached profitability, according to founder Pavel Durov, who shared the milestone in a post on Monday. The popular messaging app achieved over $1 billion in total revenue for…
CFPB Sues Walmart Over Unauthorized Bank Accounts for Delivery Drivers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against Walmart and payroll service provider Branch Messenger, alleging they engaged in deceptive and abusive practices affecting gig workers. The…
Metaplanet Makes Largest Bitcoin Purchase, Scooping Up 620 BTC
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has made its largest Bitcoin purchase to date, acquiring almost 620 BTC as the cryptocurrency trades below $100,000. The Tokyo-based firm, known for its growing Bitcoin…
India’s Rapido Website Feedback Form Exposed Sensitive User and Driver Data
India’s ride-hailing platform Rapido recently patched a security vulnerability that exposed sensitive information of its users and drivers. Security researcher Renganathan P discovered the issue, which involved a website feedback…
Growing Demand from Crypto and AI Could Challenge North American Power Grids
As cryptocurrency mining and artificial intelligence (AI) operations expand, they are increasingly impacting electricity demand across North America, with large-scale data facilities connecting to the energy grid at unprecedented rates.…
Russia Implements a Six-Year Ban on Crypto Mining Across 10 Regions
The Russian government has officially sanctioned a six-year prohibition on cryptocurrency mining in 10 specific regions, slated to commence on January 1, 2025. This decision, as reported by the local…
Lumen Technologies Begins Process to Sell Consumer Fiber Unit
Lumen Technologies has begun the process of selling its consumer fiber business, signaling a shift in its operational focus while addressing its substantial debt, sources familiar with the matter disclosed.…
Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $6 Billion
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has secured another $6 billion in funding, bringing its total raised to $12 billion in just half a year. The latest investment round, confirmed in…
X Raises Premium+ Subscription Price to $22 Monthly
Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, has announced a steep price hike for its Premium+ subscription, marking the most significant increase since Musk acquired the platform in 2022. The…
Intel Rolls Out Fixes for Arrow Lake CPUs to Improve Gaming Performance
Intel has been working to resolve performance shortcomings identified in its Arrow Lake CPUs, launched in October. Promising high performance with lower power consumption, the CPUs faced criticism for their…
Trump Allies Urge Gaetz to Stand Strong Amid Ethics Report
The release of a House ethics report alleging that former Rep. Matt Gaetz had sex with a minor has complicated his potential return to public office. The report, which also…
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Prepares for Closest Sun Encounter on Christmas Eve
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is about to set another historic milestone as it swoops closer to the sun than ever before, according to NASA’s blog. On December 24 at 6:53…
Botswana Central Bank Flags ‘Minimal’ Crypto Risks but Calls for Regulation
Botswana’s central bank has acknowledged that the country’s local cryptocurrency market remains underdeveloped, posing only “minimal” risks to the country’s financial stability. Despite this, the bank emphasized the importance of…
Google Responds to DOJ with Plan for Search Monopoly Fixes
Google has proposed alternative remedies to address its antitrust violations, responding to the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) push for drastic measures like selling Chrome and restricting its practices favoring…
Amazon to Introduce Ergonomic Improvements Across US Facilities
Amazon has agreed to adopt new safety measures across all U.S. facilities to resolve claims by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that the company failed to prevent ergonomic…