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Threads Increases User Base by 20 Million in Just One Month
Meta’s microblogging service, Threads, continues its rapid growth trajectory, outpacing rivals like X. During Meta’s fourth-quarter earnings presentation, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Threads now boasts 320 million monthly active…
WordPress Vulnerabilities Used to Spread Malware Across Windows and Mac Devices
Security researchers have discovered that hackers are leveraging outdated versions of WordPress and its plugins to manipulate thousands of websites, aiming to deceive visitors into downloading malware. Simon Wijckmans, the…
Microsoft Adds DeepSeek’s R1 AI Model to Azure Cloud Platform
Despite potential concerns over intellectual property theft, Microsoft has announced the integration of DeepSeek’s R1 model into its cloud services, highlighting the model’s availability on the Azure AI Foundry platform.…
Trump’s Diplomatic Strategy May Push Allies Towards China
If there’s one lesson that foreign leaders might have deduced from Donald Trump’s presidency, it’s that being America’s adversary can sometimes seem more advantageous than being its friend. Strained Relationships…
Crypto Hack Losses Drop in January Despite Major CeFi Breaches
Cryptocurrency hackers have persisted in their efforts to steal user funds, though the amount stolen in January showed a decline from the previous year, indicating a potentially positive development for…
El Salvador Modifies Bitcoin Law After IMF Deal
El Salvador’s Congress has swiftly approved legislation to amend its Bitcoin laws, aligning with an agreement reached with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The legislation was ratified by the Legislative…
Instagram Unveils New Reels Analytics for Creators
Meta continues its pursuit of TikTok creators, particularly following the recent U.S. TikTok ban. Beyond offering substantial bonuses to TikTok creators for publishing Reels, Instagram has unveiled new tools to…
Rumors Fuel Wild Stock Rally Linked to DeepSeek
Chinese AI company DeepSeek recently made headlines, not just for its technology, but for inadvertently triggering a surge in the stock prices of several Chinese companies. This surge, however, appears…
FBI Nominee Kash Patel Distances Himself from Trump’s January 6 Pardons
During his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for a 10-year term as FBI director, Kash Patel distanced himself from President Donald Trump’s broad pardoning of January 6 rioters, expressing disapproval…
Nvidia Faces Potential New Export Restrictions to China Under Trump
US President Donald Trump is contemplating imposing stricter controls on Nvidia’s sales of AI chips to China, particularly in response to the impacts of DeepSeek’s R1 model release. Evolving Export…
Fed Chair Powell Encourages Congressional Action on Crypto Regulation
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently discussed cryptocurrency regulations after announcing that interest rates in the United States would remain unchanged. Banking and Crypto Following a Federal Open Market Committee…
Prime Air Drones Coming to Darlington, U.K
Amazon has announced Darlington, a town in North England, as the location for its first U.K. drone delivery expansion. Amazon had initially planned to expand Prime Air to the U.K.…
Google Play Launches “Verified” Program for VPN Apps
Google Play is introducing a “Verified” badge for select VPN apps to help users identify trustworthy services. This initiative aims to promote user privacy and safety, according to a blog…
Poll Reveals Trump’s Unfavorable Start in Second Presidential Term
Donald Trump continues to be notably unpopular among U.S. presidents, as indicated by recent polling data. According to Gallup’s senior editor Megan Brenan, “President Donald Trump’s initial job approval rating…
Robinhood Launches Bitcoin Futures Trading
Online brokerage Robinhood is expanding its offerings with the launch of futures trading, including Bitcoin and other assets. Expanding Beyond Stocks The company, known primarily for stock trading, introduced…
Gary Gensler Rejoins MIT Faculty to Explore AI and FinTech
Gary Gensler, the former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has taken up a professorship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to teach and conduct research on…
Fortitude Mining Emerges as DCG’s Dedicated Mining Subsidiary
Digital Currency Group (DCG) has announced the creation of Fortitude Mining, a new subsidiary focused on cryptocurrency mining. This move signals DCG’s intention to provide institutional investors with exposure to…
X Partners with Visa to Power Payments on X Money
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is taking a big step towards becoming a financial hub. They’ve just announced a partnership with Visa to handle person-to-person payments for their upcoming…
Biden Faces Criticism for Delayed Menthol Cigarette Ban After Trump Pulls Proposal
When President Joe Biden’s administration announced its intent to ban menthol cigarettes, the medical community celebrated, anticipating it could save lives and encourage more people to quit smoking. However, the…
Utah Advances Bill Allowing State to Invest in Crypto
A Utah House committee has given the green light to a bill that could pave the way for the state to invest public funds in cryptocurrencies. The Utah House Economic…