Crypto Ransomware Operator LockBit Taken Down in a Global Operation
The website of major crypto ransomware operator LockBit has been taken down in a coordinated effort by international enforcement agencies. The message displayed on the site confirms it is now “under control of law enforcement.” The operation, involving the UK’s National
AltLayer Raises $14.4 Million in Strategic Funding Round for Rollup Solutions
AltLayer, a rollups platform focusing on blockchain scalability, has raised $14.4 million in a strategic funding round. According to a social media post by AltLayer, the fundraising round was co-led by Polychain Capital and Hack VC, with the aim of expanding
ECB Addresses Banking Industry’s Concerns on Digital Euro
The European Central Bank (ECB) has responded to concerns from financial institutions regarding the central bank digital currency’s (CBDC) role. ECB’s report emphasized that “a digital euro will be designed as a means of payment and not for investment.” Three ECB
Top Crypto Hedge Fund Faced Swiss Raid Over FTX-Linked Losses
Prominent crypto hedge fund Tyr Capital Partners faces allegations of “criminal” mismanagement and was raided by a Swiss prosecutor over losses incurred in relation to FTX. The Geneva-based firm disregarded an internal risk threshold and investor alerts regarding its substantial exposure to
Frozen embryos are children, Ala. high court says in unprecedented ruling
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled Friday that frozen embryos are people and someone can be held liable for destroying them, a decision that reproductive rights advocates say could imperil in vitro fertilization (IVF) and affect the hundreds of thousands of
New GOP-passed maps that weaken gerrymandering become law in Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s governor on Monday signed into law new maps that redraw voting lines for state legislative seats and undo a decade of gerrymandering that favored Republicans across the state. Gov. Tony Evers (D) said the overhaul was a step toward “a
Biden, Trump campaign efforts in Michigan show a sharp contrast in tone
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. — The Biden-Harris pep rally at a union hall here was thrown together quickly, not wanting Donald Trump’s visit to Oakland County the next day to go unchecked. The two events could not have been more different, either
Nintendo Stock Tumbles 5.84% Amid Switch 2 Launch Delay
Nintendo Stock Tumbles 5.84% Amid Switch 2 Launch Delay Nintendo’s stock fell by 5.84% in Japan after reports of the Switch 2 launch delay. The anticipated console release might slip from late this year to next year. Nintendo faces a setback despite a
Launch Alert: PECLand’s High-ranked ICO & Innovative Gaming
Launch Alert: PECLand’s High-ranked ICO & Innovative Gaming Quick Look ICO Token Sale this February: 1 PECL = $0.00012. Introducing the first BRC20 UGC Open World Game. Combines immersive 3D gaming with social and earning opportunities. Features DeFi trading, NFT marketplace, and modular staking systems. Aiming
Singapore Sets 15% Global Tax, Eyes Surplus in 2024
Singapore Sets 15% Global Tax, Eyes Surplus in 2024 Singapore adopts a 15% global minimum corporate tax, aligning with OECD guidelines. Additional S$1.9 billion support for households to mitigate inflationary pressures. Fiscal year 2024 projects a small surplus, emphasizing a balanced fiscal approach. Singapore’s