Earlier this year, I picked up a rather unfortunate habit: vaping. More specifically, I started smoking flavored vapes manufactured in China’s so-called “Vape Valley” and sold throughout the United States. Flavored nicotine vapes are largely illegal in the US, yet convenience stores and tobacco shops across the country have generated billions of dollars in sales…
Key Takeaways ARA seized $888,030 in USDT and cash linked to two Kenyans over an alleged $2.32 million laundering scheme. Binance and five Kenyan banks were used, highlighting risks as 57 transfers bypassed FRC limits. ARA requested U.S. legal assistance in May 2026 to track international remittance records next. Parallel Channels Used to Evade Detection…
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged two Volkswagen engineers with securities fraud for an alleged insider-trading scheme connected to the German automaker’s joint venture with Rivian. The indictment, unsealed Friday by the U.S. District Attorney for the Southern District of New York, alleges that Michael Stamp and Marcus Plank made more than $300,000 by…
Coinbase has replaced or reassigned four senior leaders after cutting 14% of its workforce, as the exchange builds a platform spanning crypto, stocks, derivatives and prediction markets. Summary Coinbase is replacing or reassigning four senior leaders during its multi-asset expansion. Dominique Baillet is expected to succeed Lawrence Brock as chief people officer. Stocks and prediction…
Meta has launched a new AI campaign featuring CEO Mark Zuckerberg, positioning artificial intelligence as a tool for creativity, connection, and human potential ahead of earnings. The post Zuckerberg Wants to Change How You Think About AI appeared first on TechRepublic. Source link
Key Takeaways Bitcoin slipped below $64,000 on Friday after reaching nearly $67,000 mid-week, leaving it down 1% on the day. The drop triggered $312M in total crypto liquidations, reducing Bitcoin’s market capitalization to $1.285 trillion. Progress on the CLARITY Act regained momentum as analysts watch Fed rates and energy volatility. Bitcoin Reverses Gains as Liquidations…
Prime Video revealed the first teaser for Blade Runner 2099 at San Diego Comic-Con, and the sneak peek is as rainy and neon-lit as you’d expect. SEE ALSO: ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Season 3 teaser gives us our first look at the Titan’s Curse The sequel series, executive produced by Blade Runner director Ridley…
A US police union representing more than 382,000 members has reversed its position and endorsed the latest CLARITY Act after lawmakers added language addressing its concerns about cryptocurrency investigations. Summary The National Fraternal Order of Police has reversed course and endorsed the latest CLARITY Act. The union says revised provisions preserve law enforcement powers to…
A huge debate is brewing in Silicon Valley over the proliferation of Chinese-made artificial intelligence tools, particularly “open-weight” AI systems that, by some measures, can compete with or even outperform some of the best US models. My WIRED colleague Hugo Lowell has written about the Trump administration’s internal debate on how to handle these Chinese…
Key Takeaways Blackrock’s IBIT drove outflows of $225.18M from bitcoin ETFs, ending a 7-day inflow streak. Ether ETFs gained $26.32M on July 23, widening the institutional split with bitcoin. HYPE fell $1.02M as XRP and solana stayed flat, keeping demand centered on 2 major assets. Bitcoin ETFs See $225 Million Exit as Net Assets Fall…
