Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted of fraud and money laundering by a New York jury in a landmark criminal verdict that is likely to condemn the former crypto tycoon to decades in prison and
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AI-generated pornographic images of female students at a New Jersey high school were circulated by male classmates, sparking parent uproar and a police investigation, according a report. Students at Westfield High School — located in Westfield, a town about 25 miles west of Manhattan where the average household income is $259,377, according to Forbes —
Loading… Loading… Loading… Mark Your Calendars for Fintechs D-Day: Nov. 13, Benzingas Award Ceremony in NYC Awaits! Benzinga, the leading financial media company for next-generation investors, today announced the finalists for its 9th annual Fintech Deal Day Awards, recognizing innovation across over 40 categories in the fintech industry. The winners will be unveiled at the
Loading… Loading… Loading… Paypal has a projected earnings of $1.16 per share this week. PayPal's stock has significantly declined by 28% this year, with a notable 13% drop in October alone. Apple Inc's AAPL presence in the payment industry may be contributing to the difficulties that PayPal Holdings Inc PYPL is currently experiencing with its
Loading… Loading… Loading… With the year 2023 almost at its end, the crypto, digital assetand AI space has seen some major changes in terms of regulations and operations. Whilethe global crypto space is awaiting the potential approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on artificial intelligence on Monday, aiming
Loading… Loading… Loading… Bob Elliott is co-founder, CEO and chief investment officer at Unlimited, a fintech company specializing in building products that replicate the index returns of alternative investments. Before founding Unlimited, Elliott was a chief business officer of the healthcare company Roviant Sciences. Elliott spent most of his career at Bridgewater Associates, rising from
The trial in Dominion v. Fox News, which has already resulted in bombshell revelations about the right-wing media giant and the 2020 election, is scheduled to begin Tuesday. Unless a settlement is reached, a jury will determine whether Fox is financially liable for broadcasting and promoting false claims about Dominion Voting Systems voting machines rigging
Loading… Loading… Loading… David Dwumah is the founder and CEO of OurBanc a mobile banking company aimed at improving the financial health of disenfranchised communities. Dwumah is a serial entrepreneur and a seasoned financial veteran with experience in the public and private sectors. These include Citizens Bank, Ernst & Young Financial Services Practice, and the
Tenacity — After decades of dreams, a commercial spaceplane is almost ready to fly Plunging into the ocean is awful. Landing on a runway is really nice.” Stephen Clark – Nov 1, 2023 11:00 am UTC Enlarge / Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser spaceplane is almost ready to leave its factory.Stephen Clark/Ars Technica reader comments 196
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FLIPPING OUT — This tiny device is sending updated iPhones into a never-ending DoS loop No cure yet for a popular iPhone attack, except for turning off Bluetooth. Dan Goodin – Nov 2, 2023 11:15 am UTC Enlarge / A fully updated iPhone (left) after being force crashed by a Flipper Zero (right).Jeroen van der
650 Since their creation in 1824, bolt-action rifles have been a staple piece in nearly every gun owners private arsenal. Perfect for precision plinking, hunting, or recreational shooting, the bolt-action platform will always be a versatile tool to keep around. Throughout history, bolt action rifles have been used in nearly every major conflict since their
artificial intelligence — Catastrophic AI harms among warnings in declaration signed by 28 nations “Bletchley Declaration” sums up first day of UK’s international AI Safety Summit. Benj Edwards – Nov 1, 2023 9:21 pm UTC Enlarge / UK Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan (front row center) is joined by international counterparts for a group photo at
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the US interest rates myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The Federal Reserve held interest rates at a 22-year high on Wednesday but kept open the possibility of additional monetary tightening amid mounting evidence the US economy remains strong. The meeting is the second
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Israel said on Tuesday that its troops had moved deeper into the Gaza Strip as it stepped up its assault on Hamas, hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected calls for a ceasefire and said
Otto or Edna? — This electric school bus has a range of up to 300 miles The Type-D school bus uses a 387 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery. Jonathan M. Gitlin – Oct 31, 2023 11:00 am UTC Enlarge / GreenPower has given its class-D electric school bus a big battery bump.GreenPower reader comments 0
Loading… Loading… Loading… TheReserve Bank of India(RBI) is among the banks in Indialookingto rapidly increase the countrys digital currency trading volumes andpromotethe use of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)e-rupee. Incentives such ascashback along with reward points are being used by Indian banks to promote the usage of digital currencies as a mode of payment within
Loading… Loading… Loading… A Dogecoin DOGE/USD wallet that had remained inactive for nearly a decade came to life on Sunday, carrying out a series of significant transactions worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. What Happened: The wallets sudden activity was initially detected by the blockchain tracking platform, blockchair. Upon investigation, blockchair revealed that the wallet
Loading… Loading… Loading… Blockchain technology firm Yuga Labs develops non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and digital collectibles, with its flagship collection being Bored Ape Yacht Club which was launched in April 2021. A judgment passed Thursday protected the company from infringement,a widely prevalent issue that NFT creators face. Benzingas Future of Digital Assetsconference is scheduled in New
rip touch bar — Apples cheaper 14-inch MacBook Pro is killing the old 13-inch version The M2 MacBook Pro was the last gasp of 2016-era MacBook design. Andrew Cunningham – Oct 31, 2023 12:30 am UTC Enlarge / Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Pro, gone but not forgotten.Apple reader comments 57 with NEW YORKApple refreshed its MacBook