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Retailers — already hard-hit by rampant shoplifting — are facing another threat to their bottom line from scammers who are stuffing bricks, fake receipts and counterfeit goods in return packages. The fraudsters have targeted this retail underbelly to swipe billions of dollars by gaming the returns system, especially after the holiday season, according to a

Loading… Loading… Digital asset bankSygnum recently conducted a survey to assess the impact of blockchain technology in comparison to crypto assets. According to the results, a substantial 81% of respondents believe that crypto assets are crucial for the future of global finance??. This survey underscores a significant shift in perceptions toward cryptocurrencies. Historically, the banking

Loading… Loading… Visa Inc V stock recorded an all-time-high (ATH) on Wednesday. The stock was seen trading at a high of $262.48 during intraday trading, marking a new high in the stocks history. The stock has returned 26.52% to investors so far this year. The surge has been propelled by a combination of strategic moves,

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, a piece of a Boeing 737 Alaska Airlines plane that detached mid-flight has been found in a mans backyard in Portland. Following its takeoff from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, Canada, last Friday, a refrigerator-sized door plug blew off from the plane, prompting an emergency landing.At the time of

Loading… Loading… The once high-flying and now defunct German payment processing and financial services company, Wirecard, fell into oblivion after a fraud that involved the siphoning off of $2 billion from the companys balance sheet in June 2020 was uncovered. A new Wall Street Journal report now says the tainted companys COO Jan Marsalek may

Drug imports, eh? — Canada vows to defend its drug supply against Florida importation plan Canada adds that importing its drugs will not solve America’s drug pricing problems. Beth Mole – Jan 9, 2024 10:16 pm UTC Enlarge / A Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer stands guard outside the Senate of Canada prior to the

A new video proclaiming God Made Trump went viral and sparked pushback from Christian and conservative commentators across the spectrum over the weekend, who said the videos messianic-like message — it claims Trump will never leave nor forsake America — is blasphemous.    Trump shared the 150-second video on his Truth Social accounts, and it

Loading… Loading… The COVID-19 pandemic brought an influx of new retail traders to the public stock markets. Post-pandemic, many of the retail traders are sticking around. Nasdaq NDAQ senior vice president and global head of data Brandon Tepper recognized this trend. "We've actually seen a huge rise in activity through the pandemic," Tepper told Benzinga

Loading… Loading… A new survey reveals that 99% of U.S. financial services companies put similar, or more focus, on crypto or blockchain projects in 2023 compared to prior years. What Happened: Paxos surveyed 400 U.S.-based executives from companies with at least $50 billion in assets under management or $50 billion annual payments volume. Here's a

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a bill that would ban most abortions in the state after six weeks, before many people know theyre pregnant, further decimating abortion access in the South. The bill passed the Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Thursday afternoon in a 7040 vote. DeSantis signed it into law hours

Loading… Loading… From July 2021, Visa entered a consolidation phase, with its stock price oscillating between $174 and $252, testing investor patience over a two-year period. Despite a minor pullback after reaching $263, Visa's stock found support at the daily 20 simple moving average around $255, suggesting a regaining of buyer momentum. Surpassing the previous

Out of harm’s way? — Facebook, Instagram block teens from sensitive content, even from friends Meta hiding harmful content from teens isnt enough, whistleblower says. Ashley Belanger – Jan 9, 2024 10:38 pm UTC Enlarge reader comments 65 Meta has begun hiding sensitive content from teenagers under the age of 18 on Facebook and Instagram,

Montana lawmakers passed a bill on Friday banning TikTok from operating in the state amid growing concerns about the app’s suspected ties to the Chinese government. The bill was passed by the state House in a 5443 vote and now heads to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk. If Gianforte signs it into law, Montana will become

Loading… Loading… The Bitcoin BTC/USD ecosystem is predicted to witness unprecedented opportunities and growth in 2024, according to areportthatdissects macro and micro trends andforecastsa bright future for the largest cryptocurrency and related assets. Foremost among the predictions made by the analysis, titled Bitget's 2024 Bitcoin Report,is the surge in value for popular cryptocurrencies such as

Loading… Loading… The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has officially registered Ripple Markets Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of Ripple XRP/USD , as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), enabling itto offer specific digital asset services in the country. The inclusion of Ripple Markets in the CBI's list of registered VASPs marks a strategic advancement for

trying pi — What I learned from using a Raspberry Pi 5 as my main computer for two weeks Pi 5’s speed makes it a useful and usable general-purpose desktop, with limits. Andrew Cunningham – Jan 8, 2024 12:00 pm UTC Enlarge / The Raspberry Pi 5 inside its official case.Andrew Cunningham reader comments 193