The North Korean hacking collective Lazarus Group holds around $47 million in cryptocurrency, mostly in Bitcoin, according to new data, although this amount has decreased from $86 million in September. The group's wallets do not currently hold any privacy coins, and their recent activity suggests their holdings may be higher than reported.
Despite expectations of higher interest rates causing a spike in unemployment and a recession, the Federal Reserve's rate hikes have managed to slow inflation without dire consequences, thanks to factors such as replenished supplies, changes in the job market, and continued consumer and business spending.
An address linked to the FTX hack has transferred over 10,000 ETH, worth $17 million, to different addresses, and a significant portion of the stolen funds were directed toward the THORChain router and Railgun contract, while the market awaits the launch of Ethereum futures ETFs and the trial of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried on charges of fraud begins.
Arbitrum has transferred 69.4 million unclaimed ARB tokens, worth around $56 million, to its decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) after users were no longer able to claim them.
Meta and other companies have used a data set of pirated ebooks, known as "Books3," to train generative AI systems, leading to lawsuits by authors claiming copyright infringement, as revealed in a deep analysis of the data set.
World leaders are coming together for an AI safety summit to address concerns over the potential use of artificial intelligence by criminals or terrorists for mass destruction, with a particular focus on the risks posed by "frontier AI" models that could endanger human life. British officials are leading efforts to build a consensus on a joint statement warning about these dangers, while also advocating for regulations to mitigate them.
The US government narrowly avoided a shutdown after Congress passed a last-minute funding bill and President Joe Biden signed it just before midnight, preventing an unnecessary crisis and ensuring the government remains open until at least November 17.
Samsung is set to release the Galaxy S23 FE, a relatively basic device that matches the Google Pixel 7 in price, costing $599 in the US market.
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives is attempting to advance spending cuts that are unlikely to become law, potentially leading to a partial government shutdown, as some members of the party threaten to depose House Speaker Kevin McCarthy if he does not support steeper cuts.
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U.S. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy is expected to face a leadership challenge amidst the ongoing fight over government funding and the possibility of a shutdown.
Libbitcoinkernel is an ongoing project aimed at untangling Bitcoin's code to make it easier for developers to experiment with changes, potentially leading to faster development of new features and improvements for users.
YouTube for Android is testing a redesign that replaces the Library tab with a new "You" tab, breaking consistency with other Google apps and reflecting a resemblance to social media apps like Instagram.
BRICS, now an 11-member alliance, plans to challenge the dominance of the US dollar by 2030 through the use of oil, gold, and local currencies for global transactions.
President Joe Biden signed a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown, but the absence of aid for Ukraine puts it in serious jeopardy.
The Bank of England has been criticized for failing to predict high inflation, prompting a review of its forecasting models, with comparisons showing that alternative models have outperformed the bank's predictions in recent years, potentially exacerbating the inflation situation. The author suggests that the bank should be more transparent and open about its models and consider holding a prediction tournament to improve forecasting accuracy.
The House and Senate passed a stopgap spending bill that averted a government shutdown, but did not include funding for Ukraine or GOP provisions on border security, leading to winners such as Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Ukraine aid opponents, as well as losers such as Rep. Matt Gaetz and fiscal conservatives.
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's Teal Mask DLC introduces the Bug-type Pokemon Illumise, which can be found at night in various areas of Kitakami.
Abu Dhabi's non-oil economy grew by 12.3 percent in Q2 2023, reaching its highest level since 2014, driven by growth in sectors such as construction, finance, manufacturing, and real estate, contributing to an overall GDP increase of 3.5 percent, according to the Statistics Centre — Abu Dhabi.
The European Union is investigating Nvidia's alleged anticompetitive practices in the AI chip market, where the company holds a dominant position with an 80% market share.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is navigating the challenge of upholding minority protections in the Senate while trying to fill high-level military positions and resolve the stalemate caused by Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on promotions, leading to the confirmation of several military nominations.
Senator Ben Cardin, the new chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, plans to block the release of $235 million in military aid to Egypt and withhold future aid unless the country improves its human rights record, potentially forcing the Biden administration to reverse its decision.
Walmart will streamline job titles across its corporate staff to remain competitive, with some employees receiving new titles but no changes to their roles, responsibilities, type of work, or base pay.
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Federal prosecutors plan to call former FTX customers, investors, and employees as witnesses in the trial against crypto executive Sam Bankman-Fried, with the customers and investors testifying about their expectations of FTX's handling of their funds and witnesses providing insight into the defendant's actions and statements.
Renowned investor Ray Dalio has expressed concerns about the US economy, warning of a potential debt crisis in the country as the national debt surpasses $33 trillion, following a significant surge in debt levels in recent years.
MSNBC anchor Alicia Menendez addressed the criminal charges against her father, Sen. Bob Menendez, on her show but stated that she will not be reporting on the legal case due to their family connection.
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has evolved over the past ten years, with a greater focus on environmental governance, financing shifts, and changes in Chinese interests in different regions, but concerns remain regarding the implementation of "green" policies and the sustainability of BRI projects, as well as issues of transparency and trust in host countries like Pakistan.
Prosecutors are requesting permission for a witness stuck in war-torn Ukraine to testify virtually against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, as his defense team does not consent to the request.
US-based crypto exchange Gemini is shutting down its trading operations in the Netherlands due to requirements imposed by the central bank, but may reopen Dutch customer accounts in the future.
Starfield players are divided over the New Game Plus mode, with many feeling that the rewards of subsequent playthroughs are not worth giving up their ships, and while Bethesda is unlikely to change the mode, players hope that the modding community will address the issue when official modding support is released in early 2024.
Former President Jimmy Carter's 99th birthday celebration at his presidential library in Atlanta was rescheduled due to the threat of a government shutdown, but the festivities remained lively despite the uncertain political climate.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended Rep. Jamaal Bowman's actions of pulling a fire alarm in a House office building before the government funding vote, stating that his explanation was understandable and that there is no equivalence between his actions and the alleged misconduct by House Republicans.
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has the potential to revolutionize industries and enhance daily life by harnessing the power of machines to perform tasks that humans can do, such as music composition and problem-solving, while also possessing the ability to comprehend and learn data in any form, making it more similar to human intelligence. AGI can have applications in various domains, including healthcare, education, manufacturing, finance, and transportation, and it also presents ethical considerations that need to be addressed.
The 2.0 update for Cyberpunk 2077 introduces significant changes and a new arcade game called Arasaka Tower 3D, allowing players to reenact Johnny Silverhand's attack on the tower.
Nissan Plans All-Electric Lineup in Europe by 2030, Introducing New Battery Tech to Speed Transition
Japanese carmaker Nissan has announced that all new models launched in Europe will be fully electric, as the company aims for solely electric vehicle sales on the continent by 2030.
Californians are anticipating Governor Gavin Newsom's approval of two climate-focused bills that would compel large companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks, potentially setting a trend for other states to follow suit.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is calling for Rep. Jamaal Bowman to be punished after he pulled a fire alarm in a Capitol office building, comparing it to the January 6 rioters, while Bowman's office claims it was unintentional.
Nissan will exclusively launch fully electric vehicles in Europe from now on and aims to sell only EVs in the region by 2030 as part of its commitment to carbon neutrality and achieving its Ambition 2030 vision.
Bitcoin's price has fallen in the third quarter of 2023, but a positive monthly close in September suggests a potential recovery, and altcoins are also showing signs of strength, with Bitcoin's relief rally potentially reaching $28,000.
Snapchat has partnered with Microsoft to insert sponsored links into its AI chatbot, My AI, allowing advertisers to connect with users during their conversations and reach them at the moment they have an interest in their offering. This move follows similar experiments by Bing and Google in inserting ads into their AI chatbots.
The European Union's carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) is now applicable to certain exports, causing concerns for small businesses regarding disruptions in the trade of industrial goods.
The US government's export restrictions on advanced computer chips is seen as a move to control China's access to AI technology and prevent Middle Eastern countries from becoming conduits for Chinese firms to acquire these chips, with countries like Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Israel being the most likely candidates affected by the restrictions.
President Joe Biden criticized House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans for bringing the country to the brink of crisis by narrowly avoiding a government shutdown, and urged them to keep their word on supporting Ukraine.
Asian markets may be bolstered by Wall Street's performance, but concerns regarding the surging dollar, rising U.S. Treasury yields, and troubles in the Chinese property sector may dampen investor enthusiasm.
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