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Arizona man allegedly posed as Uber driver to steal $300K in crypto: Report
Coin Telegraph - 16 Dec 2024 05:32
Scottsdale detectives and Special Agents from the US Secret Service arrested a man on Dec. 11 for theft, fraud schemes, and money laundering in connection with the crypto heist.
Gold Edges Higher; Fed Meeting in Focus
Wall Street Journal - 16 Dec 2024 02:27
Gold edged higher in the early Asian trade. Investors were focusing on the Federal Reserve's meeting this week, Pepperstone said.
Bitcoin Blasts Past $105,000, Setting New Record High
Bitcoin.com - 16 Dec 2024 02:09
Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, soared past the $105,000 mark on Dec. 15, 2024, reaching an intraday peak of $105,149 per coin. This represents a 4% increase against the U.S. dollar within the day, showcasing a str...
NatWest retail banking chief Lindberg to step down next year
Sky News - 16 Dec 2024 14:22
The boss of NatWest Group’s high street branch network is to step down early next year as the company prepares for a return to full private sector ownership.
'Profound evil' at the heart of Post Office - IT inquiry lawyer
Sky News - 16 Dec 2024 13:50
"The evil the Post Office did was profound", a lawyer has told the Horizon IT scandal inquiry while describing a "deliberate conspiracy" and "cover up".
Apple is working on a foldable iPad that has no screen crease, reports say
Business Insider - 16 Dec 2024 13:26Unlocking the Future: Your Fun Guide to Decentralized Finance and Web3
Bitcoin.com - 16 Dec 2024 05:30
Step into a world where finance shakes hands with freedom, and the internet becomes your personal playground. Welcome to the fascinating domains of decentralized finance (defi) and Web3. Decentralized Finance and Web3—...
Bitcoin hits another record high. Can it reach $150,000 this cycle?
Market Watch - 16 Dec 2024 04:49Ripple CTO says to expect shortage of RLUSD at launch, but don't FOMO
Coin Telegraph - 16 Dec 2024 04:40
One trader has set a $1,200 bid for one RLUSD, an early warning sign there could be massive volatility when Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin launches.
HSBC Sued by Australian Regulator for Failing to Protect Customers From Scams
Wall Street Journal - 16 Dec 2024 02:51
Australia's corporate watchdog is suing the local unit of HSBC Holdings over allegations that the bank failed to protect customers from criminal scams.
The little-known reason that the Fed will continue to lower rates in 2025
Market Watch - 16 Dec 2024 23:59'He Was Disgusted By It': Friend of Hannah Kobayashi's Ex Reveals He Hated Her 'Drug Abuse'
IBTimes - 16 Dec 2024 23:58
Hannah Kobayashi's disappearance, her father's suicide, and revelations of drug abuse have sparked controversy after her return from Mexico.
'Dune: Prophecy' star was worried she was going to fall off a cliff filming one of her most intense scenes
Business Insider - 16 Dec 2024 23:55Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson sentenced to nearly 10 years for defrauding investors
New York Post - 16 Dec 2024 23:47
Prosecutors accused the former cable news commentator and host of playing a leading role in a scheme to deceive Ozy investors and lenders by inflating revenue numbers, touting deals and offers that were nonexistent or no...
Trump is threatening the press. We should take him seriously — and literally.
Business Insider - 16 Dec 2024 23:46
It's hard to beat the press in court. But Donald Trump seems to think suing newspapers and TV networks is a winning strategy, regardless.
Bitcoin to Skyrocket to $210,000 in 2025, Presto Research Predicts
Bitcoin.com - 16 Dec 2024 23:30
Presto Research, the analytical division of the algorithmic trading firm Presto, has just dropped its debut annual report titled “From Chaos to Clarity,” shining a spotlight on the wild ride of crypto trends in 2024 ...
Slack's AI agents promise to reshape productivity with contextual power
Venture Beat - 16 Dec 2024 23:26
Slack CPO Rob Seaman reveals how Agentforce 2.0 will transform workplace AI by leveraging contextual intelligence and deep platform integration, transforming how enterprises use AI agents for automation and collaboration...
Nigeria arrests nearly 800 in crypto-romance scam that targeted Americans, Europeans
New York Post - 16 Dec 2024 23:25
Once victims were hooked, they were pressured to transfer money for fake cryptocurrency schemes and other non-existent projects.
Amazon ignored internal warnings of warehouse injuries, Senate probe finds
L.A. Times - 16 Dec 2024 23:25
A U.S. Senate committee found Amazon disregarded internal safety recommendations to improve the safety of its warehouse workers.
How Chewy's stock is shedding its meme-stock past amid strong execution
Market Watch - 16 Dec 2024 23:24Threat of Amazon workers' strike spreads during peak holiday season
The Guardian - 16 Dec 2024 23:21
Threats started in New York and spread to Chicago and Atlanta after company failed to meet negotiation deadline Thousands of workers at Amazon are threatening to strike at the company after giving the company a deadline ...
TikTok turns to US Supreme Court in last-ditch bid to avert ban
New York Post - 16 Dec 2024 23:20
TokTok and ByteDance sought an injunction to halt the looming ban on the social media app used by about 170 million Americans while they appeal a lower court's ruling that upheld the law.