The Bank of England announces the launch of the Digital Pound Lab to explore practical applications and technical designs for its proposed CBDC, ensuring feasibility and innovation.
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Russian Diamond Miner Jailed for ‘Sending Crypto to Ukrainian Army’
A Russian diamond mining firm employee has been jailed for sending crypto to the Ukrainian army.
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Deribit Hires Financial Technology Partners to Evaluate Acquisition Opportunities: Report
Deribit has received acquisition offers from interested investors, including crypto exchange Kraken.
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Osprey Funds to Convert Osprey Bitcoin Trust to ETF Following Bitwise Acquisition Deal Termination
Osprey Funds, an investment management firm based in Fairfield, Connecticut, has announced its intention to convert the Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OBTC) into a spot Bitcoin ETF.
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DPRK Hackers Stole $659M in Crypto Last Year: US Govt.
The USA, Japan and South Korea released a joint statement, detailing DPRK-linked crypto thefts and their targeted entities.
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UK Government Considers Nationwide Ban on Ransomware Payments by Critical Infrastructure Operators
The UK government has initiated a consultation to evaluate a potential ban on ransomware payments for operators of critical national infrastructure.
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Watch as SpaceX rocket blasts off to the Moon
The Falcon 9 rocket took off from the Kennedy Space Center carrying two lunar landers and a micro rover.
‘We sing to them’: LA stables turn Noah’s Ark for fire rescue animals
Pigs, donkeys and even a mini cow named Cuddles found a temporary home after the LA fires.
Meta cuts 5% of jobs to lose ‘lowest performers’
The company will shed roughly 3,600 roles but plans to backfill the roles later in the year.
Watch: Looters captured on home camera
The footage seems to show hooded men looting a home in Palisades and an arson suspect being arrested.