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El Salvador"s Bitcoin Losses Swell To 28% As Bukele Buys More

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: President Nayib Bukele's Bitcoin gambit is becoming onerous for cash-strapped El Salvador but that isn't stopping him from adding to his stockpile. Bukele's bought 2,301 Bitcoins for the government.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotMay 11th, 2022

SEC says X account was hacked as false post causes bitcoin price swings

X says hacker had control over phone number associated with SEC account. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) The Securities and Exchange Commission's X account was hacked yesterday and briefly displayed a post fals.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

The black spots on salmon filets found to contain melanin

More than 20% of the filets of Atlantic salmon may have unattractive black and red spots, which are often >1 cm and create substantial financial losses. The spots are far more abundant in reared than in wild salmon, and their causes are poorly unders.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJan 8th, 2024

Crypto hedge fund CEO may not exist; probe finds no record of identity

HyperVerse's collapse caused an estimated $1.3 billion in customer losses. Enlarge / A still from a HyperVerse video featuring CEO Steven Reece Lewis. (credit: @cryptotech607 | YouTube) For years, rumors spread on social.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJan 4th, 2024

Future labor losses due to heat stress in China under climate change scenarios

Climate change is the biggest global health threat in the 21st century, and the rising temperatures have undermined the health and safety of the working population, as well as caused labor losses, which are closely tied to social-economic development.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 29th, 2023

NREL research quantifies losses from cardboard, paper waste

Piles of cardboard and paper littering America's landfills represent $4 billion in lost economic value, according to a new analysis by researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 29th, 2023

It’s “shakeout” time as losses of Netflix rivals top $5 billion

Disney, Warner, Comcast, and Paramount are contemplating cuts, possible mergers. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) The world’s largest traditional entertainment companies face a reckoning in 2024 after los.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 29th, 2023

Essential DDoS statistics for understanding attack impact

The impact of DDoS attacks extends far beyond mere inconvenience, as they can result in financial losses, compromised data, and erosion of customer trust. Understanding the nature and consequences of DDoS activity is essential for organizations and i.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 27th, 2023

Job losses at battery companies mark cost of slowing EV transition

Electric vehicle battery companies have cut hundreds of jobs over the last few months, an effect of the automotive industry recalibrating the timeline for the electric vehicle transition......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 22nd, 2023

Supply chain emerges as major vector in escalating automotive cyberattacks

In this Help Net Security video, Jay Yaneza, Cybersecurity Architect at VicOne, discusses how, in the first half of the year, cyberattacks on the automotive sector caused losses exceeding $11 billion. These attacks mainly targeted automotive supplier.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 20th, 2023

Ransomware trends and recovery strategies companies should know

Ransomware attacks can have severe consequences, causing financial losses, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. The methods used to deliver ransomware vary, including phishing emails, malicious websites, and exploiting vulnerabilities in.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 19th, 2023

This quirky phone is still one of 2023’s best smartphone buys

Going back to the Nothing Phone 2 reminded me what a fun phone it is, and why it's still worth buying — despite Nothing's recent PR disaster......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 18th, 2023

Tesla Autopilot recall threatens its own defense in lawsuits over crashes

An increased threat of losses for Tesla in Autopilot litigation across the U.S. could embolden others to challenge the technology in court and force the company to potentially pay victims millions of dollars in compensatory damages......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 15th, 2023

Best monitor for MacBook Pro in 2024: best buys from Apple, Dell, LG & Samsung

Macs and MacBooks are powerful computing devices, and they deserve a display to match. These are the monitors you should consider getting for your Mac as we wind down 2023 and head into 2024.Pair your MacBook Pro with the best monitor to up your comp.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 15th, 2023

Private timberland from Washington to California lost billions in value due to wildfires

A new study from Oregon State University estimates that wildfire and drought caused $11.2 billion in economic losses to privately owned timberland in California, Oregon and Washington over the past two decades......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 8th, 2023

Truelink Capital buys auto marketing firm Ansira

The global marketing company's sale to Truelink Capital is designed, in part, to reduce debt and avoid liquidation, the company said......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 6th, 2023

Apple TV+ may bundle with Paramount+ to cut subscriber losses

Apple TV+ and Paramount+ each reportedly lost 7% of their subscribers in October, and are said to be in early talks to offer users a bundle of both services.Paramount+ has previously made a similar deal with Showtime. With a bundle, users have an opt.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 1st, 2023

The best cryptocurrency apps for iPhone and Android in 2023

There's no better place to get started with Bitcoin and cryptocurrency than your smartphone. Here are the best cryptocurrency apps for both iPhone and Android......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 30th, 2023

Every Bitcoin payment "uses a swimming pool of water"

As billions face water shortages, a new study warns of the cryptocurrency's thirst for water......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsNov 29th, 2023

Job losses likely at VW as the people’s car brand becomes uncompetitive

Management says high costs and low productivity are a big problem. Enlarge / The VW plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. (credit: Volkswagen) The Volkswagen passenger car brand looks set to lay off workers, according to a report.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 28th, 2023

Investigating and fine-tuning the properties of "magic" graphene

Recent advances in the development of devices made of 2D materials are paving the way for new technological capabilities, especially in the field of quantum technology. So far, however, little research has been carried out into energy losses in stron.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 28th, 2023