UK Minister Wants Nation To Be a Crypto Hub, Minus the Criminals
The UK's digital minister reiterated the government's ambition to make Britain a global crypto hub while sounding a cautious note about the potential criminal uses of digital assets. From a report: "We do intend the United Kingdom and London to be cr.....»»
Canadian government intervenes in railway labor dispute
Federal Labor Minister Steven MacKinnon to use powers under Section 107 of the Labor Code to ask the Canada Industrial Relations Board to impose final, binding arbitration.....»»
Ex-bank CEO gets 24 years after falling for crypto scam, causing bank collapse
Former bank CEO ignored warnings that he was being scammed while tanking bank. Enlarge (credit: nadia_bormotova | iStock / Getty Images Plus) A federal judge sentenced a 53-year-old Kansas man to more than 24 years in pr.....»»
Floods swamp Bangladesh as nation finds its feet after protests
Floods triggered by torrential rains have swamped a swath of low-lying Bangladesh, disaster officials said Thursday, adding to the new government's challenges after weeks of political turmoil......»»
Readers prefer to click on a clear, simple headline—like this one
In an era when people trust news less than ever, how can journalists break through and attract the attention of average people to provide information about their communities, the nation and the world?.....»»
Prison is a disaster for women—here"s what could work instead
The early days of the new Labor government have given prison reform advocates reason to be hopeful. Two announcements—the appointment of James Timpson as prisons minister and an expanded early release program—are promising steps towards repairing.....»»
Self-dealing has a long history on crypto exchanges: Researchers investigate "wash trading"
In 2019, the American tech trading company Bitwise presented to the SEC that an astounding 95% of cryptocurrency exchanges were fake. This claim may be credited to a type of market manipulation called "wash trading," which involves inflating trading.....»»
Crypto-linked cybercrime saw another record year as ransomware risk rises
Ransomware operators have earned more money in 2024 compared to last year as scam possibilites grow......»»
From net zero to Indigenous knowledge, Australia has finally set new science priorities. How can it meet them?
The Australian government has updated the nation's science and research priorities, and released a National Science Statement. This marks the first wholesale update on Australia's vision and plan for the future of science and technology in nearly a d.....»»
How CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs view cyber risks differently
C-suite executives face a unique challenge: aligning their priorities between driving technological innovation and ensuring business resilience while managing ever-evolving cyber threats from criminals adept at exploiting the latest technologies, acc.....»»
US capable of achieving seafood independence, study shows
From lobster to haddock and seaweed, seafood plays an important role in the U.S. economy, diet and culture. The nation is one of the top producers of marine and aquatic foods worldwide, but also the second largest seafood importer......»»
Huge gas fields under a coral reef—will a rejection on environmental grounds stop Woodside"s Browse project?
For decades, Australia's largest independent oil and gas company, Woodside, has eyed off a prize: the largest known unconventional gas fields in the nation......»»
What Happened in Crypto Today: Bullish Signals Are Finally Emerging!
What Happened in Crypto Today: Bullish Signals Are Finally Emerging!.....»»
More than 120 people died in Tokyo from heatstroke in July as average temperatures hit record highs
More than 120 people died of heatstroke in the Tokyo metropolitan area in July, when the nation's average temperature hit record highs and heat warnings were in effect much of the month, Japanese authorities said Tuesday......»»
AI-fueled phishing scams raise alarm ahead of U.S. presidential election
Highlighting growth of phishing and digital scams targeting United States citizens, Bolster released a research that identified 24 separate nation-state threat actor groups attempting to exploit rising political tensions across the US to interfere wi.....»»
Cambodia PM launches project linking Mekong river to sea via canal
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday launched a controversial $1.7 billion canal project that aims to provide a new link from the Mekong River to the sea......»»
Russian cybercriminals returned in high-stakes US prisoner swap
Criminals convicted of multiple cybercrimes have been exchanged for US prisoners......»»
Israel foreign minister urges NATO expel Turkey over threat to enter Israel
Israel foreign minister urges NATO expel Turkey over threat to enter Israel.....»»
Finnish happiness expert seeks to shift governments" focus from GDP to well-being
Finland is the world's happiest nation for the seventh year running—but what does this really mean—and can governments legislate towards it?.....»»
Elon Musk claims he is training “the world’s most powerful AI by every metric”
One snag: xAI might not have the electrical power contracts to do it. Enlarge / Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., during a fireside discussion on artificial intelligence risks with Rishi Sunak, UK prime minister,.....»»
Russia"s war in Ukraine has been devastating for animals—but they"ve also given the nation reason for hope
Russia's war in Ukraine has caused immense suffering to the civilian population. Tens of thousands are believed to have been killed, though an exact figure is impossible to know. Russia's aggression has also sparked the biggest refugee crisis in Euro.....»»