Why Argentina is embracing cryptocurrency
The nation that has seen economic trauma is open to the possibility of alternative money like Bitcoin......»»
Chances not high for Tesla to adopt Arbe 4D mmWave radar, say sources
Rumors of Tesla re-embracing mmWave radars for its EVs has garnered global attention, but according to industry sources the chances are not high for the EV giant to adopt 4D imaging radars from leading supplier Arbe Robotics, despite market speculati.....»»
Oldest evidence of South American egg-laying mammals found in Patagonia
It was just a tooth and a fragment of jaw bone—discovered in an excavation layer of the Chorrillo Formation, a unique geological formation in Patagonia, Argentina. Field researchers found it amongst fossils of both terrestrial and aquatic mollusks,.....»»
What can we learn from the latest Coinbase cyberattack?
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has fended off a cyberattack that might have been mounted by the same attackers that targeted Twillio, Cloudflare and many other companies last year. Leveraging smishing and vishing, the attackers tried to trick Coinb.....»»
Quantifying the complex interplay behind heat waves
Unusually hot weather in India and Pakistan at the end of March; a long, warmer-than-average summer in central Europe; extreme December temperatures in northern Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay: 2022 was definitely a year of heat waves. And there is c.....»»
Chery teams up with Gotion to build NEV production base in Argentina
China-based Chery Automobile announced a two-phase investment plan in Argentina last week. The carmaker aims to build a NEV production base with a local battery supply from the Chinese company Gotion High-tech. Annual production capacity is expected.....»»
The bird flu outbreak has taken an ominous turn
It's moved to mammals; now the poultry industry needs new measures to stop its spread. Enlarge (credit: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images) This week, Argentina and Uruguay declared national health emergencies foll.....»»
Study: Don"t blame climate change for South American drought
Climate change isn't causing the multi-year drought that is devastating parts of Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Bolivia, but warming is worsening some of the dry spell's impacts, a new study says......»»
Argentina lost one-fifth of its Atlantic Forest in the last four decades
Deforestation in tropical South America extends beyond the Amazon basin. Enlarge / The Iguassu Waterfall and nearby forests straddle Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. (credit: Craig Hastings) Deforestation not only cause.....»»
SEC reaches $30 million settlement with Kraken
The Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a $30 million settlement with the cryptocurrency platform Kraken that will force it to unwind a program offering investment returns to US users who committed their digital assets to the company......»»
Inadequate cybersecurity investments leave rail industry at risk
The popular notion might view the rail industry as a laggard compared to auto or high-tech manufacturing when embracing Industry 4.0. Yet railways are increasingly dependent on sophisticated connected systems to enhance efficiency and customer satisf.....»»
Understanding and embracing intercultural tensions and differences in teams
"Teamwork makes the dream work." It's a popular phrase used to describe the merits of working in teams to get things done. When applied successfully, creating and collaborating with coworkers can produce results that surpass a single individual's con.....»»
WeMo strives to make Taiwan role model in global digital economy
Founded in 2015, WeMo Scooter provides new transportation alternatives to city dwellers by embracing visions of sharing economy, green energy, and environmental conservation. Having previously studied abroad and worked at international corporations,.....»»
Record $3.8 billion stolen in crypto hacks last year, report says
A record $3.8 billion worth of cryptocurrency was stolen from various services last year, with much of those thefts driven by North Korean-linked hackers, according to a report Wednesday from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis......»»
Elon Musk"s Tesla lost $140m on Bitcoin in 2022
Tesla invested $1.5bn in the cryptocurrency in early 2021, and briefly accepted it as payment......»»
Study of close to a half-million soccer fans shows how group identity shapes behaviour
On Dec. 18, Argentina defeated France after penalties in what some have called the greatest World Cup final ever. For one month the attention of soccer fans from Brazil to Morocco was devoted to their national teams as the Seleção Canarinho, Atlas.....»»
Most criminal cryptocurrency is funneled through just 5 exchanges
A few big players are moving a “shocking” amount of currency in a tight market. Enlarge (credit: Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images) For years, the cryptocurrency economy has been rife with black market sales, theft, ranso.....»»
Crypto lender Genesis files for bankruptcy
The cryptocurrency lender’s collapse is the latest blow to the sector......»»
Authorities dismantle crypto exchange Bitzlato, allege it was cybercrime “haven”
Criminal groups served allegedly include Conti, DarkSide, Phobos, and Hydra. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Federal authorities on Wednesday arrested the founder of Bitzlato, a cryptocurrency exchange they said has been.....»»
Study: Features of prison subcultures in Canada mitigate radicalized and extremist messaging
Prison subcultures have been described as antisocial, with ties to violence and gang membership. In extreme cases, research has also suggested that prison subcultures contribute to incarcerated people joining radical groups or embracing violent extre.....»»
MoviePass returns, backed by cryptocurrency firm
Previously a disastrously failed service offering cut-price movie theater tickets, MoviePass is attempting to return with new crypto backers, and a plan to help fund film production.At least cryptocurrency sounded like a good idea. MoviePass launched.....»»