DefenseNews

Britain finalizes deal to buy 14 Chinook helicopters

March 15, 2024
LONDON — Britain’s defense secretary has committed to a deal to acquire a new fleet of Boeing-built extended-range Chinook helicopters. Fourteen CH-47-ER Chinooks, destined principally for use by British special forces, will be delivered to the Royal Air Force under the terms of the deal signed between the British and U.S. governments. Defense Secretary Grant Shapps on Thursday confirmed the…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Fisker has reportedly hired bankruptcy consultants

March 15, 2024
Fisker has reportedly hired “restructuring advisers to assist with a possible bankruptcy filing,” according to the Wall Street Journal. Fisker has been going through a rough time lately, with its stock possibly being delisted due to low share prices. It also indicated in its recent quarterly report that there is “substantial doubt” that it can continue operating, and that it was seeking…
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CryptoNews

Tether Assists US Government in Seizing $1.4 Million From Unhosted Wallet – Legal Bitcoin News

March 15, 2024
Tether, the company behind the issuance of USDT, the largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, announced that it helped the U.S. government to seize $1.4 million linked to an alleged fraud scheme. According to the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Attorney’s Office, the seizure marks one of the first times that the U.S. has recovered USDT from an unhosted wallet. Tether Helps U.S.
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CryptoNews

Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade Goes Live, Promises Lower Fees and Enhanced Scalability – Blockchain Bitcoin News

March 15, 2024
The Dencun upgrade was seamlessly integrated into the Ethereum mainnet at 9:55 Eastern Time (ET) on March 13, 2024. The upgrade officially went live at Beacon slot 8626176. Ethereum’s Leap Forward with Dencun Upgrade Expected to drastically lower the transaction costs for layer two (L2) networks, Dencun introduces vital improvements aimed at boosting Ethereum’s scalability. This enhancement…
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