CryptoNews

Scam Money Is Laundered via Crypto Exchanges — Australian Regulator – Regulation Bitcoin News

August 18, 2023
A significant portion of scam money is getting laundered through cryptocurrency exchanges, the CEO of the Australian Banking Association has alleged. The Australian Financial Crimes Exchange said as much as 47% of all fraud and financial scam proceeds in the country are washed on crypto exchange platforms. Crypto a ‘Getaway Vehicle for Scam Money’ According to Anna Bligh, the CEO of the…
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CryptoNews

Turbulence in Shibarium's Debut: $1.7M ETH Stuck and a Crypto Whale Shifts the Tide – Bitcoin News

August 18, 2023
On August 16, 2023, the Shiba Inu meme coin enthusiasts celebrated the unveiling of the second-layer (L2) blockchain, Shibarium. This platform is designed to bolster decentralized app growth while tackling Ethereum’s scalability and transaction fee challenges. Yet, even amidst the celebrations, SHIB, the project’s native cryptocurrency, slid over 8% against the U.S. dollar, mirroring the…
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MobileNews

Apple's 3rd-gen AirPods drop to a record low of $140

August 18, 2023
The latest generation of Apple’s AirPods have dropped back down to an all-time low price of $140 at Amazon, which is a decent $30 discount of their usual asking price. We’ve seen this discount before and the buds tend to sell out quickly when it appears, so you…
DefenseNews

Troops need improved cyber education, US Army leaders say

August 17, 2023
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Commanders and their troops need to be better educated about the application and limits of cyber in major military operations, U.S. Army officials said. Attention paid to cyber as a formal discipline and general interest area has ballooned in recent years…
Cleantech & EV'sNews

Makeshift Tesla Powerwall-based power station helps Maui amid fires

August 17, 2023
Tesla and its solar partners in Hawaii are helping the local popular in Maui amid the devasting fires with interesting looking makeshift Tesla Powerwall-based power stations. In recent days, Maui was hit by devasting wildfires that have ravaged communities, taken the lives of over a hundred people, and still many are missing. Yesterday, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, said that both companies…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Top 10 EV makers Q2 2023: Tesla first, BYD second, but third may surprise you

August 17, 2023
As automakers battle for market share in the new electric era, a few stand out among the crowd. Namely, Tesla maintained its status as the world’s largest EV maker in Q2, with BYD closing the gap. Meanwhile, the third largest EV maker may surprise you. See who else made the list below. Tesla, BYD battle for top Over 2.15 million EVs were sold during the second quarter alone, representing…
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