Trial Over $1.8 Bn Fraud At Malaysia's 1MDB Opens In Switzerland
Two men accused of embezzling $1.8 billion from the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB went on trial in Switzerland on Tuesday, the latest hearings stemming from the vast multi-billion-dollar financial scandal.
Tesla Q1 Auto Deliveries Fall 8.5 Pct, Shares Drop Sharply
Tesla reported an 8.5 percent drop in first-quarter auto deliveries, missing estimates from leading analysts and weighing on shares.
One Killed, Two Injured By 12-year-old Finnish School Shooter
A 12-year-old opened fire Tuesday at a school north of the Finnish capital Helsinki, killing a fellow student and seriously injuring two others before being taken into custody, police said.
12-year-old Opens Fire In Finnish School, Injuring Three: Police
A 12-year-old opened fire Tuesday at a school outside the Finnish capital Helsinki injuring three other children, police said, adding that the attacker was in custody.
Thailand's Biggest Crypto Exchange Bitkub Eyes $163M IPO In 2025
Bitkub is looking to sell shares to the public sometime in 2025, the crypto exchange's CEO revealed. This comes following the entry of Binance in the country and the exchange's past battles with regulations.
Tether Adds 8,888 More Bitcoin To Its Trove In Q1: On-Chain Data
Tether has added thousands more of Bitcoin to its investment treasury as the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency continues to gain traction ahead of the much-anticipated halving event.
Trump Posts $175 Million Bond In Civil Fraud Case
The nearly half billion sum he originally owed had raised the possibility that New York authorities would move to seize Trump assets if he could not pay, but the reduction -- and his finding a company to put up the bond, as announced Monday -- has given him breathing room.
Bitcoin Could Touch $150K By Year-End 2024: Hedge Fund Manager Mark Yusko
Morgan Creek Capital's Mark Yusko believes Bitcoin can reach $150,000 at the end of the year, as he expects the halving event to drive more interest in the digital currency.
French Court Jails 'Tinder Rapist' Photographer For 18 Years
A French court on Friday jailed a man for 18 years for raping and sexually assaulting several women he had lured on dating apps and social media to take their picture.
Stock Market Boom Fuels Top 1% To Historic $44 Trillion Wealth Peak
The top 1% of Americans have achieved an unprecedented milestone collectively amassing over $44 trillion, fueled by a booming stock market.
Vietnam Q1 Growth Hits Five-year High On Strong Exports
Vietnam's economy grew by 5.66 percent on-year in the first quarter, according to official data published Friday, boosted by strong exports.
Liquid Staking Protocol Prisma Finance Exploited For $11.6 Million
Prisma Finance has been exploited for $11.6 million, blockchain security firms revealed Thursday. The protocol confirmed the exploit but has yet to provide further details about the smart contract hack.
Home Depot's $18.25 Billion Acquisition Of SRS Distribution Signals Industry Power Move
Home Depot's historic acquisition of SRS Distribution for $18.25 billion marks a bold move into the professional contractor market.
Invest In Bitcoin Or MicroStrategy? Michael Saylor Says BTC Will Survive 1K Years, MSTR Won't
Michael Saylor leads the world's largest known corporate holder of Bitcoin, and yet he believes his company won't be around when Bitcoin survives a thousand years.
George Washington University Faces $10mn Disinformation Lawsuit
A leading American university was sued Wednesday over a disinformation campaign allegedly financed by the United Arab Emirates, accused of seeding false narratives that linked academics to a radical group in the Middle East.
Exclusive: Bitcoin Foundation Chair Talks Halving, Price Patterns, BTC Breaking $100K This Year
Bitcoin is back on an uptrend after last week's lows of $62,000 – but how will it fare before, during, and after the much-anticipated halving event?
Karl Lagerfeld's Paris Apartment Sold For 10 Millions Euros
The futuristic Paris apartment of late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld sold for 10 million euros ($10.8 millon) at auction on Tuesday, its notary said.
Australia Battles To Save Last 11 Wild 'Earless Dragons'
Australia's grassland earless dragon is no bigger than a pinkie when it emerges from its shell, but the little lizard faces an enormous challenge in the years ahead: avoiding extinction.
Middle East Conflict: Syria Airstrike Reportedly Kills IRGC Advisor, 1 WHO Employee
On Day 172 of the Israel-Hamas war, the Palestinian terror group rejected a ceasefire proposal that Israel said was a "sad testament" to the "damage" brought upon by the UNSC resolution that the U.S. did not veto. In Syria, an IRGC military advisor was allegedly assassinated in a U.S. airstrike in Syria Monday night.
Florida Passes Bill Banning Children Under 14 From Joining Social Media Platforms
HB3, the bill signed by Governor DeSantis, mandates social media companies to remove existing accounts of children under 14. Failure to comply could result in lawsuits filed on behalf of the underage user, with potential damages of up to $10,000, as outlined in the legislation.
Trump Blasts 'Election Interference' As Judge Sets Hush Money Trial Date For April 15
Former President Donald Trump finds himself embroiled in a whirlwind of legal challenges and political turmoil, with a recent decision by a New York judge to set a trial date for his hush money case.
El Salvador Only Ranks 6th Among 10 Countries With Known Bitcoin Holdings
El Salvador has been a crypto-friendly country for years now, but it turns out its Bitcoin holdings remain far from the treasure troves of the U.S. or its rival, China.
Russia Concert Hall Attack: Court Charges Four As Death Toll Hits 137
All four gunmen in the deadly concert hall attack Friday night in Russia's Crocus City have been taken into custody and were remanded into pre-trial detention through May 22.
Brazil Police Arrest 'Masterminds' Of Rio Councilmember's 2018 Murder
Brazilian police on Sunday arrested three current and former officials who allegedly masterminded the 2018 assassination of Rio de Janeiro city councilor Marielle Franco.
Turkey Heads To Local Elections As Erdogan Seeks To Avenge 2019 Defeat
Turks will vote next Sunday in local polls as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, buoyed by a strong showing in last year's general elections, sets his sights on winning back Istanbul.
More Than 130 Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolchildren Released
More than 130 schoolchildren seized by gunmen in a mass kidnapping in northwestern Nigeria earlier this month were released unharmed on Sunday, officials and the army said.
Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Government Funding Package
The legislation was hailed by Biden as "good news for the American people" and as a compromise.
Russia Arrests Concert Hall Gunmen As Death Toll Rises To 115
Russia on Saturday said it had arrested 11 people -- including four gunmen -- over the attack on a Moscow concert hall claimed by Islamic State, as the death toll rose to 93.
Capitol Hill Races Against Time To Pass $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill, Averting Shutdown
The bill's passage, if successful, would draw the curtains on a protracted battle spanning over six months regarding the extent of Washington's spending for the fiscal year commencing Oct. 1.
Address Linked To $24M Phishing Of Crypto Whale Moves $10M To Tornado Cash
Funds traced back to the September 2023 phishing of a crypto whale's account moved Thursday, Certik revealed, once again urging cryptocurrency users to be vigilant amid the evolution of crypto scam methods.