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US Law Enforcement Raises Concerns Over Meta Glasses Surveillance
U.S. police are raising alarms about Meta's smart glasses potentially being used for covert recordings in jails and police facilities, prompting internal warnings and policy changes.
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Protecting Bitcoin Privacy After Address Disclosure
This article explores how to protect Bitcoin privacy after address exposure, including strategies for managing UTXOs and using anonymization services.
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Fifth Suspect Arrested in Zondacrypto Exchange Investigation
A fifth suspect, Roman Ż., has been detained in the ongoing investigation into the Zondacrypto exchange, facing serious charges of fraud and organized crime.
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Understanding the Illusion of Social Media Telepathy
Exploring the misconceptions around social media algorithms and their influence, revealing how they predict user behavior without actually reading thoughts.
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Investigation Reveals LG TVs May Listen Even When Off
An investigation reveals that LG TVs may still capture audio and scan networks while appearing off, raising significant privacy concerns.
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OpenAI's Chief Scientist Advocates for a Slowdown in AI Development
OpenAI's chief scientist Jakub Pachocki has called for a voluntary slowdown in AI development until safety standards are established, citing concerns over current safeguards.
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Brazilian Banks Boost Crypto Services Amid Regulatory Changes
Brazilian banks are expanding their cryptocurrency offerings, with Itaú, Nubank, and Banco do Brasil leading the way amidst a rapidly growing market and new regulatory frameworks.
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Crypto Transactions in the Middle East Expected to Exceed $350 Billion Amid Conflict
A report indicates that crypto transactions in the Middle East and North Africa are expected to surge to $350 billion by 2025-2026, driven by regional conflicts, particularly the situation in Iran.
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Hunter Biden to Launch LAPTOP Meme Coin with Airdrop for TRUMP Token Holders
Hunter Biden is launching a meme coin called LAPTOP on September 9, targeting wallets that lost money on Trump's TRUMP token.
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Irish Gangs Storing Crypto Keys in Rented Safety Deposit Boxes
Irish gangs are now hiding cryptocurrency keys in rented safety deposit boxes, according to Michael Gabbins from the Criminal Assets Bureau.
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Irish Criminal Gangs Utilize Vaults for Crypto Key Storage
Criminal gangs in Ireland are renting vaults to store cryptocurrency keys and other valuables, as revealed by the Criminal Assets Bureau.
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Hacken Identifies Critical Risk in Management of $91 Billion USDT
Hacken has identified significant risks in the management of approximately $91 billion in USDT, highlighting potential security vulnerabilities in the contract administration.
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