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A Decade in Retrospect: Ross Ulbricht's Silk Road Journey and the Ongoing Debate on Internet Freedom

San Francisco, October 1, 2023: Today marks a decade since the sensational arrest of Ross Ulbricht, the mastermind behind the clandestine Silk Road darknet market. His arrest on October 1, 2013, marked a seminal moment in the history of cybercrime, Internet freedom, and the ongoing debate on the role of

Stanford University to Return Millions in Gifts from Bankrupt Crypto Firm FTX

Stanford, CA - In an unprecedented move, Stanford University announced plans to return "the entirety" of millions of dollars it received in donations from FTX, a now-bankrupt cryptocurrency firm, and from the parents of the firm's co-founder and former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried. The announcement comes on

The Call for Action: A Deep Dive into Solana's Push for US Crypto Regulation

n an ever-evolving digital world, the crypto market has become an important aspect of the global economy. This evolution has seen major players in the blockchain sector urging governments worldwide to lay down regulatory guidelines. Leading this call in the US is Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana and the Chief

Crocodile Escape in China: 75 Reptiles On The Loose

In a startling turn of events, China experienced an unprecedented crocodile escape, with 75 reptiles from a farm reportedly at large. This incident has left local residents in a state of anxiety and authorities scrambling to ensure safety and reclaim the missing animals. The Great Escape The saga began when

Weinstein-Ackman Group’s Revised Bid for Sculptor Capital: What Americans Need to Know

The merger and acquisition landscape often oscillates with the ebb and flow of market dynamics. One such significant development, which has recently made headlines, is the Weinstein-Ackman Group's revised bid for Sculptor Capital. Sourced from prominent news outlets such as Seeking Alpha, Reuters, and Bloomberg, we delve into

Elon Musk Takes on the ADL: A Deep Dive into the Allegations and the Implications for Americans

Over the past few days, the tech world has been abuzz with news surrounding Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of companies like SpaceX and Tesla, and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Musk has decided to take legal action against the ADL, accusing them of falsely labeling him as anti-Semitic. Here'

NEAR Digital Collective

NEAR Digital Collective will hold a vote to establish an organisational structure From 8 to 22 September 2023, there will be an election among the NEAR community to form the NEAR Digital Collective organisation. Participation and voting will require soulbound tokens from I-AM-HUMAN linked to a NEAR wallet. The NDC

FTX

FTX creditors spend $1.5m on legal costs every day FTX creditors' legal costs hover around $1.5 million per day and about $50 million per month. "Hundreds of lawyers, financial advisers and bankers are working virtually full-time. Every dollar spent is essentially a dollar the creditors don&

China Evergrande Group files for Chapter 15 bankruptcy

China Evergrande Group, an investment holding company and one of the largest property developers in China, has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy in New York. The company has more than $300bn in debt.

NASA

NASA head Nelson said that the United States does not consider Russia a participant in the new space race. According to him, the confrontation is between the United States and China.