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In an interesting turn of events, Bitfinex chief technology officer (CTO) Paolo Ardoino has dismissed rumors of the exchange being involved in a large-scale data breach. This came in response to claims of a significant security breach by the hacking group FSOCIETY a little over a week ago. On April 26, FSOCIETY claimed on its dark web homepage that it had successfully breached the security measures and obtained sensitive data of several entities, including Bitfinex. Other organizations the group contacted include Rutgers University, SBCGlobal, and Coinmoma (likely a wrong spelling of the Coinmama crypto exchange). FSOCIETY, in its messages to…

FOMO, or the fear of missing out, thrives in a climate of hype, buzzwords, and the intoxicating narratives of seemingly overnight financial success. Whether it’s the latest cryptocurrency craze, a hot stock tip, or a seemingly “can’t-miss” private investment, the illusion of easy riches can tempt even seasoned investors to abandon their well-laid plans in favour of chasing the trend.  A 2021 study by Barclays found that approximately 67% of investors admitted to making investment decisions impulsively rather than long-term strategy and then regretted it. Best example is in the late 1990s, the rise of internet-based companies led to a…

File image | Photo: Bloomberg2 min read Last Updated : May 05 2024 | 12:13 PM IST The combined market valuation of six of the top-10 most valued firms declined by Rs 68,417.14 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit. While Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), Infosys, ITC and Hindustan Unilever were the laggards, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and State Bank of India emerged as the gainers. Last week, the BSE benchmark climbed 147.99 points or 0.20 per cent. …

World Laughter Day 2024: One of Dr Kataria’s objectives is to promote world peace through laughter World Laughter Day 2024: Every year on the first Sunday of May, we celebrate World Laughter Day! It’s a day to focus on the amazing power of laughter to uplift and heal us. We all know laughter feels good, but World Laughter Day reminds us of the science behind it: laughter reduces stress, strengthens connections with others, and boosts our overall well-being.  This day encourages us to let loose, share some laughs, and maybe even participate in some laughter yoga exercises!  World Laughter Day is…

According to Sui Network feedback, the Sui Foundation manages the main wallet with locked tokens released strategically to enhance the ecosystem. Read Full Article

On the other hand, FPIs withdrew Rs 1,727 crore from the debt market during the period under review | Photo: Shutterstock2 min read Last Updated : May 05 2024 | 12:19 PM IST Foreign investors have adopted a “wait and watch” stance amidst the ongoing general elections and have infused just Rs 1,156 crore in the first two trading sessions of this month. This came after FPIs dumped equities worth Rs 8,700 crore in April, on concerns over a tweak in India’s tax treaty with Mauritius and a sustained rise in US bond yields. Before that, FPIs made a…

Bitfinex CTO Paolo Ardoino explained that if the hacking group was telling the truth, they would have asked for a ransom, but he “couldn’t find any request.” Read Full Article

The teenager had wounded a member of the public, said police (representational) Sydney: Western Australian police shot and killed a “radicalised” 16-year-old boy with a knife who had wounded a member of the public in Perth, police and the state premier said Sunday. The teenager “rushed” at police after wounding someone and was fatally shot by an officer, Premier Roger Cook told a news conference. “There are indications he had been radicalised online. But I want to reassure the community at this stage it appears he acted solely and alone.” Police had received a call late on Saturday from a…

New Delhi: Ecuadorian influencer, Landy Parraga Goyburo, was shot dead after her Instagram post gave away her location to the attackers, reports say. Just before her death, Goyburo had posted a picture of her having ‘octopus ceviche’ for lunch at a restaurant, which is where she was targetted by two armed men. The incident was captured by surveillance cameras, revealing how two unidentified gunmen stormed into the eatery where Landy Parraga Goyburo was seated. As she conversed with a companion, the gunmen barged in. In a matter of seconds, the tranquility of the restaurant shattered as gunshots rang out, sending…

Queensland Police Service is investigating a sexual assault complaint A Queensland MP has claimed that she was drugged and sexually assaulted during a night out. Brittany Lauga, the assistant minister for health, in an instagram post, said that she was attacked on an evening out in her constituency Yeppoon.  She said, “This could have happened to anyone and tragically, it does happen to many of us.” The 37-year-old Australian MP went to the police and then to the hospital on April 28. The Australian police have launched an investigation, the Telegraph reported.  “Tests at the hospital confirmed the presence of…