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SNAP

The article discusses how Snapchat has faced challenges in protecting teens from drug dealing and 'sextortion' on its platform. This raises concerns about the company's ability to ensure user safety, particularly for younger users.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 25, 2024 | 1:06 pm

BTCUSD

Core Foundation has launched a Dual Staking model to boost Bitcoin yields, rewarding long-term Bitcoin stakers who also stake CORE. This model aims to enhance security and establish the Bitcoin Risk-Free Rate. The initiative is seen as a significant advancement for Core's value proposition.

Portfolio Pulse from Khyathi Dalal

July 25, 2024 | 10:38 am

RBLX

Roblox Corp. (NYSE:RBLX) reported a significant increase in child exploitation cases in 2023, with over 13,000 incidents flagged, up from 3,000 the previous year. The company emphasized the context of its large user base and content volume, and detailed ongoing safety measures to protect users.

Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti

July 24, 2024 | 10:29 pm

META

METU

VOX

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has banned approximately 63,000 accounts in Nigeria involved in sextortion scams targeting U.S. men. The company also removed 7,200 assets related to scam activities. Meta faces increasing pressure from governments to address platform safety and was recently fined $220 million by Nigeria's competition watchdog for violating local laws. META stock has gained over 60% in the past year but closed 5.61% lower recently.

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

July 24, 2024 | 10:26 pm

CRWD

MSFT

Microsoft has no plans to limit Crowdstrike's access to the Windows operating system following a global tech outage.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 24, 2024 | 5:37 pm

GOOG

GOOGL

Google has announced the introduction of VPC Service Controls with private IPs to enhance data exfiltration protection on Google Cloud Platform. This new feature allows users to define a service perimeter around their resources, making them inaccessible from the internet and thereby improving data security.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 24, 2024 | 4:08 pm

MSFT

OpenAI has introduced rule-based rewards as a key component of its safety stack to align model behavior with desired safe behavior.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 24, 2024 | 4:05 pm

EWY

FXI

SPY

The U.S. has issued new sanctions targeting a China-based network that supports North Korea's ballistic missile and space programs. These sanctions involve China-based individuals and entities.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 24, 2024 | 3:33 pm

KEYS

Keysight Technologies has completed the first Car Connectivity Consortium Digital Key Applet certification for NXP Semiconductors. This move strengthens the security of next-generation vehicles and expands Keysight's automotive security evaluation offerings.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 24, 2024 | 3:00 pm

ISRA

SPY

President Biden will welcome Prime Minister Netanyahu to the White House on July 25 to discuss Gaza, ceasefire, hostage release, and U.S. commitment to Israel's security. Vice President Harris will also meet separately with Netanyahu.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 24, 2024 | 1:00 pm