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A Utah woman, Krista Renae Stone, confessed to using Bitcoin to pay for a murder-for-hire via the dark web. She is due to be sentenced on July 15. This incident highlights the misuse of cryptocurrencies for illegal activities.

Portfolio Pulse from Aniket Verma

June 05, 2024 | 6:31 am

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SEALSQ and WISeKey have partnered with The Hashgraph Association to enhance Saudi Arabia's digital infrastructure. This collaboration aims to develop technological solutions, including blockchain and AI, for local businesses in Saudi Arabia.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 05, 2024 | 5:47 am

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Australia has ordered China-linked investors to divest from Northern Minerals Ltd (OTCPK: NOURF) to protect national interests and comply with foreign investment regulations. This decision impacts several entities, including Yuxiao Fund and individual investors, and is part of a broader strategy to safeguard critical sectors amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Portfolio Pulse from Stjepan Kalinic

June 04, 2024 | 9:54 pm

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Actelis Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASNS) has received new orders to supply cyber-hardened networking technology to three U.S. military bases. This follows recent cybersecurity certifications and placement on the Department of Defense Information Network approved products list.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 04, 2024 | 8:31 pm

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An open letter signed by current and former employees of AI companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Alphabet Inc's Google DeepMind, calls for better transparency and protections for whistleblowers. The letter highlights risks such as inequality, misinformation, and autonomous weapons, and criticizes the lack of effective oversight and whistleblower protections.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

June 04, 2024 | 7:53 pm

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has noted an increase in exports to Russia from China, including dual-use goods that could support Russia's military. She emphasized the need for the U.S. to coordinate sanctions efforts with its allies.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 04, 2024 | 7:02 pm

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A technical glitch at the NYSE caused Berkshire Hathaway's Class A shares and Chipotle Mexican Grill's stock to drop by over 99%. The NYSE has voided all trades made during the glitch. The issue was caused by a new software release from the Consolidated Tape Association, which has since been rolled back. Berkshire Hathaway's stock saw a real decline of around 3% on Tuesday due to weakness in the energy and financial sectors.

Portfolio Pulse from Aaron Bry

June 04, 2024 | 6:11 pm

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Hamas official Hamdan has stated that they are waiting for a clear position from Israel. This development could impact geopolitical stability and market sentiment.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 04, 2024 | 4:41 pm

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Hamas official Hamdan stated that without a clear Israeli position on a permanent ceasefire and complete withdrawal from Gaza, they cannot agree to a deal that doesn't secure these terms.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 04, 2024 | 4:39 pm

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President Biden has signed an order to shut the border, implementing new asylum restrictions that activate when the daily average of border arrests exceeds 2,500 over a week and pause when arrests drop below 1,500 per day.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 04, 2024 | 4:35 pm