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The official SEC Twitter account has exhibited questionable activity with recent 'likes' and a deleted post. Benzinga cannot confirm if these actions indicate SEC approval of a Bitcoin ETF.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 09, 2024 | 9:27 pm

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Bitcoin shares experienced a sharp decline following a tweet allegedly from the SEC regarding a Bitcoin ETF. However, Benzinga has not been able to confirm the authenticity of the tweet, as there is no corresponding release on the SEC's official website.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 09, 2024 | 9:22 pm

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The White House has reassured the public that it is safe to fly following an incident involving a Boeing 737 Max 9. This statement comes after concerns about the safety of Boeing's aircraft, which have faced scrutiny in the past.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 09, 2024 | 9:06 pm

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President Biden was informed on Tuesday about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's prostate cancer diagnosis. Prior to this, no one at the White House was aware of Austin's condition.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 09, 2024 | 8:29 pm

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler and Lori Schock warn investors about the risks of crypto assets, emphasizing the lack of regulatory oversight, potential for fraud, and the dangers of celebrity endorsements. Despite the crypto community's criticism and anticipation of a spot Bitcoin ETF, the SEC urges caution and responsible investing.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

January 09, 2024 | 5:34 pm

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A Beijing-based research institute claims to have cracked Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) AirDrop encryption, potentially exposing users' phone numbers and email addresses. The city's judicial bureau has used this method to identify suspects, enhancing case resolution effectiveness. This follows Apple's restriction of the 'Everyone' AirDrop setting in China amid protests and the recent iOS 17 update that allows AirDrop to work over the internet.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

January 09, 2024 | 2:25 pm

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AeroVironment has successfully integrated Shryke munitions onto their VAPOR 55 MX Unmanned Aircraft System, enabling the drone to target multiple locations in a single flight. The Shryke munitions are lightweight and designed for low-collateral damage, featuring a 40mm anti-armor modular warhead.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 09, 2024 | 2:12 pm

NVDA

NVIDIA has partnered with the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) and AI companies to introduce an AI-enabled solution to combat organized retail crime (ORC). The solution provides advance and real-time notifications of suspicious behavior to reduce theft in retail stores. It uses NVIDIA's Metropolis application framework and includes contributions from AiFi, BriefCam, and SureView. The technology will be showcased at NRF: Retail's Big Show in New York.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 09, 2024 | 2:11 pm

SYRA

Syra Health is expanding its cybersecurity offerings with new services aimed at government agencies, payers, biopharmaceutical companies, and healthcare providers. These services include threat intelligence, data protection, policy development, cybersecurity audits, secure mobile solutions, risk management, fraud detection, claims processing, intellectual property protection, supply chain security, regulatory compliance, and HIPAA-related security measures.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 09, 2024 | 2:07 pm

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Amazon's Chief Security Officer, Stephen Schmidt, is leveraging generative AI to enhance cybersecurity at Amazon. The AI tools, like Code Whisperer, are developed internally to identify software vulnerabilities and suggest corrections, while ensuring data protection. These tools are not meant to replace human engineers but to prioritize tasks, automate responses, and improve efficiency. Amazon's use of AI extends to targeted ads, warehouse operations, and plans for Alexa. AMZN stock closed up nearly 3% on Monday but traded lower premarket on Tuesday.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

January 09, 2024 | 12:56 pm