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Elon Musk has debunked claims that Twitter, now rebranded as 'X', has plans to launch any crypto tokens. Musk responded to a post by DogeDesigner, addressing the issue of scam tokens like X (X) and TwitterDAO (TWITTER) fraudulently asserting connections to the social media platform. Musk emphasized that neither he nor X had ever initiated a crypto token and they never will.

Portfolio Pulse from Bibhu Pattnaik

August 05, 2023 | 5:41 pm

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US hospital networks are reportedly under cyberattacks, leading to the suspension of essential services. This situation is prompting increased attention towards cybersecurity stocks.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 04, 2023 | 7:21 pm

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Crocker Park has deployed a Knightscope robot named S.A.M. for security purposes. The robot will patrol the area and use advanced technology to detect potential security threats.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 04, 2023 | 3:29 pm

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Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein and his wife, Heather Rhiannon Morgan, have pleaded guilty to charges related to the 2016 Bitfinex cyberattack, which resulted in the theft of approximately $4.5 billion worth of Bitcoin. Lichtenstein admitted to being the original hacker and to laundering the stolen Bitcoin. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized over 94,000 Bitcoin, amounting to approximately $3.6 billion, the largest seizure in DOJ history. An additional $475 million connected to the hack has also been seized.

Portfolio Pulse from Mehab Qureshi

August 04, 2023 | 2:51 pm

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A group of security researchers at TU Berlin have discovered an exploit that allows them to unlock software-locked features in Tesla's vehicles. The features, which can cost up to $15,000, include heated seats, acceleration boost, and the Full Self-Driving package. The exploit, known as 'Tesla Jailbreak', requires physical access to the vehicle and involves a 'voltage fault injection attack' on the AMD-based infotainment system.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

August 04, 2023 | 2:51 pm

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Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) has outperformed Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Pepe Coin (CRYPTO: PEPE), rising by 3% in the last 24 hours. This follows an announcement by Shiba Inu's lead developer of plans to integrate Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) into its protocols, enhancing network security and user control over digital identities. Meanwhile, DOGE and PEPE have dropped by 0.98% and 2.01% respectively.

Portfolio Pulse from Mehab Qureshi

August 04, 2023 | 2:50 pm

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into Aurora Acquisition and Better Holdco, determining that no violations of federal securities laws occurred. The SEC does not intend to recommend any enforcement action against either company.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

August 04, 2023 | 2:43 pm

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US lawmakers have written to President Biden expressing concerns over US capital investment in China, particularly in critical technologies. They highlight the national security risk and potential human rights abuses associated with such investments. Over $200 billion of US capital is invested in Chinese companies through private markets, and over $1.1 trillion through public markets. This includes investments in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and Tencent Holdings Ltd. The lawmakers call for transparency and restrictions on problematic investments.

Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari

August 04, 2023 | 2:32 pm

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The White House expressed concerns that North Korea might send munitions to Russia, potentially escalating geopolitical tensions.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 04, 2023 | 2:17 pm

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Vodafone's 'Economy of Things' Digital Asset Broker (DAB) has announced a strategic partnership with Aventus, a Web3 solutions provider. The partnership aims to leverage Web3's secure blockchain technologies to enhance security and efficiency in electronic trading and data exchange. The initial focus will be on the aviation sector's supply chain, with a solution involving blockchain-enabled SIM cards linked to cargo tracking pods through the DAB platform. Aventus already has established relationships at Heathrow Airport, where its blockchain solutions are used for managing and tracking aircraft unit load devices.

Portfolio Pulse from Jose Rodrigo Safdiye

August 04, 2023 | 2:14 pm