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A U.S. official stated that the government is working to determine the impact of a recent cyber attack. The extent of the damage and potential consequences are still being assessed.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 15, 2023 | 4:30 pm

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Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) warns the public of fraudulent activities involving fake websites, apps, and communications claiming affiliation with the company. Fraudulent stock certificates have also been reported in foreign countries. MARA does not offer individual investor accounts for cryptocurrency mining.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 15, 2023 | 3:44 pm

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U.S. government agencies, including the Treasury and Commerce Departments, have been targeted in a global cyberattack. The attack is believed to be the work of a foreign government.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 15, 2023 | 3:39 pm

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The White House announced that the United States, Japan, and South Korea condemn North Korea's recent missile launches. This could potentially increase geopolitical tensions in the region.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 15, 2023 | 3:26 pm

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Cryptocurrency users demand more transparency and protection measures from centralized exchanges (CEXs) like Binance, Kraken, and Bitget after the FTX collapse. Exchanges have increased protection efforts and started offering Proof of Reserves. Bitget, Binance, and OKX have experienced growth in derivatives volume, while tokens like MX, BGB, and OKB have seen strong price gains.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

June 15, 2023 | 3:03 pm

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The U.S. Treasury has imposed new sanctions on North Korea, potentially affecting the South Korean ETF (EWY) and the S&P 500 ETF (SPY).

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 15, 2023 | 2:12 pm

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The US, UK, Denmark, and Netherlands have announced plans to deliver high-priority air defense equipment to Ukraine, according to a joint statement cited by Reuters.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

June 15, 2023 | 1:20 pm

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WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), has introduced a Chat Lock feature that adds a layer of protection to personal chats using passcodes, PINs, Face ID, or fingerprints. The feature works independently of the app lock, allowing users to lock individual chats while keeping the app unlocked.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

June 15, 2023 | 1:20 pm

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North Korean missile reportedly landed inside Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone, according to NHK citing a government source.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

June 15, 2023 | 11:17 am

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Japan's Coast Guard reports that a projectile believed to be a North Korea-fired ballistic missile has fallen. This may cause increased geopolitical tensions in the region.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

June 15, 2023 | 10:53 am