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META

Telegram's safety and privacy are under scrutiny following the arrest of its founder, Pavel Durov, by French authorities. The app, popular for its privacy features, is criticized for not being as secure as WhatsApp or Signal. Telegram's use by criminal organizations and its metadata policies are points of concern. Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META), owner of WhatsApp, is also mentioned in the context of privacy and data sharing.

Portfolio Pulse from Natan Ponieman

August 26, 2024 | 9:11 pm

EIS

SPY

The White House has stated that President Biden is being kept informed in real-time about the developments between Hezbollah and Israel. The U.S. assumes that Iran is prepared to attack Israel and remains in constant contact with Israeli counterparts.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 26, 2024 | 5:52 pm

LAES

SEALSQ is enhancing IoT data security by using ultra-secure Swiss data centers and AI-driven techniques for optimized operations and decision-making. This aligns with Switzerland's Digital Sovereignty Initiative.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 26, 2024 | 3:05 pm

FDX

META

FedEx has integrated WhatsApp notifications into its e-commerce delivery solution for consumers in Saudi Arabia, enhancing its FedEx Delivery Manager International service. This allows recipients to receive delivery notifications and interact with FedEx via a META-verified WhatsApp business account, reducing online risks.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 26, 2024 | 10:34 am

EWJ

FXI

SPY

A Chinese military plane reportedly violated Japan's airspace, according to Japan's Kyodo News Agency, citing the Defense Ministry. This incident could heighten geopolitical tensions between China and Japan.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 26, 2024 | 9:19 am

META

Jenna Ortega deleted her Twitter account after receiving AI-generated explicit images of herself as a child. This incident highlights the growing issue of AI-generated explicit content, prompting actions from tech companies like Meta and Google to combat such content. Policymakers are also responding with proposed legislation.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

August 26, 2024 | 6:30 am

ETH

TRX

Telegram founder Pavel Durov's arrest in France has sparked reactions from key figures in the cryptocurrency space, including Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin and Tron's Justin Sun. Buterin expressed concerns about software and communication freedom in Europe, while Sun proposed a decentralized funding initiative to support Durov legally.

Portfolio Pulse from Aniket Verma

August 26, 2024 | 1:35 am

FB

Elon Musk criticized Instagram, owned by Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:FB), for its handling of child exploitation and data privacy issues, accusing Mark Zuckerberg of succumbing to censorship and providing governments with backdoor access to user data. This criticism comes amid growing concerns about data privacy and child safety on social media platforms.

Portfolio Pulse from Bibhu Pattnaik

August 25, 2024 | 7:00 pm

EIS

EWQ

VGK

Iran's new foreign minister has emphasized Iran's right to retaliate against Israel for the assassination of a Hamas official, in discussions with French and British counterparts.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 23, 2024 | 3:13 pm