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Louis Velazquez is a dynamic force at the crossroads of technology, finance, and media. As the founder of MegaHoot Technologies and a financial industry veteran, Velazquez has built a reputation for identifying disruptive trends and turning them into profitable ventures. His diverse career spans from his early days as a competitive athlete to becoming a pioneering tech innovator and influential radio show host.
Cybersecurity researcher uncovers fake Ledger sold on Chinese marketplace
The researcher said they examined the fake Ledger device’s firmware and found signs pointing to a Chinese semiconductor company named Espressif Systems.
Crypto in sustained winter as CEX volumes drop 39% in Q1: CoinGecko
March was the “weakest month” with $800 billion in centralized crypto exchange trading volume, the lowest since November 2023.
What are the main event for today?
EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have much on the agenda other than a couple of low tier releases like the Italian and
Texas man in $20M Meta-1 Coin fraud sentenced to 23 years in prison
Meta-1 Coin was sold and marketed from 2018 to 2023 as an investment backed by $44 billion in gold and $1 billion in artworks, which
At least a dozen crypto entities attacked since Drift Protocol hack
Rhea Finance and the Russia-linked Grinex exchange were hacked for a combined $21 million over the past two days.
IEA chief Birol says release of more emergency oil reserves is under consideration
On possible release of more emergency oil reserves, “we are not there yet” However, it is definitely under consideration We should prepare ourselves for volatile
Ethereum Foundation-funded program exposes 100 DPRK workers in crypto
The Ketman Project, funded by an Ethereum Foundation stipend, identified 100 North Korean IT workers and alerted about 53 projects employing DPRK operatives.
Ex-Treasury chief warns of US bond crash, calls for contingency plan
“When we hit it, it will be vicious, so we have to prepare for that eventuality,” said former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on a potential
Russia-linked crypto exchange Grinex halts trading after $14M hack
Grinex has been accused by US authorities of assisting Russia and other entities in evading sanctions and laundering funds for Russia-linked hackers.
Zanzibar police probe crypto exec Joe McCann after fiancée’s death
Zanzibar police are reportedly holding Asymmetric founder Joe McCann for questioning after the death of his fiancée, Ashly Robinson.
investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Subdued trade heading into another nervy weekend
China signals loose policy, boosts fiscal and tech investment push ICYMI: IEA warns Europe may have ~6 weeks of jet fuel India ICYMI: RBI FX
Three things Bitcoin must do to hold highs above $76K: Analysts
Analysts say reclaiming $76,000, sustained spot market buy volume and consistent inflows to the Bitcoin ETFs are the necessary components required for a rally to
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Starmer battles calls to resign over Mandelson vetting
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Azenta (AZTA) Stock Drops 13% After-Hours — What’s Happening?
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