Darknet Marketplace Empire Market: Two Men ChargedEmpire Market: Two Men Charged with Running Darknet...
Federal prosecutors in Illinois have brought charges against two men for running the darknet marketplace Empire Market. The court documents filed on Friday revealed that Thomas Pavey, 38, from Florida, and Raheim Hamilton, 28,...
“Goodnight Soldier”: In Iraqi Kurdistan, two lovers against all odds
In a village in Iraqi Kurdistan, while the news broadcast on the radio announces a retreat of the Islamic State (IS) organization on all the front lines, another war is raging, this one less...
Bitcoin Price Drops Below $59K with $230M Crypto Liquidations
Bitcoin's price recently fell below $59,000 due to concerns about potential sell pressure from Mt. Gox repayments and potential miner sales. This drop also affected other major cryptocurrencies such as ether and Solana's SOL....
In Nîmes, following in the footsteps of a legend
Every Pentecost weekend, when the feria de Nîmes arrives, a good part of the aficionados display the same dress code: white t-shirt and jeans. For the 70th anniversary of the event, this year, it...
Russian economy: “Sanctions will not stop the war in Ukraine”
Sunday, June 26, Russia was likely to default. Historically, the moment is significant, since it is a first since the great crisis of 1998. But the effect should be very limited. "The economic impact...
SEC Guidance: Memecoins Policy Change Implications
In a recent development, the SEC has issued new guidance regarding memecoins, a type of digital asset inspired by internet memes and trends. The implications of this guidance are far-reaching and could signal a...
Ryan Giggs, accused of domestic abuse, resigns as Wales manager
In turmoil for several months, the coach of the Wales football team, Ryan Giggs, accused of domestic violence, announced on Monday evening June 20 that he was resigning from his post."After careful consideration, I...
In Bolivia, pre-Hispanic urban centers hidden under the forest
An airborne tool is revolutionizing archeology in wooded and hard-to-reach areas: the Lidar (Laser imaging detection and ranging), which scans the landscape to describe its topography while ignoring the vegetation cover. A study, published...
Leveraging Blockchains and Digital Assets for U.S. National Security Strength
As experienced national security experts, we have witnessed the evolution of technology and its impact on security measures. Our combined expertise from various U.S. government agencies such as the FBI, CIA, U.S. Secret Service,...
Circulation coinage production increased to meet demand
So far in 2020, circulating coinage manufacturing from the United States Mint is cumulatively 16 percent greater than production in calendar year 2019, using output of 13,870,880,000 coins.Generation totals reflect production in the Denver...
The Rise of Altcoins: Exploring the World Beyond Bitcoin
In the ever-expanding universe of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin might have been the first to gain widespread recognition, but alternative cryptocurrencies, commonly known as altcoins, have...
