US Bank is testing its own stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain, with executives calling the ability to freeze assets “particularly appealing.” This marks another major financial institution embracing stablecoins while prioritizing control over decentralization. The move reflects crypto’s broader sh
Data sonification transforms climate data into audible patterns that reveal trends our eyes might miss. This approach could help people actually feel what’s happening to our planet through sound rather than just statistics.
Altice USA has filed an antitrust lawsuit against major creditors including Apollo and BlackRock, alleging they’ve formed an illegal cartel to block debt refinancing. The company claims this forced it into a more expensive $1 billion loan with Goldman Sachs. This comes as Altice tries to restructure
Bodycam, the controversial ultra-realistic FPS, has received its first major update since launching in early access last year. The Paris-based developer Reissad Studio says this marks a new commitment to “game-changing updates” after a rocky start that earned the game a 5/10 review score from IGN.
Municipalities across the US are without emergency alert capabilities after a cyberattack on vendor Crisis24. The INC ransomware group claims responsibility and has leaked negotiation details showing ransom demands up to $950,000. One county has already terminated its contract with the provider.
Starlink is partnering with Proximus Global’s BICS to expand direct-to-cell satellite connectivity across Europe. The deal will use BICS’ IPX network to connect Starlink with mobile operators, enabling standard smartphones to connect directly to satellites in areas without terrestrial coverage. Ukra
Ubisoft continues development on Beyond Good and Evil 2 with new job listings nearly 20 years after the project began. The troubled development has seen multiple key departures and leadership changes while the game remains unreleased.
China’s fixed-asset investment dropped 1.7% year-to-date through October, marking only the second such decline in decades outside pandemic periods. The surprising contraction follows President Xi Jinping’s campaign against “involution” – excessive industrial competition causing price wars and overca
European nations are developing a “drone wall” defense system combining radar, acoustic sensors, and laser weapons to counter increasing drone incursions. The system faces major challenges including cost, stealth technology, and international coordination. Ukraine’s battlefield experience provides c
President Trump is suddenly opposing his own FCC’s efforts to relax broadcast ownership limits. The shift appears influenced by Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy, who stands to benefit from keeping competitors small.
