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Iran’s largest crypto exchange hit in $90M cyberattack

A cyberattack attributed to a pro-Israel hacking group has compromised over $90 million in cryptocurrency from Iran’s largest digital asset exchange, Nobitex, according to blockchain analytics firm Elliptic. The attackers reportedly transferred the stolen assets into inaccessible “vanity” addresses, effectively removing them from circulation.

BlackRock bets on Ethereum with $48.4 million acquisition

BlackRock has made a substantial investment in Ethereum, purchasing 19,070.96 ETH valued at approximately $48.4 million. This move underscores the growing interest of institutional investors in diversifying their portfolios with digital assets beyond Bitcoin. As one of the largest asset management firms

Fine dining in Vancouver doesn’t stretch into the night

Sunday night. Downtown Vancouver. My son had booked a table for two at Notch8, the signature restaurant at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. We called ahead. Jasprit, the hostess, confirmed availability. At 9:40 PM sharp, we took the elevator down less than two

The broken service culture behind Vancouver cafés

Walk into a café or restaurant in Vancouver today and brace yourself. Not for a warm welcome, not for enthusiastic service, but for a bleak, transactional encounter. The atmosphere is often dreary, shaped by slow-moving staff, a lack of eye

GCC leaders and Trump discuss regional stability in Riyadh

On behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, led the United Arab Emirates (UAE) delegation to the Gulf-US Summit held on Wednesday in Riyadh, Kingdom

S&P 500 loses over 3 trillion dollars under Trump administration

The U.S. stock market has experienced significant volatility during the early months of President Donald Trump’s second term, recording one of the weakest openings to a presidency in modern history. Since his inauguration in January 2025, the S&P 500 has declined over 15%, a performance worse

Fed allows banks to freely trade and hold cryptocurrencies

The United States Federal Reserve Board has announced the withdrawal of previous guidance that restricted banks from participating in cryptocurrency-related activities without prior approval. The move, made official on Thursday, signals a shift towards a more flexible regulatory environment, aligning with the

European lawmakers approve plan for defence industry integration

The European Parliament has taken a decisive step toward reinforcing the European Union’s defence capabilities by endorsing a draft law aimed at enhancing the bloc’s defence industry. On Thursday, members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved measures that would strengthen Europe’s ability to manufacture defence