North Korea has taken billions in cryptocurrency and salaries from tech companies, according to a report.
North Korean Cyber Activities Unveiled WASHINGTON — An international report reveals that North Korean hackers have infiltrated virtual currency exchanges, created fake identities to land remote tech jobs abroad, and, in total, stolen billions of dollars. The comprehensive 138-page report indicates that North Korean officials executed a covert scheme aimed at financing nuclear weapons research […]
Billions in Bitcoin Linked to Suspected Scammer Pursued by DOJ Are Changing Hands
Simply put Arkham Intelligence reports that roughly $1.7 billion in Bitcoin, recently sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury, was transferred to wallets associated with the alleged fraudster Chen Zhi. This transfer of 15,959 BTC seems linked to Chen’s Prince Holding Group, which prosecutors claim has been involved in a global cryptocurrency fraud and forced labor scheme. […]
Newsom Conceals Utility Company Bailout; Shifts Billions in Expenses to Consumers
California Bill Shields Power Companies from Liability Last month, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) quietly signed a bill that offers protections for local power companies against liability for wildfires, a move that may transfer billions of dollars in costs to consumers and those affected by these disasters. The Los Angeles Times recently pointed out that […]
Humana Faces Legal Setback Regarding Medicare Advantage Ratings, Billions in Payments in Jeopardy
Humana Faces Setback in Legal Battle Humana Co., Ltd. (NYSE:HUM) recently lost a legal case aimed at lowering its insurance premiums. With Medicare Advantage Bonus payments on the horizon, concerns are growing about potential revenue losses that could reach billions. On Tuesday, reports indicated that a Texas judge ruled in favor of the federal government, […]
Billions in bitcoin taken by the DOJ from a large crypto scam in Cambodia known as ‘pig butchering’
Government Seizes $15 Billion in Bitcoin The U.S. government has seized a staggering $15 billion worth of Bitcoin, marking this as the largest confiscation of its kind in history. This comes as part of the dismantling of a significant “pig butchering” network, as described by authorities. On Tuesday, federal prosecutors out of Brooklyn, New York, […]
Cryptocurrency market collapse loses billions in sudden one-day drop
Crypto Market Turmoil and Coinbase’s Value Dip Terry Duffy, Chairman and CEO of CME Group, commented on the steep decline in Coinbase’s value, which has halved in just a week. This situation has come amid significant volatility in cryptocurrency markets. Recently, these markets faced a significant downturn after a sudden drop in value, described by […]
Billions spent on medication instead of prevention: The hidden truth about chronic diseases
Concerns Over Dietary Guidelines and Chronic Diseases For years, government dietary recommendations have shaped American eating habits, yet the nation’s health seems to be deteriorating. Currently, around 60% of Americans are battling at least one chronic illness. Alarmingly, nearly 85% of the $5.3 trillion spent on healthcare annually is directed towards managing chronic conditions like […]
GLP-1 medications might save the government billions — Congress needs to consider this.
The U.S. is grappling with a hefty public health and economic issue: obesity. Over 40% of American adults are classified as obese, which imposes a significant strain on the healthcare system—estimates suggest costs of around $173 billion each year. And honestly, that figure might just scratch the surface. Beyond direct medical expenses, obesity impacts workforce […]
Cori Bush’s recent assertion about providing ‘billions’ in funding to her district falls apart.
Former Rep. Cori Bush’s Claims Under Scrutiny Former Missouri Representative Cori Bush, who’s aiming to reclaim her seat as a Democrat, has claimed that she brought “billions of dollars” to Missouri’s 1st Congressional District during her time in office. However, public records suggest a different narrative. During her unsuccessful re-election campaign last year, the fundraising […]
Trump reducing billions for green energy in states that Harris won
The Trump administration has slashed funding for numerous green energy initiatives, particularly in states that didn’t support President Trump during the election. Late Wednesday, the Energy Agency revealed that it would be backing 223 projects but would also be cutting around $7.56 billion in funding. Leading up to this announcement, White House officials, including Budget […]