NSW Labor’s moves on poker machine reform renew pressure on Dominic Perrottet, experts say Call for detail on proposed cashless gaming scheme as questions raised about opposition’s pledge The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2023
Labor announces major gambling reforms A 12-month trial of cashless gaming cards and an end to political donations from clubs are among major gambling reforms announced by NSW Labor. AAP · Jan 16, 2023
Bitcoin up after US inflation decline Bitcoin jumped above US$19,000, its highest level since November 2022, as US inflation fell to 6.5%, raising analysts' expectations that the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates by only 0.25% at its meeting later this month. Bangkok Post · Jan 15, 2023
The Hidden History of the World’s Top Offshore Cryptocurrency Tax Haven The Bahamas represents how global capitalism can go very right, and very wrong, at exactly the same time. Foreign Policy · Jan 15, 2023
Bitcoin soars past $20,000. Here's what's behind the recent rally Bitcoin has broken out again after months at $17,000. Here are some theories to explain the recent rally. Fortune · Jan 15, 2023
Myanmar shadow government raises $100m to oppose junta Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government said it has raised more than $100 million to fund its democracy effort and topple the junta. Bangkok Post · Jan 15, 2023
How does a "compromise meatball" taste? At Chicago’s Peanut Park Trattoria, pork and beef come together in luscious meatball harmony Salon · Jan 14, 2023
Salvadoran environmental defenders detained for decades-old crimes Activists worry the arrests are a move by the cash-strapped government to open the country to now banned metals mining The Guardian - US · Jan 14, 2023
Heat Announce Temporary Arena Name After FTX Fallout The organization has been working with Miami-Dade County on a resolution after the arena cut ties with its naming rights partner late last year. Sports Illustrated · Jan 14, 2023
Unis told to run 'ghostwrite' checks The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) has ordered all universities in the country to run a check on their lecturers to see if any purchased academic papers, after cases of ghostwriting were exposed in at least two well-known universities. Bangkok Post · Jan 14, 2023
Miami Heat home arena gets temporary name after FTX collapse The home of the Miami Heat has yet another name: Miami-Dade Arena The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023
Miami Heat NBA arena gets temporary name after FTX collapse The home of the Miami Heat has yet another name: Miami-Dade Arena The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023
Garcia tries to distance himself from indicted crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried Under fire by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia said he has never met nor spoken to Bankman-Fried and has no idea why he spent $151,420 on direct mail pieces that introduced Garcia to voters of his newly remapped congressional district. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 13, 2023
Missouri man found guilty on 2 charges related to Jan. 6 insurrection WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Friday found a northwest Missouri man guilty of two misdemeanor charges for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Tribune News Service · Jan 13, 2023
Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2023 Is this the end for Tinder swindlers? Dating apps to warn of scammers Tinder and Hinge will show users tips to spot scammers as figures show Brits were conned out of £91 million by romantic fraudsters last year
The Guardian - US · Jan 13, 2023 Environmental group sues New York for approving crypto mining facility Lawsuit argues move to allow energy-intensive cryptocurrency miner to take over power plant violates state’s 2019 climate law
The Times of India · Jan 13, 2023 Cryptos are nothing but gambling, their value only make-believe: RBI governor MUMBAI: Reserve Bank governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday reiterated his call for an outright ban on cryptocurrencies, saying these are “nothing but gambling” and their perceived “value is nothing but make-believe."
France 24 · Jan 13, 2023 ChatGPT: Cybercriminals salivate over world-beating AI chatbot Cybersecurity companies are sounding the alarm over OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT, saying it's making it easier than ever for budding criminals to write malware and create phishing attacks. A report by cybersecurity firm Check Point reveals that users of underground forums are already sharing tips and snippets of code on how…
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 13, 2023 Illinois Gaming Board OKs gaming license for clout-heavy lawyer James J. Banks in an about-face But the state agency won’t say what new evidence prompted it to approve James J. Banks — an Illinois Tollway board member under five governors — for video poker machines and other gambling devices.
Daily Mirror · Jan 13, 2023 Boris Johnson given £1m donation by Brexiteer - as his speech payouts hit £1.3m The former Prime Minister declared the massive donation to his office from Brexiteer crypto investor Christopher Harborne in the latest register of MPs' interests
Reuters · Jan 13, 2023 Ethics group urges tougher Swiss action over money-laundering Swiss prosecutors should enforce laws against money-laundering more effectively as the country remains a soft touch for corporate financial corruption, an ethics group said on Friday.
Leeds Live · Jan 13, 2023 Leeds millionaire 'gives up car' to buy £5,000 of Prime energy drinks from Wakey Wines The energy drink is being sold at enormous prices
Tribune News Service · Jan 13, 2023 FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried launches newsletter to defend himself: ‘I didn’t steal funds’ Disgraced cryptocurrency CEO Sam Bankman-Fried launched a newsletter Thursday in his latest attempt to defend himself.
Tribune News Service · Jan 13, 2023 Mark Cuban to be deposed in Voyager Digital lawsuit for promoting defunct crypto platform Billionaire Mark Cuban will be questioned under oath in February about promoting the now-bankrupt crypto platform Voyager Digital.
Bangkok Post · Jan 13, 2023 Cops bust YouTube scam Police have arrested nine suspects involved in a scam using the YouTube platform that resulted in a middle-school student in Nonthaburi taking his own life.