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Deepfakes, cash and crypto: how call centre scammers duped 6,000 people

Nursing home resident and pensioners among thousands of victims of massive fraud network operating from Georgia. Revealed: the scammers who conned savers out of $35m What is investment fraud ...

The Guardian - 1d

If Banning Explicit Deepfakes Isn’t the Answer, What Is?

We need to change behavior, not just legislate on technology.

Inc. - Feb. 19

How to Tell If Your Job Candidate Is an AI Deepfake

Scammers are creating AI-generated lookalikes to land jobs, steal company data, and funnel money to nation states.

Inc. - 3d

Stories We Can’t Stop Thinking About: Deepfakes, the Tesla Backlash, and All Things Chips

This week on “Uncanny Valley,” our hosts talk about three big stories from February.

Wired - 6d

A cash-filled briefcase, a missing shield and the beating of Australia

When England's women face Australia in Las Vegas on Saturday night, they can thank the Great Britain trailblazers who overcame remarkable odds just to get a Test series on - and then won it.

BBC News - Feb. 27

As Ramadan Nears, Syrians Feel the Pinch of a Cash Shortage

The Assad dictatorship is out, but Syria’s economy is in chaos after a civil war and recent policy shifts. The situation is putting a damper on a typically festive season.

The New York Times - 6d

Tech cash flows to the US and VinFast slashes prices

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

Financial Times - 4h

Lord Lee: ‘cut cash Isa allowance in half’

UK’s first ‘Isa millionaire’ urges curbs on popular saving products to support domestic stocks

Financial Times - 1h

Crypto prices rally after Trump backs five coins for 'crypto reserve'

Trump named five cryptocurrencies he wanted in a potential national reserve so the US could become "the Crypto Capital of the World".

BBC News - 3d

Why are all my cryptos down?

Stablecoin nationalism meets attention-economy fatigue

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Trump announces US crypto reserve

President Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. would be creating a crypto reserve to boost the growing industry. “A U.S. Crypto Reserve will elevate this critical industry after years of corrupt ...

The Hill - 3d

What is Trump’s Crypto Reserve Plan?

The prospect of using taxpayer money to stockpile cryptocurrencies in a national reserve has drawn criticism from lawmakers and investors.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump move divides crypto world

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump divides crypto world with strategic reserve talk President Trump’s plan for a strategic crypto ...

The Hill - 1d

Hargreaves Lansdown chief warns against scrapping cash Isa

Removing tax breaks on the popular saving product would be ‘dangerous’, says Dan Olley

Financial Times - Feb. 21

With RFK Jr. in charge, supplement makers see chance to cash in

The FDA is already limited in policing claims of health benefits by makers of supplements and herbal remedies — a $70 billion industry. Get ready for even less regulation.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Rich in cash, Japanese automaker Toyota builds a city to test futuristic mobility

Woven City near Mount Fuji is where Japanese automaker Toyota plans to test everyday living with robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous zero-emissions transportation

ABC News - Feb. 22

Buffett seeks to reassure shareholders over record cash pile

Billionaire investor trimmed equity portfolio and put money in Treasury bills

Financial Times - Feb. 22

‘It’s not ethical and it’s not medical’: how UK rehab clinics are cashing in on NAD+

They are beloved by A-listers and surging in popularity. But claims that NAD+ infusions are a fix for addiction are unproven, risky – and possibly illegal, an Observer investigation reveals. It ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

Berkshire shares rise on surge in operating earnings, but questions linger about cash

The conglomerate's operating profit — earnings from the company's wholly owned businesses — skyrocketed 71% to $14.5 billion in the fourth quarter.

CNBC - Feb. 24

TfL boss calls for new cash to replace 50-year-old trains

Andy Lord tells FT he has written to the UK chancellor for long-term funding to stop network from falling into disrepair

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Exposed: Labour peer’s involvement in apparent cash-for-access venture

Lord David Evans of Watford said ‘our mates now have senior jobs’ and advised on how to approach Angela Rayner. Profile: who is Lord David Evans of Watford? Explainer: what are the House of ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

Trump adds ‘gold card’ to global cash-for-visas competition

Rivals to $5mn scheme have drawn Chinese, Russian and other wealthy investors, but raised concerns about money laundering

Financial Times - Feb. 26

Cash access protection urged: 'It makes me feel independent'

Disability Rights UK and the RNIB are warning that a cashless society could create barriers for disabled people.

BBC News - 6d

Economic Blackout: Does Paying in Cash Really Help Small Businesses?

A large consumer boycott aims to hit back at big businesses and banks. But many small companies have moved away from cash.

Inc. - 5d

SEC dropping crypto lawsuit, Coinbase says

The largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange said Friday that the Securities and Exchange Commission would drop its lawsuit against it, a signal that the Trump administration plans to take a ...

NBC News - Feb. 21

Coinbase Says S.E.C. Will Drop Crypto Lawsuit

The end of a court fight with the largest U.S. crypto company would be a big win for an industry that financially backed President Trump.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

SEC ends investigation into Robinhood's crypto arm

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation into the cryptocurrency arm of Robinhood without taking action against the online brokerage, the company announced Monday. ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

After a Violent Kidnapping, Crypto Elites Hire Bodyguards

A spate of abductions has sent crypto executives and wealthy investors in search of ways to protect themselves.

Wired - Feb. 25

The SEC Is Abandoning Its Biggest Crypto Lawsuits

Regulators at the US Securities and Exchange Commission have called a sudden truce with the cryptocurrency industry, bringing an end to years of legal conflict.

Wired - 6d

Under Trump, U.S. Dismantles Crypto Crackdown

Going case by case, regulators have halted investigations and withdrawn or paused lawsuits against top crypto companies and their executives.

The New York Times - 5d

Crypto Prices Fade as Trump Euphoria Dissipates

Bitcoin, the biggest cryptocurrency, is back to pre-Trump levels.

Inc. - 4d

White House to host first Crypto summit

The White House is set to welcome professionals in the cryptocurrency industry on March 7 for a first-of-its-kind summit. “Attendees will include prominent founders, CEOs, and investors from the ...

The Hill - 4d

Trump's crypto strategic reserve: Key questions

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Key questions about Trump’s crypto reserve plan President Trump offered new details about his plan to ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump Faces Blowback Over Plans for Crypto Reserve

Digital assets like Bitcoin rallied on the president’s backing for a strategic holding, but even some conservatives and industry backers disapproved.

The New York Times - 2d

5 questions about Trump’s crypto reserve plan

President Trump offered new details about his plan to create a strategic crypto reserve over the weekend, prompting the cryptocurrency market to rally after a few sluggish weeks. While Trump’s ...