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Hacker behind billion-dollar Bitcoin heist gets 5-year sentence
Ilya "Dutch" Lichtenstein, the mastermind behind a major Bitcoin heist, has been sentenced to five years in prison by a Washington federal court after being pleaded guilty last year.
FBI raids Polymarket CEO's home after platform predicted Trump's victory
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has raided the home of Shayne Coplan, the CEO of predictive betting platform Polymarket.
Mumbai Police move to extradite Anmol Bishnoi after US alert
The Mumbai Police are on the lookout to extradite Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, from the United States.
All Indian diplomats 'put on notice' by Canada
Canada expelled six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner, over their alleged involvement in the 2023 assassination of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last week.
'Wanted Canada to extradite Bishnoi gang...': India on diplomatic row
Amid ongoing diplomatic tensions, India has expressed concerns over Canada's handling of criminals tied to organized crime.
17,000 job cuts, $5 billion in costs: Boeing's crisis deepens
Boeing, the US-based aerospace giant, will issue layoff notices to thousands of its employees as it struggles with a crippling labor strike and rising financial troubles.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao released after 4-month jail sentence
Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, the brain behind Binance, was released from a low-security US correctional facility on Friday after wrapping up a four-month sentence.
US Justice Department charges Iranian hackers over Trump campaign cyberattack
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged three Iranian nationals, for their supposed role in a cyberattack on Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
US Department of Justice sues Visa for allegedly suppressing competition
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against global payment giant, Visa.
Google facing new antitrust lawsuit over ad tech monopoly
Google is facing a fresh antitrust lawsuit, following a judge's ruling last month that labeled its search engine as an illegal monopoly.
Google to face penalties for search monopoly by next August
A US federal judge, Amit P. Mehta, has set a deadline of August 2025 to determine the penalties for Google's internet search monopoly.
YouTube deletes Russia-funded channel hosting some pro-Trump influencers
YouTube has deleted the channel of Tenet Media, a right-wing media outlet.
Google is abusing dominance over online ads: UK competition watchdog
UK's antitrust watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has accused Google of exploiting its dominant position in the digital advertising sector.
NVIDIA stock plummets 9.5%, wiping out $279B in market value
NVIDIA has experienced a significant 9.5% drop in its stock value, resulting in a loss of $279 billion from the company's market capitalization.
Why US has launched antitrust probe into NVIDIA
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated an antitrust investigation into NVIDIA, the world's leading AI chip manufacturer.
Boeing pleads guilty for fraud in fatal 737 MAX crashes
Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge, thereby resolving a US Justice Department investigation into two fatal 737 MAX crashes.
Breaking down Julian Assange's plea deal: US espionage charge explained
WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, was released from a London jail earlier today, after spending five years fighting extradition to the US.
US prosecutors advise criminal charges against Boeing for settlement violation
US prosecutors have suggested to senior Justice Department officials, that criminal charges should be filed against Boeing.
Google trims legal investigations team sparking concerns about regulatory compliance
Google has reportedly laid off about a third of its 'Legal Investigations' team, according to a statement from the Alphabet Workers United-CWA union.
US arrests Chinese national behind massive global botnet cyberattacks
The United States has arrested YunHe Wang, a 35-year-old Chinese national, for allegedly operating a botnet, known as 911 S5, that infected over 19 million IP addresses worldwide and stole $5.9 billion.
Rare Wu-Tang Clan's album to finally grace public ears!
The Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Hobart, Tasmania, is set to publicly debut the "only" physical copy of Wu-Tang Clan's album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin.
Boeing confirms $200 million cyber extortion attempt in 2023
Boeing, the multinational aerospace and defense corporation, has confirmed being targeted in a $200 million cyber extortion attempt in October 2023.
US DOJ investigating Tesla over potential securities and wire fraud
The Department of Justice (DOJ) in the US, is currently investigating Tesla for potential securities and wire fraud, according to a Reuters report.
US Congressman raises concern over 'rising attacks' on Hindu temples
United States's Congressman Shri Thanedar has expressed his concern over the increasing number of attacks on Hindu temples in the country.
New judge assigned to US government's antitrust case against Apple
The US government's antitrust lawsuit against Apple has been reassigned to a new judge.
How Apple's lock-in problem led to antitrust lawsuit by DOJ
Apple products yield the best experience when you stick with an iPhone. This is precisely why Apple has found itself under scrutiny from the US Department of Justice.
US Justice Department initiates antitrust lawsuit against Apple over CarPlay
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed an extensive 88-page antitrust lawsuit against the technology behemoth, Apple.
US government initiates antitrust lawsuit against Apple: Key takeaways
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a legal offensive against tech behemoth Apple, accusing the firm of monopolizing the smartphone industry.
US Justice Department to review Disney-Fox-Warner sports streaming deal: Report
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) is gearing up to examine a proposed streaming service collaboration between Walt Disney, Fox Corporation, and Warner Bros. Discovery, according to Bloomberg Law.
eBay fined $3mn after employees sent live cockroaches to couple
eBay will pay a $3 million fine to settle a harassment case filed by a Massachusetts couple.
Why US justice department is considering antitrust suit against Apple
The United States (US) Department of Justice might soon file an antitrust case against Apple.
Hunter Biden now charged with tax evasion of $1.4 million
Hunter Biden, the son of United States (US) President Joe Biden, has been indicted on nine tax charges in California. This is the second criminal case against Hunter.
Google antitrust trial concludes: Key takeaways and what lies ahead
The US government has concluded the evidentiary phase of its court case against Google in which it accused the online search leader of breaking antitrust law to stay on top.
Hunter Biden indicted: A look at controversies surrounding him
Hunter Biden, son of United States (US) President Joe Biden, has been indicted on three criminal counts related to gun possession, marking the first-ever prosecution of a sitting president's child.
Google's antitrust trial in US: Key takeaways from Day 2
During the second day of the antitrust case against Google, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) continued its push to challenge the company's dominance in the search engine market.
Google's antitrust trial in US: Key takeaways from Day 1
The highly anticipated antitrust case against tech giant Google is officially underway in Washington, DC, with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) alleging that Google engaged in anticompetitive practices to maintain its dominant position in the search engine market.
US President Joe Biden may face impeachment probe
Amid serious financial strains in the United States (US), the country is facing a fresh challenge as calls for President Joe Biden's impeachment grow louder.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Why President Joe Biden's son may face serious charges
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) may press "serious charges" against Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, former US Attorney General William Barr said.
Meta's new AI ad tech aims to reduce discrimination
In a bid to address concerns about its ads being discriminatory, Meta has rolled out some changes to ensure that the real audience for an ad matches closely with the target audience.
NewsBytes Briefing: Google defers 30% commission in India, and more
Last night, Google deferred the enforcement of its Play Store billing policy that requires certain app developers to pay a 30% commission to the tech giant.