Dashboard

Financial News

Crypto Company Accidentally Gives $44 Billion to Customers
thedailybeast106d ago

Crypto Company Accidentally Gives $44 Billion to Customers

JUNG YEON-JE / AFP via Getty ImagesSouth Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb accidentally distributed billions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin during a botched promotional event, briefly giving hundreds of customers instant crypto fortunes. The company said it mistakenly gave out roughly $44 billion worth of bitcoin to users on Friday after a rewards promotion went wrong. The event was meant to give participants 2,000 South Korean won—about $1.40—but instead credited winners with at least 2,000 bitcoin units each. Bithumb moved quickly to contain the damage. Within 35 minutes, the exchange suspended trading and withdrawals for affected accounts and said it recovered more than 99 percent of the funds mistakenly dispersed to about 695 users. In a statement issued Saturday, Bithumb apologized for the error and stressed that the incident was not the result of a security breach. “There are no problems with system security or customer asset management,” the company said. Regulators were less reassured. According to Reuters, South Korea’s Financial Services Commission said it plans to investigate the incident and examine other crypto exchanges for potential vulnerabilities and risks tied to virtual assets.Read it at ReutersRead more at The Daily Beast.

#CRYPTO
Sarawak explores semiconductor collaboration with CREST to boost industry, talent
theborneopost106d ago

Sarawak explores semiconductor collaboration with CREST to boost industry, talent

KUCHING (Feb 8): The Sarawak Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment (Mintred) and Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST) are exploring strategic collaboration, value chain migration and talent development to strengthen Malaysia’s semiconductor sector. The discussions followed a courtesy call by a CREST delegation on deputy minister of Mintred Datuk Dr Malcolm [...]The post Sarawak explores semiconductor collaboration with CREST to boost industry, talent appeared first on Borneo Post Online.

#ECONOMY
Ethereum Libra Formation In Play: ETH’s Next Big Move Could Be Loading
newsbtc106d ago

Ethereum Libra Formation In Play: ETH’s Next Big Move Could Be Loading

Ethereum is quietly setting up for a potentially decisive move as the Libra formation remains active on the weekly chart. While confirmation is still pending, the structure has not been invalidated, keeping the upside scenario firmly on the table. With key resistance levels overhead and momentum beginning to stabilize, ETH may be entering a critical phase where the next major directional move starts to take shape. Weekly Libra Formation Keeps The Bullish Case Alive On the X platform, Kamile Uray highlighted that Ethereum is currently forming a Libra pattern on the weekly chart. With the weekly candle yet to close and no invalidation so far, the bullish formation remains active and continues to be a valid scenario. Related Reading: Ethereum Bulls Must Conquer $3,050 Or Momentum Quickly Fades According to the update, confirmation of a reversal would open the door for a move toward the $4,956 high, but the price may face notable resistance along the way, particularly around the $3,445 level. Kamile Uray noted that a daily close above $2,475 would serve as the first technical signal that upside momentum is strengthening and that the recovery could continue. Failure to sustain movement above this area could delay further progress and keep the price vulnerable to pullbacks. Since the Libra formation is developing on the weekly timeframe, the pattern would only be considered invalid if Ethereum breaks below the $1,388 low, underscoring the broader, long-term nature of the setup. Ethereum Stretches Higher At $2,086 After A Sharp 22% Run According to Can Özsüer, Ethereum is currently trading around $2,086, marking a strong rally from the $1,730 area. From that level to the current price, ETH has surged roughly 22% without a meaningful correction, which increases the likelihood of short-term profit-taking. After such a sharp move, light selling pressure typically emerges as the market cools off. Related Reading: Analyst Says You’re Not Bullish Enough On Ethereum – What Does He Mean? Can Özsüer notes that any selling from this region is expected to remain controlled rather than aggressive. The ideal pullback zone lies between $1,950 and $2,000, where the price could reset without damaging the broader bullish structure. A dip into this range would be considered healthy and could set the stage for the next leg higher. Once that corrective move plays out, the next upside objective comes in around the $2,200 level. However, if price pushes straight toward the target without offering a pullback, the strategy would need adjustment. In that scenario, chasing a long position becomes less attractive, as a stronger selling wave could follow once the target is reached. If a correction does materialize, Can Özsüer suggests that a long position on the pullback would be the preferred approach. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com

#TECH
ElectionBuddy Receives Capterra Best Value Award
openpr106d ago

ElectionBuddy Receives Capterra Best Value Award

ElectionBuddy announced that it has been recognized as a leading cloud-based voting platform, as a "Best Value" software in the Polling category for 2026 on Capterra. This distinction identifies the software solutions that users rate most highly for offering exceptional

#TECH
Sam Altman defends OpenAI’s ad strategy after Anthropic’s Super Bowl criticism
startupnews106d ago

Sam Altman defends OpenAI’s ad strategy after Anthropic’s Super Bowl criticism

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sharply criticised advertising-led artificial intelligence (AI) strategies, taking an indirect swipe at rival Anthropic over its recent campaign and calling ads inside AI products a “crazy dystopic” idea. Challenging the approach, Altman said, “using a deceptive ad to criticise deceptive ads something doesn’t sit right with me about that.” While [...]

#TECH
Finding screen-life balance for seniors
thestar_my106d ago

Finding screen-life balance for seniors

As screen use rises among seniors, experts say the real challenge is not whether to use digital tools, but how to use them well. Read full story

#TECH