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‘Upsetting and frightening’: what’s really behind the door of your holiday rental?

Accommodation websites stand accused of not carrying out adequate checks on hosts, turning stays into…

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Cryptocurrency, Memecoins

FTX EU Sold to Backpack Exchange, Plans Regulated Crypto Derivatives Push Across Europe

FTX EU, the European arm of Sam Bankman Fried’s now-bankrupt cryptocurrency trading empire, has been…

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My AI-cloned voice was used to spread far-right propaganda. How do we stop the fake audio scam? | Georgina Findlay

It was chilling to hear ‘my voice’ repeating lies – and to discover that deepfake…

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British AI startup with government ties is developing tech for military drones

Exclusive: Concerns raised over role of Faculty AI, which has worked with NHS and government…

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Bitcoin Traders Eye $109K as Trump Anticipation Builds, BTC ETFs Rake in Nearly $1B

A return to markets after the holidays and anticipation of Donald Trump’s inauguration as U.S….

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This Crypto Fund Blew Past Bitcoin’s 121% Price Gain in 2024

Bitcoin (BTC), the leading cryptocurrency by market value, surged 121% last year to cross the…

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What are my rights if wintry UK weather has disrupted my travel?

Snow, ice and flooding have resulted in flights and trains being delayed or cancelled, and…

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Why Binance Employees Are Remote-First

Five years after COVID-19 sparked a global remote-work revolution, the pendulum seems to be swinging…

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U.S. Fed’s Michael Barr to Step Down as Vice Chair for Supervision

Michael Barr, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision, will step down from his…

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Trudeau’s Departure in Canada Opens Possibilities for Crypto

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement on Monday that he’s stepping down could clear a…

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