Cybercriminals are using AI to move faster, and companies are paying a premium when those attacks lead to data breaches. IBM found that AI played a role in one in four malicious breaches examined for its 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report, a 56% increase from the previous year. These incidents cost organizations an…
Key Takeaways Russia banned crypto mining in Moscow and the Moscow region from August 15, 2026, to December 31, 2032. The ban addresses severe local power grid strain, targeting 65 data centers running on a 734 MW capacity. This follows similar restrictions in regions like Siberia, where previous bans successfully eased grid load. Russia Expands…
The Moon is still in its waning gibbous phase following the Full Moon. Here’s what you can see on its surface tonight. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Sunday, Aug. 2, NASA’s Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in Waning Gibbous phase, with 87% of its surface visible. You don’t…
The United States has sanctioned Iranian exchanges, frozen nearly $1 billion in cryptocurrency, and traced $3.84 billion in Iran-linked flows through a single offshore exchange, exposing the scale of sanctions evasion through digital assets. Summary The US Treasury has sanctioned four Iranian cryptocurrency exchanges, including Nobitex, which handles approximately 50% of Iran’s crypto trading volume,…
This week, WIRED obtained a memo that tied dozens of cyberattacks against Minnesota water and wastewater utilities to Iran, the first official documentation of Iran’s likely responsibility for the most impactful campaign of cyberattacks to hit the US in the midst of the war that began nearly six months ago. In other news, more details…
Key Takeaways New York AG warns the CLARITY Act could limit state fraud enforcement. FBI reports $11 billion in crypto losses as Letitia James calls for tougher rules. Proposal calls for stronger AML, KYC, and platform accountability. James Warns Federal Bill Could Weaken State Enforcement New York Attorney General Letitia James called on Congress to…
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz might be reopened soon. Bitcoin’s price is on the move today, prompted by the latest developments on the US-Iran war front, but this time in the opposite direction. After it slipped to another multi-week low yesterday evening, the cryptocurrency has rebounded by approximately $1,500 and now sits at…
Despite a lawsuit from xAI, a Minnesota ban on apps that allow users to “nudify” images can move forward, according to NBC News. U.S. District Judge Donovan Frank’s ruling focused as much on the timing of xAI’s lawsuit as on the substance of the law itself. Frank wrote that xAI filed its request for a…
Bitcoin price hovered near $63,000 on Aug. 1 as US ETF outflows, weakening momentum and regulatory uncertainty kept buyers on the sidelines. Summary Bitcoin price is testing the $63,150 Fibonacci support after retreating from July’s $66,900 high. US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $265 million in net outflows on July 31. 4-hour money flow fell to…
The office desk is no longer the default setting for business computing. HP’s 2026 commercial PC lineup includes Intel-powered laptops, convertibles, and desktops built for employees moving between meeting rooms, home offices, client sites, and shared workspaces. First announced at HP Imagine 2026, the lineup includes Intel configurations across HP’s EliteBook, ProBook, and EliteDesk families,…
