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A new report from Sentinel Labs has uncovered a new North Korean hacking attempt on cryptocurrency and related businesses. With the industry rising to nearly $1.5 trillion in value, it’s becoming an ever larger target for hackers worldwide. The latest scam follows from previous attacks from North Korea, except this time it involves taking advantage of vulnerabilities in Apple’s macOS. While the Mac operating system is fairly secure for the most part, the hackers have worked their way around the locked-down OS through technical loopholes. A major method of getting onto people’s machines is by downloading falsified signed software. Apple requires that all Mac software is verified under the Apple Developer ID.

Norme has spent 500-plus hours and counting alone in his house. Why? for the views, of course. How long do you think you could last in total seclusion? YouTube creator Norme is putting that question to the test, now 500-plus hours into his attempt to livestream in “solitary confinement” for a whole month. 

The crypto world is buzzing as Avalanche completes a massive buyback of AVAX tokens worth $53 million, reigniting interest in blockchain ecosystems. With this Avalanche buyback, the Avalanche Foundation is doubling down on its ecosystem, strengthening its commitment to growth with resources dedicated to grants, events, and incubators. This bold move positions Avalanche for long-term sustainability, and it’s stirring excitement among AVAX holders and the broader community. At the same time, Qubetics ($TICS) is working to solve one of crypto’s biggest hurdles: interoperability.

The cryptocurrency market has shown impressive growth in recent days due to the U. S. election, hinting at even greater potential gains in the coming weeks. Market watchers anticipate a pivotal announcement from the Federal Reserve today, with many expecting another interest rate cut. If this decision aligns with predictions, it could further fuel the bullish momentum currently driving the industry. In recent trading sessions, Bitcoin has surged close to its record high, driven in part by a GOP (Grand Old Party) victory in the U.

Rivian CEO RJ ScaringePatrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty ImagesDonald Trump's tariff proposals and pushback on EVs could have a significant impact on automakers. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said during an earnings call the company has been bracing for tariffs. The fate of the $7,500 EV tax credit issued under the Biden Administration remains unclear.

Liam Payne, a former member of the boy band One Direction, died in October after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. Mike Marsland/WireImage via Getty ImagesLiam Payne, 31, died on October 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. Local prosecutors said on Thursday that they charged 3 people in connection with his death.