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Leaked Slack conversations between Terraform Labs co-founders Do Kwon and Daniel Shin have exposed their contemplation of orchestrating fraudulent transactions.

Queensland tourism figures welcome efforts to reignite the China group travel market but warn there are still challenges to overcome before visitors return en masse.

Daniel Rich has stuck by the Lions through their darkest days, but after 14 seasons, the Brisbane veteran won't get his chance at ultimate glory.

Reports about escalating youth crime have been a mainstay of Queensland media bulletins for several years, but data suggests the state's long-term crime rate is actually going down.

A man in his sixties has become the second person arrested in the investigation of the deliberate felling of a tree beside Hadrian's Wall in northern England. 

The discovery of a spotted-tail quoll in South Australia this week was the first in 130 years, but a researcher suspects it may not be alone, with hopes a small population has been happily existing […]

Without the Dan Andrews lightning rod, the heat and the anger around Victorian politics will likely be eased, offering the chance for a reset, writes ABC Radio Melbourne's Raf Epstein.

When he steps onto the field, Jaspa Fletcher will break an AFL record — but the job will be far from done.

It's the scientific equivalent of finding a needle in a haystack.

While the musical duo has previously been apolitical, they say anxiety around the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum has prompted them to speak out.

This week’s Crypto Biz explores Kraken’s securities arm, Gemini’s expansion in India, Binance’s return to Belgium and an oil company in Argentina investing in crypto […]

A new report this week highlighted that better police training is needed when conducting invasive strip searches for drugs at music festivals.

With the Wallabies' Rugby World Cup hopes hanging by a thread, a former Rugby Australia chairman and Super Rugby chief say the sport needs an urgent review. But Rugby Australian says action is what's […]

Pop star Shakira came to international prominence in the early 2000s with her breakthrough hit Whenever, Wherever. But more recently it's her tax troubles that are making headlines.   

Former Twitter executive Yoel Roth, who was responsible for policing misinformation on the platform, has warned Elon Musk's X is increasingly vulnerable to foreign governments and extremists trying […]

Jai Opetaia stunned the boxing world with a brave, bloody victory over Mairis Briedis last July. Now, 14 months down the line, he's back, putting his world titles on the line against the dangerous […]

A U.S. government shutdown is not inevitable, but even if one lasts for just hours or days, lawmakers’ priorities on their return may not be digital assets.

Fuel prices have increased since July to well above $2 per litre, and they could keep climbing. With everyday life expenses rising across the board, commuters are having to make tough decisions.

The losses on U.S. Treasurys recently surpassed $1.5 trillion, and the likely outcome is turbulent markets, but how will Bitcoin price fare?

Pond0x reported that its DEX reached $100 million in cumulative volume, citing a Dune dashboard as evidence.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

The Kremlin says Andrei Troshev, one of the most senior former commanders of the Wagner mercenary group, is now working for Russia's Defence Ministry. 

A potent rush-hour rainstorm swamps the New York metropolitan area, shutting down parts of the city's subway system, flooding streets and highways.

Crispian Chan was eight when his family's Chinese restaurant was firebombed by a neo-Nazi group. As an adult, he set out to track their leader down.

One of the last living witnesses to the fatal drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur is charged with murder, a long-awaited break in a case that has frustrated investigators and fascinated the […]

This September will go down as the hottest and driest on record in parts of Australia. But after another hot weekend will come a significant drenching, explains ABC meteorologist Tom Saunders.

Netflix has shuttered its DVD delivery service, triggering co-founder Marc Randolph to revisit the near misses that characterised the company's early days of experimentation and risk-taking.

The disability royal commission's report has been described by advocates as a turning point towards a fully inclusive and de-segregated Australia — but they warn the recommendations must be […]

Gaps in high-quality, comprehensive antenatal education are contributing to life-long injuries and birth trauma, maternity experts and parents say.

It's time for the AFL's biggest game of the year, as Collingwood and Brisbane meet in the grand final at the MCG. Here's everything you need to know.

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is fighting for his party's survival as the country heads to the polls on October 14. 

Mixin Network has offered a $20 million bug bounty to the exploiter behind a $200 million hack to return the remaining funds.

As the country is considered for EU membership, the digital lari is seen as providing interoperability with a digital euro while preserving monetary freedom.

Investment firms Invesco and Galaxy Digital allegedly filed for a spot Ethereum ETF with the U.S. SEC on Sept. 29.

Gold bars recently sold out at Costco, reflecting investors’ souring mood about the economy. Is there a silver lining for Bitcoin?

A new report indicated Bitcoin ETFs could release $600 billion in new demand — double Bitcoin’s current market cap. Here’s some math behind the estimates.

According to Polygon, “the same infrastructure used to power YouTube and Gmail� will help secure its network.

Crypto bulls are attempting a comeback. Here are the altcoins that traders are keeping an eye on.

Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas speculated that the SEC may have pressured Valkyrie to halt ETH futures contract purchases until the ETF was officially approved.

Spurred from several recent conversations, it becomes entirely necessary for this specific audience to understand a reality that is never discussed. If you are reading this, wherever you are reading […]

Ether’s price is up today as traders weigh the possibility of an Ethereum futures ETF launching and a weaker than anticipated inflation print.

California Senator Dianne Feinstein is dead, she was 90. Journalist Rebecca Traister, who profiled Feinstein at length for New York magazine said, “she believed in civic and political control and […]

Su Zhu was arrested at Singapore Changi Airport while attempting to leave the country after a court granted a committal order.

CoinShares, a provider of crypto exchange-traded products in Europe, is optimistic about spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States.

SBI Holdings will work with UAE firm TradeFinex on a Japanese joint venture to boost the adoption of its enterprise blockchain platform on the XDC Network.

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has been approved to liquidate nearly $3.4 billion worth of crypto assets, creating a sense of panic among crypto investors, but experts say the phased liquidation […]

Binance’s buyer in Russia, CommEx, has been developing its platform for six months and has onboarded some ex-Binance employees, the firm said.

One suspect was arrested while trying to destroy potential evidence with paper shredders and bleach in the bathtub of an apartment.

Bitcoin stubbornly refuses to give up its latest gains as BTC price seeks to flip $27,000 to support into September’s last Wall Street open.

Circle noted that assets pegged to the U.S. dollar are not securities, partly because users are not expecting any profit from acquiring them.

The company cites the inability to meet regulators’ requirements but says it intends to return to the Dutch market.

The new legislation aims to protect crypto investors from disputes, manipulation or fraud potentially stemming from transactions occurring off-chain.

The funds raised from the event will help 4,000 people impacted by cancer and locals who need immediate and vital support.

The action reportedly came as a part of a general inquiry of French antitrust authorities into the cloud computing sector.

“Spending way more than we earn� — CEO Tim Sweeney blamed job cuts on major structural changes to the company’s economics.

“I think he’ll get the maximum sentence� — one lawyer predicts the former FTX CEO could look at life behind bars if convicted of all seven charges.

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the […]

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive […]

It is important, VERY IMPORTANT, to remember the Club for Growth (CfG) is the Ron DeSantis career financial vehicle.  Ever since his first steps into Congress, CfG has been the primary financial […]

In a hearing, Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle Kudla said the Department of Justice estimated the case could last four to five weeks.

News breaking from The Daily Mail reflects that President Donald Trump has filed a civil action against Orbis Business Intelligence and its founder, Christopher Steele. You will likely remember that […]

People were wondering how many people were tuned into the Fox Business RNC debate, the second GOP primary debate without Donald Trump.  The answers are in per an NBC review of Nielsen ratings. […]

President Trump was interviewed by NewsMax at the conclusion of his speech to union and trade workers in Michigan.  {Direct Rumble Link Here} The impromptu interview covers a wide variety of […]

Well, the corrupt Republican Party system in Georgia is once again on full display.  In August, Republican State Senator Colton Moore began advocating to hold Democrat District Attorney Fani […]

… Hurricane Ian hit. One year ago, right about the time I am posting this the eye was passing.  The previous 4 hours had torn the back of the roof to shreds and removed everything in the […]

The Iran Project – An official with the Punishments Organization announced that the final verdict of Bahman Motor would be issued soon and If approved, the closure of this private...

The Iran Project – On Wednesday morning, Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force successfully put its homegrown imaging satellite, Noor-3, into orbit. The satellite was […]

The Iran Project – Senior nuclear officials from Iran and China discussed plans for closer cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the construction of atomic power plants. The […]

The Iran Project – The Iranian Ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeed Iravani, has strongly condemned the recent threat made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to use nuclear weapons...

The Iran Project – During a phone call, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the ongoing tensions in the South Caucasus region and stressed the […]

The Iran Project – The Institute of Geophysics at the University of Tehran has refuted claims that an explosion occurred in Khorramabad, Iran, saying that the tremor felt by residents...

The Iran Project – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, has announced that Japan has proposed an initiative to revive the stalled 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran. The Iranian foreign […]

The Iran Project – Mohammad Eslami, the head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, has criticized Western countries for increasing political pressure on Iran, stating that such actions will not […]

The Iran Project – The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, has stated that Iran reserves the right to respond to Israel’s provocative actions.  This comes after […]

The Iran Project – Iranian female cyclist Faranak Partoazar has won a bronze medal at the 2023 Asian cycling games to register a historic record and carve her name on...