Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Sells Helios Facility to Galaxy Digital for $65 Million, Galaxy to Host Argo’s ASIC Fleet in Texas
Dec29

Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Sells Helios Facility to Galaxy Digital for $65 Million, Galaxy to Host Argo’s ASIC Fleet in Texas

After the publicly-listed bitcoin mining firm Argo Blockchain suspended trading on Nasdaq and the London Stock Exchange, the company said it would follow up the next day with an announcement. The following day, on Dec. 28, 2022, Argo detailed it is selling its Helios facility to Galaxy Digital for $65 million, and the financially troubled business plans to refinance asset-backed loans with a new $35 million loan that stems from...

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Russian Cinemas Get Help to Bypass Sanctions to Screen “Avatar: The Way of Water”
Dec29

Russian Cinemas Get Help to Bypass Sanctions to Screen “Avatar: The Way of Water”

With its invasion of Ukraine, Russia ignited a regional conflict with global repercussions. Thousands of lives have been lost and many more ruined. In response, many U.S. entertainment industry companies took a stand by ceasing their Russian operations. Since Russia is a relatively small source of revenue, the damage is mostly contained for the major Hollywood studios. For the Russian cinema industry, the effect of sanctions is...

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Analysis of U.S. Pirate Site Domain Seizures During FIFA World Cup 2022
Dec29

Analysis of U.S. Pirate Site Domain Seizures During FIFA World Cup 2022

After gathering data and in the absence of announcements by U.S. law enforcement agencies, on December 10 TorrentFreak reported on a wave of domain seizures. Many of the affected sites displayed a banner indicating the involvement of three government agencies – IPR Center, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Department of Justice. Data clearly showed that the domains were all connected to illicit live sports streaming, but it...

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How open source provides accessibility for the neurodivergent community
Dec29

How open source provides accessibility for the neurodivergent community

How open source provides accessibility for the neurodivergent community AmyJune Thu, 12/29/2022 – 03:00 Not everyone uses the internet or digital assets in the same way. When some people think about accessibility, they only think of people with physical disabilities, which accounts for a portion of disabilities worldwide. According to the National Cancer Institute, 15-20% of people live with neurodivergence. This includes:...

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