Crypto Leben (Life aka misc)
SEC Debuts ‘Project Crypto’ To Bring US Financial Markets ‘On Chain’
The SEC has launched “Project Crypto” to overhaul outdated securities regulations for a blockchain-based future, aiming to support tokenized assets, crypto trading, and “super apps.” “To achieve President Trump’s vision of making America the crypto capital of the world, the SEC must holistically consider the potential benefits and risks of Read more…
Leben (Life aka misc) The Planet (on, and off)
Brazil Deploys Millions of Lab-bred Mosquitoes To Combat Dengue Epidemic
Brazil has launched a massive program to release millions of laboratory-bred mosquitoes engineered to carry Wolbachia bacteria, which prevents them from transmitting dengue virus. The initiative aims to protect 140 million Brazilians across 40 municipalities over the next decade. The approach has already demonstrated significant results in Niteroi, where officials Read more…
Leben (Life aka misc)
Trump Launching a New Private Health Tracking System With Big Tech’s Help
The Trump administration announced it is launching a new program that will allow Americans to share personal health data and medical records across health systems and apps run by private tech companies, promising that will make it easier to access health records and monitor wellness. More than 60 companies, including Read more…
Leben (Life aka misc)
Australia’s Spy Boss Asks Defense Workers To Stop Oversharing on LinkedIn
Australia’s spy chief has warned that defense workers are exposing themselves to foreign intelligence services through LinkedIn profiles that detail classified projects and security clearances. Director-General Mike Burgess said over 35,000 Australians on the platform indicate access to sensitive information, with 7,000 mentioning defense work and 400 listing involvement in Read more…
Leben (Life aka misc)
IRS Chief Says Agency Plans To End Free Filing Program
Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Bill Long said the agency will end its Direct File program after a limited pilot and one full filing season. President Donald Trump’s massive spending and policy bill includes funding to research and “replace any direct e-file programs run by the Internal Revenue Service.” Already, the Read more…
Leben (Life aka misc)
World’s ‘Oldest Baby’ Born From Embryo Frozen in 1994
The world’s “oldest baby” has been born in the US from an embryo that was frozen in 1994, it has been reported. Thaddeus Daniel Pierce was born on 26 July in Ohio to Lindsey and Tim Pierce, using an “adopted” embryo from Linda Archerd, 62, from more than 30 years Read more…