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Bitcoin infrastructure firm Blockstream has refused to negotiate further with hackers who last week stole 4,000 bitcoins from its Liquid network.  Writing on X Friday, Blockstream said that the hackers still had time to return the funds before the company would work with law enforcement.  White-hat hackers on Sunday withdrew about $320 million from the federation wallet that backs Liquid, a sidechain by Blockstream. After negotiating with Blockstream, they returned most of the funds but kept 598.5 coins worth over $46 million — demanding it as ransom.  “Blockstream will not pay a ransom for the return of stolen funds,” the…

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk was acquitted on Friday of all charges in a federal murder-for-hire case accusing him of orchestrating the revenge killing of a man shot dead in a daytime ambush in Los Angeles four years ago.The Chicago rapper was arrested in 2024 and accused of involvement in a shooting that killed the cousin of rival rapper Quando Rondo.Defence lawyer Drew Findling said the recording artist, whose real name is Durk Devontay Banks, was “thankful” following the verdict.Lil Durk has had seven albums in the US Billboard chart’s top five since 2019 and has also collaborated with stars including…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (R) alongside Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma in a practice session ahead of India vs Afghanistan series. (PTI) New Delhi: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was one of three squad members who attended the optional practice session ahead of the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan that begins on Sunday. Tilak Varma, who arrived earlier in the day, and Abhishek Sharma made up the trio who hit the nets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Under the watchful eyes of India coach Gautam Gambhir, bowling coach Morne Morkel and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak, Sooryavanshi was the first to hit the…

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs reportedly shed $282.6 million on September 10, their third straight session of net outflows. Over the same three-day window, XRP ETFs pulled in fresh capital for a third consecutive day, even as XRP itself slipped roughly 2.8% to trade near $1.36. The split is the story here. Bitcoin ETF investors are heading for the exits while XRP fund buyers keep adding exposure to a falling token price, and the tension worth unpacking: does XRP’s steadier inflow pattern reflect a genuinely different holder base, or is it just a quieter version of the same volatility rattling Bitcoin ETF…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Coinbase has partnered with payments provider Moov to bring stablecoin payment acceptance, settlement and real-time funding to more than 1,000 community banks and credit unions, the company said Thursday in an announcement. Moov will integrate Coinbase’s Payments API and Coinbase Developer Platform Custodial Wallet accounts into its existing payments platform, which serves the 1,000-plus institutions. That lets a bank or credit union add stablecoin services without building its own crypto technology stack. The infrastructure supports consumer payments, merchant acceptance, settlement and payouts, with fully disclosed custodial accounts…

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If you’re looking for an easy way to sweeten up your fall wardrobe with rich color, look no further than Anthropologie’s sale-on-sale. The retailr is taking an extra 50% off already-discounted chocolate brown styles, making it the perfect time to stock up on the season’s chicest hue. Many of these dresses are currently $50 and under! The sale is especially good for dress lovers, with mini, midi, and maxi silhouettes that are easy to wear now and layer as temperatures cool. Whether you’re dressing for the office, heading out for dinner, or meeting friends for a casual weekend, there’s a…

Like many who came before him, Arash (Missagh Zareh), a once-reputable physician, bears the psychological scars of trauma inflicted by Iran’s theocratic régime. After being caught treating wounded protestors, his medical practice was physically sealed off by the government and he was arrested. Ali Asgari’s A Bit of Light unfolds on a single day in the aftermath of this ordeal. Somewhere in the wake of, or perhaps even during, an unspecified stint in prison, the politically disgraced doctor begins to view his future through a nihilistic lens, concluding that a life such as his own is no longer worth living.On an otherwise perfectly ordinary afternoon…

No — or at least, not by the time they finish high school. Depending on how they’re funded, a Trump Account could turn a child into a decamillionaire by retirement, or it might just be worth about $4,300 on their eighteenth birthday. As with any account, three variables dictate the outcome: contributions, rate of return, and time. What might Trump Accounts actually be worth for children born this year? A thousand dollars takes a very long time to become a million dollars. That initial thousand dollars for children born during this administration could grow to be $4,342.45 (8.5 percent annual…

1624 S Garfield Street, Denver Price: $1,595,000Bedrooms: 5Baths: 4Sq. Ft: 4,297 totalYear Built: 2005Parking: 2 car detached garageFinding a move-in ready property in Denver can be a challenge. This custom Craftsman residence in Cory Merrill offers the ideal solution. Built in 2005, this sophisticated home has been thoroughly refreshedfor today’s lifestyle. It features fresh interior and exterior paint, refinished hardwood floors, new carpeting, updated countertops, and stylish new fixtures. You get the solid scale of an established build with the polished look of new construction.Modern Comfort and a Gourmet KitchenThe main level is designed for effortless living and entertaining. Refinished hardwood…