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DJ to Meta tech lead: 13-year career ends in layoff

Henry Chen, 38, lost his Meta job May 20 after 13 years, a path from DJ to tech lead. He's brushing up on system design with a coach before returning to the job market.

Crypto22d ago

Stolen Crypto's 45-Day Laundering Window

Less than 5% of the $1.5 billion Bybit hack was recovered. Here is how the 45-day laundering cycle works and why the freeze window is shrinking.

Stocks22d ago

European Carmakers Face Choice on China, Emerging Markets

A Bloomberg column argues European automakers must shift focus from China to the world's next billion drivers or risk losing those markets to Chinese EV rivals like BYD and Geely.

Forex22d ago

Natural Gas Downtrend Holds Despite LNG-Backed Bounce Above $2.61

September natural gas bounced above $2.61 on stronger LNG feedgas and hot weather, but storage at 6.7% above the five-year average keeps sellers in control. The next EIA storage report is the test.

Crypto22d ago

Senate Schedules CLARITY Act Vote for Sept. 15 After Cloture

Thune filed cloture at 4:52 a.m. ET after an overnight session; the Sept. 15 vote needs 60 yeses with ethics disputes and Hawley's opposition unresolved.

Stocks22d ago

Former Harvard Dean Warns Wealthy Parents Against Admissions Sabotage

Ex-Harvard admissions dean Drusilla Blackman says copying neighbors and over-managing kids backfires. Her advice: family talks, authenticity, and letting passions lead.

Crypto22d ago

BlackRock drew $896.5M into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

BlackRock captured 80% of spot Bitcoin ETF flows and 83% of Ethereum ETF flows last week, pulling in $896.5M combined. Prices rose alongside.

Crypto22d ago

Brazil sets 24-hour hold on $10,000 crypto transfers

Brazil's central bank mandates a 24-hour hold on crypto transfers above $10,000 to foreign providers or self-custody wallets, effective Jan. 1, 2027, as part of anti-fraud measures.

Stocks22d ago

Ikea Buyback Hits 53,000 Items as Resale Goes Chainwide

Ikea's buyback program hits 53,000 items five years in, with chainwide US availability by September. Bargain hunters and design collectors drive resale growth.

Stocks22d ago

Nissan's AI Cameras Track Worker Movements, Cut Injury Costs

Nissan's Canton, Mississippi plant uses AI cameras to flag unsafe bending and posture, saving about $34 million. The system expands to Smyrna, Tennessee next.

Crypto22d ago

Why crypto 'audited' badges give investors a false sense of security

The Bybit $1.46B hack exposed how "audited" badges mask gaps between code review and real security. A new study shows 49.6% of losses come from human vectors audits miss.

Macro22d ago

Delhi Healthcare Crisis Deepens After ₹650 Crore CPA Scam

Hospitals face shortages after Delhi's procurement halt following ₹650 crore scam. Warehouse damage and local purchase reliance raise risks. Government reviews contracts.