The FBI sent $152 in Bitcoin to a kidnapper's ransom wallet in the case of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared in Tucson, Arizona. The kidnappers never moved the funds, possibly spooked by the deposit, which was meant to trace their activity on the blockchain. Despite ongoing ransom demands and a $50,000 reward for information, no breakthroughs have occurred. This case highlights challenges in tracing crypto ransom payments when targets avoid interacting with the blockchain.
Seven Boson Group Ltd. has launched its Sovereign AI Decision Intelligence service, allowing countries to deploy and govern advanced AI independently of foreign providers. This launch coincides with the EU's new legal mandate for AI sovereignty, mark...
The European Venture Fair (EVF) celebrates its 25th anniversary on September 9-10, 2026, in Zurich, gathering around 150 investors to discuss major themes like energy, fusion technology, physical AI, and AI's role in venture capital. The event featur...
Investec Bank plc, acting as advisor and joint broker to Treatt Group Plc, disclosed the sale of 7,893 ordinary shares of Treatt on June 23, 2026. The shares were sold at a price of 304 per unit. There were no other dealings in derivatives or additio...
At Intersolar Europe 2026, Sigenergy introduced a full range of AI-integrated smart solar-storage products for homes, commercial, and utility-scale use. Key innovations include the SigenStor Neo all-in-one home energy storage system, scalable commerc...
PennyMac Financial Services saw its stock drop over 37% following a disclosure that its efforts to recapture mortgage refinancing business were less successful than claimed. The company had increased loan origination capacity to retain borrowers amid...
