The direct economic harm caused by the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in highly vaccinated countries appears so far to be relatively modest and short-lived, but its indirect hit could prove significant if China resorts to repeated lockdowns in its effort to suppress the virus within its borders. Omicron led to a fresh surge in infections … Read more
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department said Tuesday it seized over $ 3.6 billion worth of digital currency stolen during a hack of a cryptocurrency exchange and arrested two suspects for allegedly trying to launder the proceeds. The value of the cryptocurrency at the time it was seized last week marks the largest financial seizure ever … Read more
Tinder said it has banned Simon Leviev, the subject of Netflix Inc.’s documentary “The Tinder Swindler,” which alleges that he defrauded women he met on the dating app. Tinder said it has banned Simon Leviev, the subject of Netflix Inc.’s documentary “The Tinder Swindler,” which alleges that he defrauded women he met on the dating … Read more