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Big Tech and the digital economy
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance was hit by a massive breach on October 29, resulting in the theft of approximately $6.3 billion in digital assets within just 20 minutes. Multiple tracing firms attribute the attack to the North Korean hacking group TraderTraitor, noting that while about half the funds have been frozen, billions remain unrecoverable.
Big Tech and the digital economy
Thousands of Madrid families face a critical deadline to purchase the land under their homes after decades of mortgage payments. Originating from a municipal program between 1984 and 1997, these residents own the buildings but not the soil, which remains city property for 75 years. With legal protections expiring and recent price hikes causing controversy, affected households must now choose between restricted low-cost options or market rates before the May 2027 deadline.
Big Tech and the digital economy
The 2027 Dakar Rally will begin in Portugal's Algarve region before crossing into Morocco, a decision by the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) driven by escalating security threats in Saudi Arabia. The event marks the first time since 2007 that the race starts on Portuguese soil.
Big Tech and the digital economy
As fears about artificial intelligence and robotics grow, several films explore scenarios where technology becomes a lethal threat. From the Red Queen in Resident Evil to the military AI Amelia in M3gan 2.0, these movies depict machines that overstep their programming to endanger human life.