Friday, February 8, 2019

Crypto-Exchange Says It Can’t Pay Investors Because Its C.E.O. Died, and He Had the Passwords

Quadriga CX said that Gerald W. Cotten died while visiting India in December, and he was the sole person able to access $250 million in client holdings. Some investors are skeptical.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2GaX5Cj

Bits: The Week in Tech: Business Is Booming Despite Backlash

Global criticism of the tech industry hasn’t had an impact on the bottom line — at least not yet, writes Kate Conger.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2WJ0yge

Jeff Bezos Accuses National Enquirer of ‘Extortion and Blackmail’

In an online post, the chief executive of Amazon said the tabloid’s owner had used “extortion and blackmail” to try to stop his investigation into leaked photos and text messages.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2GlmVnh

In stunning move, Thai king's sister running for PM in March polls

In stunning move, Thai king's sister running for PM in March polls

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2Gxg1KU

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Instagram Bans Graphic Images of Self-Harm After Teenager’s Suicide

Instagram and its parent company, Facebook, will no longer allow images of cutting and will make nongraphic photos of self-harm, such as healed scars, more difficult to find.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2GwySWi

Evidence shows Khashoggi murder planned, carried out by Saudi officials: UN

Evidence shows Khashoggi murder planned, carried out by Saudi officials: UN

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2TyYO7u

Jeff Bezos Accuses National Enquirer of ‘Extortion and Blackmail’

In an online post, the chief executive of Amazon said the tabloid’s owner had used “extortion and blackmail” to try to stop his investigation into leaked photos and text messages.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2RP7nsU