Call Me “Thuggin” | Vermont | Covid-19 Fraud

We don’t need much more proof that fraud was rampant in the COVID-19 relief funds established in the American Rescue Plan to aid Americans during the pandemic. The U.S Government have already estimated the numbers siphoned from aid to be over $100 billion. With an economic crisis looming and citizen hardship growing, restrictions were eased with the intent to get the aid out as quickly as possible. But every once in a while there is a fraudster that can make us question whether there was any screening of COVID aid applications at all. Like Andrew Hollins. Also known as Andrew Jones. Also known as Grandma and Grandpa. Also known as “Thuggin.”

Andrew Hollins allegedly fraudulently filed for COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program loans for two fake companies,

New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier You

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The new year is a time to begin again, to make new plans, new goals, and new choices. This year, if you’re trying to decide on New Year’s resolutions that will benefit your health, we want to help and support you! Here are our top New Year’s resolutions for a healthier you, and some tips for setting and achieving your goals.

New Year, New Goals

When setting your new year goals, it’s important to remember that your goals should be catered to you and your lifestyle. Especially if you’re setting health goals this year,

Different Shipping Company Policies For First Class Packages

Is First Class Mail Based On Weight?
Does Package Size Matter For First Class?
What Qualifies For Usps First Class Package?
First Class Package Weight Limit
Usps First Class Package
First-class Package Mailing Tips
Can I Use Any Package For Usps First Class?
What Qualifies As A Parcel Usps?
Usps First Class Package Service

There is no definitive answer to this question as different shipping companies have different policies. However, it is generally accepted that first class packages are usually based on weight, with heavier packages costing more to ship. This is because heavier packages require more resources to ship, and thus cost more to the shipping company.

Insider Trading Via Coinbase Gets Nikhil Wahi 10 Month Sentence

 

A U.S. District Judge sentenced Nikhil Wahi to 10 months in prison on Tuesday, bringing one part of a historic cryptocurrency criminal case to a close. Wahi, the brother of a former Coinbase product manager, was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud last July in what prosecutors called the “first ever cryptocurrency insider trading case.”

“I made a huge mistake, a terrible mistake,” Wahi said Tuesday.

Nikhil pleaded guilty to that charge in September, admitting that his brother, Ishan Wahi, used his position at one of the largest crypto exchanges to pass along confidential information on asset listings. Ishan would tell Nikhil when a coin was about to be listed on Coinbase.

Over 77% Of Bitcoin Millionaires Wiped Out As Crypto Winter Rages

Bitcoin Millionaires Suffer Losses
BTC Profitability Declines As Well

 

Bitcoin’s price has taken a hit since it hit its all-time high back in 2021, and as a result, the number of bitcoin millionaires has dwindled dramatically since then. These addresses holding more than $1 million in BTC peaked in November 2021 and have been on a steady decline since then.

Bitcoin Millionaires Suffer Losses

Back in November 2021, when the bitcoin bull market was in full bloom, the number of BTC millionaires had crossed 100,000 wallets. At its highest point, there were 108,886 wallets with more than $1 million worth of BTC in their balances, but according to data from BitInfoCharts, this number has dropped below 25,000.

Russia to begin work on CBDC settlement system in Q1 as sanctions endure: Report

 

Russia’s central bank is reportedly set to begin developing a cross-border settlement system using its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) amid ongoing sanctions in response to its invasion of Ukraine.

The plans to move forward with Russia’s digital ruble are expected to come in the first quarter of 2023 and will see Russia’s central bank study two possible cross-border settlement models, according to a Jan. 9 report from local media outlet Kommersant.

The first proposed model sees various countries entering into separate bilateral agreements with Russia to integrate their CBDC systems.

Each agreement would be made to ensure the conversion and transfer of assets between the countries are in accordance with the rules of the agreements.

Supreme Court clears way for WhatsApp case against NSO Group, opening spyware firm to more lawsuits

 

The Supreme Court on Monday denied a petition from NSO Group, the Israeli spyware maker, to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the firm exploited the WhatsApp platform in 2019 to spy on 1,400 users.

The decision upholds a previous California federal court ruling that rejected NSO Group’s arguments that it qualified for foreign sovereign immunity because it had been acting on behalf of a foreign government to investigate terrorist activity at the time it deployed the software.

NSO Group filed its petition with the Supreme Court in April after a federal judge in California rejected an appeal in the case brought by Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company.

“Meta has repeatedly impeded law enforcement’s ability to lawfully investigate criminals use of WhatsApp to commit serious crimes and acts of terror,”

Accessibility in gaming: How Sony’s new PS5 controller is empowering gamers with disabilities – Yahoo Finance UK

While the worst of the squeeze is over, we’ll still be feeling the pain well into 2023
How to ensure that a video game is accessible to people with disabilities? Sony believes it has the answer, having unveiled a customisable “controller kit” for its PlayStation 5 designed to help players with disabilities.
The controller, introduced this week as “Project Leonardo” during CES 2023 in Las Vegas, is round-shaped and designed so it can lie flat on a tabletop or a wheelchair tray.
In addition, the buttons come in different shapes and sizes.
“I am excited that the design will be completed through collaboration with players rather than presenting them with a single form factor,” So Morimoto, from Sony’s design team,wrote on the company’s blog.

CoinMarketCap-led token airdrops ‘infected by fraud,’ crypto project claims

SATT token drop
TokenBot token drop
CoinMarketCap responds

 

Two crypto projects have cried foul play over promotional airdrops conducted by CoinMarketCap (CMC) on their behalf, which they allege was “gamed” for the benefit of a small group of exploiters.

These promotional airdrops — designed to be distributed to thousands of wallets to raise awareness of a crypto project — ended with the tokens funneling to just a handful of wallets, suggesting potential manipulation of the system.

SATT token drop

Blockchain advertising solution SaTT alleged to Cointelegraph that a promotional airdrop it paid CMC to conduct in Dec. 2022 ended with 84% of the airdropped tokens funneling to just 21 wallets.

Russia to begin work on CBDC settlement system in Q1 as sanctions endure: Report

Russia’s central bank is reportedly set to begin developing a cross-border settlement system using a central bank digital currency (CBDC) amid ongoing sanctions in response to its invasion of Ukraine.

The plans to move forward with Russia’s digital ruble are expected to come in the first quarter of 2023 and will see Russia’s central bank study two possible cross-border settlement models, according to a Jan. 9 report by local media outlet Kommersant.

The first proposed model sees various countries entering into separate bilateral agreements with Russia to integrate their CBDC systems.

Each agreement would be made to ensure the conversion and transfer of assets between the countries are in accordance with the rules of the agreements.

Solana, Cardano Eye Explosion To New Highs, Bitcoin Recaptures $17k As Exchange Signals Tilt Bullish ⋆ ZyCrypto

Bitcoin bulls managed to shake off December’s dust, decisively pushing past $17,000 for the first time in over three weeks. The world’s most traded cryptocurrency was trading at $17,348, up over 2.41% in the past 24 hours.

Ethereum led in gains surging by over 4.55% in the same period to trade at $1,330 Monday noon. Other cryptocurrencies in the top 15 groups by market capitalization also gained steam, led by Solana and Cardano, up over 22% and 13%. Dogecoin, BNB and MATIC followed quietly, adding over 8%, 7% and 3.20% overnight. Overall, the global crypto market cap increased by 3.49% to tap $855.83B, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

Bitcoin’s surprising rebound comes after Friday’s positive nonfarm payment rolls data.

Is Reg D Suitable for My Company?

Regulation D (Reg D) is a set of rules established by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that allows companies to raise capital without registering their securities for public sale and is related to, but different than other JOBS Act regulations. Reg D also establishes certain disclosure requirements that companies must comply with when selling securities under this type of offering and offers several advantages for companies seeking to raise capital, these include:

Ability to raise capital from accredited and some nonaccredited investors
Reduced disclosure requirements, and faster access to capital
No limits on offering sizes

 

However, there are also certain drawbacks associated with Reg D. For example, companies must comply with state regulations that may require disclosure of notices of sale or the names of those who receive compensation in connection with the sale.

Hong Kong Reaffirms Commitment to Become Regional Crypto Hub

Hong Kong Aims to Become Regional Crypto Hub

 
 

Hong Kong has reaffirmed its commitment to become a regional crypto hub in following the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. “As certain crypto exchanges collapsed one after another, Hong Kong became a quality standing point for digital asset corporates,” said a top government official.

Hong Kong Aims to Become Regional Crypto Hub

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po reaffirmed the city’s crypto commitment at a web3 summit in Cyberport Monday.

Emphasizing that Hong Kong remains committed to becoming a regional crypto hub, the financial secretary described:

As certain crypto exchanges collapsed one after another, Hong Kong became a quality standing point for digital asset corporates.

Xiaomi has an anti-stress device that few know about and it only costs 3 euros

This little Xiaomi toy will accompany you everywhere, you will not be able to get rid of it.
This little cube will go everywhere with you.

This little Xiaomi toy will accompany you everywhere, you will not be able to get rid of it.

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you just have to pay €3.42 to take you home one of the most curious devices of xiaomi. We know that the Chinese firm sells all kinds of products, but very few know of its existence. We talk about an anti-stress cube that is destined to become your faithful companion.

It is small, light and addictive. Are you restless hands?

Brisbane CBD Custom T-Shirt Screen Printing For Business Events: Services Update

The company now offers local organisations and business event planners customised apparel for corporate retreats, tradeshows, and sales meetings with customers. Popular apparel printing methods include screen, DTG (direct-to-garment), and heat transfer printing – which thermally transfers the custom logo or design from paper to fabric.

More information can be found at https://customtshirtprintingonline.com.au

Custom T Shirt Printing Online’s expanded service allows business clients to upload – or create – the design of their choice onto T-shirts made from a wide range of select brands, including AS Colour, Gildan, American Apparel, and Australian Stitch. Available styles that are especially sought-after are AS Colour Staple Tee and AS Colour Maple Tee. The Staple Tee can also be used as a unisex shirt.

Shanghai “Snow World” To Open Later This Year – The Whiteroom – Snow-Forecast.com

Axis Leisure Management has announced that it’s working on one of the planet’s flagship new indoor snow centres, currently known as Snow World Shanghai.
The building, described by Axis as, “one of the largest and most technologically advanced indoor snow and ice venues in the world” is currently scheduled for opening in Q4, 2023, the company says.
According to Axis the current spec for “Snow World” gives the building a footprint of more than 90,000 sq/m but with snow coverage of more than 45,000 sq/m This would place it in 4th place for snow area in the world behind fellow Chinese centre at Harbin (72,600sqm), Guangzhou (56,000sqm) and Chengdu (55,000sqm) but ahead of current 4th biggest, SNO near Oslo in Norway at 36,000sqm.

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