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Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on Binance

A U.S.-based blockchain intelligence firm says a North Korean unit was likely behind the hack that impacted more than $6 billion on Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange. Binance said it worked with blockchain partners to freeze roughly $3 billion in affected assets. It said Friday that it was beginning to recover assets for users. The cryptocurrency exchange said deposits were unaffected, while withdrawals have been suspended and are expected to resume in the next day or two. It said it will cover all losses. The company said on X that an initial investigation ...

D’Apolito, Smith bid to succeed Judge Krichbaum

YOUNGSTOWN — Judge R. Scott Krichbaum’s time on the Mahoning County Common Pleas Court bench is coming to a close, and two local attorneys believe they’re the right man to replace him. Ohio age limits prohibit the 73-year-old Krichbaum from continuing, and he will step down on Feb. 8 ...

Home sellers are lowering their price and helping buyers to strike an agreement in a stagnant market

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Not long ago, a homeowner in America might reasonably wager they could sell their home fairly quickly, and for more than their asking price. That’s unlikely to be a winning bet now. Across the nation, a stagnant housing market is leaving many sellers in limbo, unable to relocate for a new job, buy their next home to accommodate a growing family, or follow through with other major life decisions that necessitate selling their home. Sellers who have the option to pull their listing off the market are generally doing so. Those who don’t are under increased ...

Regional chamber president offers perspectives on data centers

HOWLAND -- The evening's focus was on data centers, as the leader of a nonprofit business advocacy and economic development organization noted their importance and the value of responsible development. The Trumbull County Council of Governments heard from Guy Coviello, president and CEO of ...

Austintown police blotter for Oct. 31

Police activity in Austintown from Oct. 22 to Oct. 28: Oct. 28 9:58 a.m.: A report was taken regarding a vehicle from Enterprise car rental that was not returned and considered possibly stolen. Oct. 27 3:45 a.m.: Devin J. Anderson was arrested by Youngstown Police on an Austintown assault warrant. 5:07 p.m.: Sarah Carnell was arrested at 5687 Baylor Ave. on an undisclosed Trumbull County warrant. Oct. 26 5:12 p.m.: Noel Hevener was arrested at 4701 Mahoning Ave. on a criminal trespass summons. Oct. 25 3:43 a.m.: Latiessa Tate was arrested at 4927 ...

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