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US Court Reverses OFAC’s Sanctions Against Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash
On January 21, the US District Court for the Western District of Texas reversed OFAC’s sanctions against Tornado Cash. The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) levied sanctions against the platform in 2022 for allegedly becoming a solution for money launderers to move illegal funds around.
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24 Dead In Los Angeles Blaze, Strong Winds Trigger 'Fire Tornado': 10 Points
At least 24 people have now been confirmed dead due to massive wildfires around Los Angeles with California Governor Gavin Newsom saying it could be the most devastating natural disaster in US history, which has also destroyed thousands of homes.
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Cosmic Rays Could Help Scientists Study Tornado Formation Through Muon Detection
Cosmic rays and their byproduct, muons, may help scientists study tornado formation by detecting pressure changes remotely. This technique would avoid the need for direct measurements within dangerous storms. Researchers plan to use muon detectors over large areas or portable versions to track severe weather patterns. The findings could enhance und...
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Explained: What Are Bomb Cyclones And How Do They Form?
A dangerous weather phenomenon called a bomb cyclone that occurs in mid-latitudes - between Earth's tropics and the polar regions - can bring strong and damaging winds, torrential rains, heavy snowfall, flooding and frigid temperatures.
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US Court Reverses Sanctions Against Tornado Cash: All You Need to Know
A US federal court has overturned the 2022 sanctions against Tornado Cash. The Fifth Circuit Court in New Orleans ruled that immutable smart contracts do not qualify as property, making them ineligible for sanctions under existing laws.
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Jupiter’s Earth-Sized Storms Might Be Caused by Magnetic Tornadoes, Study Claims
Magnetic tornadoes twisting down from Jupiter's ionosphere create massive, Earth-sized anticyclonic storms in the planet's atmosphere. These dark ovals, detectable only in ultraviolet light, form dense hazes of aerosols stirred by swirling magnetic vortices. This phenomenon, visible at Jupiter's poles, was unveiled through data from the Hubble Spac...
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US Court Links Sanctions On Tornado Case Linked To North Korean Hackers
Tornado Cash ensures anonymity by allowing token withdrawals from one address while accepting token deposits from another.
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Mysterious Scar-Like Structure in Australia Might Have Been Caused by a Rare Tornado
A previously unknown tornado was discovered in Australia’s Nullarbor Plain by a caver using Google Earth. Researchers traced the scar, which extends over 11 kilometres, back to a November 2022 storm that brought intense winds and rainfall. The tornado, likely F2 or F3 in strength, left distinct marks on the landscape, still visible due to sparse ...
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Hurricane Helene Created Ripples In Earth's Upper Atmosphere, NASA Image Reveals
Atmospheric gravity waves can be created by hurricanes, large thunderstorms, wind bursts, tornadoes and even tsunamis.
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Hurricane Milton Leaves 10 Dead, Millions Without Power In Florida
Hurricane Milton plowed into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after cutting a destructive path across Florida that spawned tornados, killed at least 10 people and left millions without power.
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Hurricane Milton Destroys Homes, Leaves 2 Million Without Power In Florida
Hurricane Milton marched across central Florida on Thursday after making landfall on the state's west coast hours earlier, whipping up deadly tornadoes, destroying homes and knocking out power to nearly 2 million customers.
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WazirX Hacker Moves Millions Worth of ETH Using Tornado Cash, Suggests Arkham Research
Data collected by Arkham Research showed that the hacker who exploited the WazirX wallet for over $230 million (roughly Rs. 1,900 crore) is using the controversial Tornado Cash platform to do so. The exchange said it is working with law enforcement agencies and the CERT-In to identify the hacker.
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How A Waterspout May Have Sunk UK Tech Tycoon Mike Lynch's Yacht
The marine weather phenomenon blamed for sinking a British tech tycoon's yacht off Sicily, known as a waterspout, may have been strengthened by unusually warm waters in the Mediterranean, experts said.
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WazirX Hit With Security Breach With $234.9 Million Said to Be at Stake; Withdrawals, Deposits Halted
One of WazirX’s multi-signature wallets suffered a security breach on Thursday. In an official statement addressing the incident, WazirX said: “We're aware that one of our multisig wallets has experienced a security breach. Our team is actively investigating the incident.”
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15 Killed As Tornadoes, Extreme Storms Hit Several US States
At least 15 people were killed across the central United States as tornadoes and other extreme storms hit several states including Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma, officials said Sunday.
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US Court Reverses OFAC’s Sanctions Against Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash
On January 21, the US District Court for the Western District of Texas reversed OFAC’s sanctions against Tornado Cash. The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) levied sanctions against the platform in 2022 for allegedly becoming a solution for money launderers to move illegal funds around.
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24 Dead In Los Angeles Blaze, Strong Winds Trigger 'Fire Tornado': 10 Points
At least 24 people have now been confirmed dead due to massive wildfires around Los Angeles with California Governor Gavin Newsom saying it could be the most devastating natural disaster in US history, which has also destroyed thousands of homes.
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Cosmic Rays Could Help Scientists Study Tornado Formation Through Muon Detection
Cosmic rays and their byproduct, muons, may help scientists study tornado formation by detecting pressure changes remotely. This technique would avoid the need for direct measurements within dangerous storms. Researchers plan to use muon detectors over large areas or portable versions to track severe weather patterns. The findings could enhance und...
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Explained: What Are Bomb Cyclones And How Do They Form?
A dangerous weather phenomenon called a bomb cyclone that occurs in mid-latitudes - between Earth's tropics and the polar regions - can bring strong and damaging winds, torrential rains, heavy snowfall, flooding and frigid temperatures.
-
US Court Reverses Sanctions Against Tornado Cash: All You Need to Know
A US federal court has overturned the 2022 sanctions against Tornado Cash. The Fifth Circuit Court in New Orleans ruled that immutable smart contracts do not qualify as property, making them ineligible for sanctions under existing laws.
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Jupiter’s Earth-Sized Storms Might Be Caused by Magnetic Tornadoes, Study Claims
Magnetic tornadoes twisting down from Jupiter's ionosphere create massive, Earth-sized anticyclonic storms in the planet's atmosphere. These dark ovals, detectable only in ultraviolet light, form dense hazes of aerosols stirred by swirling magnetic vortices. This phenomenon, visible at Jupiter's poles, was unveiled through data from the Hubble Spac...
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US Court Links Sanctions On Tornado Case Linked To North Korean Hackers
Tornado Cash ensures anonymity by allowing token withdrawals from one address while accepting token deposits from another.
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Mysterious Scar-Like Structure in Australia Might Have Been Caused by a Rare Tornado
A previously unknown tornado was discovered in Australia’s Nullarbor Plain by a caver using Google Earth. Researchers traced the scar, which extends over 11 kilometres, back to a November 2022 storm that brought intense winds and rainfall. The tornado, likely F2 or F3 in strength, left distinct marks on the landscape, still visible due to sparse ...
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Hurricane Helene Created Ripples In Earth's Upper Atmosphere, NASA Image Reveals
Atmospheric gravity waves can be created by hurricanes, large thunderstorms, wind bursts, tornadoes and even tsunamis.
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Hurricane Milton Leaves 10 Dead, Millions Without Power In Florida
Hurricane Milton plowed into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after cutting a destructive path across Florida that spawned tornados, killed at least 10 people and left millions without power.
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Hurricane Milton Destroys Homes, Leaves 2 Million Without Power In Florida
Hurricane Milton marched across central Florida on Thursday after making landfall on the state's west coast hours earlier, whipping up deadly tornadoes, destroying homes and knocking out power to nearly 2 million customers.
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WazirX Hacker Moves Millions Worth of ETH Using Tornado Cash, Suggests Arkham Research
Data collected by Arkham Research showed that the hacker who exploited the WazirX wallet for over $230 million (roughly Rs. 1,900 crore) is using the controversial Tornado Cash platform to do so. The exchange said it is working with law enforcement agencies and the CERT-In to identify the hacker.
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How A Waterspout May Have Sunk UK Tech Tycoon Mike Lynch's Yacht
The marine weather phenomenon blamed for sinking a British tech tycoon's yacht off Sicily, known as a waterspout, may have been strengthened by unusually warm waters in the Mediterranean, experts said.
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WazirX Hit With Security Breach With $234.9 Million Said to Be at Stake; Withdrawals, Deposits Halted
One of WazirX’s multi-signature wallets suffered a security breach on Thursday. In an official statement addressing the incident, WazirX said: “We're aware that one of our multisig wallets has experienced a security breach. Our team is actively investigating the incident.”
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15 Killed As Tornadoes, Extreme Storms Hit Several US States
At least 15 people were killed across the central United States as tornadoes and other extreme storms hit several states including Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma, officials said Sunday.
