A series of unrelated events, ranging from financial instability in the cryptocurrency market to a synagogue arson in Mississippi, dominated headlines recently. Simultaneously, a company is hiring for a unique data collection project, and political tensions continue to simmer.
In the digital asset market, crypto trading platform BlockFills temporarily suspended customer deposits and withdrawals, mirroring actions taken during the 2022 crypto winter, according to multiple news sources. This move comes as major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana experienced significant price drops, raising concerns about the industry's stability.
Meanwhile, in Mississippi, the oldest synagogue in the state, Beth Israel, was targeted in an arson attack on January 10th. A 19-year-old man, fueled by antisemitic beliefs, broke into the building and set fire to its interior, according to Time. The incident has deeply affected the small Jewish community in the Deep South, where family and community ties run deep. "We are bound by ties of faith as a small minority in a mostly Christian part of the country," a community member stated, highlighting the close-knit nature of the group.
In other news, a company called Asimov is hiring individuals to collect egocentric video data for humanoid robot training. The role involves wearing a phone mounted on a headband while performing everyday tasks. The company offers a base pay of $20 per hour, with potential raises, and provides all necessary equipment except for the phone. According to Hacker News, the project is fully remote and emphasizes privacy, automatically blurring faces and personally identifiable information.
Elsewhere, discussions surrounding cybersecurity continue. One source, Hacker News, discussed the challenges of finding reliable alternatives to OpenSSL, citing issues with various forks and open-source projects. The author highlighted the difficulties in finding a secure and well-supported SSL library, noting the limitations of options like BoringSSL, AWS-LC, GnuTLS, and LibreSSL.
Finally, political tensions persist. Schools in Nablus are operating on reduced schedules due to funding cuts caused by Israel withholding tax revenues from the Palestinian Authority, impacting public services and education, according to Vox. The same source also reported on the scrutiny faced by the Trump administration, attacks on Senator Ossoff, and a controversial election reform bill.
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