22 May, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on An Overview of Bitcoin
An Overview of Bitcoin
Here’s a pretty decent overview of Bitcoin for those interested in learning more about it:
22 May, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Texas set to pass transgender bathroom law for schools
Texas set to pass transgender bathroom law for schools
A transgender “bathroom bill” reminiscent of one in North Carolina that caused a national uproa
22 May, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Should the Average American Take Social Security at 62?
Should the Average American Take Social Security at 62?
There’s a reason 62 is currently the most popular age to file for Social Security: It’s the earliest age at which you’re allowed to start taking benefits. According to a report by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, 42% of men and 48% of women claim their benefits at 62. But while filing for Social Security at 62 makes sense in some scenarios, the average American is still better off waiting on those benefits.
22 May, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Uber Beefs Up Legal Ranks
Uber Beefs Up Legal Ranks
Uber may be operating, at least for now, without a general counsel and may be looking for someone to fill that role.
Recode reports that the beleaguered ride-hailing firm has moved Salle Yoo, who had been serving as general counsel, from that spot and brought her into a new role as chief legal officer. The company is also looking to find an “external hire” to replace Yoo in the (vacant) general counsel role.
22 May, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on North Korea’s Unit 180 Behind Cyberattacks?
North Korea’s Unit 180 Behind Cyberattacks?
What might lie behind the cyberattacks emanating from North Korea? Possibly Unit 180, which Reuters reports is a “special cell” within the country’s main spy agency.
In addition, reports the newswire, cyber industry observers and researchers have said that they have found “technical evidence” that links North Korea with this month’s WannaCry wave of cyberattacks, which hit 300,000 computers in 150 nations.
22 May, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Menlo Ventures Closes New Early Stage $450M Fund
Menlo Ventures Closes New Early Stage $450M Fund
Menlo Ventures, the Silicon Valley venture capital firm, closed a new $450 million venture capital fund aimed at investing in early stage companies focused in the consumer, enterprise and so-called frontier technologies markets.