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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
PIX on Politics Daily: Curtis Sliwa criticizes Adams, says he's aligned with Trump
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Welcome to PIX on Politics Daily with Dan Mannarino — where we break down the day's political news, top headlines, and the issues that matter most to you through thoughtful, in-depth conversations. Join us every day at 1 p.m. on PIX11+ as we speak with newsmakers, lawmakers, and key figures shaping policies that directly impact our local communities. More Local News On Friday, Dan Mannarino is joined by Republican nominee for New York City mayor, Curtis Sliwa, and New Jersey Senate Majority Leader, Teresa Ruiz. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
PIX on Politics Daily: Asian American Trump voters swing to Zohran Mamdani
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Welcome to PIX on Politics Daily with Dan Mannarino — where we break down the day's political news, top headlines, and the issues that matter most to you through thoughtful, in-depth conversations. Join us every day at 1:00 p.m. on PIX11+ as we speak with newsmakers, lawmakers, and key figures shaping policies that directly impact our local communities. More Local News On Thursday, Henry Rosoff is joined by Joe Hong, investigative data reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, to discuss his latest article examining why a notable number of Asian American Trump voters crossed party lines to support Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani in New York City's recent primary election. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Insider
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
PUM Exchange Adds Fiat On-Ramp for 50+ Countries
In its ongoing mission to make crypto more accessible, PUM Exchange has rolled out a major upgrade: a global fiat on-ramp supporting users in over 50 countries. With this integration, buying digital assets with local currency is now faster, cheaper, and simpler — no third-party wallets or complex transfers required. The update enables users to purchase crypto directly with Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and regional payment rails such as SEPA (EU), UPI (India), PIX (Brazil), and others. Seamless Entry for Everyone, Everywhere Entering the world of digital assets no longer needs to be complex. PUM has partnered with leading payment providers to deliver a seamless, integrated experience directly within the platform. Users can now: Select their local currency Choose a preferred payment method Instantly purchase BTC, ETH, USDT, and other major assets Begin trading within minutes—no external applications required 'Our goal is simple,' said Marie Kwan, Head of Product at PUM. 'If you can shop online, you can now buy crypto. That's the standard we're building toward.' Local Currencies, Global Access The fiat on-ramp now supports a wide range of currencies, including but not limited to: USD, EUR, GBP, CAD JPY, KRW, THB, IDR, VND BRL, MXN, NGN, ZAR, INR More countries and currencies will be added in the coming months as PUM continues expanding its regulatory coverage and localized services. Security and Compliance First PUM's fiat on-ramp is fully KYC-compliant and meets local financial regulations, ensuring secure, responsible onboarding. The platform uses bank-grade encryption, multi-factor authentication, and real-time fraud monitoring to protect all user transactions. 'Onboarding shouldn't come at the expense of security,' noted Kwan. 'With fiat access, we've added speed — not risk.' One Wallet, One Experience All purchases are deposited directly into users' PUM Spot Wallets, meaning funds are instantly available for trading, staking, or transferring. Users can also set up recurring buys for dollar-cost averaging (DCA), or take advantage of PUM's Earn Vaults for passive yield on stablecoins. The Bigger Picture: Real-World Utility PUM's fiat gateway is more than just a feature — it's a key piece of the platform's broader vision to democratize crypto globally. 'We're building toward a world where buying crypto is as normal as sending a text,' said Kwan. 'And that starts with access — real access.' To access the fiat on-ramp, users can sign in to complete account verification, and navigate to the Buy Crypto section within the dashboard. From there, they can select a currency, enter the desired amount, and complete the transaction—all within a few taps. About PUM Exchange PUM Exchange is a next-generation digital asset trading platform focused on user empowerment, accessibility, and innovation. With an expanding suite of tools including fiat integration, creator rewards, DAO governance, and multi-chain support, PUM is redefining the global crypto experience.
Arab Times
05-07-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Police in Brazil arrest suspect over $100M banking hack
SAO PAULO, July 5, (AP): Police in Brazil arrested a suspect in connection with a cyberattack that diverted more than 540 million Brazilian reais (about $100 million) from the country's banking systems, authorities said Friday. The breach affected Brazil's widely used instant payment system, known as PIX, which is used by 76.4% of the population. Hackers targeted C&M, a software company that connects financial institutions to the Central Bank to enable PIX transactions. Police in Sao Paulo said the $100 million loss refers to just one financial institution that worked with C&M and total losses could be even higher. Officials identified the suspect as João Roque, a C&M employee who worked in information technology and allegedly helped others gain unauthorized access to PIX systems. According to police, Roque told investigators he sold his credentials to hackers who recruited him earlier this year. The Associated Press could not immediately reach his lawyers. After breaching the company's system, hackers carried out massive fake PIX operations. The fraud took place in a single night and did not affect clients - only financial institutions contracted with C&M. Police are now trying to identify other members of the group and said at least four more people participated in the cyberattack. They are also tracking and attempting to freeze suspected assets. So far, authorities have blocked 270 million reais linked to the scheme. Brazil's Central Bank said Thursday that it suspended part of C&M's operations after the company took measures to reduce the risk of further attacks. C&M said in a statement published by local media that it is cooperating with authorities and that preliminary evidence indicates the breach stemmed from unauthorized access to security credentials through social engineering, not from flaws in its systems.
Associated Press
04-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Police in Brazil arrest suspect over $100M banking hack
SAO PAULO (AP) — Police in Brazil have arrested a suspect in connection with a cyberattack that diverted more than 540 million Brazilian reais (about $100 million) from the country's banking systems, authorities said Friday. The breach affected Brazil's widely used instant payment system — known as PIX — which is used by 76.4% of the population. Hackers targeted C&M, a software company that connects financial institutions to the Central Bank to enable PIX transactions. Police in Sao Paulo said the man, whose identity was not released, worked in information technology at the company and allegedly helped others gain unauthorized access to PIX systems. Officials said they blocked 270 million Brazilian reais from an account used in the scheme. Brazil's Central Bank said Thursday that it suspended part of C&M's operations after the company took measures to reduce the risk of further attacks. C&M said in a statement published by local media that it is cooperating with authorities and that preliminary evidence indicates the breach stemmed from unauthorized access to security credentials through social engineering, not from flaws in its systems. ____ Follow AP's coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean at
