In comments at the 2024 Baron Investment Conference, SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell encouraged rivals to catch up, emphasizing that competition is healthy for industries and keeps companies focused. Despite SpaceX’s dominant position in the global launch industry, Shotwell expressed hope that others would try to compete, acknowledging the challenge of surpassing them. With successful launches of its Falcon rockets, lucrative government contracts, and a growing Starlink satellite internet network, SpaceX continues to lead the space industry while welcoming competition to drive innovation.
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Why ‘wrench attacks’ on wealthy crypto holders are on the rise
The harrowing experience of an Italian man kidnapped and tortured in Manhattan for his bitcoin underscores the increasing violence associated with cryptocurrency theft, particularly through so-called "wrench attacks." As digital currencies gain mainstream traction, criminals are shifting to these violent methods, leveraging the ease of transferring stolen assets without physical barriers. This incident reflects a broader trend, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures, including multi-approval wallets and anonymity strategies, to protect crypto holders from...
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