In 2023, approximately $1.5 billion from court settlements against opioid manufacturers and distributors has been allocated to address addiction in local and state governments in the US. However, there is criticism over lack of transparency in spending and the possibility of funds being used for purposes not directly linked to the crisis. Lawmakers are urging the Biden administration to closely monitor the expenditure of the opioid settlement fund.

North Korean Hackers Use Fake U.S. Companies to Spread Malware in Crypto Industry: Report
North Korean hackers reportedly set up shell companies in the US to penetrate the crypto sector and target developers via fake job offers, according to