Aurora Dunn

Senior Correspondent

Covers: global affairs, breaking news, investigative reporting

Senior Correspondent at Uchatoo covering global affairs, breaking news, investigative reporting. Columbia Journalism School graduate. Started at local newspapers before joining national outlets. Known for clear, authoritative writing.

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Columbia Journalism School graduate. Started at local newspapers before joining national outlets. Known for clear, authoritative writing.

aurora-dunn@uchatoo.com

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Cybersecurity

7th Suspect Charged in Winnetka Home Invasion as Bitcoin Hits $81,500

Cook County prosecutors charge seventh suspect in violent Winnetka home invasion targeting crypto wallets. Bitcoin surges to $81,500 amid rising physical threats to holders worldwide.

Aurora Dunn·May 5, 2026·5 min read

Glowing blockchain breaking through red tape safety net with AI networks, Bitcoin ticker, and global finance maps in neon cyberpunk style

AI & Machine Learning

AI Policy Gaps Flaw U.S. Safety Nets as Bitcoin Hits $81K

AI policy gaps leave U.S. safety nets vulnerable to AI job losses, stalling blockchain inclusion. Bitcoin climbs to $81,287 amid Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 46, as emerging markets drive DeFi.

Aurora Dunn·May 6, 2026·4 min read

Mar-a-Lago summit scene with blockchain housing visuals, BTC charts, and executive discussions overlooking ocean

Reviews

Trump Mar-a-Lago Crypto Housing Pitch Sparks 2.5% BTC Rally

Former President Trump unveils blockchain tokenization plan at Mar-a-Lago to tackle housing shortages. Bitcoin jumps 2.5% to $78,143 USD as markets embrace global inclusive homeownership vision.

Aurora Dunn·May 1, 2026·4 min read

High-tech defense AI command center with glowing servers, monitors showing neural networks and BTC charts

AI & Machine Learning

Pentagon Awards $480M AI Defense Contracts to Palantir, Microsoft, OpenAI

The Pentagon awarded $480 million in AI defense contracts to Palantir, Microsoft, and OpenAI on May 28, 2024, for classified secure operations. Bitcoin climbs 2.5% to $78,203, reflecting tech-driven market momentum.

Aurora Dunn·May 1, 2026·4 min read

Abstract professionals debate AI regulation in tech conference room with screens showing neural networks, crypto charts, and global maps amid holographic elements

Business

Senate Advances AI Regulation Bill as Crypto Fear Hits 26

US Senate Commerce Committee advances AI regulation bill targeting finance and blockchain. Crypto Fear & Greed Index drops to 26 while Bitcoin surges past $76,987.

Aurora Dunn·May 1, 2026·4 min read

Blockchain

San Diego FBI Crypto Scam Bust Raids 3 Asia Hubs as Bitcoin Holds $76,425

San Diego FBI coordinates global crypto scam bust, raiding Southeast Asia fraud centers targeting Americans. Bitcoin trades at $76,425 USD amid Fear & Greed Index at 26, per Alternative.me.

Aurora Dunn·May 1, 2026·4 min read

Digital charts of XRP at $1.37, Fear & Greed at 29, and global remittance map on fintech dashboard

Blockchain

XRP at $1.37 Faces SEC Delays and Rising Shorts

XRP holds $1.37 with 0.6% gain on October 10 amid SEC lawsuits and Fear & Greed Index at 29. Global traders boost short positions as Bitcoin reaches $76,267.

Aurora Dunn·Apr 30, 2026·3 min read

Humanoid robots assembling in Shenzhen factory with AI sensors, conveyor belts, and city skyline view

AI & Machine Learning

Embodied AI Fuels China Robotics Boom as BTC Dips to $76K

China deploys embodied AI to dominate robotics with state subsidies. BTC falls 1% to $76,292, signaling investor pivot to AI hardware.

Aurora Dunn·Apr 30, 2026·3 min read

Modern compliance center monitors crypto ATMs with data screens, server racks, and Toronto skyline

Reviews

Canada Crypto ATM Ban Hits After 1,200+ Fraud Cases, BTC Dips to $76,070

Canada enforces a nationwide crypto ATM ban on unlicensed operators amid over 1,200 fraud complaints. Bitcoin drops 1.2% to $76,070 as markets signal fear.

Aurora Dunn·Apr 30, 2026·3 min read

High-tech public safety dispatch center with AI screens, maps, and video wall in modern control room

AI & Machine Learning

The Public Safety AI Trial Speeds 400,000 Calls in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs deploys public safety AI trial to transcribe and prioritize 400,000 annual calls, serving diverse communities faster. Equity debates intensify as crypto Fear & Greed Index drops to 29.

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Latest Articles

7th Suspect Charged in Winnetka Home Invasion as Bitcoin Hits $81,500

AI Policy Gaps Flaw U.S. Safety Nets as Bitcoin Hits $81K

Trump Mar-a-Lago Crypto Housing Pitch Sparks 2.5% BTC Rally

Pentagon Awards $480M AI Defense Contracts to Palantir, Microsoft, OpenAI

Senate Advances AI Regulation Bill as Crypto Fear Hits 26

San Diego FBI Crypto Scam Bust Raids 3 Asia Hubs as Bitcoin Holds $76,425

XRP at $1.37 Faces SEC Delays and Rising Shorts

Embodied AI Fuels China Robotics Boom as BTC Dips to $76K

Canada Crypto ATM Ban Hits After 1,200+ Fraud Cases, BTC Dips to $76,070

The Public Safety AI Trial Speeds 400,000 Calls in Colorado Springs

Pro-Russian Hackers Crypto Bounties Target West as BTC Drops to $75,404

NPM Supply Chain Attack: elementary-data 0.23.3 Steals Crypto Wallets

Hawaii Crypto Scams Rack Up $54M Losses, Lead U.S. Per Capita: FBI IC3 Report

Minnesota Crypto ATM Ban Passes House Vote

macOS Background App Driver Ends Cursor Theft for Traders

AI in Classrooms: Faculty Strategies as Bitcoin Dips 0.9% to $76K

AI Bragawatts Surpass 1GW in Data Center Power Deals

Bragawatts Ignite Global AI Energy Clashes as Bitcoin Hits $78K

SWE-bench Verified Hits 40%: Developers Demand Global AI Coding Benchmarks

Alzheimer's Disease Trials Skip Emerging Markets as Bitcoin Hits $78K

AI Coding Tools Revive Abandoned Blockchain Projects as BTC Hits $78,057

AI Simulacrum Generates 3,000+ Code Lines Boosting Fintech

ChatGPT Erdős Problem Solved by Amateur as Bitcoin Hits $77K

Motley Fool XRP Warning: Avoid Buys at $1.42 as Fear Hits 31

AI Predictable Outputs Bore Us Before Threats as Crypto Fear Index Hits 31, BTC $77,380

ChatGPT Florida State Shooter Sparks AI Alarms as BTC Hits $77K

Charles Payne AI Era: Fear & Greed Hits 33, Bitcoin $75,531

5 Digital Assets Essentials: BTC at $75,893, Fear at 33

EESI Global Freezes $5M Suspicious Crypto as BTC Hits $76K

Schwab Crypto Access Expands via Futures as Bitcoin Hits $75,619 Peak

AI in Dentistry Speeds Scans in Africa, Asia; BTC Hits $76K

CMU Study Detects 6 Million GitHub Fake Stars Across 18,617 Repositories

AI Target Identification Hits 95% Accuracy: Nature Report

No Fakes Act Advances in Senate as Crypto Fear Hits 29

Swiss Municipalities Email Providers: 2,100 Towns Balance Privacy, AI

Bromine Chokepoint Tightens: Middle East Strife Pushes Fear & Greed to 27

Hyper-Speed Societies Fracture Dialogue as BTC Drops to $75,143

NIST Any Wavelength Lasers Cut Optics Costs 50% Globally

Fake Pro-Trump Avatars Flood Social Media, Bitcoin Dips 2.1%

B-52 Electromechanical Angle Computer Powers Through Bitcoin 1.9% Dip to $75K

AI Deepfakes Flood X With Pro-Trump Fakes, BTC Drops 2.5%

MicroStrategy 1M BTC Milestone Accelerates as Bitcoin Hits $76,181

Facebook AI Post Creator Launches Globally; BTC Surges to $77K

Meta Platform Scams Surge as Crypto Fear Hits 26, Bitcoin Tops $77K

Cryptocurrency Fraud Losses in Arizona Hit $14.7 Million in 2025 Report

Crypto Kiosks Scams Drain NH Savings as BTC Hits $77K

Over 40 France Crypto Kidnappings Surge as Bitcoin Hits $76,450 Peak

Captura Cyber Launches Crypto Forensics Service as BTC Hits $75,717

Cloudflare AI Inference Platform Launches in 310 Cities

House AI Roundtable Pushes Inclusive Policies as Bitcoin Holds $75K, Fear Hits 23