Paraguay probe into Hong Kong-born crypto exec’s death triggers ‘wrench attack’ warning

Police in Paraguay have launched an investigation into the death of a Hong Kong-born cryptocurrency fund executive as speculation swirled over the case. Experts on Wednesday also warned of a global rise in violent extortion attempts targeting digital asset holders, a phenomenon known as “wrench attacks”. Paraguayan pol

After a multi-week search in July for Parker, an 11-year-old Calgary boy, ended after he was confirmed dead, the provincial government is assessing whether improvements are needed to its emergency alert system.

Amber Alerts are mainly reserved for when it's believe a child has been abducted and in danger, but the province granted an exception in Parker's case due to his vulnerable state.

The Alberta government says it will review its response to cases involving missing vulnerable people, including how emergency alerts are used.