Month: October 2025

CybersecurityTechnology

Ring Partners With Flock Surveillance, Expands Police Video Access Through Neighbors App

Ring has launched a new integration with surveillance company Flock that allows law enforcement to request video footage from doorbell cameras through the Neighbors app. The Search Party feature, reportedly enabled by default, expands police access to residential surveillance networks. Privacy advocates express concerns about warrantless data sharing practices.

Expanding Surveillance Networks

Amazon’s Ring has integrated with video surveillance company Flock, creating new pathways for law enforcement agencies to access residential doorbell camera footage, according to reports. The partnership enables police departments using Flock’s Nova or FlockOS platforms to request video from Ring users through the company’s Neighbors app via a new Community Request program.

by Henry Blakemore
EconomyFinance

US Treasury Expands Argentine Peso Support with Blue Chip Market Intervention

The US Treasury has expanded its intervention in Argentine markets, purchasing pesos in both spot and blue chip swap markets for the first time. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the actions while emphasizing the US has “capacity to act with flexibility and with force to stabilize Argentina.” The peso weakened 3.4% despite the announced support.

US Treasury Expands Argentine Currency Support

The U.S. Treasury has expanded its intervention in Argentine markets, purchasing pesos in both spot and “Blue Chip Swap” markets according to Friday announcements. This marks the first confirmed participation in the blue-chip market as part of broader efforts to stabilize Argentina’s economy, sources indicate.

by Henry Blakemore
BusinessEconomy

Banking Sector Scrutinizes Economic Indicators Amid Credit Quality Concerns

Banking institutions are reportedly intensifying their economic monitoring efforts following recent market volatility. Sources indicate lenders are tracking multiple data points including tariff impacts and sector-specific weaknesses as credit quality concerns emerge across the industry.

Banking Sector Heightens Economic Monitoring

Financial institutions are reportedly scrutinizing a wide range of economic indicators to assess potential trouble spots, according to recent analysis of banking sector behavior. This intensified monitoring comes as concerns about credit quality have prompted lenders to examine multiple data points more closely than usual.

by Nathan Cross