Binance CEO Vows Cooperation With Nigerian Authorities In $35M Money Laundering Case

bitcoinist.com In a recent development, Richard Teng, the CEO of Binance, has confirmed the company’s close cooperation with Nigerian authorities following the detention of its head of…

Live Nation Stock Sinks on Antitrust News, Hipgnosis Shares Soar After Takeover Bid

billboard.com Live Nation shares fell 10.9% to $89.98 this week after The Wall Street Journal reported the U.S. Department of Justice plans to file a lawsuit against the company in the…

The U.K. is seeing to “offshore asylum”

marketplace.org Want fewer migrants at your doorstep? Send them somewhere else. Many lawmakers in the United Kingdom think that is the solution to the uptick of migrants arriving on British…

How to Position Your Investment Portfolio Before the 2024 Election

morningstar.com Susan Dziubinski: Hi, I’m Susan Dziubinski with Morningstar. Here in the US, we’ll be heading to the polls in November to elect our next president. And for now, it looks…

Tether and Telegram Join Forces to Enable Crypto Payments

pymnts.com Stablecoin issuer Tether has partnered with the TON Foundation to enable customers to send cryptocurrency payments using encrypted messaging service Telegram. This…

Ripple CEO Walks Back $5 Trillion Crypto Marker Prediction, Unveils New Target

newsbtc.com The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, has revised his earlier ambitious prediction on the crypto industry’s future market capitalization,…

Starbucks is giving its plastic cups a makeover

abc7.com The new cups will debut at select US and Canada locations this year, with the full rollout expected to be complete by spring 2025. The next time you order an iced coffee…

Trump Moved to the Middle on Abortion. Biden Should, Too

newsweek.com Former president Donald Trump often proclaimed himself the "most pro-life" president in American history, but his recent waffling on abortion rights has made clear what has…

Top Russian officer killed in Ukrainian Storm Shadow strike

newsweek.com A top Russian colonel has been killed in Ukraine's occupied eastern Luhansk region after Kyiv's forces fired two long-range Storm Shadow missiles in the region, striking…

The Juggling Act That Can Cost Middle-Market Firms $10 Million

pymnts.com This week, an official with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), an agency tasked with overseeing firms and markets in the U.K., compared her job to that of a juggler.…

UK PM Sunak announces plans to crackdown on 'sick note culture'

euronews.com Rishi Sunak wants to strip family doctors of their power to sign people off work as part of a plan to tackle what he calls the UK "sick note" culture. His comments have…

Combating market power through a graduated U.S. corporate income tax

equitablegrowth.org This issue brief has been excerpted with minor modifications from a more extensive treatment of these issues in “Capital Taxation and Market Power,” to be published in the…

Why April 25 Is a Date That Every Microsoft Stock Investor Should Circle

investorplace.com Mark your calendar, as Microsoft stock could make a big move later this month Once an operating-system innovator, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is now a power player in artificial…

Behind the IMF's warning to Biden and Congress on deficit spending

axios.com Data: Congressional Budget Office; Chart: Axios Visuals President Biden insists he's committed to cutting federal deficits. The International Monetary Fund doesn't seem…

U.S. vetoes UN membership for Palestine after 12 out of 15 on Security Council vote in favor

fortune.com The United States vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution Thursday that would have paved the way for full United Nations membership for Palestine, a goal the Palestinians…

How many employees has the federal government hired since 2015? Take our business and investing news quiz

theglobeandmail.com Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s business and investing news quiz. Join us each week to test your knowledge of the stories making the headlines. Our business reporters come…

Inside Grindr's plan to squeeze its users

platformer.news I. Today let’s talk about how the growing pressure for dating apps to generate more revenue is shaking up the online dating industry — and in particular the world’s premier…

Wagestream Raises $21.8 Million to Expand Financial Well-Being App

pymnts.com Wagestream, a financial well-being app focused on frontline workers, has raised 17.5 million pounds (about $21.8 million) in a funding round. That total includes an…

Inside The Disinformation Industry

zerohedge.com Inside The Disinformation Industry Authored by Freddie Sayers via UnHerd.com, “Our team re-reviewed the domain, the rating will not change as it continues to have…

Iran issues nuclear warning to Israel

newsweek.com Iran said that it may have grounds to review its "nuclear doctrine" if Israel targets its atomic facilities as fear grows of a wider war breaking out in the Middle East. The…

Barinthus Bio Announces Topline Data from Phase 1b/2 APOLLO Trial of VTP-200 in Persistent High-Risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infections

benzinga.com Primary safety endpoint met; VTP-200 was generally well-tolerated, with no treatment-related grade 3 or higher adverse events (AEs) or serious AEs (SAEs). • Positive trends…

IMF sounds alarm on ballooning US national debt: 'Something will have to give'

aol.com The astronomical rise in the U.S. national debt poses "significant risks" to the global economy and threatens to continue fueling high inflation, according to a new warning…

Forget Pepsi and Coke: The 3 Best Beverage Stocks to Buy Instead

investorplace.com Here are three non-alcoholic beverage stocks to buy other than Coke and Pepsi Coca-Cola (NYSE: ) and PepsiCo (NASDAQ: ) are the first names that most investors think of when…

EU proposes youth mobility agreement with UK to help youngsters travel, work and live in both areas

seattletimes.com The European Commission is proposing to open negotiations with the United Kingdom to allow young people to move freely, work and study in both regions after Brexit — the…

Biden imposes new sanctions on Iran after drone and missile attack on Israel

nbcnews.com The Biden administration on Thursday announced new sanctions on Iran targeting its missile and drone program after its attack on Israel last weekend. President Joe Biden…

Ben Shapiro launches scathing attack on 'con artist' Andrew Tate

newsweek.com Ben Shapiro and Andrew Tate have once again exchanged a war of words after the former accused the controversial influencer of being a "con-artist". The conservative…

UK firms may be barred from funding emerging tech in hostile countries

theguardian.com Ministers are considering blocking British investors from funding emerging technologies in hostile countries if they believe the technology could pose a threat to UK…

U.S. unveils new sanctions targeting Iran's drone program following Israel attack

cnbc.com Unidentified men are carrying a model of Iran's first-ever hypersonic missile, Fattah, past a mosque during a gathering to celebrate the IRGC UAV and missile attack against…

Arcade1Up and Taskrabbit Announce Partnership to Simplify Creating and Assembling Amazing At-Home Game Rooms

benzinga.com With New Partnership, Owning a Dream Home Arcade is Easier than Ever Before MIAMI, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- , the leader in retro home arcade machines, today announced…

Everything Prince Harry said about country of residence

newsweek.com Prince Harry's decision to formally change his country of residence to America in company filings follows years in which he gave differing accounts of where home really is.…

US to reduce licensing by 80% for UK, Australia to boost AUKUS

aol.com The U.S. Commerce Department plans to scale back export control requirements for Australia and the United Kingdom to foster defense trade under the three countries' AUKUS…

Tokenizing Real-World Assets Redefines Financial Inclusivity: A $16 Trillion Outlook

financemagnates.com We are standing on the cusp of a new era when digital and traditional finance converge to create social and economic transformation. Where barriers to entry once stood,…

Taylor Swift fans lose at least $1 million to Eras Tour scams in the UK

aol.com Thousands of Taylor Swift’s UK fans have been duped into buying fake tickets for her upcoming Eras Tour concerts, according to a major British bank. More than 600 customers…

Biden admin unveils new sanctions on Iran for "unprecedented" attack on Israel

axios.com The Biden administration on Thursday imposed new sanctions on Iran's drone, steel and auto industries, the Treasury Department announced. The big picture: The Biden…

Spaniel puppy experiencing sand for the first time has "priceless" reaction

newsweek.com Life with a puppy can be exciting—and chaotic—because every day brings new experiences for them to take in. Rolo the spaniel pup has learned to grapple with grass and mud,…

New to The Street Signs Zapp EV to 6 Part Media Series, Agreement Includes Commercials and Billboard Ads

benzinga.com NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FMW Media's business TV show, New to The Street, announces the signing of a 6-part series for filming and broadcasting tailored…

5 Blue Chip REITs Deliver Huge and Dependable Monthly Dividends

247wallst.com Investors love dividend stocks because they provide dependable income and give investors a great opportunity for solid total return. Total return includes interest, capital…

War maps reveal how Russia could attack NATO

newsweek.com Ukrainian battlefield defeat will further imperil NATO's eastern flank with Russia, according to strategic maps published by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) warning…

Closing Sanctions Loopholes on Russia's Energy Empire

newsweek.com As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its third year, tens of thousands of Ukrainians have been killed by Russia's brutality. One-fourth of Ukraine's total population…

TG Therapeutics Awarded National Contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs for BRIUMVI as the Preferred Anti-CD20 for Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis

benzinga.com NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TG Therapeutics, Inc. TGTX, announced that it has been awarded a national contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)…

Police take down $249-a-month global phishing service used by 2,000 hackers

aol.com Law enforcement officials in 19 countries have shut down an online platform that earned at least $1 million by selling phishing kits to cybercriminals, helping them launch…

Avian flu outbreak raises a disturbing question: Is our food system built on poop?

latimes.com If it’s true that you are what you eat, then most beef-eating Americans consist of a smattering of poultry feathers, urine, feces, wood chips and chicken saliva, among other…

Reddit CPO talks new features

techcrunch.com It’s a big year for Reddit. After its IPO, the platform is planning a slew of product features for the year ahead, and — spoiler alert — most of them are powered by AI. “I…

Compare HGV Enables Seamless Integration and Greater Market Coverage with Applied Epic

benzinga.com Brighton, UK, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced that Compare HGV has signed on with Applied Epic, the world's most widely used broker…

Labour's Brexit conundrum

theweek.com A Labour government is keen to strengthen ties with the European Union on common interests but will rule out rejoining the single market, customs union or adopting free…

Bank of England to cut rates in May, Morgan Stanley says, retaining contrarian call

cnbc.com Blurred buses pass the Bank of England in the City of London on 7th February 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The Bank of England could still cut interest rates in May,…

BP trims down executive team, picks new head of its gas and low carbon energy business

cnbc.com A general view of the BP logo and petrol station forecourt sign on January 22, 2024 in Southend, United Kingdom. British oil major BP on Thursday trimmed its executive team…

WBD offers first glimpse at Paris-based sports facility ahead of Summer Olympics

thedesk.net The Paris-based studios of Warner Bros Discovery’s sports operation. (Courtesy image) Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) is offering the public a preview of its plans to cover the…

Canada Considering Digital Services Tax Targeting Largest Tech Companies

pymnts.com Canada’s Parliament is considering a tax on digital services revenue that would impact the world’s biggest tech companies. The legislation would cover companies’ digital…

British billionaire Joe Lewis gets no prison time at sentencing for insider trading

abcnews.go.com British billionaire Joe Lewis will not go to prison after pleading guilty to insider trading charges NEW YORK -- British billionaire Joe Lewis, whose family trust owns the…

Taylor Swift fans in the UK have been scammed out of $1.2 million, bank says

aol.com None UK Taylor Swift fans have lost over $1.2 million to Eras Tour ticket scams, Lloyds Bank says. • None The bank issued an urgent warning after it said 600 of its…

Grants to Preserve Historic Art Awarded in 11 Countries by BofA

benzinga.com 24 Museums around the world to receive critical conservation funding CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 17, 2024 /CNW/ -- Twenty-four cultural institutions have been named as grant…

Want a four-day workweek? Head to Singapore

aol.com Everyone wants flexibility at work. Few are lucky enough to receive it. But the chances may be best in Singapore, where, by the end of this year, the right to make your case…

Worldcoin Reveals Ethereum Chain Where ‘Verified Humans Get Priority’

decrypt.co Tools for Humanity, the developers behind the proof-of-personhood eye-scanning Worldcoin project, is launching the World Chain blockchain later this year, the company said…