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Nov 02 2025CRIME

Crypto Crime: Are Hackers Winning or Just Changing Tactics?

In 2025, hackers linked to North Korea stole over $2 billion in cryptocurrency, setting a new record. Meanwhile, global law enforcement made significant strides, recovering $439 million and arresting hundreds of money launderers across 40 countries. This raises an important question: Are these criminals hitting a wall, or are they simply finding new ways to bypass se...

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Oct 25 2025FINANCE

Russian Investors in a Financial Limbo

In the wake of the Ukraine conflict, a significant number of Russian investors find themselves in a tricky situation. Their assets, held in European depositories, have been frozen, leaving them in a state of uncertainty. The European Union is currently considering using these frozen funds, including those of private investors, to cover war reparations for Ukraine. Th...

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Jun 25 2025FINANCE

Big Banks Get a Break: Fed Considers Easing Rules

The Federal Reserve is thinking about making it easier for big banks to hold onto certain types of investments. This change could free up around $223 billion for some of the largest financial institutions in the country. The rule in question, known as the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio, was put in place after the 2008 financial crisis. It was designed to make...

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Jun 24 2025CRYPTO

Keeping Your Bitcoin Purchases Under the Radar

Bitcoin's value has shot up to over $106, 000, making it a hot target for scammers. If you're looking to buy Bitcoin without drawing attention, there are ways to do it, but you've got to be careful and follow the rules. First off, using a credit card or PayPal is a no-go if you want to stay anonymous. These platforms track every move you make, so they're not your fr...

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Jun 14 2025FINANCE

Splitting the bill: The rise of pay later plans

It was a simple task. Brittany needed a new couch. However, every time she found one she liked, she hesitated at the checkout. The price tag was too high. She did not want to commit to such a large purchase all at once. Then, she noticed something interesting. Right below the usual payment options, there were new choices. Companies like Klarna, Affirm, and AfterPay o...

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