The Trump administration made a bold move, asking the Supreme Court to step in and allow the firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. This request came right after Cook took part in a Fed meeting where they decided to lower interest rates. The administration's argument? They believe the courts
A man from Kentucky, Treyvon Alexander, got a six-year prison term for his part in a huge check theft plot. He admitted to working with others to steal checks worth over $7 million. This wasn't a one-person job. A postal worker and her boyfriend were also involved. They would steal checks from a mai
In a bizarre twist of fate, a scammer found himself in a panic when his plan to steal millions in Bitcoin backfired spectacularly. This incident, which took place in December 2024, revealed the inner workings of a typical crypto scam and the sheer desperation of those who orchestrate them. The scam
Steve Ballmer, the owner of the LA Clippers, is in the hot seat. He's denying any involvement in a shady deal that might have broken NBA rules. The deal in question? A $28 million endorsement contract between Kawhi Leonard and a company called Aspiration. This company is now bankrupt and facing frau
Crypto projects often give away free tokens to attract users. This is called an airdrop. MYX Finance did this, but something went wrong. A lot of money was involved. Up to $170 million worth of tokens might have been taken unfairly. Here's what happened. MYX Finance wanted to reward real users. But
Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, is in a legal fight to keep her job after President Donald Trump tried to fire her. This is a big deal because the Fed usually makes decisions without political pressure. The Fed controls interest rates, which affect things like inflat
MEXC, a big name in the world of cryptocurrency trading, has rolled out some serious upgrades to keep things fair and safe for everyone. They're going all out to stop scams, block sneaky bots, and make sure everyone plays by the rules. Let's talk scams first. MEXC has been on a mission to shut down
The longevity industry is booming, but not all solutions are created equal. With so many options out there, it's tough to know what's legit and what's just hype. Lifeforce, a company based in Los Angeles, is trying to cut through the noise. Lifeforce is a young company, but it's already made a big
Scott Mason, a financial advisor from Pennsylvania, found himself flipping burgers at McDonald's after a long career of deceit. Over 17 years, he stole nearly $25 million from his clients, funding a lavish lifestyle that included expensive vacations, country club memberships, and even a miniature go
Sean Kingston, the rapper known for his 2007 hit "Beautiful Girls, " has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison. This comes after he was found guilty of a fraud scheme that cost victims over $1 million. Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were convicted of conspiracy and wire fraud.
