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Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law

Hong Kong media entrepreneur and pro-democracy advocate...

Former Chinese Justice Minister Sentenced to Life for $20 Million Bribery Scheme

Court finds Tang Yijun abused high office...

The philosophical puzzle of rational artificial intelligence

To what extent can an artificial system...

Chandni Nanda

EU Enforces Reporting Regulations for Importers under Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

The European Commission has introduced reporting regulations for importers operating under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the EU's recent carbon tax on imported...

RBI Fines Four Cooperative Banks Rs 9 Lakhs for Rule Violations

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has levied monetary fines on four cooperative banks this week for violating RBI rules and regulations, resulting in...

Merger Meeting for Trump’s Social Media Venture Postponed Amid Extension Request

The shell company planning to merge with Donald J. Trump's social media venture has postponed a vital shareholder meeting scheduled for Thursday. The company...

Record $3.6 Billion Bitcoin Seizure: Guilty Pleas in Money Laundering Case Highlight Cryptocurrency Risks for Financial Institutions

In February 2022, we reported on the seizure of a record $3.6 billion in stolen Bitcoin ("BTC") and the subsequent criminal charges against Ilya...

Cracking Down on Construction Industry Fraud: FinCEN and IRS-CI Tackle Payroll Tax Evasion and Workers’ Compensation Schemes

FinCEN has released a notice titled "FinCEN Highlights Payroll Tax Evasion and Workers' Compensation Fraud in Construction." The notice reveals that illicit actors are...

Binance Connect Shuts Down Amid Regulatory Scrutiny and Payment Gateway Issues

Binance Connect, a subsidiary of the Binance platform focused on regulated cryptocurrency transactions, is shutting down its operations by August 16. This decision comes...

Dubai Sparks Tech Frenzy with 90% License Discounts, Aiming to Lead MENA’s AI and Web3 Revolution

Dubai is aggressively pursuing its ambition to become a prominent tech hub in the MENA region by offering a 90% discount on commercial licenses...

FRB’s clarification on overseeing digital assets and bank-fintech partnerships

The Federal Reserve System's (FRB) Board of Governors has introduced guidance addressing innovative banking activities, including bank-fintech partnerships and digital assets, while also strengthening...

EU Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drop 3% in Q1 Despite Economic Growth

In Q1 2023, the European Union observed a nearly 3% drop in greenhouse gas emissions, even as the economy grew slightly, according to Eurostat....

Google Joins Amex GBT and Shell Aviation’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program

Google has partnered with American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) and Shell Aviation in their sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) initiative. This collaboration is...

Coinbase Becomes First Crypto Platform to Secure US Approval for Cryptocurrency Futures Trading

Coinbase has gained the green light from the National Futures Association (NFA) to provide cryptocurrency futures trading to retail customers in the US. The...

UK Payment Regulator Proposes £415,000 Reimbursement Cap for Fraud Victims

The UK's Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) intends to establish a maximum reimbursement limit of £415,000 for victims of authorized push payment (APP) fraud. This...

EU’s Groundbreaking Law Mandates Human Rights Due Diligence in Global Supply Chains

The European Union (EU) is set to enact a law that mandates thousands of large companies, including foreign entities operating within the EU such...

FinCEN and IRS Issue Joint Notice on Red Flags for Tax Evasion and Insurance Fraud Schemes

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued a joint notice highlighting red flags for financial institutions to...

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