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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 Estonian Minister Kalle Laanet Found Guilty of Fraud Over Housing Claims

The Harju District Court has found former...

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

Court finds Tang Yijun abused high office...

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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...

Darfur: Rapid Support Forces, Allied Militias Rape Dozens

The Rapid Support Forces, an independent military force, and allied militias in Sudan raped several dozen women and girls in West Darfur’s capital and...

Designating Two Syrian Factions and Their Leaders in Connection with Serious Human Rights Abuses

Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on two armed Syrian factions – the Suleiman Shah Brigade and the Hamza Division – in connection...

New Orleans Man Sentenced for Federal Gun and Drug Offenses

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – LANCE STEVENS, age 27, of New Orleans, Louisiana was sentenced on August 15, 2023 after pleading guilty to a six-count indictment charging...

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...

Member of Violent Bridgeport Gang Pleads Guilty

AMIRE NEWSOME, also known as “Mire,” 20, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to a racketeering...

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...

Truck driver sentenced to 10 years in prison for human smuggling, drug trafficking offenses

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A 50-year-old commercial truck driver has been ordered to federal prison after he was caught attempting to smuggle five noncitizens...

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...

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