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benzinga.comInvestors pulled money from U.S. equity funds at the quickest weekly rate since March, according to Bank of America data. The report tracks net flows across major asset classes.
South China Morning PostFraudsters are using real-time AI face-swapping technology to impersonate Dubai's crown prince in live video calls. Victims are drawn into extended romantic exchanges before being asked for money. Researchers have linked some operations to organized crime groups in Nigeria.
winnipegfreepress.comArtur Shehu faces probes for alleged drug trafficking and money laundering after selling coastal land for a luxury development. Protests have continued in Tirana over the project for more than a month.
EuronewsEuropean Commissioner for Budget Piotr Serafin told frugal member states Thursday that reduced EU spending may not lower costs for taxpayers. He spoke during negotiations over the €2 trillion long-term budget for 2028-2034.
cnbc.comThe German drone company completed a $1.2 billion funding round that increased its post-money valuation to about $8 billion. The round reflects continued investor interest in defense technology companies.
livemint.comIndian entrepreneur Bhavin Turakhia is funding his new venture with $30 million of personal capital. Neo integrates project management, documents, file storage, and AI into one model-agnostic system. The platform launched internally in April 2026 and is preparing an external roll…
cointelegraph.comChristopher Alexander Delgado admitted to running a crypto investment scheme that raised at least $400 million. He faces up to 50 years in prison and agreed to forfeit luxury assets.
cointelegraph.comThe French bank introduced EURXT with 20 million tokens in circulation, backed 1:1 by euro reserves. The token has already settled a subscription into a tokenized Amundi money market fund.
nbcnews.comMelat Kiros defeated 15-term incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette in Tuesday's Democratic primary for Colorado's 1st District. The 29-year-old candidate stated she will not support House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries if he accepts corporate PAC money.
cointelegraph.comMetaMask introduced Money Account, a feature allowing users to earn yield on stablecoins and spend them via the MetaMask Card within a single wallet. The product is built on the Monad blockchain and uses the company's mUSD stablecoin.
sbs.com.auA Gallup survey for the Stop Scams Alliance found that roughly 15 million Americans lost money to scams in the prior year, with total losses reaching $68 billion. Twelve percent of victims said the scams involved AI or deepfakes.
New York PostA Manhattan federal judge issued a permanent order Monday preventing the withholding of federal money for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project. The ruling found the funding suspension violated federal law.
forbes.com@SawyerMerritt reported the full schedule of limits for X Money transfers, deposits, withdrawals and X Card activity. Eligible cash held in the service earns 6% APY with no caps or minimums. Users may request higher limits on individual categories.
A Manhattan federal court sentenced a 57-year-old man to 30 years in prison and ordered him to forfeit $889 million after a jury convicted him of racketeering, fraud, and money laundering. Prosecutors said the schemes ran for five years and involved thousands of victims.
A federal indictment alleges a professional basketball player accepted payments to alter his on-court performance. The player reportedly owed money to a former teammate who introduced him to the gamblers.
coindesk.comChainalysis released a proposed ontology on June 29, 2026, to define standards for tracing crypto address clusters. The document draws on the firm's work in a 2024 money laundering trial. Chief scientist Jacob Illum said the goal is to begin industry discussion on methodology.
theconversation.comProfessionals including real estate agents, lawyers and accountants must verify customer identities and fund sources under Tranche 2 laws. AUSTRAC estimates $1 billion was laundered through Australian property in 2020 by criminals linked to China.
ESPNWimbledon increased total prize money by 20 percent to 64.2 million pounds. Several players continued limiting media appearances during the first week of the tournament, citing concerns over their share of revenue.
foxnews.comMassie denied claims from Cynthia West that he offered her money to drop a lawsuit and bragged about a sexual encounter with Rep. Lauren Boebert. The exchange occurred after his May 19 primary defeat.
opindia.comOutstanding loans from private money lenders reached 13.14 trillion won as of end-December, up 685 billion won from six months earlier, Yonhap reported. Borrower numbers increased while registered lenders declined, according to Financial Supervisory Service data released Sunday.
Al JazeeraThe All England Club increased prize money for the 2026 tournament by the largest annual sum in its history. Several players are continuing limited-media protests over revenue shares and may extend actions to the US Open.
Al JazeeraThe tournament increased its total prize fund by a record 20 percent for 2026. Top seed Aryna Sabalenka defended a protest by leading players seeking a larger revenue share.
ESPNNo. 1 Jannik Sinner ended his post-match media availability after roughly 10 minutes Saturday at Wimbledon, deflecting questions about an ongoing protest by top players over revenue shares. Wimbledon raised total prize money 20 percent this year, with singles champions set to rec…
hedgeco.netMoney managers trimmed their combined net position across three main crude oil futures and options contracts to 179 million barrels on June 23. The cut follows a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The position sits at th…
riotimesonline.comThe highest available money market account rate stands at 5.00% while the national average remains 0.47%. Rates can shift when the Federal Reserve changes policy or when individual banks adjust offerings.
Fox NewsFox News reported charges against four people tied to a $3 billion Medicare fraud and money laundering scheme. Allegations include identity theft, fake medical claims and diversion of prescription drugs.
ForbesWimbledon will distribute $85.8 million in total prize money for 2026, a 20 percent increase from last year that applies to every round including qualifying. Singles champions will each receive $4.83 million.
Nbc NewsFederal investigators have been unable to locate additional money or valuables the officer received during top-secret agency work. The arrest took place in May 2026. NBC News reported the details on June 25.
Yan Po Zhu and Frank Carone face federal fraud and money laundering charges tied to a $120,000 payment for a migrant housing contract. Three others were also arrested. nypost.com reported details from court documents and a raid on Zhu's property.
Washington ExaminerThe Department of Justice posted a funding opportunity on June 15 for state and local governments. The money targets costs tied to locating, detaining, and prosecuting migrants who commit crimes. The program draws from a 2025 law intended to reimburse states for prior border-rela…
nationalpost.comA Department for Education-commissioned study shows one in four graduates lose money over their lifetimes after accounting for student loans and taxes. Average lifetime earnings rise by roughly £100,000, but results vary sharply by subject.
foxnews.comRepresentative April McClain Delaney won the Democratic nomination for Maryland's 6th Congressional District. Former Representative David Trone spent $25 million of his own money in an unsuccessful challenge.
A network reportedly built around USDT on the TRON blockchain moves money from several sources into weapons purchases. The operation includes wallet rotation through exchanges and cash conversion to support operations.
CalMattersCalMatters reported that the Trump administration is again seeking to redirect federal homelessness money toward temporary shelters requiring sobriety. A federal judge blocked a similar effort last year. Advocacy groups filed a new court challenge this week.
Military.comFederal investigators allege David J. Rush created a fictitious classified program to obtain tens of millions in government assets. He was arrested in May 2026 after agents recovered 303 gold bars and cash from his Virginia home. Military.com reported the details from court filin…
pymnts.comMeta is building an experimental prediction-market-style app called Arena that would let users forecast outcomes in politics, sports, entertainment and world affairs. The project uses a points system and revives an earlier Forecast product from 2020. CoinDesk reported the details…
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision Tuesday holding that the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act does not permit money-damages suits against individual state prison officials. The ruling ended a lawsuit filed by former Louisiana inmate Damon Landor after…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMoney from AI interests is being spent to defeat a candidate in New York's 12th District who has criticized large technology companies. The contest is described as a proxy war over artificial intelligence.
freepressjournal.inThe Parliamentary Standards Commissioner is examining whether Nigel Farage must register a £5m gift received in early 2024. Farage says the money funds his personal security and was not a political donation.
Fox NewsA Chicago priest told President Trump to stop commenting on city violence and instead restore federal money for gun violence prevention programs. The remarks followed a weekend that left six people dead and more than 30 wounded.
medium.comThe asset manager stated that Bitcoin could see renewed upward price movement around the next midterm elections. It linked the outlook to concerns over potential increases in money printing.
CoinDeskMoneyGram became a validator on the Solana blockchain on June 22, 2026, operating a node that processes transactions and secures the network. The remittances firm also joined the Solana Developer Platform after launching its MGUSD stablecoin on Stellar earlier in the month.
joemygod.comThe prediction market platform directed creators to film fabricated wins on replica sites. A Wall Street Journal review found the depicted trades would have lost money in 118 cases totaling $166,000.
middleeasteye.netMoney managers cut the largest weekly position in more than a year after a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
bbc.co.ukThe ATP issued the fine after Moutet used an expletive seven times in a post-match interview. The penalty equals nearly all of his $43,500 prize money from the event.
rediff.comThe Trump administration moved nearly $400 million in taxpayer funds to Secret Service accounts in two transfers this month. Lawmakers have raised questions about whether any of the money could support construction of a new White House ballroom.
washingtonpost.comHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the funding on Wednesday at an Easterseals clinic in Michigan. The money supports community-based care for substance use disorders and serious mental illness.
680news.comA survey by Achieve.com and Money.com shows nearly a third of Americans reporting higher unsecured debt over the past year. Average non-mortgage debt stands at $21,600 per consumer according to September 2025 Experian data.
Two former executives at an Australian casino operator received fines and bans for failing to address money laundering risks. A federal court also criticized the corporate regulator for reaching lenient deals with other board members.
Chinese pet owners are directing more money toward specialized preschool programs for puppies. Declining birth rates have shifted household priorities toward treating pets as family members.
President Trump stated Tuesday that the United States will not invest money in Iran under a peace memorandum scheduled for signing Friday. The agreement reopens the Strait of Hormuz, lifts the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, and sets 60 days of nuclear negotiations.
winnipegfreepress.comOne of the main online platforms used by Cubans in the United States to send money, food, and clothing to relatives on the island is ending operations. The change follows increased pressure on the Cuban government by the Trump administration.
upi.comA court found two men guilty of carrying out arson attacks last year on a car and properties connected to the prime minister. Evidence presented in court showed the attacks were directed by a handler using the name EL or EL Money.
Abc NewsThe Miami-based platform stopped accepting new orders for money and goods sent to relatives in Cuba. Previously approved shipments will still be delivered.
Washington ExaminerThe Department of Housing and Urban Development cut off federal money to the LA Homeless Services Authority on June 11 over repeated false statements and weak financial controls. The agency had received nearly $1 billion since 2021.
thepointsguy.comBank of America CEO Brian Moynihan spoke about how Americans are spending money and how the bank is adapting to changing consumer behavior ahead of the country's 250th anniversary.
foxnews.comSPAK requested arrests and seized over 128 million euros in assets tied to cocaine trafficking. Media reports link some suspects to a Zvernec resort project described by Ivanka Trump.
Money managers halved net length in ICE Brent futures and options during the week to June 9. The sales coincide with increased tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz at night.
New York PostTanya Dick-Stock and Darrin Stock filed an amended complaint in Colorado federal court alleging the banks enabled the diversion of trust funds into money-laundering schemes.
manofmany.comThe All England Club increased the 2026 Wimbledon prize fund by £10.7 million, the largest single-year rise in the tournament's history. Player representatives called the move a step forward but said it falls short of their revenue-share target.