JPMorgan Chase is on the hunt for top-tier bankers and investment experts to drive its ambitious $1. 5 trillion "resiliency" plan. This initiative, announced recently, aims to strengthen American security, innovation, and infrastructure through private sector investment rather than government fundin
A recent court decision has cleared Standard Chartered Bank of any wrongdoing in a case involving terrorism. The bank was accused of indirectly supporting groups responsible for attacks in Israel and Iraq between 2010 and 2019. However, a U. S. judge dismissed the lawsuits, stating that the plaintif
The U. S. is taking steps to make cryptocurrency rules clearer. This could lead to more banks offering Bitcoin services. Alessio Quaglini, CEO of Hex Trust, thinks this will happen soon. He believes banks will start providing Bitcoin deposits, trading, and even structured products. This could be a b
Hong Kong is making waves in the crypto world again. This time, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is looking to make it easier for banks to hold cryptocurrencies. They've put out a draft plan for public feedback, aiming to relax the rules on how much capital banks need to keep when they hold c
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
Kevin O'Leary, the famous investor from "Shark Tank, " has some strong opinions about crypto and the FTX bankruptcy. He thinks FTX will have the most successful bankruptcy in American history. Why? Because people who had money in FTX might get back more than they put in, especially those who investe
The European Central Bank (ECB) is seriously considering a digital euro. Why? Because in today's world, where technology is everywhere, having a backup payment method is crucial. Imagine a scenario where banks or payment services are hit by a cyberattack. What happens then? That's where a digital eu
Khalid Ashmawy knows firsthand how tough it can be to send money back home. When he was a student in Europe, sending cash to his family in Cairo was slow and expensive. Even years later, working in the U. S. at big companies like Microsoft and Uber, the problem didn't go away. This frustration led h
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently attended a celebration for the Binyamin Regional Council in the West Bank. This event marked the construction of 17 new settlements in the area. Netanyahu praised the residents for their resilience against daily terrorist attacks and their commitment to str
Running a business means keeping your personal and business money separate. A good business checking account can help you track spending, manage cash flow, and even earn some extra cash through interest or bonuses. But not all accounts are created equal. Some offer great perks, while others come wit
