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Trump pardons convicted founder of world’s largest crypto exchange
Gemini co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss discuss cryptocurrency’s growth under the Trump administration, their partnership with Mastercard for a Bitcoin credit card and more on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ President Donald Trump pardoned...
Crypto Exchange Gemini Launches Solana-Themed Credit Card With Auto-Staking Rewards
Gemini, the crypto exchange backed by the billionaire Winklevoss twins, has launched a Solana-branded edition of its Gemini Credit Card with automatic staking for SOL rewards. The card gives users a way to show support for the network while...
Saturn Secures $15m to Advance Technology and Processes Aimed at Cutting Advisers’ Costs by 90%
Investment will fund new AI tools designed to enhance efficiency for advice firms and build professional communities to strengthen the industry Supports Saturn’s mission to empower the people behind financial advice Aims to significantly reduce...
Man accused of using stolen credit card to pay for massage
A man accused of using a stolen credit card to pay for a massage was arrested at the spa—and police found a meth pipe in his shorts, according to a magistrate’s complaint filed in Superior Court. Later, police found methamphetamine in Bao Jordan...
M&S shoppers snap up 'perfect autumn jumper' in 8 colours for £3 in money-saving deal
When customers repeatedly purchase a single item in various colours, it's a clear indication of a wardrobe essential. Marks and Spencer shoppers are currently raving about a jumper that is 'perfect' for autumn and can be easily dressed up or down....
10 common transactions in your savings account can be under I-T Dept radar; experts explain what triggers scrutiny
A savings account is the primary source of a large number of money transactions for most of us. We use it for payments, transfers, cash withdrawals and deposits. Although using their savings account every day, many people don’t know that their...
Nearly stranded: Couple denied flight home because they didn't have correct credit card
Have you ever booked a flight with a credit card, but then left that card at home? That mistake only needs to happen once, to learn why you want to bring that card along if you are traveling to certain destinations. Herb Weisbaum, a consumer...
Financial advice sector in desperate need of reform
Question: I'm a 71-year-old separated woman. I own my home, which has been valued at around $2.4 million, and I have about $550,000 in an allocated superannuation pension. My husband, also 71, and I are considering living together again to support...
Holiday shopping: How to avoid the 'credit card hangover'
Boston Men Arrested in Dartmouth After Wallet Theft, $1,800 Gift Card Fraud
DARTMOUTH (WBSM) — Dartmouth Police recently arrested three Boston men for allegedly breaking into a Dartmouth resident’s vehicle and committing credit card fraud after stealing a wallet from the car. Incident at Walgreens: How the Fraud Unfolded...
Overdue credit card loans reaches record high, nearing $1 billion
Published: 20 Oct. 2025, 12:57 Updated: 20 Oct. 2025, 14:49 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI Advertisements for credit card loans are seen on a street wall in Seoul on Sept. 5. [YONHAP] The amount of overdue credit card loans in...
Loose Women's Gloria Hunniford was scammed £120K after bank shared her Savings Account
20 October 2025 Gloria Hunniford has relived being scammed £120,000. Gloria Hunniford at the 2025 Best Heroes Awards The 85-year-old host of BBC's Rip Off Britain - who, with Louise Minchin, 57, Julia Somerville, 78, and Angela Rippon, 81, expose...
Calcasieu deputy terminated, arrested for malfeasance
Published 2:35 pm Thursday, October 23, 2025 A Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputy was arrested Thursday for intentionally leaving out a suspect’s information in a credit card theft case in which he was the responding officer. Spokesperson Kayla...
Using over 30% of your credit card limit? Here’s why it’s hurting your score and how to fix it
A higher credit limit helps lower your credit utilisation ratio (CUR) and boosts your credit score. It also increases your purchasing power for big-ticket expenses. You can earn more rewards and easily reach annual spend targets. Plus, it serves...
II ME Forum 2025 – Impact of AI and calls for adviser unity hot topics at busy Dubai event
The impact of AI on financial services, wealth manager and adviser consolidation and a call for a more collegic and united front from all financial advice firms in Dubai (and globally) were the hot topics debated at a packed Investment...
Credit card stolen from vehicle on Sault street used for purchases
A stolen credit card was used to make purchases at two businesses, police say.Article content The card was taken from a vehicle in the 200 block of Queen Street East.Article content Two suspects were found in the area of Wellington Street East and...
Overseas credit card spending jumps 19% Y-o-Y in August
Bangladeshis spent over Tk443 crore abroad using credit cards in August this year – up more than 19% compared to the same month a year earlier, according to the latest Bangladesh Bank data. Bank officials attribute the year-on-year rise in...
‘New credit card users to drive lending growth’
Keisha Ta-Asan - The Philippine Star October 20, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — New-to-card consumers, or Filipinos opening their first-ever credit card accounts, are emerging as a crucial driver of inclusive and sustainable credit growth in...
As savings accounts dwindle, federal workers say they’re holding on with ‘hopes and prayers’
By D. Kevin McNeir Special to the AFRO kmcneir@afro.com From the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to Grant Park in Chicago and Times Square in New York City, thousands of Americans packed public spaces on Oct. 18, to protest the policies of the...
ALERT: Apply.ng Gathering Nigerians’ Personal, Bank Details Under the Guise of FG Loan Offer
Apply.ng, a shady website of Icelandic origin, is collecting the Personal Identifiable Information of Nigerians under the guise of a N500,000 federal empowerment grant, FIJ has gathered. The Uniform Resource Locator (URL) of this website has been...