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May 3, 2023

The U.S. Supreme Court Examine Whistleblower Case!

The US Supreme Court will use an appeal by a fired UBS Group research strategist to decide how hard it will be under federal investor-protection law for whistleblowers to win suits claiming retaliation. The justices agreed on Monday to hear arguments from Trevor Murray, who is seeking to reinstate a $900,000 jury verdict he won on allegations that he was fired for refusing to skew his reports to help the company’s business strategies.

March 19, 2023

Broken Banks! UBS Agrees To Takeover Struggling Credit Suisse In A Dirty All-Share Deal!

A few minutes ago, Bloomberg announced that UBS is buying troubled rival Credit Suisse for the equivalent of $2 billion in a deal brokered by the Swiss government. The transaction is probably rightly being called hístorical. The Credit Suisse crisis has nothing to do with crypto like the U.S. collapsed Silicon Valley Bank or Signature Bank. Credit Suisse perfectly represents the broken traditional banking system.

March 16, 2023

Troubled Legacy Banks: Credit Suisse Needs State-Provided Lifeline To Go Ahead!

Credit Suisse is Switzerland’s second-largest bank after UBS Group, with assets of around $580 billion at the end of 2022, more than twice the size of Silicon Valley Bank (SBV), which failed last week. Over the last few days, Credit Suisse shares and bonds have lost massive value because of nasty rumors. The bank announced it would borrow up to 50 billion Swiss francs ($53.7 billion) from the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to shore up its liquidity.

March 3, 2023

Not ING! How U.S Banking Giant JP Morgan Deals With Its Disastrous FinTech Takeover Deal!

In the U.S., the banking giant JP Morgan paid $175 million for Frank, a fintech startup founded by former CEO Charlie Javice in 2016. Frank offers software to improve the student loan application process for young Americans seeking financial aid. Now, JP Morgan is suing the 30-year-old founder and the startup's former Chief Growth Officer, Olivier Amar for allegedly lying about its scale and success by creating an enormous list of fake users to entice the financial giant to buy it.

September 4, 2022

Wealthfront: UBS CEO Ralph Hamers Lands The Next Big Digital Banking Desaster After Payvision!

The Dutch UBS CEO Ralph Hamers allegedly prides himself on his digital banking expertise. However, this is not backed up by recognizable achievements. On the contrary. Most recently, UBS announced that its prestigious $1.4 billion deal with digital wealth manager US Wealthfront, announced in January 2022, has been canceled. No reason was given. Already in his time as CEO of Dutch ING, Ralph Hamers made a $450 million mistake in 2018 with the acquisition of Payvision. In 2121, ING announced the termination of the Payvision business.

Paxum Bank: The Offshore Bank for the Porn Industry!

Paxum Bank, an offshore financial institution based in Dominica, has found itself at the center of controversy due to its connections with high-risk industries and recent revelations about its relationship with the embattled Tate brothers. Specializing in serving the adult entertainment sector, the bank has become a key player in providing financial services to businesses often shunned by traditional banks. However, this niche focus has also drawn scrutiny from regulators and investigators.

Tate Brothers Case: The Misogynist Influencers Used Offshore Accounts to Launder Proceeds from Sexual Exploitation!

New evidence suggests that the influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate used offshore accounts, including Paxum Bank, to conceal profits from their controversial webcam business. The Tates are facing serious charges, including human trafficking and money laundering. This case highlights the need for robust AML/KYC practices, particularly for payment processors in high-risk sectors like adult entertainment.

UK FCA Charges First Individual for Operating Illegal Crypto ATM Network for Money Laundering!

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged London-based Olumide Osunkoya with running an illegal crypto ATM network, marking the first case of its kind in the UK. As crypto ATMs are increasingly used for money laundering, the FCA's crackdown on unregistered operators underscores the need for strict regulatory compliance. The ATM scheme allegedly processed £2.6 million in crypto transactions.

Public-Listed Crypto Exchange Coinbase Has to Face Shareholder Lawsuit Over SEC Risks!

U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase must face a shareholder lawsuit accusing it of downplaying regulatory risks, specifically the chances of being sued by the SEC. While a U.S. judge dismissed parts of the case, the key allegation of misrepresenting regulatory risks will proceed. This case underscores the importance of transparency in the crypto sector, where regulatory uncertainties continue to loom large, particularly in the U.S.

U.S. Regulator SEC Charges Seven Public Companies for Violating Whistleblower Protection Rules!

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged seven public U.S. companies with using agreements that restricted employees from reporting securities law violations, resulting in over $3 million in penalties. The SEC takes strict action against organizations and individuals who seek to contractually restrict whistleblowers' rights. The regulator needs insiders to disclose financial wrongdoing and compliance violations.