State representative from the GOP arrested on child pornography charges associated with account ‘joebidennnn69’
Prosecutors Target SC Lawmaker Over Child Exploitation Charges Federal prosecutors are working towards filing charges against a Republican lawmaker from South Carolina as part of a lengthy investigation into disturbing pornography alleged to feature children as young as toddlers. Congressman Robert John ‘RJ’ May is facing a serious 10-count indictment for allegedly distributing materials related […]
Centralized Bitcoin reserves account for 31% of the BTC supply.
Survey Reveals Centralized Holding of Bitcoin Supply A recent study conducted by Gemini and Glassnode indicates that nearly one-third of the Bitcoin supply is under the control of centralized entities, with early adopters holding a notably uneven portion. The centralized Treasury—comprising government bodies, exchange-traded funds, and publicly traded companies—currently manages 30.9% of the circulating supply […]
BMO credit card users advised to verify account status following unexpected cancellations
Issues with BMO Credit Card Cancellations Madison, Wis. – If you hold a BMO credit card, it might be wise to check if it’s still active. There are reports from long-time customers claiming their cards have been canceled unexpectedly. Shirley Booker, a BMO cardholder for nearly 15 years, experienced this firsthand. “We had intended to […]
The reason my Rakuten account was disabled and then restored
The concept of an account shutdown is a big concern for those in the Points and Miles community. It’s often tied to a credit card issuer and brings with it a level of anxiety as individuals reflect on their past actions, wondering if the issuer has decided they’re not worth keeping around—leading to the cancellation […]
Unnoticed 401(k) account fees can lead to significant losses in retirement savings for workers, report reveals.
401(k) Plans at Risk of Being Forgotten As job mobility increases among Americans, a lot of individuals are at risk of neglecting their 401(k) plans from previous employers, a recent study reveals. In 2023, there are approximately 29.2 million unclaimed 401(k) accounts, which marks a 20% increase from two years ago, according to a fintech […]
Verify your bank account: T-Mobile settlement checks have now been distributed
Some T-Mobile customers are now beginning to receive substantial payments, up to $25,000, stemming from a class action lawsuit that was settled in 2022, according to the payment management company. This lawsuit followed a cyberattack in August 2021 that compromised the personal data of around 76 million T-Mobile customers in the United States. The breached […]
Retirement account balances decline in early 2025 as savings rates reach an all-time high.
Retirement Account Trends Amid Market Fluctuations Recently, Jack Otter and the panelists on Baron’s Round Table discussed effective retirement preparation strategies in today’s turbulent market. This discussion comes at a time when retirement account balances have been affected by unstable stock market conditions. New data from Fidelity Investments reveals that, despite these challenges, individuals are […]
Wikipedia’s Owners Mismanage Launch of Enhanced Account Security Features
On May 20, the Wikimedia Foundation, which oversees Wikipedia, announced new security measures for certain high-access users following a hacking event that affected over 35,000 accounts. However, the foundation had to rescind these requirements when it realized it couldn’t adequately inform those impacted about the new security protocols, leading to a delay in their implementation. […]
US man sentenced to prison for hacking SEC’s X account to manipulate Bitcoin price
SEC Account Hack: Sentencing Details On Friday, Eric Council Jr., 26, received a 14-month prison sentence, along with three years of supervised release, due to his involvement in hacking the official Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account. The US Department of Justice shared the news in a recent press release. Council and his accomplices falsely […]
What Is ‘Debanking’? Understanding How Access to a Bank Account Became a Political Issue.
Back when Brian P. Brooks served as a financial regulator during the early Trump years, he often heard companies complain about being “cut off,” which, honestly, made him want to roll his eyes. These were mostly voices from sectors like private prisons and fracking firms, grumbling to Brooks, who was the acting chief of currency, […]