Spies, lies and losses: Credit Suisse's scandals REUTERS Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) will pare back its investment bank and focus on building its wealthy client base, the Swiss bank said on Thursday, as it regroups following a string of scandals. read more » Zillow plunges 25% to lowest since July 2020, after company exits home-buying business CNBC
Regulators Ask Congress to Create New Rules for Cryptocurrencies NEW YORK TIMES Federal regulators say they urgently need more power from Congress to properly regulate stablecoins, a fast-growing type of cryptocurrency that they warn could result in bank runs, consumer abuse and payment snafus unless lawmakers act quickly, according to a report issued Monday by the Treasury Department. read more »
SEC opens inquiry into Wall Street banks' staff communications REUTERS The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened a broad inquiry into how Wall Street banks are keeping track of employees' digital communications, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. read more » Jamie Dimon bashes bitcoin again, calling it 'worthless' CNN
The S.E.C. has issued a subpoena to Archegos, the $10 billion firm that collapsed spectacularly NEW YORK TIMES Lawyers with the Securities and Exchange Commission have served a subpoena on Archegos Capital Management, the $10 billion family investment office that suddenly collapsed in March, roiling the stock market as its losses reverberated through the banking industry. read more »
Brazil's Petrobras pays $853.2 mln fines to DOJ, SEC in corruption probe REUTERS Brazil state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA (PETR4.SA) said on Monday it has paid $853.2 million to the U.S. Department of Justice and Securities Exchange Commission as part of an agreement with U.S. authorities in 2018. read more »
Facebook's new whistleblower is renewing scrutiny of the social media giant CAPITAL PUBLIC RADIO NEWS A data scientist named Frances Haugen has revealed herself to be the whistleblower behind a massive exposure of the inner workings at Facebook. read more »
Devon Energy Companies Agree to Pay $6.15 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations for Underpaying Royalties on Gas from Federal Lands DOJ