Former SPAC exec pleads guilty to defrauding people of $5 million to trade crypto and meme stocks

 The former chief financial officer for two SPACs pleaded guilty to wire fraud, the DOJ said Wednesday.  Cooper Morgenthau was charged with embezzling $5 million to trade crypto and meme stocks.  Morgenthau falsified bank statements to shield his losses to accountants and auditors, the DOJ said.  Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access… Continue reading Former SPAC exec pleads guilty to defrauding people of $5 million to trade crypto and meme stocks

Russia’s war revenue fell by $15 million in the last week of the year as crude exports plunged to lowest levels of 2022

The EU’s ban and price cap on Russian oil dented Moscow’s export revenue in the last week of 2022. Revenue from Russia’s crude-export duty fell by $15 million, or 12%, to $108 million in the seven days to December 30. The latest sanctions on Russian oil exports took effect on December 5. Loading Something is… Continue reading Russia’s war revenue fell by $15 million in the last week of the year as crude exports plunged to lowest levels of 2022

One of the world’s largest bitcoin miners will shut off thousands of mining rigs tied to bankrupt Celsius as part of the firms’ bankruptcy proceedings

Core Scientific will shut down thousands of bitcoin mining rigs tied to Celsius.  Core Scientific says the mining rigs are costing the firm $2 million in revenue per month, per court filings. Both companies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last year amid the crypto bear market.  Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access… Continue reading One of the world’s largest bitcoin miners will shut off thousands of mining rigs tied to bankrupt Celsius as part of the firms’ bankruptcy proceedings

More pension plans in surplus due to higher interest rates, but inflation risks abound: Mercer

Rapid increase in rates is helping in the solvency of defined-benefit pension plans Of the defined-benefit pension plans in Mercer Pension Health Pulse’s database, 79 per cent are estimated to be in a surplus position on a solvency basis. Photo by Brent Lewin/Bloomberg files Higher interest rates are causing headaches for some homeowners, but one… Continue reading More pension plans in surplus due to higher interest rates, but inflation risks abound: Mercer

Stock Market Today: Stocks Stumble on Downbeat Data, Recession Fears

Stocks kicked off the first trading day of the new year in much the same fashion as they closed out 2022 – with broad-based declines on comparatively light volume. Some downbeat economic data (opens in new tab) and a gloomy outlook from the International Monetary Fund weighed on sentiment Tuesday, while steep selloffs in key… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Stumble on Downbeat Data, Recession Fears

Gemini’s Cameron Winklevoss accuses Genesis boss of stalling on $900 million loan payments, in another hit to crypto credibility

Gemini’s Cameron Winklevoss has accused DCG’s Barry Silbert of stalling on repaying a Genesis loan. Winklevoss said Genesis, the lending arm of DCG, owes $900 million to the crypto exchange’s clients. Silbert disputed the claims made by Winklevoss in a spat that could again dent faith in crypto, post-FTX. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for… Continue reading Gemini’s Cameron Winklevoss accuses Genesis boss of stalling on $900 million loan payments, in another hit to crypto credibility

Tesla falls short on deliveries, disappointing Wall Street again after shedding nearly $700 billion in market value last year

Tesla fell 4% ahead of Tuesday’s opening bell after it missed Wall Street’s delivery estimates. It logged just over 405,000 deliveries in the fourth quarter, falling short of analysts’ 430,000 forecast. The EV manufacturer’s share price plummeted 69% last year, erasing just under $700 billion in market capitalization. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing… Continue reading Tesla falls short on deliveries, disappointing Wall Street again after shedding nearly $700 billion in market value last year

Tesla reportedly elevates its China boss to head of US plants and sales, making him No. 2 after Elon Musk as $700 billion slump spooks investors

Tesla has made executive Tom Zhu head of US plants and sales, according to Reuters. That would make Zhu Tesla’s second highest-profile executive after Elon Musk. Some shareholders have called for Musk to quit as Tesla CEO after the company shed nearly $700 billion in market value last year. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for… Continue reading Tesla reportedly elevates its China boss to head of US plants and sales, making him No. 2 after Elon Musk as $700 billion slump spooks investors