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Banijay Entertainment Consolidates U.S. Operations to 'Banijay America' Under CEO Ben Samek
Banijay Entertainment Oct. 5 announced it is consolidating its U.S. operations under a new moniker, Banijay America, under the direction of CEO Ben Samek, who reports to Jane Turton, deputy CEO of Banijay Entertainment. The company is restructuring its operational footprint to centralize leadership and operational support while keeping its individual production labels creatively independent. … Continue reading "Banijay Entertainment Consolidates U.S. Operations to ‘Banijay America’ Under CEO Ben Samek"
Texas AG investigating second health insurer over delayed, denied care
The Texas attorney general's office has launched an investigation into UnitedHealth Group, citing reports of nursing home bribes and revoked coverage.
Small Business Report
Provided by Prince William County Development Services In August, 19 small business owners received a certificate of occupancy or written authorization to ‘Open for Business’ from Prince William County DepartmentRead More
Seattle’s tax burden shifted to business as jobs slipped away, new report finds
A new joint report from the Downtown Seattle Association and the Seattle Metro Chamber shows city tax collections nearly tripling since 2013, surging far past population and job growth as the tax burden shifts heavily onto a small pool of major employers.
Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS: The Aging Homeowner is Becoming a Business Issue
Learn about aging as a homeowner in this sponsored article by Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS.
Congressional candidates discuss expanding executive power and need for political will
Congressional approval ratings are in the tank. By some measures this is one of the least productive sessions of Congress in living memory. WGLT's Charlie Schlenker reports those things may not change much any time soon.
WindRose Health Network Discloses Data Breach Affecting 33K Individuals
Data breaches have been announced by WindRose Health Network and Advantage Home Health Care in Indiana, Camden-on-Gauley Medical Center in West Virginia, WindRose Health Network in Indiana has reported a data breach affecting more than 33,000 individuals. Data breaches have also been reported by Advantage Home Health Care in Indiana, Camden-on-Gauley Medical Center in West Virginia, and Lakes Region Visiting Nursing Association in New Hampshire.
Top Iranian official admits dire state of the economy: Report
A top Iranian official reportedly admitted that Iran’s economy is in dire straits due to the war and the U.S. blockade of the country. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council and former commander in chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, made the admission Saturday at a high-level government meeting focused on […]
5 odd wellness trends people have sworn by
Bodog reports on five bizarre wellness trends, including the tapeworm diet and radium wellness, highlighting their high costs and health risks.
The Coalition used the SSD on Xbox Series S as makeshift RAM to help Gears of War E-Day run smoothly on it
Other game teams are reportedly already interested in learning the method…
Dark Pictures Dev's Layoffs Have Begun, Over 70 Staff Reportedly Let Go
Supermassive Games shrinks to survive
New Regulations Make It Easier to Find, Compare, and Report Healthcare Pricing and Coverage Information
HHS announced that Americans will have access to more reliable, accessible, and actionable information about their health coverage
NFIB jobs report shows small business hiring slowed in September
NFIB’s September jobs report shows a decline in hiring activity among small businesses as the labor market continues to soften.
Traders Purchase Large Volume of Call Options on Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:SPHR)
Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR - Get Free Report) saw unusually large options trading activity on Monday. Traders bought 9,775 call options on the company. This represents an increase of 1,615% compared to the typical volume of 570 call options.
New Apple TV 4K launches next week with two major upgrades
New Apple products are reportedly launching October 13, including an updated Apple TV 4K with two major upgrades rumored.
Opportunities to advance precision kidney medicine for women: Vanderbilt Health-led scientific statement
The statement suggests improving women’s kidney care by recognizing how women’s unique biology and social factors affect kidney health.
Businesses Finding It Harder to Predict AI Spending
Companies are reportedly finding it increasingly difficult to forecast their AI spending. That’s according to a report Monday (Oct. 5) by The Wall Street
Michael Duff set to be given the Bradford job
Bradford City are expected to name Michael Duff as the new manager according to reports.The Bantams have been looking for a new boss after Graham Alexander left the club to join Championship side Pre...
Windows 11 26H2 brings a hidden performance boost — and may slash RAM usage
Windows 11 26H2 quietly brings several performance improvements, including a Low Latency Profile that makes common tasks feel faster. Some users are also reporting lower RAM usage after the update, although Microsoft has not confirmed that 26H2 itself is responsible.
Hamilton County Public Health reports first human West Nile virus case
Officials said the evidence supports that the person, who lives in the Symmes Township area, was likely bitten by a local mosquito
Hamilton County Public Health reports first human West Nile virus case
Officials said the evidence supports that the person, who lives in the Symmes Township area, was likely bitten by a local mosquito
Paid influencers and political ads - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture
My associate Isabel Miller and I worked on a story last week about paid influencers in campaigns. We decided to look into it after reading news reports about how the Chicago Teachers Union has been using paid influencers in its battle to control the elected Chicago school board and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is also […]
Anyone can listen to PENN Entertainment's Q3 call on Nov. 5.
PENN will post results at 7 a.m. ET, then hold a 9 a.m. ET call and simultaneous webcast; a replay will be available for 30 days on its website.
Comcast Business 2026 Cybersecurity Threat Report: 79.3 Billion Events Show AI Pressurizing the Threat Landscape
Comcast Business has released its 2026 Cybersecurity Threat Report, an analysis of 79.3 billion cybersecurity events detected across its cybersecurity custom...
Apple event is reportedly happening next week, per Mark Gurman
Apple is expected to launch three new products next week on October 13, and per Mark Gurman, the product unveilings will happen at “an event.”
Boomers, Science Has Good News About Your Farting Habits
Based on self-reported results, millennials and Gen Xers fart more often than baby boomers. But there are reasons why seniors may have increased flatulence.
HOMETOWN HEALTH: Are you protected against measles? fifth U.S. death reported
One of the largest national medical organizations in the United States has a message it wants people to hear.
Skydance Executive Team Set By David Ellison Ahead of Deal Close
Skydance announced the executive leadership for the combined Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery.
Do More Steps Mean Better Mental Health For Teens?
By HealthDay Staff HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A teenager's daily step count may improve more than their physical health — it may also help protect their mental health. Researchers tracked more than 5,500 adolescents (average age: 12), using Fitbits, brain scans and ...
Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:SPHR) Downgraded by Craig Hallum to "Hold"
Craig Hallum lowered Sphere Entertainment from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and set a $132.00 price objective for the company. in a research report on Monday.
PEN America: Nearly 12,000 school book bans in a year, a record high
A new study from PEN America reveals that there were nearly 12,000 book bans in public schools over the past year, the highest since tracking began five years ago | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
PEN America: Nearly 12,000 school book bans in a year, a record high
A new study from PEN America reveals that there were nearly 12,000 book bans in public schools over the past year, the highest since tracking began five years ago | Talk 1370
PEN America: Nearly 12,000 school book bans in a year, a record high
A new study from PEN America reveals that there were nearly 12,000 book bans in public schools over the past year, the highest since tracking began five years ago | KNSS Radio
PEN America: Nearly 12,000 school book bans in a year, a record high
A new study from PEN America reveals that there were nearly 12,000 book bans in public schools over the past year, the highest since tracking began five years ago | Talk Radio 1210 WPHT
PEN America: Nearly 12,000 school book bans in a year, a record high
A new study from PEN America reveals that there were nearly 12,000 book bans in public schools over the past year, the highest since tracking began five years ago | 1010 WINS
Bromley Women 1-0 Reading Women: Match Report
The Royals are out of the cup, following a narrow defeat in South London on Sunday.
Marvel's 'Project COMET' First Gameplay Trailer Allegedly Leaks
We've heard rumors and talk of Project COMET for weeks, and the new Marvel game has reportedly had its first footage leaked.
Grades Reflect Poor Offensive Effort In This Report Card
The Denver Broncos lost by two touchdowns yesterday, and this report card reflects the specifics.
Study: IL lawyers report mental health challenges, substance abuse, suicide ideation
(CAPITOL CITY NOW) - For many lawyers, the effects of the job can include declining mental health, substance abuse, problem gambling, suicide ideation, and even declining cognitive skills. These are the results of a survey of Illinois attorneys, "The Weight of Practice," commissioned by the Illinois Lawyers' Assistance Program. Factors include the stress of being
2026 business priorities: 5 trends shaping investments, talent and AI
Old National Bank’s annual business report is out for 2026. Read year-over-year sentiment from the last five years and understand what’s new.
Major fire reported at Hibbing business
Emergency crews are responding to a major structure fire in Hibbing involving Range Cornice & Roofing on 42nd Street.
Buy Rating Reaffirmed Might Change The Case For Investing In Astrana Health Stock
Astrana Health recently reported quarterly results showing solid revenue growth and higher net profit for the period ending June 30, with a reaffirmed Buy rating from Freedom Capital Markets serving as supporting commentary on the business performance. The combination of rising quarterly profitability and revenue momentum suggests Astrana Health is executing on its healthcare model, with analyst confidence reflecting how that operating progress is being interpreted by the market. This...
3 years after the Oct. 7 attacks, Israel still grapples with its mental health crisis
More than a third of Israelis have shown symptoms of mental health conditions, a report found. Three years after the October 7 attack, the country's health system is still struggling to come to terms with its effects.
Seven-goal Clásico keeps Barcelona five points clear
Barcelona beat Real Madrid 7-0 in Liga F on Sunday, with Clàudia Pina scoring four goals to extend the Blaugrana’s perfect start and open a five-point lead at the top. The Guardian reported that mo...
2026 BFI London Film Festival Preview: Political Messages, Animation
Kristy Matheson previews key highlights and stars featured in the 70th edition and why she doesn't agree with people having "a grumble about how it doesn't seem like a big or a good year for cinema."
A surgeon shortage creates challenges in rural communities
Over a third of counties in the U.S. reportedly have no general surgeons
Key to Medicare home health reform is determining program's objective: report
Three possible reforms to Medicare home health are cost-sharing, home health eligibility requirements and optional cash payments, according to a September report from Brookings, a nonpartisan think tank. Which track to choose depends on what the overriding purpose of the program is, the four economist authors say.
US authorities detain Nicaraguan political exiles stripped of citizenship, raising fears of deportation
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Friday reported that US immigration authorities detained 8 Nicaraguan exiles who were previously granted protected status in 2023 after fleeing political prosecution. On Fe...
Russia hospitalizes almost 200 people after researcher's death from plague: reports
Nearly 200 people are under medical observation in Russia’s Irkutsk region over suspected exposure to plague, according to local media reports.
This is the Fitbit Edge: Google's next fitness tracker finally spills its secrets
Google is reportedly getting ready to launch a new fitness tracker called the Fitbit Edge, and the device has leaked in full!
Eagles: Brandon Graham Makes Curious Retirement Comment on Lane Johnson
Hours before the Philadelphia Eagles were set to play the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, right tackle Lane Johnson was added to the injury report for a personal reason. Johnson, 36, has won two Super Bowls with the Eagles, made six Pro Bowl appearances, and earned All-Pro honors five times. It’s unclear when the 2013 […] The post Eagles: Brandon Graham Makes Curious Retirement Comment on Lane Johnson appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
MPD Reports: Mental health issues, domestic disputes, suspicious persons and juvenile problems
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Aug. 28 to Sept. 3, 2026. Due to the length, this report has been split into four parts. This is the second. Ple…
Congressman: Report Shows More Needed To Help Veteran Mental Health
The Congressional Psychedelics Advancing Therapies (PATH) Caucus released a report capturing responses to a 20...
Lamar Jackson leaves stadium in walking boot
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson left the Week 4 game due to a foot injury. He reportedly left in a walking boot on his right foot.
Apple Event Reportedly Planned for October 13
Last week, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple plans to unveil an all-new smart home hub, a new HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV 4K on Tuesday, October 13. Last week, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple plans to unveil an all-new smart home hub, a new HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV 4K on Tuesday, October 13.
Oral health status and functional outcomes in Japanese adults with hemophilia: an exploratory cross-sectional study stratified by HIV status
Scientific Reports - Oral health status and functional outcomes in Japanese adults with hemophilia: an exploratory cross-sectional study stratified by HIV status
Rams Stun Eagles With Wild Comeback to Avenge 2025 Heartbreak
The Rams pulled off a dramatic come-from-behind win against the Eagles, avenging their heartbreaking 2025 loss. The post Rams Stun Eagles With Wild Comeback to Avenge 2025 Heartbreak appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Inside the Trump administration’s UFO hunt
In 2022, the Pentagon took part in the first congressional hearing in more than a half-century to focus on military reports of unexplained phenomena.
Google froze its open source bug bounty program due to a 'significant rise' in AI submissions
AI slop seems to be overwhelming bug bounty programs.
Seahawks Host 2-Time Pro Bowler Due to Backfield Injuries
The Seattle Seahawks are taking a look at one of the most accomplished running backs still available as their backfield goes through ailments.Free-agent running back Joe Mixon is visiting Seattle, according to FOX Sports insider Jay Glazer. Hawk Blogger’s Brian Nemhauser relayed Glazer’s report Sunday, only hours before the Seahawks’ Week 4 matchup with the […] The post Seahawks Host 2-Time Pro Bowler Due to Backfield Injuries appeared first on HEAVY.
The Upcoming Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro Is Reportedly 'Significantly Lighter'
The high-end laptop is still expected to make its debut by next month.
AkzoNobel to sell unit to Nippon Paint for over $1 billion, FT reports
Dulux paint maker AkzoNobel is nearing a deal to sell its Southeast Asian decorative paints business to Nippon Paint for well over $1 billion, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.
On Fort Worth’s streets, a UNT Health professor remembers why he chose medicine
Through street medicine, Christopher Rheams cares for people without homes and teaches students to see the person before the patient.
Good Health Report: GLP-1 patient gets help from a nutritionist
Good Health Report: GLP-1 patient gets help from a nutritionist
Duke Lands in Top-20 Rankings From Bleacher Report
The Duke Blue Devils have landed in the top 20 of a new ranking from Bleacher Report.
Good Health Report: Skin cancer survivor shares lesson learned
Good Health Report: Skin cancer survivor shares lesson learned
The Supply Side: Consumers want fewer digital distractions in stores
A new report from JLL Design reveals that 60% of consumers say a store’s atmosphere influences whether they would recommend it, even if they did not make a purchase. At...
Rapper Lucki reportedly injured following confrontation at ComplexCon in L.A.
According to multiple sources, rapper Lucki was injured after a confrontation at ComplexCon, which is taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center. TMZ reports that Lucki was involved in…
Report: Assassin’s Creed Hexe Exclusive Character, Story Details Surface
With the long-rumored Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake finally out, Ubisoft is now looking ahead to a different kind of Assassin's Creed. For a while, they've been working on Codename…
Liverpool Show Transfer Interest In Sunderland Youngster Amid EFL Loan
Sunderland goalkeeping product Matty Young has reportedly become the subject of transfer interest from Premier League giants Liverpool.
Sam LaPorta, Lions end contract talks: report
Contract talks between the Detroit Lions and tight end Sam LaPorta have stalled, leaving his future uncertain.
Redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED to feature 'significantly lighter' design: report
Apple’s major MacBook Pro overhaul is just around the corner, and should debut within a month or so. It’ll be...
Lions, Sam LaPorta reportedly end contract extension talks
The Lions and Sam LaPorta reportedly failed to reach an agreement on a new deal, leaving the tight end’s future in Detroit uncertain.
Detroit Lions, TE Sam LaPorta stop contract talks: report
Sam LaPorta and the Detroit Lions won’t be reaching an agreement on a new contract anytime soon.
How Americans’ Financial Health Is Faring In The “K-Shaped” Economy
Hey all, Jason here. Money20/20 is still two weeks away, but I’ve already started packing (not procrastinating for once!). My calendar is already filling up with various sessions I want to catch, meetings, and of course happy hours, dinners, and other side events. If you’ll be in Vegas and want to catch up, let me know by replying to this email, and we can try to find a time amidst the chaos of the Venetian. A big if not totally unexpected piece of news dropped on Friday: the Independent Community Bankers of America, a trade group that represents smaller U.S. banks, filed a lawsuit against the OCC and Comptroller Jonathan Gould, arguing that the regulator’s move to grant trust bank charters to firms seeking to use them to conduct substantial non-fiduciary activities exceeds the authorities granted to the OCC by Congress. I haven’t had time to fully digest the legal filing or speak to folks in my network about it, but you can expect to see coverage and analysis on it in next week’s newsletter. Subscribe or Support by Upgrading The NerdCon agenda just dropped. It’s stacked. Partner content: Nubank built an AI-first bank. Chime built its own banking core. Figure and Valon are rebuilding the mortgage stack. At NerdCon, you’ll hear from the people behind those bets: what they chose, what they learned, and what they’re still figuring out. The agenda is live, with leaders from Nubank, Chime, OpenAI, Remitly, Mercury, Figure, Valon and more. Follow the mainstage conversations, bring the problem your team is wrestling with to a hands-on workshop, or pull up a chair at a roundtable. Pick your quests. Meet us in San Diego, November 18–20. Fintech Business Weekly readers save 20% with code FBW20. Explore the Agenda Things To Know & Other Good Reads Federal Reserve Board finalizes changes to enhance the transparency and public accountability of its stress test and reduce volatility in its stress test-related capital requirements (Federal Reserve Board of Governors) FDIC Announces Conclusion of Independent Monitorship (FDIC) Modernizing Financial Regulation: Initial Observations from eSLR (Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman) The Data Version of Godzilla versus Kong: FRED Takes on AI (Fed Governor Christopher Waller) Financing the AI buildout (Brookings) Q3’26: Rules for Banks but Not for Crypto (Fintech Takes Banking) The Inevitability of Local Stablecoins (Lombard Notes) Delusions of AI Governance: The Human-in-the-Loop Comfort Blanket (Fintech Snark Tank) Stripe agrees to acquire Parafin to expand revenue opportunities for platforms and help small businesses grow (Stripe) Listen: Fighting Fraud in the Age of AI, with SEON’s Tamas Kadar (Fintech Business Weekly) How Americans’ Financial Health Is Faring In The “K-Shaped” Economy If there is one overarching theme across the economy and politics in the U.S. at the moment, it’s “affordability.” The term is vague enough to encompass a panoply of factors shaping Americans’ day-to-day lives: rising costs for the hallmarks of being “middle class,” including healthcare, housing, childcare, and education, inflation and rising interest rates, and a job market with the specter of AI hovering over it. At the same time, policy shifts under the Trump administration have resulted in reduced subsidies to those who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act and new restrictions on qualifying for Medicaid and SNAP, the impacts of which have yet to be fully felt. These factors are contributing to declining consumer confidence and general dissatisfaction with the economy, despite continuing GDP growth and stock market records. This divergence is encapsulated in the idea of the “K-shaped” economy, in which a small proportion of Americans have seen their wealth balloon, while the majority of American households struggle to preserve the lifestyle they have. Perhaps the greatest determinant of which branch of the “K” a household is on is whether their wealth and income are primarily derived from employment vs. from assets. Nearly two decades of low interest rates and, more recently, elevated rates of inflation have benefited asset owners, while those whose income is primarily or solely derived from labor have largely seen real purchasing power stagnate or decline. This is reflected in recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing that labor share of U.S. GDP — the fraction of economic output that accrues to workers as compensation in exchange for their labor — dropped to just 52.8% in Q2 2026, the lowest since the BLS began keeping records. In 1947, approximately 2/3rds of economic output accrued to workers; even as recently as 2001, labor’s share of GDP was 64.1%. Against this backdrop, we’ve seen the rise of more credit and credit-like products: cash advance apps, “no-fee” overdraft, earned wage access, and buy now pay later, which are often used as small-dollar short-term borrowing mechanisms to meet immediate consumption needs or pay other bills (eg utilities, cell phone, other debt payments). With the markers of a middle class existence and, increasingly, basic financial stability seemingly out of reach for many, it should be no surprise there’s been an increase in “financial nihilism,” something industry peers like Alex Johnson and Frank Rotman have discussed and analyzed the roots of. The explosion of gambling and gambling-adjacent products and services — often marketed under the guise of being an “investment” — is inextricably intertwined with the rise of financial nihilism. Crypto, sports betting, and, more recently, prediction markets offer an escape or even hope of sorts, like a contemporary, digital version of a scratch-off lottery ticket, while leaving the overwhelming number of people who use such products worse off. Share of Households That Are Financially “Vulnerable” Ticks Up The Financial Health Network’s 2026 Financial Health Pulse® report adds context on how American households are faring. (I linked to this report in last week’s newsletter, but wanted to take time to further unpack the data in the report this week.) The Financial Health Network publishes the report annually, providing insight into how Americans’ financial circumstances are changing over time. The 2026 report is derived from a survey fielded in April and May 2026. The report leverages survey responses to assess indicators of financial health across spending, saving, borrowing, and planning/protecting and to determine a zero to 100 “FinHealth” score. Those with scores between 0 and 39 are considered “Financially Vulnerable,” consumers with scores ranging between 40 and 79 are defined as “Financially Coping,” and those with scores of 80 to 100 are “Financially Healthy.” The report found that moderate improvements in 2025 were reversed, with the share of respondents considered financially “vulnerable” rebounding to 17%. The longitudinal data reflect the impact of pandemic-era programs, like expanded unemployment, cash stimulus payments, and pauses of federal student loan payments. The positive impacts of those programs, as reflected in the Financial Health Pulse reports, had largely disappeared by 2023. While pandemic-era inflation — to be fair, in part caused by the various support and stimulus measures — had come down from as high as 9% in 2022, it has rebounded since the start of Trump’s second term, with tariffs and energy market disruptions owing to the war in Iran pushing prices back up. Specific indicators in the survey that deteriorated from 2025 to 2026 include the share of respondents spending less than their income over the past 12 months, the share paying all bills on time over the past 12 months, the share that have a manageable amount or no debt, the share that are “moderately” or “very” confident their insurance is adequate to cover them in an emergency, and the share that “somewhat” or “strongly” agree that their household plans ahead financially. Unsurprisingly, lower- and moderate-income households are more likely to struggle to pay their bills on time and have any funds leftover to save. The share of low-income households whose income exceeded their spending dropped from 35% in 2025 to 31% in 2026, while the share of upper-income households whose income exceeded expenses remained unchanged at 63%. Households with student loans or revolving credit card debt reported having “a bit more” or “far more” debt than was manageable at rates far higher than those not carrying these types of debts. The share of those with student loan debt indicating their debt load was too high to manage increased from 50% in 2025 to 55% in 2026, while the share of those with revolving credit card debt saying the same ticked up from 51% in 2025 to 54% in 2026. Households that had student loans were markedly more likely to be financially “coping” or “vulnerable” vs. those without student loans. In 2026, 27% of households with student loans were considered financially vulnerable, a jump of 6% points vs. 2025. Households without student loans saw just a 1% point increase (not statistically significant) in those considered financially vulnerable. Households’ perception of the affordability of categories of goods and services paints a stark picture, with less than one-fourth considering higher education affordable, about a third deeming childcare affordable, and less than half viewing healthcare as affordable. Fintech Business Weekly is made possible by the generous support of paying subscribers — bringing you independent analysis of banking, fintech, and crypto without fear or favor. You can support my work by becoming a paying subscriber if you aren’t already. Paying subscribers enjoy: access to the entire archive of nearly six years of newsletters extended versions of the weekly newsletter, with additional content and analysis and (for founding member tier) quarterly personal 1:1 fintech Q&A / strategy calls with me, tapping into my unparalleled knowledge of the intersection of banking and fintech and experience working in the sector, including helping to launch Goldman Sachs’ retail bank Marcus Support Fintech Business Weekly You can also support Fintech Business Weekly by sponsoring a newsletter or podcast, putting you in front of 93,000+ of the most influential decision makers in banking, fintech, and crypto. Learn more about sponsor opportunities or request a media kit by dropping me an email. Democratic Senate Report Highlights How Iran Uses Tether to Evade U.S. Sanctions Iran uses stablecoins, specifically Tether, to evade sanctions, fund regional proxies, and to purchase military drones, a report released last week by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations says. The report was authored by committee ranking member Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and the minority staff. Crypto and stablecoin proponents will often push back on criticism that criminals make use of these assets by arguing that, on an absolute dollar basis, far more illicit funds flow through traditional banking systems and payment rails than via crypto and stablecoins. And while that is likely true, it elides the reality presented in news story after news story: whether state actors — Russia, Iran, North Korea — or criminal groups, those looking to engage in illicit transactions increasingly favor stablecoins and, specifically, Tether (USDT). The report from the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released last week adds context to how Iran uses Tether has a lynchpin in its shadow banking system. The report analyzed 846 wallets that have been sanctioned or targeted for seizure, finding that 84% of them transacted exclusively or primarily in Tether. The ability to create near limitless, anonymous wallets and to move funds effectively instantaneously and irreversibly have made crypto a favored financial mechanism for bad actors. Stablecoins solved key drawbacks of bitcoin, namely, the original cryptocurrency’s highly volatile value in dollars. And while Tether (the company) has the technical ability to “freeze” or destroy funds, the company is often limited and reactive in its approach to doing so, the Senate report argues. Tether, which is nominally based in crypto-friendly El Salvador, “has stated that its compliance with OFAC sanctions is ‘voluntary’ and that it follows ‘OFAC guidelines,’” the Senate report says. Owing to these favorable attributes, Tether “became a primary cryptocurrency for Iran, Hamas, Hizballah, and the Houthis beginning in 2023 and has expanded in scale since,” according to the report. Tether’s role in Iran’s shadow banking system, the report says, is enhanced by crypto exchanges like Bybit, Kyrrex, OKX, Gate, and Binance, and through “over the counter” exchanges and hawala networks. The consequences of these financial flows aren’t hypothetical. The Senate report links Tether as a funds transfer mechanism to Iranian proxies in the region, including Hizballah, the Houthis, and Hamas. Tether has also been used to make payments to secure components necessary to manufacture drones, the report says. The report concludes by arguing that “[s]tablecoin issuers with a significant nexus to the United States, particularly those that offer dollar-denominated stablecoins, should be subject to American sanctions law rather than being allowed to hide behind foreign jurisdictions.” Stablecoin issuers like Tether must be held accountable for repeated failures to prevent illicit finance and sanctions violations by law enforcement, the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and OFAC, the report argues. [Paying Subscriber Exclusive] OUSD Goes Live, Make Your Own Neobank, U.S. Sanctions Russia’s A7 Network As “Transnational Criminal Organization” OpenUSD, the stablecoin issued by the Open Standard consortium that includes Stripe, Visa, Mastercard, core providers, crypto firms, and numerous banks, went live last week. Social commerce platform Whop raised eyebrows in fintech by offering creators on its platform the ability to launch their own neobanks, which the company describes as “great businesses that are easy to run,” in just 15 minutes. And OFAC and FinCEN target Russia’s “shadow banking” A7 Network — more on these stories after the paywall.
Report: Panthers likely without top WR vs. Lions
The Carolina Panthers will likely be without their top receiver Jalen Coker against the Detroit Lions on Sunday night.
Arsenal get special Fabregas option under Como agreement
Cesc Fabregas has a special clause in his Como contract for his former clubs, including Arsenal according to reports.Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty ImagesPortuguese outlet A Bola report that former A...
New York Jets Flight Connections 10/04/26
Happy game day, Jets fans! The Jets look to improve their record to 2-2 today. Their opponent is the Chicago Bears. The Bears are coming off a big Monday night win over the Philadelphia Eagles with third string quarterback Case Keenum. However, reports suggest that Keenum will not make the start for the Bears. Instead, […]
Roma continue to follow Kvernadze ahead of January
Roma are already looking ahead to the January transfer window, and their priority would be to give Gasperini a new attacking winger. As La Stampa reports today, the Giallorossi coach is dreaming of a ...
Loveland Business Briefs for Oct. 4, 2026: Chamber awards dinner, Health Summit and more
News of Loveland area businesses for the week of Oct. 4.
Report shows that Louisiana's adult obesity rate declined significantly
Previously, Louisiana ranked as one of the most obese states. Now, a new report shows that the state's adult obesity rate has declined significantly.
Packers vs. Buccaneers: Game Time, TV Channel, Injury Report, Betting Odds, Prediction and Key Matchup
The Green Bay Packers face a high-stakes crossroads against a winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers squad starting a rookie quarterback. Survival hinges on a battle of struggling offensive lines at Raymond James Stadium.
We Must Fight Health Misinformation With Empathy
People reported being more likely to take advice when they believe, first, that their concerns and experience have been taken seriously, writes Dr. Megan L. Ranney.
Costa’s coffee shops return to profit with iced drinks and matcha on the menu
Costa Limited reports operating profit of £20m in year to 31 December 2025 after losses of £13.5m in 2024
FEC questions thousands of recurring online donations to Eric Schmitt
Thirteen donors flagged in federal letters appear nearly 5,700 times in Schmitt’s reports, highlighting issues with recurring online contributions.
Roma make contact for Endrick’s loan in January
Endrick is back on Roma’s radar ahead of the winter transfer window. The Brazilian continues to find limited playing time at Real Madrid and is reportedly considering a January departure to revitali...
ACO Expansion Might Change The Case For Investing In agilon health Stock (AGL)
In late September 2026, agilon health reported that The Jackson Clinic and Springfield Clinic would expand their partnerships by joining agilon’s Senior Health Connect ACOs. This extends value-based care support to roughly 30,000 additional Traditional Medicare beneficiaries on top of existing Medicare Advantage panels. The moves deepen agilon health’s integration with large multi-specialty groups, tying more senior lives into full-risk accountable care models that rely heavily on the...
Roma interested in Endrick loan deal -report
Real Madrid striker Endrick might be forced to consider yet another loan deal out of the club this upcoming winter and Roma appear to have serious interest in that kind of move, according to a report published today on MARCA. Endrick has only played four minutes for Real Madrid this season and appears to be […]
India report card for Asian Games 2026: Archery, Boxing A+, B for Shooting while Tennis gets an F
Here's the complete list of 499 athletes who will represent India at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
Our take on Colorado’s 2026 ballot measures
Constitutional Amendment 81: Law enforcement reporting requirements to federal authorities Changes the state constitution. All such amendments need 55% to be enacted. Amendment 81 would amend the state constitution to require law enforcement to notify U.S. government immigration officials when they charge a person who is in the country illegally and the alleged offense is […]
Flutter Entertainment PLC (NYSE:FLUT) Stock Has Average Target Price of $155.37
Flutter Entertainment PLC (NYSE:FLUT - Get Free Report) has received an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the thirty-one ratings firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, nine have given a hold reco
Report: Simon Edvinsson asked Detroit Red Wings for a trade
Simon Edvinsson reportedly has followed in the footsteps of Dylan Larkin and asked the Detroit Red Wings for a trade
Simon Edvinsson Reportedly Prefers Trade From Red Wings
Elliotte Friedman reports Simon Edvinsson prefers to be traded by the Detroit Red Wings as his contract standoff takes a dramatic turn.
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Brandin Podziemski Is Reportedly Turning Heads at Warriors Training Camp
Brandin Podziemski could be in for a big season in 2026-2027.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Says He "Did His Best" to Fight for a Physical Release
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is getting a physical edition, and it seems director Naoki Hamaguchi had to argue for it. He told Radio Times that he pushed Square Enix for a boxed release, while admitting the product lineup is the publishing team's call. On PS5 and Xbox Series X, the disc reportedly...