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Top U.S. Consumer Finance Regulator Cracks Down on Overdraft Fees: What You Need to Know In a move to protect consumers, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued legal guidance to prevent banks from charging overdraft fees without genuine consent. Federal law prohibits overdraft fees on ATM and one-time debit card transactions unless customers have explicitly agreed, but the CFPB has uncovered cases of “phantom opt-in” agreements. The new guidance, while not a regulation, clarifies the agency’s interpretation of existing laws and represents its latest effort to rein in excessive fees in the consumer banking industry. CFPB Director Rohit…

“Shogun” Wins Big at Emmy Awards, Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” Named Best Limited Series In a surprising turn of events at Sunday’s Emmy Awards, “Shogun” emerged as the best drama winner, while “Hacks” upset defending comedy champion “The Bear.” The historical epic set in imperial Japan took home a total of 18 awards, including acting accolades for Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai, making them the first Japanese actors to win in their categories. Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer,” a chilling tale of a bartender being stalked, was named the best limited series. The wins for “Shogun” helped FX owner Walt Disney earn a…

“iOS 18 Update Allows Users to Replace Default Camera App on Lock Screen with Third-Party Apps like Halide and Obscura | How to Customize Your Lock Screen” As the world’s best investment manager, financial market journalist, and SEO mastermind, I am here to bring you the latest news on how iOS 18 is changing the game for iPhone users. With the new update, you can now replace the default camera app on your lock screen with third-party apps like Halide and Obscura. These popular camera apps offer manual controls and different image processing algorithms, giving you more options for capturing…

MicroStrategy Makes Historic $1.1 Billion Bitcoin Purchase, Becomes Largest Corporate Holder | Marathon Digital Responds In a groundbreaking move, MicroStrategy has acquired $1.1 billion worth of Bitcoin, boosting its total holdings to an impressive $14.3 billion. This latest purchase solidifies MicroStrategy’s position as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, owning about 1.17% of the total Bitcoin in circulation. To support this bold strategy, MicroStrategy has also launched a $700 million debt offering that will mature in 2028. This move allows lenders to earn interest while capitalizing on the company’s exposure to Bitcoin’s market performance. Notably, Marathon Digital Holdings’ CEO, Fred Thiel,…

Unleashing the Power of Zscaler and CrowdStrike Integration for Enhanced Security Operations SAN JOSE, Calif. – Dive into the latest groundbreaking collaboration between Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS) and CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) as they join forces to revolutionize security operations. By integrating AI and Zero Trust strategies, these industry giants are set to elevate threat detection, response, and risk management to new heights. The introduction of the Falcon Foundry for Zscaler app paves the way for seamless threat intelligence sharing and the creation of custom SOAR workflows. This partnership also brings forth the integration with CrowdStrike Falcon® Next-Gen SIEM,…

Breaking News: Insider Sell-Off at CNA Financial Corp – What It Means for Investors In a significant move, Mark S. James, the Executive Vice President and Chief Risk & Reinsurance Officer of CNA Financial Corp (NYSE: CNA), recently sold 18,547 shares of the company’s common stock. This transaction, executed on September 16, 2024, totaled over $938,000. Details of the Transaction The shares were sold at prices ranging from $50.45 to $50.72, with a reported weighted average sale price of $50.58. Following this sale, Mark S. James now holds 22,917 shares in CNA Financial Corp. Investors closely monitor insider transactions as…

U.S. Business Inventories Rise More Than Expected, Fueling Economic Growth Optimism In a positive sign for the economy, U.S. business inventories increased by 0.4% in July, surpassing economists’ expectations and potentially boosting economic growth in the third quarter. This rise follows a 0.3% gain in June, according to the Commerce Department’s Census Bureau. The growth in inventories, a crucial component of gross domestic product (GDP), exceeded forecasts and climbed 2.5% year-over-year in July. Private inventory investment played a role in the economy’s 3.0% annualized growth rate in the second quarter, and there is optimism that inventories could help offset some…

French President Emmanuel Macron has emerged weaker on the European stage after agreeing to yield to Ursula von der Leyen and sacrifice his heavyweight EU Commission nominee, Thierry Breton, experts say. Breton abruptly quit on Monday with tough words for the EU’s re-elected executive chief von der Leyen, in an unexpected twist in the highly political power transition that follows June’s European elections. Although Macron’s people say he has carved a more influential role for his replacement, Stéphane Séjourné, a close Macron loyalist, it is becoming clear von der Leyen is the biggest winner of that swap, having won her…

Unleashing the Power of Soundiiz: The Ultimate Tool for Playlist Migration In a groundbreaking move, visionary entrepreneurs Thomas Magnano and Benoit Herbreteau have revolutionized the music streaming industry with their innovative service, Soundiiz. Founded in 2013, Soundiiz was initially conceived as a music search interface, but the duo quickly realized its true potential: seamless playlist migration across a multitude of streaming platforms. But what exactly sets Soundiiz apart from the competition, and why should you be paying attention to this game-changing technology? Join us as we delve into the world of Soundiiz on the TechCrunch Minute. In today’s fast-paced digital…

As the top investment manager and financial market journalist, I present to you the latest news from Dubai, United Arab Emirates on September 17th, 2024. Bybit Web3, a leading Web3 arm of Bybit, is excited to announce its participation in the World Series of Trading (WSOT) 2024, the longest-running crypto trading competition globally. From October 1 to October 30, 2024, the WSOT 2024 DEX Wave will challenge participants to trade on-chain to win big in the competition. This event marks the world’s first DEX talent competition, allowing participants to choose the next Web3 star project from a lineup of over…