JP Morgan sues former executive over Jeffrey Epstein ties, potential damages
JPMorgan Chase & Co. faces two lawsuits regarding its ties to Jeffrey Epstein, with allegations that the bank was responsible for enabling him as it retained Epstein as a client.
Bitcoin slides on Silvergate fallout
The price of bitcoin is down on Thursday after another cryptocurrency exchange, Silvergate Capital, prepares to liquidate following a $1B quarterly loss and dip in digital asset demand.
Silvergate Capital winding down business; will voluntarily liquidate
Silvergate Bank will be wound-down and liquidated, the California-based Silvergate Capital said Wednesday. Speculation about its status had arisen last week.
SoFi Bank files lawsuit to stop Biden administration's student loan payment pause
SoFi Bank N.A. is attempting to halt the Biden administration's pause on federal student loan payments, filing a federal lawsuit on Friday asking a judge to overturn the extension.
NYC anti-capitalist protester scales Chase Bank, fails miserably
Anti-capitalism protesters descended on Manhattan Friday – and video captured one scaling up the front of a Chase Bank before taking an epic plunge to the ground.
The number of ATMs has declined as people rely less on cash
ATMs are disappearing due to rising crime and an increase in digital transactions. Banks are forced to close ATMs at night in major cities like New York.
FTX fallout hits Silvergate, bitcoin
Silvergate has delayed its annual report with the Securities and Exchange Commission after reporting a $1 billion loss for fourth quarter and is now concerned about ability to operate.
Bank of America totaled $1.2 billion in penalties, settlements in 2022
Bank of America recorded $1.2 billion in fines, settlements and expenses in 2022, topping the costs paid the previous two years.
US regulators warn banks of heightened liquidity risks in crypto-related deposits
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency joined the Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. in issuing the joint warning about crypto's risks.
Biden to nominate former Mastercard executive Ajay Banga to lead World Bank
Ajay Banga is a former CEO of Mastercard who expanded the business 13 fold during his tenure. The outgoing president of the World Bank is David Malpass.
JPMorgan restricts employees from using ChatGPT
JPMorgan is restricting employees from using ChatGPT. No direct incident is involved but the company led by Jamie Dimon worries about losing company secrets.
Citigroup sees a 'less hard' landing for global economy
Citigroup raised its forecast for global growth slightly to 2.2% for 2023 and expects the Fed to hike interest rates three times.
Office landlord defaults are escalating as lenders brace for more distress
Brookfield Asset Management recently defaulted on a total of over $750 million in debt for a pair of 52-story towers in Los Angeles, according to a February securities filing.
Jeffrey Epstein-related lawsuit reveals explosive new details: report
JPMorgan Chase executives repeatedly flagged troubling sex abuse allegations against their client, convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, according to a new report.
IPO drought will continue, market ‘too risky’
Initial public offerings (IPO) were down in 2022 amid inflationary pressures and economic downturn, and experts don’t predict the market to improve in 2023.
Buffett's firm adds more Apple, slashes chipmaker and banks
Warren Buffett's company Berkshire Hathaway made several portfolio changes at the end of the year involving Apple and some big bank names.
JP Morgan reaches agreement with Ukraine's Zelenskyy on rebuilding infrastructure, presents Patriots jersey
J.P. Morgan has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on establishing a fund to aid in rebuilding Ukraine's infrastructure
Chase to hire more than 500 small business bankers over 2 years
JPMorgan Chase's consumer and commercial arm announced it plans to hire more than 500 small business bankers through 2024 to help customers navigate economic uncertainty.
Fed’s Williams says restrictive policy needed for a few years to bring down inflation
The New York Fed president on the central bank’s efforts to bring down inflation using interest rate hikes and scenarios where high prices could be persistent.
Disney’s Iger to face investors as he contends with activist, ESPN's future, streaming status
The Walt Disney Co. will report its latest fiscal fourth-quarter results after the market closes Wednesday as returning CEO Bob Iger faces several issues.



















