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Toronto-Dominion Bank reported earnings of C$1.72 per share for its fiscal fourth quarter, falling short of the C$1.83 average analyst estimate due to weak performance in its US banking operations. The bank is suspending its growth guidance as it reassesses business priorities following a historic money-laundering settlement with US authorities.
MAGA supporters highlight a troubling trend of "debanking," where individuals and groups, including Barron Trump, certain Islamic charities in Britain, and the legal cannabis industry in America, have faced denial or loss of access to commercial banking services. This phenomenon raises concerns about financial inclusion and discrimination in lending practices.
A UK-led operation has uncovered a multibillion-dollar money laundering scheme linked to cash-rich criminals and sanctions evaders. In other news, Donald Trump has nominated cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to chair the US Securities and Exchange Commission, while South Korea faces political turmoil after a failed attempt at martial law. Additionally, the French parliament has voted to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier, and Google DeepMind has introduced an AI weather prediction model that surpasses traditional forecasting methods.
Mt. Gox transferred 27,871 Bitcoin, valued at $2.8 billion, as the cryptocurrency reached $100,000. The exchange has extended its payout timeline for creditors to October 31, 2025, while retaining approximately 39,878 BTC worth $4.1 billion. Despite past market reactions to such movements, recent transfers have had minimal impact on Bitcoin prices.
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has reported a record $17.1 billion in fines and investor relief, primarily due to its enforcement actions against the collapsed crypto exchange FTX and its affiliate, Alameda Research. This includes over $8.7 billion in restitution and $4 billion in disgorgement, marking the largest total in the agency's history.
Ekaterina Zhdanova, a Russian socialite and entrepreneur, has been accused of leading a sophisticated crypto money-laundering network linked to Russian oligarchs and criminal organizations. Following U.S. sanctions in late 2023, authorities revealed her involvement in laundering millions for ransomware affiliates and facilitating large financial transfers to the UAE. Investigations have uncovered extensive operations involving cash exchanges and cryptocurrency transactions across Europe, highlighting a new methodology in money laundering.
UK police have dismantled Russian networks facilitating the movement of billions for oligarchs, street gangs, and spies by converting cash into cryptocurrency across Europe, the Middle East, and South America. The National Crime Agency described the operation as a sophisticated laundromat capable of supporting various criminal activities. These "crypto-rich" networks functioned as illicit clearing houses, transferring equivalent values of cash internationally.
DBS, Singapore's largest bank, is expanding its services for Russian clients by hiring client advisors from Swiss banks, including Credit Suisse and Julius Baer. With a minimum asset requirement of USD 20 million, DBS has become a key player for Russian clients in Asia, capitalizing on higher fees and a more lenient regulatory environment compared to Swiss banks, which face stricter sanctions. As a result, over one billion dollars in Russian assets have reportedly shifted to DBS since the onset of the Ukraine conflict.
An expert report reveals rampant nepotism and corruption in Bangladesh, with officials allegedly enriching themselves over the past fifteen years. The panel of economists identified 28 types of corruption, highlighting the disappearance of $230 billion and the falsification of growth figures.
An exhibition featuring over 80 paintings and sculptures by Salvador Dali and Giorgio De Chirico has opened in Milan. These works were recovered by Italian authorities during investigations into money laundering and mafia activities.

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