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China to Cut Stocks’ Stamp Duty for First Time Since 2008 as Market Hits 9-Month Low
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China to Cut Stocks’ Stamp Duty for First Time Since 2008 as Market Hits 9-Month Low

If materialized, the proposed stamp duty cuts of 50% would mark the first such move in 15 years.

August 25, 2023
Fitch Ratings Downgrades US Debt to AA+ Citing “Erosion of Governance”

Fitch Ratings Downgrades US Debt to AA+ Citing “Erosion of Governance”

Prominent credit rating agency Fitch downgraded the US sovereign debt from AAA to AA+ on Tuesday.

August 02, 2023
Increase in Buy Now Pay Later Debt Amid Weak Regulations a Systematic Threat: Report

Increase in Buy Now Pay Later Debt Amid Weak Regulations a Systematic Threat: Report

BNPL payments exceeded $120 billion in 2021 and are projected to grow by 24% over the next three years.

April 03, 2023
US Credit Card Debt Increased by $46B in Q2 2022 as Inflation Woes Continue

US Credit Card Debt Increased by $46B in Q2 2022 as Inflation Woes Continue

Americans pile up credit card debt as surging inflation causes a record increase in consumer debt.

August 05, 2022
Babel Lost 8,000 BTC and 56,000 ETH While Trading Customer Funds

Babel Lost 8,000 BTC and 56,000 ETH While Trading Customer Funds

Cryptocurrency lending firm Babel Finance lost 8,000 BTC and 56,000 ETH (worth $280 million) in proprietary trading with customer funds.

July 29, 2022