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Tech giant Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) allegedly spent $5 million acquiring the rights to Michael Lewis' forthcoming book, chronicling the journey of beleaguered FTX's (CRYPTO: FTT) co-founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF). This move came as anticipation builds...

On Wednesday, a federal judge declared former U.S. President Donald Trump accountable for defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. What Happened: Judge Lewis Kaplan found Trump liable for defamation. Trump had refuted Carroll’s rape allegations in 2019. The forthcoming civil trial, set for January 15...

In the latest development in a civil fraud lawsuit, New York Attorney General Letitia James seeks a $20,000 sanction against former President Donald Trump, his sons, their legal team, and other co-defendants. The action comes as a response to their repeated use of legal arguments that have already...

FTX (CRYPTO: FTT) founder Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers are allowed to visit him in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York. This decision comes after his bail was revoked in the lead-up to his trial set for Oct. 3. The order permits his lawyers to fully utilize the legal...

In a major move, Rarible (CRYPTO:RARI), a prominent decentralized NFT platform, has announced its decision to cease aggregating orders from other NFT marketplaces, including OpenSea and LooksRare. This strategic shift is in line with Rarible's renewed focus on fully embracing the royalty...

Avis Budget Group Inc (NASDAQ: CAR) was reportedly fined $275,000 by New York state for refusing to rent vehicles to customers who did not have credit cards. Notably, last year, a customer complained that 74 out of 106 Avis and Budget locations across New York insisted on credit cards, while...

Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange (HKVAX) Friday announced it has received in-principle approval from Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to conduct Type 1 and Type 7 regulated activities. This move positions HKVAX as the third licensed virtual asset operator in Hong Kong....

Fraudsters are exploiting the recent introduction of PayPal's (NASDAQ: PYPL) dollar-backed stablecoin. More than 66 imitation tokens had emerged on platforms including Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), BNB Chain (CRYPTO: BNB), and Base (CRYPTO: BASE), Coindesk reported citing DEXTools data. Ethereum, the...

Government tax agents recently swarmed two Manhattan stores belonging to Empire Cannabis without presenting a warrant, which is illegal. Empire is now striking back and seeking legal counsel from Steve Zissou — the same attorney who represented Soviet arms dealer Viktor Bout and helped...

Four people are dead and several others injured following a fire in the early hours of Tuesday at a New York City e-bike shop. Authorities say the fire at HQ E-Bike Repair, located in the bustling Chinatown district of Manhattan, quickly spread to the apartments above the business. The fire...

Donald Trump celebrated on Thursday as a suburban New York prosecutor said she closed a multi-year investigation against the former president that focused in part on whether he or his company misled authorities to minimize tax obligations related to their property holdings. What Happened: Trump...

The long-stalled Clean Slate Act passed in the New York Senate and Assembly late Friday. The bill will automatically seal certain criminal records after a waiting period - three years for misdemeanors and eight for felonies. Sex crimes and most Class A felonies, such as...

Executives and supporters of Help for Children (HFC) pose for a photo at the 2023 Annual Gala held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.  The non-profit organization Help for Children (HFC) recently held their 2023 Annual Gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. In attendance were leading...

Electric vehicle giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) has had to deal with increased competition in the sector over the years and with states and countries that don’t seem ready to see mass adoption of electric vehicles. What Happened: Several states have laws in place that prohibit automakers from...

Some elements of this story were previously reported by Benzinga, and it has been updated. Ahead of the 2024 Republican primaries, where former President Donald Trump is on the ticket, Ivanka Trump continues to distance herself from her father and the political scene. While the most tangible proof...