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Swift links HSBC and StanChart tokenized deposits

Swift, HSBC and Standard Chartered completed the first live interbank transaction on Swift’s blockchain-based ledger on Aug. 19, 2026. Summary Swift connected HSBC and Standard Chartered tokenized deposit platforms in its first live interbank transaction. The ledger matched and netted payment obligations before final settlement occurred through existing banking systems. HSBC recorded obligations through its…

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eBay Coupons: 20% Off in August 2026

Long before we had Amazon or Facebook marketplace, or thousands of other online retailers, we had eBay. And now, we have an eBay coupon to help you save on basics like vacuums and phones, to even your most niche need—because eBay has everything from haunted objects to ironic landline phones to retro gaming consoles. One…

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You Found $500,000 Hidden in Your Own Walls. A Court Says It’s Not Yours

Key Takeaways Arizona courts awarded Spann’s estate $500,000 found inside 4 ammunition cans. Grande v. Jennings showed in 2012 that hidden cash can remain estate property after a home sale. Spann’s heirs prevailed May 31, 2012, after the court classified the $500,000 as “mislaid property.” A dilapidated Paradise Valley house looked like a straightforward renovation…

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CFTC resolves FTX cases against Ellison and Wang

A U.S. federal court has resolved the CFTC’s cases against Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang by imposing five-year trading bans and registration bans of up to 10 years. Summary Ellison received a five-year trading ban and a 10-year CFTC registration ban. Wang received a five-year trading ban and an eight-year registration ban. Both sanctions date…

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