Category: tighten

  • Authorities Tighten Grip on Rising Crypto Scams and AI Fraud: Over $4 Million Recovered

    Authorities around the world appear to be stepping up their efforts to combat cryptocurrency and AI-related scams, as these threats continue to evolve and target unsuspecting victims. Recent cases from Vietnam, the United States and Hong Kong highlight the increasing sophistication of these criminal activities and the global response to…

  • Litecoin Sees 2M Bollinger Bands Tighten

    This article is also available in Spanish. Litecoin (LTC) saw a significant drop in volatility, with a cryptocurrency analyst highlighting an unusual tightening in the semi-monthly Bollinger Band (BB) indicator. According to one analyst, Litecoin’s current technical setup indicates strength Probability of a parabolic breakoutwith the $130 price mark emerging…

  • Entrepreneurs turn to pawnbrokers as banks tighten business lending

    As traditional banks tighten lending standards, a growing number of UK entrepreneurs are turning to pawnshops for vital funding. H&T, Britain’s largest mortgage lender, has reported a rise in the number of small business owners, including shopkeepers and builders, pledging personal jewellery and watches for loans. Chris Gillespie, chief executive…

  • Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac set to tighten real-estate lending rules, WSJ reports By Reuters

    (Reuters) – Mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac plan to impose tougher rules on lenders and commercial real estate brokers in the wake of an emerging regulatory crackdown on fraud in the multitrillion-dollar market, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. Lenders will have to independently verify financial…