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Appeals court dubious of FTX founder Bankman-Fried’s conviction challenge
The judges in a federal appeals court in New York on Tuesday were skeptical of arguments by a lawyer for Sam Bankman-Fried that his conviction for a multi-billion-dollar fraud related to his cryptocurrency exchange FTX and an associated hedge fund should be tossed out. Bankman-Fried’s attorney, Alexandra Shapiro, was almost immediately and then repeatedly interrupted by the three-judge panel on the 2nd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals as she tried to make her case that SBF deserved a new trial because the first one was “fundamentally unfair.” “From my reading of the record, [there was] very substantial evidence ... (full story)
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From rbnz.govt.nz|Nov 4, 2025Financial stability risks remain higher than in recent years due to global uncertainty and underperformance in parts of the New Zealand economy. Trade tensions present risks to our exporters and have affected business confidence. Persistent weakness in the domestic economy is creating challenging conditions for businesses, exposing banks to credit losses. However, financial stress is not uniform across the economy, with lower interest rates and high agricultural export prices supporting some sectors. Banks also have robust financial buffers to absorb shocks. Global economic fragmentation and policy uncertainty present risks to tradingpartner growth. The outlook for trade relations between the US and China remains uncertain. Many central banks are easing monetary policy in response to projected lower growth and lower inflation. Policy uncertainty and a weaker labour market have contributed to softer economic activity in the US. China’s growth outlook has improved, but risks remain. Investors have also become more concerned about fiscal sustainability risks in the US and some other advanced economies. Recovery in global financial markets masks potential vulnerabilities. Global equity prices have rebounded from their lows RBNZ: FRAGMENTATION OF GLOBAL TRADE AND FINANCE, AND ONGOING UNCERTAINTY CONTINUE TO PRESENT RISKS LOAN DEFAULTS HAVE PICKED UP, ALTHOUGH THEY REMAIN LOW COMPARED TO DURING THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS BANKS REMAIN WELL PLACED TO MANAGE THE CURRENT UNCERTAINTY STRONG LENDING…
From youtube.com/cnbctelevision|Nov 4, 2025CNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'Squawk Box' with a look at whether AI is behind the recent string of corporate layoffs.
From financemagnates.com|Nov 4, 2025The European Commission is considering expanding the powers of the European Securities and Markets Authority to oversee cryptocurrency and traditional capital markets. The plan ...
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From cato.org|Nov 4, 2025On November 5, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on President Trump’s sweeping tariff policy imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). In the ...
From @realDonaldTrump|Nov 4, 2025|26 comments
Tomorrow’s United States Supreme Court case is, literally, LIFE OR DEATH for our Country. With a Victory, we have tremendous, but fair, Financial and National Security. Without it, we are virtually defenseless against other Countries who have, for years, taken advantage of us. Our Stock Market is consistently hitting Record Highs, and our Country has never been more respected than it is right now. A big part of this is the Economic Security created by Tariffs, and the Deals that we have negotiated because of them. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
From thestreet.com|Nov 4, 2025Scams have become one of the biggest stains on the reputation of the crypto market. For Navin Gupta, CEO of Crystal Intelligence, that is a problem that the industry itself must ...
