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Bleeping Computer reports that a newly analyzed underground guide details how cybercriminals navigate the volatile market for stolen credit card data, revealing a shift toward more disciplined and risk-averse operational strategies. This document, titled “The Underground Guide to Legit CC Shops: Cutting Through the Bullshit,” was discovered by Flare analysts and offers a structured look at how threat actors attempt to reduce risk in an ecosystem rife with scams, law enforcement infiltration, and short-lived operations.The guide reframes credit card fraud from opportunistic activity to a process-driven discipline, emphasizing supplier vetting over the direct use of stolen cards. It highlights that…

Alternative investments giant Apollo Global Management has seen its stock swoon this year as a result of fears in the private credit market. At CNBC’s Invest in America Forum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, its billionaire CEO Marc Rowan offered the latest defense of its book of business, and latest attempt to distance the firm from the riskiest edge of the private credit market.Apollo has faced scrutiny for its decision to limit quarterly redemptions in a private credit fund to 5% — other firms in the space have relaxed their redemption limits, though 5% is a generally accepted standard in…

The average rate on a two-year fixed deal was 4.83% at the start of the conflict, but rose to a peak a week ago of 5.90%, according to financial information service Moneyfacts.That has now dropped to 5.87%, with more lenders expected to follow recent rate cuts, potentially bringing it down further, albeit not to pre-war levels. Adam French, from Moneyfacts, said the situation in the Middle East was crucial.”Markets have welcomed the reported reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This strengthens the view that mortgage pricing may have peaked,” he said.”However, recent volatility shows how quickly pricing can shift again.”Jo…

Family Building Society head of intermediary sales Darren Deacon cited the ongoing US-Iran truce in that conflict as a direct reason for the moves. “Although it’s anybody’s guess how long the fragile ceasefire will last, the relative stability in the Gulf has been reflected in market sentiment, allowing us to be able to make these rate reductions and to reintroduce pricing for lower LTVs,” he said. “We completely understand the frustration that our intermediary partners are experiencing right now, but I’m hopeful that this new expanded and reduced-rate product will provide some welcome good news to borrowers and those looking…

For sharing news, please enter the email address of you and the receiver, then press SEND button. Enter email addresses, separated by semicolon (;). E.g. a@a.com;b@b.com Gold Rises About 1% on Hopes for US-Iran Peace Deal Iran’s foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz remains open during the ceasefire period, with gold prices extending gains on Friday. Spot gold rose USD40.3, or 0.8%, to USD4,830… The window will close in 5 seconds Source link

The host of a popular XRP-focused channel argues that a cluster of new developments — from Solana’s meme-laced outreach to a Korean government bond tokenization pilot — signals that “big things” may be happening behind the scenes for Ripple and XRP.Wrapped XRP Lands On Solana As Meme War Masks InteroperabilityThe most eye-catching move is Hex Trust’s launch of wrapped XRP on Solana, described by the host as “the only bridge that allows institutional capital to move seamlessly through and into the XRP DeFi ecosystem.” A graphic posted on Solana’s official X account showed an XRP-style “X” cutting across Solana branding,…

[Photo: Zora] [DigitalToday reporter Chi-gyu Hwang (황치규)] Crypto social platform Zora, which has close ties with Ethereum layer-2 network Base, is launching a new product on Solana, The Block reported on Monday. According to The Block, Zora is introducing “attention markets” to allow users to predict and invest in trends and topics that will draw attention online. According to Zora’s website, users can create markets based on specific topics, memes, ideas or moments and take long or short positions depending on the likelihood they will spread on social media. Users can add related links directly to a market. They can…

Gold’s surge to record highs isn’t just boosting investor portfolios (1). It is helping to turn the metal into a form of everyday money you can use to pay for everyday goods and services. Technology now allows consumers to spend gold with a debit card, converting small amounts into cash at the point of purchase. The concept isn’t new, but as inflation continues to bite and the value of gold rockets, state legislatures and a growing group of fintech platforms are increasingly throwing their weight behind it (2). The pitch is simple: while rising prices erode the value of traditional…

FalconX said derivatives activity in tokenized commodities could be a $5bn market as the digital assets prime broker executed the first tokenized gold derivatives trade referencing the PAX Gold token. Each PAXG token is backed by one fine troy ounce of gold, stored in the London Bullion Market Association’s vaults in London. The prime broker said in a statement on 14 April 2026 that the transaction marked an early step in the development of a derivatives market for tokenized commodities. Josh Barkhordar, FalconX Josh Barkhordar, head of sales at FalconX, said in a statement that tokenized assets are at the center of…

Paragon Bank has expanded its buy-to-let mortgage range with the launch of new limited edition 60% LTV products. The new range comprises six products for single self-contained (SSC) properties and three products for HMOs and multi-unit blocks (MUBs), with the option to fix rates over two and five-year terms.  For SSCs, rates start from 4.35% for Paragon’s green mortgage product, available on properties with an EPC rating of A-C. This increases by 5bps for homes with lower energy efficiency ratings. For landlords financing HMOs or MUBs, rates start at 4.60%.  The products are available with either a 3%…