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What to Know About Bank Melli, Singled Out in U.S. Call for Economic War

26 août 2026 à 09:02
Bank Melli, Iran’s largest lender, already faces sanctions that severely limit its ability to operate abroad. Every foreign branch must be shut down, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

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The main branch of Bank Melli in Tehran last year.

Trump, Who Has Amassed Enormous Wealth in Crypto, Hosts Industry Leaders

19 août 2026 à 17:49
President Trump called on Congress to pass a major cryptocurrency bill that would tilt regulation in the industry’s favor.

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President Trump at the White House with crypto executives on Wednesday. A onetime crypto skeptic, Mr. Trump embraced the technology on the campaign trail in 2024.

JPMorgan Again Entangled in a Soccer Fiasco

4 août 2026 à 01:33
After promising to learn from its role in a failed “Super League” that fueled fan anger, the Wall Street bank is involved in FIFA’s latest meltdown.

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A pregame ceremony at the FIFA World Cup final match last month between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium. FIFA is expected to take in $15 billion in revenue from this year’s event.
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