FILE PHOTO: A representation of cryptocurrency Tether is placed on a PC motherboard, in this illustration taken June 16, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
STABLECOINSS could pull around $500 billion in deposits out of U.S. banks by the end of 2028, Standard Chartered has estimated.
The new analysis that could intensify a fight between banks and crypto companies over legislation to set rules for the digital asset sector.
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Interprovincial drug investigation leads to largest illicit drug seizure in Manitoba history, 33 individuals arrested: R24-1098/R25-2397
FINTRAC
In May 2024, the Winnipeg Police Service’s Organized Crime Unit (OCU) commenced an investigation regarding an organized network of individuals that were importing large quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl into the city of Winnipeg. The drugs were then distributed throughout the Province of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. Investigators determined that the network was comprised of individuals with international ties associated to the upper echelon of Organized Crime in Canada including the Hells Angels, Wolfpack Alliance, and the Mexican Cartel. This organization was shown to exert significant control over the distribution of illicit commodities within Manitoba and other provinces.
Czechia: Two convicted of fraud involving childcare services
European Public Prosecutor's Office
(Luxembourg, 21 May 2026) – An individual and an association were convicted today by the Regional court in Ostrava (Czechia), branch office of Olomouc, for fraudulently obtaining €200 000 (CZK 5 million) in EU funds for the provision of childcare services, following an investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Zlín (Czechia). The verdicts were the result of an agreement on guilt and punishment (a plea bargain), as the defendants pleaded guilty to all charges.
Scam alert related to banks
HKMA
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press release issued by the bank listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which has been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlink to the press release is available on the HKMA website.