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ECB Member Fabio Panetta Claims Rising Profit Margins Could Be Fueling Inflation

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Fabio Panetta, a member of the executive board of the European Central Bank (ECB), has stated that companies increasing their profit margins could be helping to fuel inflation. In an interview with the New York Times, Panetta warned about the effect that companies increasing such margins could have on inflation levels in the long term. ECB’s Panetta Links Profit Margins With Inflation Fabio Panetta, a member of the executive board of the European Central Bank (ECB) and former deputy governor of the Bank of Italy, has brought attention to the effect that the rising profit margins of various companies could have over inflation levels. In an interview given to the New York Times on March 31, Panetta talked about these profits and price-setting practices, and their possible link with the high inflationary levels in Europe. The current headwinds the world economy is facing could lead companies to raise their profit margins if they are expecting a rise in their costs, which can come fro

US Justice Department Seizes Cryptocurrency Worth $112 Million in ‘Pig Butchering’ Crackdown

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says it has seized cryptocurrency worth over $112 million linked to fraudulent investment schemes known as “pig butchering.” According to court documents, the seized crypto accounts were allegedly “used to launder proceeds of various cryptocurrency confidence scams,” the Justice Department said. $112 Million in Crypto Seized by DOJ The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Monday that it has seized cryptocurrency worth more than $112 million “linked to cryptocurrency investment scams.” Noting that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Phoenix Division is investigating this case, the announcement details: Seizure warrants for six virtual currency accounts were authorized by judges in the District of Arizona, the Central District of California, and the District of Idaho. “According to court documents, the virtual currency accounts were allegedly used to launder proceeds of various cryptocurrency confidence scams,” the DOJ said. The an

Seoul Takes Control Over $160 Million in Assets of Former Terraform Employees, Founder

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Authorities in South Korea have reportedly seized assets worth billions of won belonging to former representatives of Terraform Labs. The measure should prevent suspects in the case with the failed blockchain firm from selling property that may have been obtained with criminal proceeds. South Korean Law Enforcement Moves to Seize Terraform-Linked Real Estate, Report Prosecutors in South Korea have so far established control over 210 billion won (nearly $160 million) in assets owned by employees and executives of Terraform Labs, the company behind the collapsed cryptocurrency luna and stablecoin terrausd, the national broadcaster KBS reported. The property, mostly real estate, has been seized by the financial and securities crime joint investigation team of the Seoul Southern District Prosecutor’s Office. The move aims to prevent eight people from disposing of the assets that authorities suspect may have been acquired using undue profits. Among them is Terraform Labs co-founder Shi

Biggest Movers: DOGE up 30%, Following Twitter Logo Change

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Dogecoin continued to trade close to a four-month high on Tuesday, following a 30% price surge to start the week. The rally came after Twitter changed its logo from the traditional blue bird, to a cartoon picture of Doge. Shiba inu was also higher, as it moved to a multi-week high. Dogecoin (DOGE) Dogecoin (DOGE) was one of today’s biggest gainers, as markets continued to react to Twitter’s logo change . DOGE/USD raced to a high of $0.1026 late on Monday, following a low of $0.07663 earlier in the day. As a result of this move, the meme coin rose to its strongest point since December 5, when it hit a peak of $0.1118. Looking at the chart, Tuesday’s surge appears to coincide with the relative strength index (RSI) breaking out of a ceiling at 70.00. At the time of writing, the index is tracking at 73.45, which is its highest reading since November. Overall, dogecoin is up over 30% at the time of writing, and nearly 40% higher than at the same time last week. Shiba Inu (SHIB) An