New Trump Tax Cuts Could Cost $4.6 Trillion, Bipartisan Watchdog Agency Says

New Trump Tax Cuts Could Cost $4.6 Trillion, Bipartisan Watchdog Agency Says

The cost of extending the 2017 tax cuts for households, small businesses, and wealthy individuals enacted under President Donald Trump has expanded to .6 trillion, according to new estimates from Congress’ fiscal scorekeeper.

Iran’s capacity to move oil reliant on Malaysian providers, US official says

Iran’s capacity to move oil reliant on Malaysian providers, US official says

The United States is concerned about Iran’s oil being moved with the help of service providers based in Malaysia, particularly near Singapore. Treasury official Brian Nelson visited Singapore and Malaysia to counter Iran’s financing and revenue generation efforts in Southeast Asia. Treasury imposed sanctions on Malaysia-based companies supporting Iran’s drone production. Nelson also mentioned progress in sanctions against Russia, affecting Moscow’s oil sales and global energy markets. Shipping hub Singapore faces challenges in verifying compliance with the Russian oil price cap.

EU unveils , €1 bln aid to Lebanon, but migration “must stop”

EU unveils , €1 bln aid to Lebanon, but migration “must stop”

The European Union unveiled a €1 billion economic aid package for Lebanon in exchange for the country slowing migration flows, especially amid a sharp rise in Syrian refugees headed to Cyprus and Italy.

Institutions view Bitcoin as , ‘non-debt money’, investor sets bullish goals for Ethereum & Celestia rival

Institutions view Bitcoin as , ‘non-debt money’, investor sets bullish goals for Ethereum & Celestia rival

– Borroe Finance ($ROE) is a new DeFi project that has gained market traction, particularly among Web3 Technologies users.
– Borroe Finance allows individuals to generate finances by selling their future profits for instant cash.
– Celestia is a blockchain network that focuses on creating and utilizing blockchains in a flexible and efficient manner.
– Despite Celestia’s advantages, it cannot compete with Borroe Finance, which is an AI-based fundraising marketplace built on Polygon.
– Institutional investors view Bitcoin as a way to hedge against economic downturns and as ‘non-debt money.’
– Armando Pantoja, a cryptocurrency investor, has bullish price projections for Ethereum and other altcoins in the coming months.

FACTBOX-Who are the mega-rich donors backing Trump?

FACTBOX-Who are the mega-rich donors backing Trump?

Mega-rich donors have emerged as key backers of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, collectively donating more than million to support his candidacy against Democratic incumbent Joe Biden.

Christodoula March: the struggle continues

Christodoula March: the struggle continues

The text describes the author’s participation in the Christodoula March, an annual awareness and fundraising event organized by the Anti-Cancer Society. The author was inspired by the presence of children at the event and advocates for a society where individuals facing trials like cancer do not have to fight alone. The author is running for municipal councilor in Strovolos with a commitment to offering aid and improving the community for all residents.

Trump uses hush money trial to squeeze small donors, court big spenders

Trump uses hush money trial to squeeze small donors, court big spenders

A fundraising group run by Trump has spent more than million on legal bills since the start of 2023.

Trump group spends big on legal fees; Biden leads at fundraising

Trump group spends big on legal fees; Biden leads at fundraising

Donald Trump’s political group, Save America, spent .6 million on lawyer fees in March, draining the finances supporting his White House bid. The group, largely funded by small donors, has clawed back million from a super PAC, reducing funds available for TV ads supporting Trump. Since the start of 2023, Save America has spent over million on lawyer fees for Trump’s four criminal trials. Trump is facing charges related to falsifying business records, mishandling classified documents, and a civil fraud judgment. Despite raising million in March, Trump’s campaign still lags behind Biden in fundraising, with Biden’s campaign ending the month with million in the bank compared to Trump’s million. Trump has been holding fundraising events to court big donors, helping the Republican Party raise over million in March.

UK fintechs ask government for help to ease capital shortages

UK fintechs ask government for help to ease capital shortages

Leaders of the UK’s financial technology industry are urging the British government to increase tax relief and help them raise more investment, as some executives warn a shortage of domestic investors is holding back the sector.