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NCUA charters African Diaspora Federal Credit Union in St. Louis

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has issued a federal charter and provided National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund coverage to the African Diaspora Federal Credit Union located in St. Louis, Missouri.

Harvey Schwartz to present at Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference

Carlyle has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Harvey Schwartz, will be presenting at the 41st Annual Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference.

Treasury Secretary Bessent to attend G7 meeting in Canada

Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent is set to travel to Banff, Canada, on May 20.

Fed conference examines stablecoin growth and its impact on financial stability

The Federal Reserve Banks of Boston and New York recently hosted the second Conference on Stablecoins and Tokenization, focusing on the evolving roles of stablecoins and tokenization in the financial system.

Carlyle launches new energy platform focused on sustainable infrastructure

Global investment firm Carlyle has announced the launch of Revera Energy, an independent energy infrastructure solutions platform.

FCA warns of unauthorized crypto and financial services by VIVIENNETRADING

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning regarding VIVIENNETRADING/viviennetradingklass, a firm allegedly operating in the UK without proper authorization.

BaFin warns of unauthorized financial services by 'Turbon'

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a warning to consumers regarding "Turbon," suspecting that the operators of the website turbon.co are providing unauthorized financial, investment, and cryptoasset services...

Carlyle, SK Capital update tender instructions for bluebird bio stockholders

Carlyle, SK Capital Partners, and bluebird bio have updated their instructions for stockholders in the ongoing tender offer.

Richmond Fed highlights role of community colleges at Vance-Granville graduation

Vance-Granville Community College held its commencement ceremony at the Main Campus in Henderson, N.C., with a keynote address delivered by a representative from the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank.

Carlyle finances €280M package for Fitness Park expansion

Global investment firm Carlyle has announced a financing package of €280 million for Fitness Park, the largest "Full Service Best Price" operator and franchisor of fitness clubs in France.

Fed reports no FX market intervention in Q1 2025

The Federal Reserve and the U.S. Treasury did not intervene in foreign exchange markets during the first quarter of 2025, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Court orders review of CRISPR patent dispute involving Broad Institute

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has instructed the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to reassess its 2022 decision regarding the invention of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology.

Researchers uncover complex predatory tactics of flamingos involving vortices

Flamingos, often seen standing in shallow alkaline lakes, are employing a complex feeding strategy involving their feet and beaks to create water vortices that trap prey.

UC Berkeley students create Antarctic documentary exploring whale research

In January, UC Berkeley graduate students Zoe Anne Rosenblum and Matthew Busch embarked on a journey to Antarctica aboard the ice tug Argus.

Medieval readers' tactile interaction with books explored by UC Berkeley professor

Henry Ravenhall, an assistant professor in the Department of French at UC Berkeley, is shedding light on medieval reading habits that contrast sharply with modern perceptions.

Agencies release updated host state loan-to-deposit ratios

Federal bank regulatory agencies have released updated host state loan-to-deposit ratios.

bluebird bio amends merger agreement with Carlyle and SK Capital

bluebird bio, Inc., Carlyle, and SK Capital Partners have amended their merger agreement.

Federal Reserve Bank explores tokenization in joint study with BIS

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) have released a joint study examining the potential for central banks to implement monetary policy operations within tokenized wholesale financial markets.

Student loan delinquencies surge as household debt rises

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data has released its Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit, revealing a $167 billion increase in total household debt for the first quarter of 2025.

Tender offer for bluebird bio extended by Carlyle and SK Capital Partners

Carlyle and SK Capital Partners have announced an extension of the tender offer to acquire all outstanding common stock of bluebird bio, Inc. The new expiration date is set for one minute after 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on May 28, 2025.