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ReadWrite
1 week ago
Business

FTX reports a shocking billion dollar surplus after bankruptcy

FTX has excess cash post-bankruptcy, compensating customers fully but leaving equity holders with nothing. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Business

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX says it will be able to repay creditors full $11bn

FTX plans to repay $11bn to creditors after Bitcoin's price surge, exceeding debts by $5bn. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
1 week ago
Business

FTX Paying Back Victims in Full With Interest, Sold Assets | Entrepreneur

FTX plans to repay creditors 118% of their allowed claims in cash, exceeding expectations. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Business

The Big Number: $8 Billion

Customers of FTX may recover $8 billion after bankruptcy, including interest. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Business

Was Sam Bankman-Fried Proven Right About FTX's Solvency?

FTX over-recovered funds post-bankruptcy, paying customers more than owed and raising doubts on previous financial status. [ more ]
SFGATE
1 month ago
SF real estate

EXCLUSIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried's $222M Bahamas Real Estate Empire Is About To Hit the Market as He's Sentenced to 25 Years for FTX Fraud

Crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried's Bahamas real estate holdings valued at $222M to be sold to repay creditors.
Prosecutors allege Bankman-Fried used stolen funds to acquire luxury properties for friends and family. [ more ]
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cryptocurrency
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

FTX Customers Poised to Recover All Funds Lost in Collapse

FTX customers to recover 100% of lost funds with interest despite collapse. Recovery based on pre-collapse asset value. [ more ]
The Mercury News
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Timeline: The downfall of Sam Bankman-Fried and the colossal failure of FTX

Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud and $10 billion theft from customers/investors
FTX collapse led to plummeting cryptocurrency prices [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

First Mover Americas: Solana, Cardano Lead Losses as Market Starts Week in the Red

Bitcoin drops below $41,000 and traders expect further decline to $38,000.
Meme coins Dogecoin and floki experience short-term gains on adoption speculation. Terraform Labs files for bankruptcy. [ more ]
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Chicago
Eater Chicago
1 day ago
Chicago

Foxtrot's Founder May Mount a Comeback as Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy

Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen & Market filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after its assets were sold at auction, with plans to revive Foxtrot under co-founder Mike LaVitola. [ more ]
Eater Chicago
2 weeks ago
Chicago

A Texas Restaurant Tech Company Wants to Piece Etta Back Together

Etta Collective assets sold to InKind, co-founder David Pisor out. [ more ]
Eater Chicago
3 weeks ago
Chicago

Foxtrot and Dom's Face a Lawsuit While Former Vendors Scramble For Solutions

Employees file lawsuit alleging lack of notice on mass layoffs by Outfox Hospitality. [ more ]
Eater Chicago
3 weeks ago
Chicago

Foxtrot, Dom's Kitchen & Market Closing All Locations

Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen & Market merger leads to bankruptcy and store closures. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
Major League Baseball

MLB rips Bally Sports: Kevin Pillar is must-see TV!

MLB focuses on marketing star players but also acknowledges the contributions of lesser-known players like Kevin Pillar. [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
2 months ago
Major League Baseball

Court Approves Portion Of DSG Restructuring Agreement

Approval of restructuring deal for Diamond Sports Group by bankruptcy judge Christopher Lopez
Agreements with financing, settlement, Amazon for streaming rights, and hopes for long-term survival [ more ]
real-estate
therealdeal.com
2 weeks ago
LA real estate

Mohamed Hadid Files For Bankruptcy on Planned Beverly Hills Project

Mohamed Hadid filed for bankruptcy for 4-acre vacant lot in Beverly Hills after accruing millions in IOUs. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Long-abandoned Art Deco cinema in NYC loses another lease on life

The Metro Theater's attempts at revitalization have faced consistent setbacks.
The recent plan to convert the theater has fallen through due to bankruptcy and other complications. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
1 month ago
LA real estate

Bankrupt WeWork Wants to Retain Office Lease in Century City

WeWork file legal motion to retain Constellation Place lease
Despite downsizing, WeWork continues operations in L.A. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
2 months ago
LA real estate

WeWork to Ditch 92K sf at Gas Company Tower in Downtown LA

WeWork is exiting a landmark office location in Downtown Los Angeles due to unsuccessful negotiations with the landlord.
WeWork is strategically ending its operations at Gas Company Tower in line with the bankruptcy protection and lease renegotiations to save more than $1.5 billion. [ more ]
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creditors
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
New York City

In Bankruptcy, Giuliani Set a $43,000 Monthly Budget. Creditors Are Skeptical.

Rudolph W. Giuliani's bankruptcy filing revealed a proposed $43,000 monthly budget that he ultimately exceeded, raising concerns among his creditors. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
2 months ago
LA real estate

Oceanwide Plaza Faces Involuntary Bankruptcy Petition

Unpaid debts lead to bankruptcy filing
China Oceanwide's financial troubles revealed [ more ]
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katie-price
www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
New York City

Katie Price warned she could be arrested for missing bankruptcy hearings

Katie Price could face arrest if she continues to miss bankruptcy hearings without a valid reason. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Bankruptcy, car collisions and driving bans: The list of Katie Price's legal woes

Katie Price faced multiple legal issues including bankruptcy and driving without a license or insurance.
Price has been declared bankrupt twice and is responsible for repaying a significant debt of over 760,000 pounds. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Katie Price declared bankrupt for second time over unpaid 750,000 tax bill

Katie Price declared bankrupt for the second time over 750,000 tax bill
She did not attend the hearing and owes substantial debt to HMRC. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Katie Price is found guilty of driving without a licence and insurance

Reality TV star Katie Price fined for driving without license and insurance
Price faces consequences for multiple driving offenses and financial troubles [ more ]
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Above the Law
2 months ago
US politics

Despite Bankruptcy, Rudy Giuliani Seems To Be Spending Lavishly On Long-Shot Legal Maneuvers

Giuliani faces multiple legal challenges despite bankruptcy
His approach to lawyering draws criticism [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

Rudy Giuliani Claims Trump Campaign Owes Him $2 Million

Rudy Giuliani claims that Trump's 2020 campaign owes him $2 million in legal fees.
Giuliani filed for bankruptcy in December after being ordered to pay $148 million in damages to election workers he defamed. [ more ]
Eater Chicago
3 months ago
Chicago

How Etta's National Restaurant Empire Fell to Pieces

Aya Pastry was a successful bakery during the pandemic, supplying pastries to coffeehouses and grocery stores.
Aya Fukai, the pastry chef and owner of Aya Pastry, left the bakery in October, and the bakery is now facing bankruptcy. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Chicago

Nottingham city council issues notice in effect declaring itself bankrupt

Nottingham city council has declared itself bankrupt by issuing a section 114 notice.
The council cited increased demand for social care, rising homelessness, and inflation as contributing factors to their financial issues. [ more ]
creditors
Intelligencer
3 months ago
US politics

Rudy Giuliani's Most Eye-Popping Claims From His Bankruptcy Hearing

Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy after being ordered to pay $148 million in damages for defaming Georgia election workers.
Giuliani's actual net worth is unclear, as he claims to have a monthly net income of $2,308 but creditors are skeptical. [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

Will Former Stroock Partners Ever See Their Capital Again?

The advisory firm Teneo is working to wind down the failed firm Stroock & Stroock & Lavan without a bankruptcy filing.
Former partners may not receive a distribution of capital as they are last in line after winddown costs, payments to lenders, and payments to unsecured creditors. [ more ]
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MLB Trade Rumors
3 months ago
Major League Baseball

Which Teams Are Most Likely To Sign The Top Remaining Free Agents?

Scott Boras's reputation for letting his players linger on the market has yielded mixed results but has resulted in significant deals being done late in the offseason.
The ongoing bankruptcy of Diamond Sports Group is impacting the winter market, with clubs cutting back payroll due to uncertainty around broadcast revenue, affecting player signings. [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
3 months ago
Major League Baseball

Diamond Sports Group Expected To Retain Guardians, Rangers, Twins Broadcasts For 2024

Diamond Sports Group is renegotiating in-market deals with the Guardians, Rangers, and Twins as part of its bankruptcy proceedings.
MLB expects all three organizations to sign one-year deals to remain on Diamond's Bally Sports networks for the 2024 season. [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
4 months ago
Major League Baseball

Latest On Diamond Sports Group Bankruptcy

MLB and Diamond Sports Group are still in talks about bankruptcy.
Diamond Sports Group may abandon contracts with the Guardians and Rangers unless renegotiated. [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
US politics

Legal Experts Explain How Rudy Giuliani's Latest Financial Blow Could Play Out

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million to two Georgia election workers he defamed after the 2020 election.
Declaring bankruptcy will not protect Giuliani from paying the judgment, as bankruptcy law protections do not apply to intentional harm. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

Alex Jones and Sandy Hook Families Enter Final Stretch in Bankruptcy Fight

Alex Jones proposes paying Sandy Hook families $5.5 million annually over a decade as part of a settlement plan for his defamation lawsuits.
Efforts to resolve Jones's bankruptcy and liquidate his Infowars media empire are entering a final phase. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

Yellow Rejects a Bid to Restart Trucking Company

Trucking company Yellow rejects bid to buy and restructure its business, claiming it is not viable
Yellow's management plans to complete its own bankruptcy plan and sell off assets to different buyers [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

What to Know About the Purdue Pharma Case Before the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court heard arguments over a bankruptcy deal for Purdue Pharma that would shield the Sackler family from additional opioid-related lawsuits.
The court's decision could have significant consequences for other cases that use the bankruptcy system to settle mass injury claims. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

After years of scandal, Boy Scouts of America changes its name to Scouting America

Boy Scouts of America to change name to Scouting America in rebranding effort post-sex-abuse scandal. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 week ago
Medicine

Steward Health Care filed for bankruptcy. How will you be impacted?

Steward Health Care, the largest for-profit hospital chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, aiming to restructure debts under court supervision while continuing hospital operations. [ more ]
Miami Herald
1 week ago
Medicine

Owner of five hospitals in South Florida files for bankruptcy. Will it affect you?

Steward Health Care, the largest physician-owned healthcare network in the U.S., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, ensuring patient care continues. [ more ]
Miami Herald
1 week ago
Medicine

Why a healthcare giant has slowed care at a Miami hospital, and where it leaves patients

Dr. Christ-Ann Magloire worked to deliver babies in underserved areas for over 20 years, but North Shore Medical Center and Palmetto General are facing financial difficulties and are up for sale. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 week ago
Business

FTX crypto fraud victims to get their money back -- plus interest | TechCrunch

The vast majority of victims impacted by the FTX cryptocurrency exchange crash will receive their money back with interest. [ more ]
Createsend
1 day ago
Business

Logistics Report: Shipping Recovery Stacking Up; China's Carmakers Look Past U.S. Market

U.S. inflation eased in April, retail sales flat, oil-demand forecast cut, Thyssenkrupp lowers outlook, Red Lobster bankruptcy expected, tanker sector in bull market. [ more ]
Cbsnews
1 week ago
Boston

Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Steward Health Care filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 11.
Debtor-in-possession financing secured to continue operations.
No immediate day-to-day disruptions expected for patients and employees. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 week ago
European startups

Watch: Newchip, Techstars, and what happens when startup accelerators fail

Building a startup is challenging, but assisting startups is equally tough, as seen in the Techstars and Newchip cases. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 week ago
Cars

Fisker Ocean faces fourth federal safety probe | TechCrunch

NHTSA investigating Fisker Ocean SUV for inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

Morning Docket: 05.02.24

Contempt fines in Trump trial. Challenges to Trump immunity arguments. Bankruptcy firm files for bankruptcy. Data breach suit tossed. Acting Labor Secretary's operations despite confirmation refusal. Licensing suspension denied. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

Kramer Levin's New Bankruptcy & Restructuring Co-Chair Shares Her Thoughts On How Women Lawyers Can Excel In Practice

Women now make up the majority of U.S. law firm associates
Women lawyers are being promoted to leadership positions within their firms [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
Law

Supreme Court Hears Arguments About Refunding Bankruptcy Fees

The US Supreme Court is considering whether the federal government should refund extra fees collected from bankrupt companies under a statute that was later declared unconstitutional.
The law in question increased the fees charged in bankruptcy cases supervised by the US Trustee Program. [ more ]
Time Out New York
3 weeks ago
JavaScript

Here's the full list of the NYC Express stores that are closing soon

Express Inc. filed for bankruptcy, leading to the closure of 95 stores, including several in NYC. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 weeks ago
California

Fashion retailer to close 16 California stores amid bankruptcy. Is yours on the list?

Express plans to close 95 locations nationwide, including 16 in California due to bankruptcy. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Sacramento Catholic Diocese files for bankruptcy reorganization in wake of abuse lawsuits

The Catholic Diocese of Sacramento filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to hundreds of abuse lawsuits.
The 2019 law allowing victim-survivors to file lawsuits regardless of when the abuse occurred has led to a surge in claims. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Catholic Diocese of Sacramento sets date for planned bankruptcy protection filing

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento is filing for bankruptcy due to sexual abuse lawsuits.
The bankruptcy filing aims to fairly compensate victim-survivors of abuse. [ more ]
BikeMag
1 month ago
Bicycling

Pole Bicycles Files For Bankruptcy

Pole Bicycles has filed for bankruptcy due to supply chain issues despite prior growth. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
1 month ago
LA real estate

TA Partners Seeks Bankruptcy on 452-Unit Playa Vista Project

TA Partners filed for bankruptcy after facing distress due to loan defaults.
The bankruptcy filing relates to a development site in Playa Vista where a residential complex was planned. [ more ]
Startup companies
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

TechCrunch Mobility: Fisker enters into dumpster fire territory and Tesla chases FSD revenue | TechCrunch

Bankrupt EV startup Arrival's assets find an unexpected buyer
Fisker faces financial troubles due to lost customer payments and failed partnerships [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

Adam Neumann is trying to buy back WeWork | TechCrunch

Adam Neumann is attempting to buy WeWork out of bankruptcy.
Neumann claims to have previously worked to arrange up to $1 billion of financing to stabilize WeWork but the former CEO shut down that process without explanation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Startup companies

From Unicorns to Zombies: Tech Start-Ups Run Out of Time and Money

Many once-promising tech startups are now facing bankruptcy or shutdown due to a lack of funding and investor interest.
Venture capital firms are deciding which young companies are worth saving and urging others to shut down or sell. [ more ]
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New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Rudy Giuliani says he shouldn't be forced to sell $3.5M Florida condo in bankruptcy case - because he needs it for podcasting

Giuliani opposes selling $3.5M Florida condo in bankruptcy case for podcast recordings.
Plan to relocate to Florida for podcasting to save on studio rent and grow broadcast income. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Media industry

The rise and fall of Vice Media

Vice Media Group no longer publishing on its website
Layoffs impacting hundreds of employees [ more ]
Defector
2 months ago
Media industry

"The Locusts Of The Newspaper World": How Fortress Investment Group Decimated Newspapers Before Gutting Vice | Defector

Vice News stopped publishing news online, laid off hundreds.
Vice Media CEO's confusion raises concerns about leadership. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Media industry

Vice Media to close flagship site, slash hundreds of staff

Vice Media will stop publishing new content on flagship site and lay off staff.
Struggling media outlets resort to cost-cutting measures amid digital era challenges. [ more ]
Kansas City Star
2 months ago
Media industry

Vice to stop publishing on website, lay off hundreds

Vice Media filed for bankruptcy and will lay off hundreds of employees, ceasing website publications.
Digital media companies face challenges in the advertising market, leading to staff layoffs for Vice and other brands. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 months ago
San Francisco

Laurene Powell Jobs's non-profit buys San Francisco Art Institute and its $50m Diego Rivera mural

The San Francisco Art Institute, with the Diego Rivera mural, has been sold to a nonprofit led by Laurene Powell Jobs.
The nonprofit plans to maintain the campus, keep the mural, and potentially introduce an artist-in-residence program. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
San Francisco

San Francisco Art Institute is sold to a new nonprofit - along with the Diego Rivera mural inside

The San Francisco Art Institute, after declaring bankruptcy, has been sold to a nonprofit led by Laurene Powell Jobs.
The nonprofit plans to maintain the campus as an arts institute, including the famed Diego Rivera mural. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

After years of rapid growth, California's almond industry struggles amid low prices

Almond industry facing a slump due to dropping prices
Investor groups in the almond industry struggling with high debts [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC real estate

NYC developer Nir Meir's lavish life before jail, with $10,000 sushi parties at Hamptons home

New York City developer Nir Meir lived beyond his means with extravagant tastes like $10,000 sushi parties.
Meir faces charges of grand larceny, tax fraud, and bankruptcy, revealing a darker reality behind his glamorous lifestyle. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Mapped: UK's biggest council tax hikes coming in this April

Council tax to rise by maximum amount allowed without referendum in many UK councils.
Financial pressures lead councils to hike taxes; fears of possible bankruptcies in local authorities. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Post Office scandal victim says family still picking up pieces' 20 years later

Former subpostmaster ordered to repay shortfall
Family still dealing with aftermath after 20 years [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Why are UK councils going bankrupt?

Local councils in the UK have been declaring bankruptcy due to extreme budget cuts.
The bankruptcies have resulted in a lack of adequate social care, transport, education, and housing services for constituents. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Sunak to give councils 500m in emergency bailout amid cash crisis

Local authorities in England will receive an emergency bailout from the government to prevent bankruptcy.
Upper tier councils will receive an additional 500m for social care while lower tier districts will receive a boost of approximately 30 to 40m. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Birmingham City Council announces hundreds of job redundancies

Birmingham City Council plans to axe up to 600 posts in a wave of mass redundancies.
The council has issued a section 114 notice on September 5, effectively declaring bankruptcy. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Northern council says it faces bankruptcy over scrapped HS2 link

Cheshire East council is facing potential bankruptcy due to the scrapped HS2 northern leg
The council is seeking compensation for the losses and the opportunity cost to the borough
Councils across the country are warning of financial crises unless there is intervention to boost local government funding [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
3 months ago
Public health

Governments can erase your medical debt for pennies on the dollar and some are

Medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcies in the United States, and more than 2 in 5 American adults have some.
Connecticut, New Jersey, and other local governments are using public money to purchase and forgive their residents' medical debt.
Programs to purchase and forgive medical debt can have a significant impact, as hospitals often sell the debt for pennies on the dollar. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York Mets

1986 Mets World Series champion Lenny Dykstra suffers stroke

Lenny Dykstra, former Mets player, has suffered a stroke and is hospitalized.
Dykstra has had a complicated off-field history, including legal issues and a bankruptcy filing. [ more ]
AdExchanger
3 months ago
Marketing tech

AdLib Is Reintegrating With MediaMath (By Infillion This Time)

MediaMath's new owner, Infillion, has partnered with AdLib, a programmatic media buying platform, in a reintegration after MediaMath declared bankruptcy in June 2021.
Following the bankruptcy, AdLib had to quickly form new partnerships with other DSPs such as Xandr, Adform, Criteo, Google's DV360, Beeswax, Moloco, and Kayzen to diversify and ensure survival. [ more ]
Createsend
3 months ago
World news

Logistics Report: Digital Freight Brokers Seek Scale; Solar Supply Chains' High Hurdles

U.K. trade volumes are 15% lower since Brexit
Express and The Body Shop are preparing for potential bankruptcy [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
World news

China Evergrande has been ordered to liquidate - and the mess is far from over

China Evergrande, one of the world's biggest corporate debtors, has been ordered to liquidate in a Hong Kong court.
The bankruptcy and recovery process for Evergrande will be closely watched by global investors who have been losing confidence in China. [ more ]
Miami Herald
3 months ago
Miami

Bankruptcy isn't the only Miami Cano Health news. There's also a license suspension

Cano Health, a healthcare company in Miami, declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy and had one of its locations suspended by the state.
The company is facing financial difficulties and has been unable to pay rent, leading to lease terminations and eviction lawsuits against them. [ more ]
news.bitcoin.com
3 months ago
National Basketball Association

NBA Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Voyager Digital Promotion Legal Bitcoin News

The NBA is facing accusations of gross negligence in its partnership with Voyager Digital Holdings.
Voyager Digital Holdings went bankrupt due to alleged mismanagement of funds. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Rishi Sunak criticises local authorities for requesting steep council tax rises

Rishi Sunak criticizes local councils for requesting permission to raise council tax by more than 5% amid funding shortfalls.
Councils in England are facing a funding crisis as their grant funding from central government has fallen by 40% from 2010 to 2020. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Why are councils going bankrupt? Politics Weekly UK

The UK government has announced an additional £500 million to help local councils in England.
Many local councils in England are facing bankruptcy due to squeezed budgets. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

More than 40 Tory MPs threaten rebellion over English council funding

Over 40 Conservative MPs, including former cabinet ministers, have written to Rishi Sunak demanding more funding for councils in England to prevent deep cuts to services.
The MPs warned that urgent action was needed to secure their support in a crucial vote next month and prevent more councils from going bankrupt due to a 4 billion funding shortfall.
Councils across England are facing financial struggles due to increasing costs, reduced funding, and local missteps, with Birmingham, Nottingham, Woking, and Thurrock among the hardest hit. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Celsius' Bitcoin Mining Assets to Restart as New Unit Prepares to Go Public

Ionic Digital is acquiring bankrupt lender Celsius' mining assets to become one of the top miners in North America.
Ionic currently has 6 exahash per second of mining power and aims to reach 12.7 exahash per second by the end of the year. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Celsius Details Plan to Focus on Bitcoin Mining Post Bankruptcy

Celsius Network plans to focus solely on bitcoin mining after emerging from bankruptcy.
Regulators have influenced Celsius to scale down its business and focus on mining. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
NYC politics

New York City plans to wipe out $2 billion in medical debt for 500,000 residents

New York City plans to wipe out over $2 billion in medical debt for up to 500,000 residents.
The city is partnering with RIP Medical Debt to buy the debt in bulk and forgive the amounts for people with low incomes or financial hardships. [ more ]
US News & World Report
3 months ago
NYC politics

New York City Plans to Wipe Out $2 Billion in Medical Debt for 500,000 Residents

New York City plans to eliminate over $2 billion of medical debt for up to 500,000 residents in partnership with RIP Medical Debt.
The program aims to address the financial burden of medical debt on low-income households and individuals with inadequate insurance. [ more ]
www.amny.com
3 months ago
NYC politics

NYC to wipe out medical debt for 500,000 New Yorkers under new program | amNewYork

New York City is launching an effort to wipe out $2 billion in medical debt for city residents.
The initiative is supported by $18 million over three years from the city and could help up to 500,000 New Yorkers with medical debt. [ more ]
sfist.com
3 months ago
Beer

We Should Know the Winning Bidder on Anchor Brewing Co. in the Next Ten Days

SF's Anchor Brewing Co. is in the final days of the auction process to determine its future.
The auction winner is expected to be chosen by the end of January. [ more ]
sfist.com
5 months ago
Beer

The Sale of Anchor Brewing Company for Parts is Underway

The bankruptcy and closure of Anchor Brewing Company has led to the auctioning off of its parts, including the brewery, equipment, and intellectual property.
Anchor Brewing's assets are being offered in three separate categories: the brewery property, the equipment, and the intellectual property and beer recipes.
There are at least two interested local buyers who want to continue the Anchor Brewing brand, including a group of laid-off employees who are campaigning to buy the brand back and make it a co-op. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
Tech industry

I Bought the World's Hottest High-Tech E-Bike. Then Its Maker Went Bankrupt.

Smart device buyers can learn from VanMoof's bankruptcy and uncertain future.
VanMoof's e-bike, the X3, had features to prevent theft, but the company still declared bankruptcy. [ more ]
The Verge
4 months ago
Podcast

Podcasting is in its YouTube era

YouTube now supports RSS feeds for podcasters, solidifying its position as a top destination for podcasts.
YouTube's RSS integration allows podcasters to turn their episodes into YouTube videos, with access to ads and analytics. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
Business intelligence

Rite Aid Approved to Sell Elixir Business for $575 Million

Rite Aid has received approval to sell its Elixir Solutions pharmacy-benefit manager business for $575 million to MedImpact Healthcare Systems.
MedImpact was the stalking horse bidder for Elixir during Rite Aid's bankruptcy filing.
The auction process in bankruptcy did not result in higher or better bids for Elixir. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Business intelligence

WeTrade Says 3Q Financial Report Includes 'Untrue' Data

WeTrade Group's third-quarter financial statements were not signed and released by its management team.
The data included in the report is not true.
The company mistakenly reported having a deposit of $163 in a U.S. bank account instead of zero. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Business intelligence

Bankrupt Crypto Lender Genesis Global Sues to Recover $689.3 Million in Digital Assets

Genesis Global has filed a lawsuit to recover $689.3 million worth of digital assets.
The assets were withdrawn by a former business partner before Genesis filed for bankruptcy.
Gemini Trust withdrew the assets on behalf of customers in the crypto exchange's Earn investment program. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

SmileDirectClub shuts down months after filing for bankruptcy protection | CBC News

SmileDirectClub is shutting down its global operations and no longer offering its aligner treatment through its telehealth platform.
Existing customers are left in limbo with cancelled orders and no customer care support. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
5 months ago
Austin

Austin's shift to electric buses is plagued by vehicle glitches and supplier bankruptcy - Austin Monitor

Capital Metro's drive to electrify its bus fleet has encountered challenges and high costs.
A company selling electric vehicles to Capital Metro has filed for bankruptcy, creating further obstacles. [ more ]
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