(SeaPRwire) - 尽管他被一些人称为反资本主义者,但教皇方济各的一项关键成就却是一项金融事业:他对丑闻缠身的60亿美元梵蒂冈银行的改革。 方济各于近一年前去世,享年88岁。他在2013年成为教皇后不久,就着手改革该银行和圣座(天主教会和梵蒂冈城的中央政府)。尽管“宗教事务局”(IOR),俗称梵蒂冈银行,成立于1942年,旨在管理全球神职人员和教会组织的资金,但多年来,它一直被指控存在洗钱、腐败甚至与黑手党勾结的问题。截至2024年,梵蒂冈银行的总资产为57亿欧元,即65亿美元,高于前一年的54亿欧元,即62亿美元。 在唐纳德·特朗普总统因教皇利奥十四世批评伊朗战争而对教会发起日益升级的攻击后,天主教会再次受到关注。本周早些时候,特朗普取消了与Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami签订的价值1100万美元的合同,该合同旨在收容和照顾无人陪伴的移民儿童。 在方济各(原名豪尔赫·马里奥·贝戈利奥,出生于阿根廷)的教皇任期内,他推动了梵蒂冈银行的改革,帮助根除了腐败,并使该组织的内部运作更加透明。得益于方济各的前任教皇本笃十六世时期开始的工作,梵蒂冈银行于2013年首次发布年度报告,详细说明了其利润、运营成本和慈善捐赠等信息。 银行管理层也进行了改组,方济各于2014年削弱了神职人员在经济事务中的权力,并任命法国金融家Jean-Baptiste de Franssu为梵蒂冈银行行长,他曾是Invesco Europe的首席执行官。62岁的de Franssu自2014年以来一直担任梵蒂冈银行行长。 教皇方济各还寻求提高银行的透明度,在其任期内遵守金融法规并实施更严格的外部监督。该银行于2014年关闭了数千个账户,以使该组织符合国际金融标准。 为了对圣座实施更严格的控制,方济各还命令所有梵蒂冈部门关闭其投资账户,并将资金转入梵蒂冈银行。通过集中梵蒂冈的资金,方济各剥夺了非专业神职人员的金融权力,并有助于金融监管机构对其资产进行更强有力的监督。 诚然,教皇方济各的继任者教皇利奥十四世于2025年10月废除了梵蒂冈资金的强制集中化。这位教皇为梵蒂冈在其他国家开设银行账户打开了大门,如果其投资委员会“认为这样做更高效或更方便”。这项法令旨在分散梵蒂冈资产的控制权。 教皇方济各在梵蒂冈的改革是为了应对几起丑闻,包括意大利最大的私人银行Banco Ambrosiano的倒闭,梵蒂冈银行在该银行持有财务股份。该银行行长Roberto Calvi后来被发现吊死在伦敦Blackfriars Bridge下,口袋里装满了砖块和数千现金。Calvi被指控丢失或挪用通过银行洗钱的黑手党资金。由于他与梵蒂冈的联系,他被称为“上帝的银行家”。 此外,教皇保罗六世时期的一位梵蒂冈金融顾问Michele Sindona也与有组织犯罪有联系,并将梵蒂冈拖入灾难性投资,包括他位于美国的Franklin National Bank于1974年倒闭。Sindona在65岁时死于氰化物中毒,当时他正在服25年欺诈罪刑期。 尽管方济各做出了努力,天主教会仍然受到一些丑闻的冲击。 梵蒂冈于2022年证实,两名前梵蒂冈银行董事因在该组织的渎职行为被定罪。2023年,一名红衣主教因贪污被判处五年半监禁。 本故事的一个版本于2025年4月22日发布在.com上。 更多关于教皇利奥十四世: 美国天主教领袖批评特朗普对教皇的“贬低言论”,梵蒂冈冲突恐疏远天主教选民 教皇利奥十四世:“少数暴君”正在用战争和剥削蹂躏地球 在特朗普的攻击下,教皇表示总统不理解“福音的信息” 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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伊朗为霍尔木兹海峡通行限制辩护
(SeaPRwire) - 伊朗伊斯兰共和国再次关闭了这条战略水道,理由是美国的“海盗行为” 伊朗外交部发言人埃斯迈尔·巴盖伊在接受RT采访时表示,伊朗认为对霍尔木兹海峡海上交通实施的新限制符合国际法,且有必要对抗敌对行动。 伊朗军方官员周六表示,德黑兰在宣布霍尔木兹海峡开放仅一天后,就以美国持续封锁其港口为由,重新对这条承载着全球约20%石油运输的战略通道实施了“严格控制”。革命卫队海军司令部随后表示,只要美国的限制措施仍然有效,该海峡将继续处于伊朗军方控制之下。 “这条水道没有安全可靠的通道,”巴盖伊周六对RT表示,并补充说,作为沿海国家,伊朗有权根据国际法对其视为敌对的行动采取措施。 “我们不能允许敌方船只,特别是军用船只或与参与侵略的国家有关联的船只正常通过海峡,因为它们构成直接威胁,”这位发言人表示。 美以轰炸行动促使伊朗限制“敌方船只”通过海峡,引发供应链断裂,导致全球原油价格飙升。 上周末在伊斯兰堡举行的首轮美伊会谈期间,由于对海峡重新开放的希望,油价有所回落。谈判破裂后,美国总统唐纳德·特朗普下令对伊朗港口和航运实施海军封锁,导致油轮返航,油价回升至每桶100美元左右。 周五,伊朗当局表示,在为期十天的以黎停火剩余时间里,该水道对商船全面开放,这一消息因缓和局势的希望而降低了原油价格。但在特朗普表示美国对伊朗港口的封锁将持续有效直至达成和平协议后,德黑兰随后逆转了这一决定。 霍尔木兹海峡的中断引发了广泛的全球经济连锁反应,欧洲因石油流量减少而面临更高的燃料和能源成本。国际能源署警告称,如果中断持续,未来六周内市场波动性将上升,且可能出现喷气燃料短缺。人道主义组织也指出,由于化肥和农业供应链受到影响,全球粮食安全面临的风险日益增加。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
特朗普在一小时内撒谎七次——伊朗首席谈判代表
(SeaPRwire) - 伊朗最高谈判代表穆罕默德·巴吉尔·卡利巴夫表示,谎言无助于美国在谈判中实现其目标 伊朗议会议长兼最高谈判代表穆罕默德·巴吉尔·卡利巴夫表示,在德黑兰宣布暂时重新开放霍尔木兹海峡后的一小时内,美国总统唐纳德·特朗普发表了七项声明,且全部不实。 周五,伊朗外长阿巴斯·阿拉格希宣布,在以色列和黎巴嫩为期十天的停火剩余时间内,这条承担全球约25%原油贸易的水道对商船"完全开放"。这一声明导致油价下跌约10%。 然而,周六德黑兰撤销了这一决定,称霍尔木兹海峡已"恢复原状",并再次处于其军队的"严格管理和控制"之下。 伊朗官员表示,重新关闭海峡是由于华盛顿拒绝解除对伊朗港口的封锁,该封锁是美国周一在与德黑兰在巴基斯坦的首轮谈判周末失败后实施的。他们指责美国的行为是"海盗行径和海上盗窃"。 周五,特朗普在Truth Social上针对伊朗最初宣布暂时重新开放该水道的消息,发布了一系列帖子进行回应。他表示,海军封锁将"继续全面有效",直到双方达成和平协议。 他补充说,伊朗"已同意永远不会再次关闭霍尔木兹海峡",水道的开放"与黎巴嫩毫无关联",并且最终和平协议的大部分要点双方已经谈判完成。 卡利巴夫周五晚些时候在X上发帖回应特朗普,称这位美国总统"在一小时内提出了七项主张,这七项全部都是虚假的。" 他说,美国人"没有用这些谎言赢得战争,他们在谈判中也肯定不会有任何进展。" 据这位议长称,霍尔木兹海峡的控制权"将在实地决定,而不是在社交媒体上。" "媒体战和操纵舆论是战争的重要组成部分,但伊朗民族不会受这些伎俩影响。" 卡利巴夫说道。 据Tasnim通讯社周六报道,伊朗尚未同意与美国举行另一轮谈判。据其消息来源称,由于美国海军封锁的持续以及华盛顿在谈判中提出过多要求,德黑兰对恢复对话持犹豫态度。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
由于伊朗冲突导致燃料价格飙升,加拿大航空暂停所有夏季飞往纽约肯尼迪机场的航班
(SeaPRwire) - 由于伊朗战争导致航空燃油短缺并推高了价格,Air Canada 将在夏季暂停飞往纽约肯尼迪国际机场(JFK)的航班服务。 这家加拿大载旗航空公司周五表示,从多伦多和蒙特利尔飞往 JFK 的航班将于 6 月 1 日起停飞,并于 10 月 25 日恢复。飞往纽约大都会区另外两个机场——LaGuardia 和 Newark——的航班将继续运营。Air Canada 目前每天从 6 个加拿大城市向这两个机场提供 34 个航班。 Air Canada 表示,将联系受此次停飞影响的客户,并提供替代旅行方案。 这家总部位于蒙特利尔的航空公司发言人周五表示:“由于自伊朗冲突爆发以来航空燃油价格翻了一番,一些利润较低的航线和航班已不再具备经济效益,我们正在相应地调整航班时刻表。” 据 Argus Media 数据显示,周四航空燃油的平均价格达到每加仑 4.32 美元,而伊朗战争爆发前一天该价格为 2.50 美元。 在伊朗宣布霍尔木兹海峡重新对运载波斯湾石油至全球客户的商业油轮开放后,油价周五下跌了超过 10%。 燃油和劳动力成本通常是航空公司每年最大的支出。Delta Air 本月表示,燃油价格上涨将使其第二季度成本增加 20 亿美元。包括 JetBlue 和 United Airlines 在内的航空公司正在提高行李费,以抵消飙升的燃油成本。其他航空公司,包括 Lufthansa 和 KLM,也不得不缩减服务,因为航空燃油成本使得一些航线变得无利可图。 在周四接受美联社(Associated Press)独家采访时,国际能源署(International Energy Agency)署长 Fatih Birol 表示,欧洲的航空燃油储备“可能仅剩六周”,并称全球经济正面临“最大的能源危机”。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
NJ Transit竭力为世界杯9英里行程150美元车票辩护:“这不是价格欺诈”
(SeaPRwire) - 天价门票并非今年春天前往美国部分场馆观看世界杯比赛的球迷们钱包缩水的唯一原因。 交通官员周五证实,从纽约市前往MetLife Stadium的球迷每场比赛预计需支付150美元的往返火车票费用。 这几乎是从曼哈顿宾夕法尼亚车站(Penn Station)到新泽西州东卢瑟福市体育场约15分钟、9英里(14公里)路程常规票价12.90美元的12倍。大多数球迷无法使用现场停车位,因此新泽西州官员预计每场比赛约有4万名球迷会使用公共交通。 这座同时是NFL纽约巨人队和纽约喷气机队主场的体育场将举办8场世界杯比赛,包括7月19日的决赛。巴西、法国、德国和英格兰等足球强国以及其他国家的小组赛将于6月13日开始。 新泽西州官员表示,此次加价是必要的,以弥补自1994年以来世界杯首次重返美国所产生的举办成本。 NJ Transit官员表示,他们计划在整个赛事期间花费6200万美元运送球迷往返体育场。外部拨款仅抵消了这些预期支出中的1400万美元。NJ Transit总裁兼首席执行官Kris Kolluri表示,需要提高票价来弥补剩余部分。 “这不是价格欺诈,”他周五告诉记者。“我们实际上是在努力收回成本。” 民主党州长Mikie Sherrill呼吁国际足联(FIFA)——国际足球管理机构——承担交通费用。 “如果它不承担,我们不会让每天依赖NJ TRANSIT的新泽西人补贴世界杯持票人,”她在一份声明中说。 但FIFA对其应承担新泽西州交通费用的建议表示不满。周五,它指出洛杉矶、达拉斯和休斯顿等其他美国主办城市保持了交通费率不变。 波士顿的交通价格也将很高 一个值得注意的例外是波士顿,官员本周宣布,从各个地点前往Gillette Stadium(NFL新英格兰爱国者队的主场)的快速巴士将花费95美元。 数千名球迷已经抢购了从马萨诸塞州首府到体育场附近通勤火车站的80美元往返火车票,该体育场位于距离波士顿约30英里(48公里)的福克斯伯勒镇。这是球迷在Gillette的比赛日和其他特殊活动期间通常支付的20美元往返票的四倍。 与此同时,在洛杉矶,单程票价将保持1.75美元;在亚特兰大,票价固定为2.50美元;在休斯顿,单次乘车仍将花费1.25美元;在费城,地铁的基本票价将保持2.90美元。堪萨斯城正在运营从城市各处到Arrowhead Stadium的班车,往返仅需15美元。 其中一些城市指出,美国政府已提供约1亿美元的交通补贴,用于在比赛期间提供增强的巴士和铁路服务。 FIFA称票价上涨“史无前例” 这家足球联合会周五警告称,新泽西州的交通定价可能会产生“寒蝉效应”。 它辩称,没有其他全球赛事被要求承担“任意设定”的交通费用,并指出2018年与世界杯主办城市签署的协议要求为球迷提供所有比赛的免费交通。 “提高票价不可避免地会将球迷推向其他交通选择,”FIFA在一份声明中说。“这增加了拥堵、迟到的担忧,并产生更广泛的连锁反应,最终削弱该地区从举办世界杯中获得的经济利益和持久遗产。” 大幅涨价也引起了纽约州州长Kathy Hochul的抗议。 “短途火车行程收费超过100美元对我来说听起来非常高,”这位民主党人本周早些时候在X上发帖称。这种动态加价首先由体育媒体The Athletic报道。 其他选择很少 前往MetLife Stadium的火车替代方案也将很昂贵。 可容纳约1万名乘客的穿梭巴士将从曼哈顿中城巴士总站和其他地点出发,往返费用为80美元。 附近American Dream Mall的约5000个停车位也在提前出售,目前价格为225美元。 官员表示,MetLife Stadium有一个巨大的停车场,但在世界杯比赛期间,大部分空间被用于球迷村、穿梭巴士、集结区和FIFA工作人员。 2014年,该体育场在类似条件下举办NFL超级碗时,New Jersey Transit难以容纳估计3.3万名赛后离开的乘客。一个火车换乘站的站台挤满了无法上车的乘客,一些人等待了数小时才登上火车。 ___ 美联社(AP)体育记者Mark Long在佛罗里达州盖恩斯维尔对本报道有贡献。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
密西西比酒精社区因州仓库故障扰乱烈酒和葡萄酒交付
(SeaPRwire) - 布兰迪·卡特需要她的葡萄酒。 作为密西西比州杰克逊市Levure Bottle Shop的老板,她销售的自然葡萄酒由一家负责向酒类商店、酒吧和餐馆分销酒精饮料的州政府机构配送到她的企业。但由于州仓库出现问题造成的延误,导致卡特和许多其他零售商在等待新货送达期间,库存减少,生意下滑。 卡特还在杰克逊的一家餐厅负责饮料项目,她说从二月份开始就一直在处理延误问题,随着店内客流量下降,她感到无助。 "我只能接受这就是我们的新常态,这太糟糕了,"卡特在周三表示。 密西西比州是酒类的唯一分销商 在密西西比州,该州的酒精饮料控制部门——密西西比州税务部的一个分支机构——负责向销售酒类的企业分销葡萄酒和烈酒。卡特说,这与其他州不同,其他州由独立的公司处理酒精分销。 根据密西西比州税务部的数据,在截至4月12日的一周内,有超过172,000箱货物等待交付,企业平均需要17天才能收到订单。 这些数字低于截至3月1日当周,当时积压问题似乎达到了今年的顶峰。那时,有超过220,000箱货物等待交付,完成整个过程平均需要25天。 该部门称,相比之下,在截至1月11日的一周,等待交付的箱数超过51,000箱,等待时间为三天。 卡特表示,积压导致等待时间长达四到五周,而在延误开始之前,只需几天到两周。 仓库问题导致延误 根据密西西比州税务部的一份声明,该州已有40年历史的仓库的运输延误问题于一月出现,当时仓库弃用了"过时"的传送带系统,转而使用托盘来移动货箱。该部门表示,新的仓库管理系统遇到了技术问题,导致了延误。 "他们为仓库实施的计算机程序与订购端不能有效配合,"卡特说。"所以最初那一大块是最大的问题,因为货物被标记为已发货,但实际上并没有发出去。" 该部门表示,技术问题已得到解决,仓库正在满负荷运转,随着零售订单的增加,积压的订单正在发货。 "虽然现有设施的容量问题已经困扰了五年多,但并不存在酒精短缺,"该部门说。"随着零售订单趋于稳定,我们预计在未来几周内发货量将恢复正常。" 立法者曾考虑改变该系统 密西西比州立法机构曾辩论是否暂时允许外州分销商直接向零售商销售和运输酒精。该法律本应在两年后废除,但未能通过。该州的立法会议此后已经结束。 税务部门表示,一座定于今年年底完工的新仓库将能够储存和运输超过当前设施两倍多的货箱。 零售商和顾客因积压而受阻 位于布兰登的Spillway Wine and Spirits的老板乔希·索雷尔说,他过去一天能订购600箱,但现在每天限购100箱。他说,他通常每日订购的商品中约有30%到40%一直缺货。 索雷尔认为,恢复传送带系统可以解决问题。他已请求密西西比州州长泰特·里夫斯宣布进入紧急状态。 索雷尔担心,如果延误持续下去,生意将受到影响,直到年底,而年底是他销售旺季。 "随着生意越来越忙,我们会崩溃的,"他说。"我的意思是,每天100箱的进货量,要备足整个十月、十一月、十二月的货将会非常困难。" 索雷尔说,与此同时,顾客为了寻找他们特定的那瓶酒,要跑三四家商店,有时还找不到。 "眼睁睁看着顾客在门口流失,因为他们要找的特定产品我甚至无法从州里拿到,这真让人沮丧,"他说。 周四,劳伦·罗伯茨去索雷尔的商店寻找Soda Jerk's的橙味奶油利口酒,但他已经卖完了,就像她常去买的那家超市一样。于是,她为即将到来的家庭聚会买了另一种饮料。 "我们这个周末要办个小聚会,因为我女儿要参加毕业舞会,她男朋友的家人也要来,"罗伯茨说。"所以每个人都有自己选择的饮料,除了我。" ______ 塞恩斯来自田纳西州孟菲斯的报道。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
伊朗再次限制霍尔木兹海峡通行,指责美国进行“海盗行为” (图片/视频)
(SeaPRwire) - 唐纳德·特朗普此前誓言,在达成和平协议之前将维持对伊朗港口的封锁 伊朗军方以美方所谓“海盗行为”为由,再次禁止船只自由通行战略要地霍尔木兹海峡。 周五,德黑兰最初宣布,在以色列与黎巴嫩为期十天停火的剩余期限内,该航道对商用船舶完全开放,受局势有望降温的预期影响,油价出现下跌。 然而,美国总统唐纳德·特朗普在称赞这一消息的同时表示,在达成和平协议之前,美国对伊朗港口的封锁“将保持全面生效”。 据多家媒体报道,美国已向伊朗提出多项要求,其中包括移交伊朗的浓缩铀储备。特朗普声称德黑兰已经“同意了所有条件”,但伊朗外交部发言人伊斯梅尔·巴加埃重申,伊朗伊斯兰共和国不会放弃该储备,他称浓缩铀储备“和伊朗领土一样神圣”。 请在下方关注我们的现场报道获取持续更新,您也可以点击此处阅读我们此前的更新内容。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
White Hat Gaming Faces Renewed Scrutiny in Finland
(AsiaGameHub) - Finland’s gambling authority has resumed its inquiry into White Hat Gaming, sparking new inquiries regarding how offshore entities interact with Finnish players prior to the nation's upcoming market restructuring. The National Police Board initiated this latest investigation after noting persistent gambling offerings and advertisements directed at Finnish users, contradicting previous promises that such operations had been reduced. White Hat Denies All Allegations Citing a recent article by Next.io, Finnish authorities suspect that fresh evidence connects White Hat to several operators focusing on local residents. Finland enforces one of the continent's toughest gambling regimes, where the state-run Veikkaus possesses the sole license to provide and market betting services within the country. Overseas operators that specifically market to Finnish citizens risk incurring harsh punishments. The regulator has discovered a web of casino sites in Finnish that function within White Hat’s wider network. These sites allegedly feature logos of Finnish banks and are marketed via domestic affiliate networks. Authorities argue that these features demonstrate a calculated strategy to attract Finnish gamblers. White Hat strongly disputes this view. The company claims that the problematic sites are not operated by them but are instead owned by external parties trying to mimic their brands. The firm further noted that it has acted against these "rogue" operators and is engaging with regulators to safeguard its standing. Finland's Gambling Industry Prepares for Major Changes The potential consequences for White Hat are substantial. Finland intends to dismantle its monopoly model and welcome licensed competition to the online gambling sector by July 2027. Firms subject to enforcement actions could be barred under the upcoming system, making the investigation's outcome vital for White Hat. We continue to closely follow follow regulatory developments in Finland and look forward to participating in the regulated Finnish market in due course. White Hat Gaming statement White Hat is not the sole firm under examination. Regulators have also looked at other operators providing Finnish-language options, including brands linked to businesses incorporated in other European nations. This intensifying regulatory oversight suggests Finland is increasing its attempts to suppress what it views as continuing grey-market activities. Regulators are aiming to curb unlicensed operators, paving the path for a new structure intended to steer players toward legal sites when the market launches. Official figures show that 24 online operators have submitted license applications, indicating significant demand. A smooth transition has emerged as a primary policy objective. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
Fanatics Introduces Combos to Its Prediction Markets Lineup
(AsiaGameHub) - Fanatics Markets has unveiled Combos, a novel feature for its prediction markets platform that allows users to combine multiple individual predictions into a single contract for trading. Fanatics Markets Announces the New Combos Feature The new feature is currently available for baseball, boxing, football, hockey, MMA, basketball, soccer, and tennis, with plans to incorporate additional sports in the future, according to Fanatics Markets. Combos enable bettors to group various types of outcomes, such as player props, moneylines, point spreads, and game totals, and these combinations can extend across different sports or include multiple games within the same sport. This functionality mirrors the parlays or accumulators found in traditional sportsbooks. Users create a contract comprising several individual selections, and it only results in a payout if all chosen outcomes prove correct. The addition of more selections increases the difficulty of success, typically leading to a lower initial cost but a potentially higher payout. The introduction of Combos aligns with the increasing interest in prediction markets from both individual and institutional participants. Unlike conventional sportsbooks, prediction markets operate as exchanges where users trade shares tied to event outcomes. Share prices fluctuate based on market sentiment and implied probabilities, fostering a trading environment more akin to financial markets than traditional fixed-odds betting. Combos Are a Big Addition to Fanatics Markets Fanatics launched Fanatics Markets last December, following its acquisition of the independent brokerage firm Paragon Global Markets in July of the same year. The platform was positioned as the first prediction market at the nexus of sports, finance, and culture. At the time of the initial announcement, Matt King, CEO of Fanatics Betting and Gaming, remarked that Fanatics had long provided fans with innovative ways to engage with their passions, offering merchandise, collectibles, tickets, and events. He highlighted that Fanatics Markets now offers fans a secure and user-friendly platform to participate in the moments that define sports and culture, empowering them to take a stance. Fanatics Markets has confirmed that all trades on its platform are processed using Crypto.com’s federally regulated prediction market infrastructure. Users will benefit from features such as deposit limits, session limits, a timeout option, voluntary self-exclusion, and the ability to close their accounts. These protective measures reflect a broader industry trend of combining product enhancements with strengthened consumer safeguards. Kalshi, another prediction market provider, has also been prioritizing user protection, recently implementing new measures to prevent underage access through various age verification steps and a dedicated parent portal. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
BGC claims up to £100m was wagered illegally during Grand National weekend
(AsiaGameHub) - The BGC estimates that as much as £40 million might have been wagered on the primary event through unregulated operators. UK.- The **Betting and Gaming Council** (BGC), a British industry lobby group, has asserted that potentially **£100 million** was gambled with illicit operators during the Aintree Festival last weekend. This sum reportedly includes up to **£40 million** placed on the flagship Grand National race, though the BGC did not specify its methodology for these calculations. As a highlight of the UK sporting calendar, the Grand National draws billions of pounds in bets annually. The BGC emphasized the danger presented by unlawful gambling operators, which reportedly target significant events without providing any of the safeguards mandated for licensed companies. The BGC cautioned that the potential implementation of financial risk assessments might push more gamblers towards the unregulated sector. Furthermore, the **British Horseracing Authority** has voiced its disapproval of the Gambling Commission's suggested checks. **Grainne Hurst**, Chief Executive of the Betting and Gaming Council, stated: “The Grand National stands as a major highlight in the sporting calendar, safely enjoyed by millions. However, the dangerous criminal black market will also have sought to profit, targeting bettors with illicit gambling that provides no safeguards whatsoever. “Increasing expenses and progressively intrusive checks will only hinder legitimate operators’ ability to compete. The imperative is to retain bettors within the regulated market, where protections exist, instead of compelling them towards hazardous illegal operators. ”Regulated betting companies in Britain are obligated to adhere to stringent standards, encompassing age verification, anti-money laundering procedures, and safer gambling safeguards. In stark contrast, black market operators operate unlawfully and provide no customer protections. The BGC affirmed that combating the criminal organizations operating illegal gambling websites must remain a key priority to safeguard and bolster the regulated industry. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
Entain maintains its 2026 full-year outlook following a strong first quarter
(AsiaGameHub) - Entain recorded robust online performance across the UK and Ireland. UK.- The London-listed gambling operator Entain is maintaining its full-year 2026 outlook, with a target of 5 to 7 per cent growth for online net gaming revenue (NGR). It projects £1.13bn in group EBITDA (excluding BetMGM fees) and a minimum of £500m in adjusted annual cash flow by 2028. Overall Q1 revenue rose 3 per cent year-on-year, "in line with expectations", fuelled by an 8 per cent increase in transaction volumes. Online NGR climbed 5 per cent, with igaming revenue up 9 per cent while sports betting revenue dropped 1 per cent amid narrower profit margins. The quarter ending 31 March delivered strong results for the UK and Ireland online business, where NGR increased 13 per cent. Combined online and retail NGR grew 6 per cent, as retail NGR edged down 1 per cent. During the quarter, Entain announced plans to close more than a third of its Ladbrokes physical stores in Ireland. International NGR only rose 1 per cent, as a 2 per cent gain in online NGR was offset by a 4 per cent decline in retail performance. Volumes grew 9 per cent, but revenue was impacted by sports outcomes that favoured customers in Italy and Brazil. Australia posted strong growth, with NGR up 13 per cent. Looking ahead, Entain aims to secure three of the 15 igaming licences set to be available in New Zealand from 2027 onwards. In the CEE region, NGR fell 6 per cent, with online down 1 per cent and retail revenue plunging 30 per cent. BetMGM, Entain's joint venture with MGM Resorts, recorded Q1 net revenue of $696m, a 6 per cent increase. igaming grew 9 per cent, while online sports betting rose 4 per cent. Adjusted EBITDA hit $25m. BetMGM has updated its full-year guidance, and now forecasts revenue between $2.9bn and $3.1bn, with adjusted EBITDA at the lower end of the $300m to $350m range. Chief Executive Stella David emphasised the strong start to the year: "We entered 2026 with solid momentum that continued through Q1, marked by strong volume growth across our diversified portfolio. Our more focused strategy and optimisation initiatives reinforce our confidence in delivering sustainable growth and improving cash generation." This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
High Court Sustains British National Lottery Tender Against Legal Challenge
(AsiaGameHub) - Richard Desmond’s The New Lottery Company has been unsuccessful in its legal claim against the Gambling Commission’s tender process that granted the National Lottery license to Allwyn. UK – Richard Desmond’s Northern & Shell Group’s The New Lottery Company (TNLC) has failed in its legal challenge against the British Gambling Commission’s tender process for the National Lottery. The firm contested the outcome after being beaten by Allwyn for the Fourth National Lottery license in 2022. TNLC cleared the initial phase of the Gambling Commission’s tender, which evaluated applicants’ financial viability. But it was eliminated from the final shortlist of candidates “because of failures to meet mandatory pass/fail requirements”. The pool of applicants was narrowed down to Allwyn and the existing operator Camelot, which has managed the lottery since it launched in 1994. TNLC claimed that the Gambling Commission inappropriately permitted changes to the transition schedule. However, Justice Joanna Smith of the High Court of England and Wales dismissed this claim, stating that the Commission was entitled to make adjustments “in response to delivery risks” and pointing out that transferring such a major contract necessitated “a reduction in the time available to complete the transition” given “ongoing implementation difficulties.” Justice Smith threw out TNLC’s challenge, concluding that the process contained “no material errors” and that TNLC had not met mandatory criteria. Her ruling emphasized that the tender process was structured to prioritize “funding for good causes while upholding high standards of player protection and integrity” and was overseen independently at every step. This ruling marks another setback for Desmond, a former adult entertainment publisher, coming after the Competition Appeal Tribunal rejected the New Lottery Company’s claim last month that Camelot had received an illegal £70 million marketing subsidy. The trial took place from October 9 to December 2 last year, with an extra day added on January 13. Camelot initially filed legal objections to the license decision but later retracted them after Allwyn bought its operations in February 2023. Allwyn assumed control of the National Lottery in February 2024. Gambling Commission response The Gambling Commission has expressed its approval of the High Court’s decision. In a statement, the regulator commented: “This is a significant judgment for the future of The National Lottery that we are pleased to see. The ruling confirms that the Gambling Commission conducted a fair and rigorous competition to award the Fourth National Lottery License, and none of the disputed changes to the license during its implementation were significant or in violation of relevant procurement rules. “The judgment provides strong backing for Good Causes by allowing Allwyn, under the Commission’s supervision, to proceed with its investment plans for The National Lottery without further interruptions. Our main focus continues to be regulating The National Lottery in the best interests of players and Good Causes. “The National Lottery is among the world’s biggest lotteries, and since its launch in 1994, players have together raised over £52 billion for more than 670,000 Good Causes across the UK, changing lives and supporting the arts, sport, heritage and local communities. Allwyn stated in a release: “The Gambling Commission held a fair and legal license competition, correctly granting the Fourth National Lottery License to Allwyn.” The company characterized the ruling as a “clear and thorough judgment” that offers certainty for its management of the Lottery until 2034. Allwyn also said it is now concentrating on innovation and increasing funding for good causes, adding that the decision puts an end to “a long-standing series of claims” regarding the competition’s fairness. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
Presidential decree to impose new online gambling restrictions in Brazil
(AsiaGameHub) - A presidential decree is anticipated to block certain individuals from accessing online gambling and to establish new regulations for advertising. Brazil.- Nearly two and a half years after enacting the gambling law that enabled the regulated market's start in January 2025, President Luiz Ignácio Lula da Silva is set to issue a decree introducing fresh limitations on online gambling in Brazil. The forthcoming action will be less severe than a full ban on online gambling proposed by other members of Lula's party, though it will still bar some people from taking part. As reported by Focus Gaming News Brazil, journalist Lauro Jardim of the local outlet O Globo states the decree will prohibit online gambling for individuals enrolled in a new government debt refinancing programme. A second provision will outlaw advertising practices considered deceptive or that promote compulsive behavior in users. This move follows an evaluation by the Presidential Palace that the expansion of online gambling has fueled a rise in public debt. Concerns exist that this effect has also damaged public opinion of Lula's government. The initiative aims to curb gambling access and diminish gambling inducements, particularly for those in fragile economic circumstances. The decree is being prepared by the Civil House alongside the Ministries of Finance, Planning, and Justice, with publication expected in May 2026. Authorities have not yet specified the implementation methods for these restrictions or the criteria for identifying advertising that breaches the new rules. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
以色列列出顶级“反犹主义影响者”(视频)
(SeaPRwire) - 该报告将批评与反犹太情绪混为一谈,位列名单第五位的英国-巴勒斯坦记者阿卜杜勒·巴里·阿特万对RT表示 以色列散居犹太人事务和反犹主义斗争部发布了其2025年度十大"反犹太和反犹太复国主义"影响力人物名单。 十位"影响力人物"中有六位常驻美国,包括美国保守派记者塔克·卡尔森、极右翼活动家尼克·富恩特斯和评论员坎迪斯·欧文斯。瑞典环保活动家格蕾塔·通贝里近年来成为巴勒斯坦事业的直言不讳的支持者,位居第二,而美国网红丹·比尔泽里安则位居榜首。 在该部门周二发布的一份报告中,将这十人定义为没有正式政治或政府职位,但拥有大量粉丝的人。名单中的排名是根据影响力水平和"风险"决定的,依据是其发表被以色列部门认为是反犹太或反以色列言论的频率。 根据皮尤研究中心最近的一项民意调查,美国对以色列的看法,多年来在加沙冲突的背景下持续下滑,自二月底对伊朗开战以来进一步恶化。调查显示,约60%的美国成年人对以色列持负面看法,高于去年的53%。 "以色列政府实际上正在给犹太人民造成巨大损害," 英国-巴勒斯坦记者阿卜杜勒·巴里·阿特万——他在以色列部门的名单上排名第五——对RT说,"犹太人现在正因为以色列在加沙的大屠杀、种族灭绝而遭受痛苦。" 阿特万是总部位于英国的阿拉伯语报纸Rai Al-Youm的主编,他辩称自己不可能是反犹主义者,因为他本人就是闪米特人,并且倡导与犹太人共存。 "我们反对以色列对黎巴嫩、对伊朗、对也门、对加沙的战争," 他说,"以色列并非不容批评。因此,指责任何批评以色列的人反犹,实际上非常、非常令人恐惧。" 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
特朗普仍对北约感到愤怒:“需要时毫无用处,就是个纸老虎!”
(SeaPRwire) - 法国和英国领导人周五对伊朗和美国宣布霍尔木兹海峡开放表示欢迎,但表示必须永久恢复这条被美国-以色列对伊朗战争所阻塞的关键石油航道的航行自由。 总统埃马纽埃尔·马克龙和首相基尔·斯塔默表示,他们将继续规划一项旨在恢复海上安全的国际任务,斯塔默称该任务将“在条件允许时尽快部署”。他们表示,军事规划人员将于下周在伦敦会面。 在约50个国家和国际组织参加的会议结束后,马克龙表示:“我们所有人都要求各方全面、立即、无条件地重新开放霍尔木兹海峡。” 会议进行期间,美国总统唐纳德·特朗普和伊朗外长宣布该海峡对商业船只开放。油价在伊朗外长阿巴斯·阿拉格希在X平台上发文后暴跌,他称在黎巴嫩为期10天的停火期间,商业船只的通行将保持“完全开放”。 特朗普在一则全大写的社交媒体帖子中表示,美国海军对伊朗船只和港口的封锁将继续有效,“直到我们与伊朗的交易100%完成为止”。 斯塔默对这项宣布持谨慎欢迎态度,但表示它必须成为“一项持久且可行的提议”。 巴黎会议是未参与冲突的国家为缓解这场他们既未挑起也未参与的冲突所造成的影响而进行的努力的一部分,这场冲突已导致全球经济动荡。战争于2月28日开始后,油价飙升,当时伊朗实际上关闭了这条通常全球五分之一石油通过的狭窄海峡。 美国并未参与名为“霍尔木兹海峡海上航行自由倡议”的规划工作,马克龙称该倡议将是“一项中立任务,完全独立于交战方,旨在护送和保障在海湾过境的商船安全”。 面临国内政治麻烦的斯塔默于周五下午在爱丽舍宫庭院受到马克龙的迎接。德国总理弗里德里希·默茨和意大利总理乔治娅·梅洛尼也亲自出席了会议。其他与会者,包括澳大利亚和加拿大总理、韩国和乌克兰总统以及中国和印度的代表,通过视频方式参加。 军事规划正在进行中 与为乌克兰战争若停火而组建的“自愿联盟”相呼应,斯塔默表示,英国将与法国一起,在条件允许时尽快领导一项多国任务以保护航行自由。 “这将是严格和平与防御性的,作为一项旨在安抚商业航运和支持扫雷的任务,”他说。 他表示,已有十几个国家同意贡献资产,远少于更广泛的霍尔姆兹联盟中的国家数量。 英国已讨论使用从RFA Lyme Bay舰艇上部署的猎雷无人机。 这场战争凸显了皇家海军规模缩小的状况,其仅向地中海东部部署了一艘主要战舰,即驱逐舰HMS Dragon。拥有欧盟最强大军队的法国已向该地区派遣了其核动力航空母舰,以及一艘直升机航母和多艘护卫舰。 梅洛尼表示她已表达了意大利“愿意提供其海军部队”,而默茨则表示德国可以为此类任务贡献扫雷和海上情报能力,但需要议会支持和“安全的法律基础”,例如联合国安理会决议。 他说,德国“如果可能的话,也希望看到美利坚合众国参与;我们认为这是可取的。” 这与马克龙的立场不同,马克龙曾表示该任务将涉及未卷入冲突的国家。 马克龙的办公室表示,联盟成员的角色可能包括“情报、扫雷能力、军事护航(以及)与沿海国的通信程序”。 皇家联合服务研究所智囊团海权研究员西达尔特·考沙尔表示,扫雷和建立海上威胁预警系统比战舰护送商业油轮通过海峡更可能是该联盟的角色。 “做那种事情需要大量舰艇,而没有人拥有那么多,”他说。 特朗普贬低北约是“纸老虎” 伊朗专家、欧洲对外关系委员会智囊团中东和北非项目副主任艾莉·格兰马耶表示,扫雷是欧洲国家及其伙伴可以发挥作用的领域。 “他们将是比美国更适合做这件事的一方,因为一旦美国军队这样做并滞留在伊朗海岸附近,就会为伊朗和美国创造一个可能产生误判并重新陷入某种军事紧张的舞台,”她说。 这次行动部分是对特朗普的回应,特朗普曾指责盟友未能加入战争。这位总统称盟友为“懦夫”,说北约“在我们需要的时候不在那里”,并告诉英国:“你们甚至没有海军。” 考沙尔表示,欧洲国家很可能试图“展示一种以不同于——即使不完全独立于——美国的方式提供安全的能力,同时也展示独立行动的能力。” “实际上有多少国家拥有闲置能力来为此做出贡献,这是一个相当开放的问题。” 特朗普似乎对欧洲提供的帮助不屑一顾,尽管他指的是北约,而非法英领导的联盟。 “现在霍尔木兹海峡局势已经结束,我接到北约的电话,问我们是否需要帮助。我告诉他们离远点,除非他们只是想用他们的船装满石油,”他在社交媒体上发文说。 “他们在需要时毫无用处,是纸老虎!” ___ 劳利斯来自伦敦的报道。美联社记者约翰·莱斯特在巴黎对本文亦有贡献。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
一名携带AR式枪支的男子在Aetna总部附近被警方逮捕
(SeaPRwire) - 警方称,一名男子携带装有AR风格手枪的背包,周四进入康涅狄格州医疗保险公司Aetna的总部后被逮捕。 哈特福德警方发言人称,该男子进入哈特福德大楼后3分钟内,即上午10点刚过,保安人员就将其无事故拘留,并将其扣留至市警察到达。 中尉Aaron Boisvert表示,目前尚不清楚该男子的计划是什么。 该男子被带到哈特福德警察总部,并被指控非法持有攻击性武器、刑事持有枪支、持有大容量弹匣和非法侵入。法庭和公共记录显示,他有犯罪史,包括袭击、威胁和持有毒品的定罪记录。 目前尚不清楚该男子是否有律师可以对这些指控作出回应。 位于罗德岛州Woonsocket的CVS Health(Aetna的母公司)就该事件发表了简短声明,但未立即回应后续问题。 声明称:“今天早些时候,一名可疑人员试图进入我们的办公室,被我们的安全团队立即逮捕,并被当地警方拘留。” 此次逮捕发生在人们对医疗保健高管安全的担忧之际,此前2024年12月UnitedHealthcare首席执行官Brian Thompson在纽约市遇害。Luigi Mangione是来自马里兰州一个富裕家庭的常春藤盟校毕业生,他对与该起谋杀案相关的州和联邦指控均不认罪。他已成为对医疗保险行业不满人士关注的焦点人物。 今年2月,CVS Health宣布将解雇300多名向Aetna总部汇报的远程员工。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
Arizona Charlie’s Sin City Guests Won $2.3M in Prizes in March
(AsiaGameHub) - Arizona Charlie’s has solidified its reputation for rewarding players, as guests at its two Clark County casinos secured nearly $2.3 million in winnings during March. Although the majority of the payouts came from slot machines, bingo also proved to be very lucrative for players. Multiple Players Scored Big Wins According to official figures, Arizona Charlie’s Boulder in Paradise, Nevada, and Arizona Charlie’s Decatur in Las Vegas collectively distributed almost $2.3 million in prizes to players throughout March. The statistics indicate that slot machine winners at the two venues took home $1,846,129 during the month. Meanwhile, bingo enthusiasts collected a total of $452,289 in winnings. March kicked off with a major win on the 4th, marking the largest payout of the month. Carmelita P. claimed the impressive $96,463 Double Progressive bingo jackpot. The start of the month was robust, featuring one of the next major wins for March 2026: a $21,006 prize from a Dancing Drums slot. This award was claimed by a guest at Arizona Charlie’s Decatur on March 10. Eleven days later, another patron at the same location won $18,186 while playing the same game. Towards the month's close, a fortunate visitor secured the four-card keno jackpot, walking away with $17,500. Arizona Charlie’s Boulder also saw substantial wins, including a $20,000 video poker jackpot claimed by a guest on March 21. Later, on March 30, another player won $18,927 on a Dragon Link slot machine. Other Gamblers Across the US Scored Significant Wins Elsewhere in jackpot news, Hard Rock Bet Casino recently paid out a $224,944 Mega Jackpot, just weeks after a similar $225,216 Mega Jackpot was won. The latest victory occurred on April 8 when Kimberley D. from Au Gres, Michigan, transformed a $3.20 bet into a six-figure sum. Meanwhile, Flamingo Las Vegas recently spotlighted two jackpots that were hit within hours of each other. Tuesdee F. secured $149,944 with a straight flush in Three Card Poker. Shortly after, Tim H. won $475,669 playing the same game. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
Twitter联合创始人杰克·多西解释了他为何因AI裁员40% Block员工的思考过程
(SeaPRwire) - 尽管一些科技领袖不愿承认裁员与人工智能有关,但 Block 首席执行官 Jack Dorsey 在裁减 40% 的员工时,明确指向了这项先进技术。曾创立 Bluesky 和 Twitter(后被 Elon Musk 收购并更名为 X)的 Dorsey,正在揭开去年 12 月达到转折点的一项重大裁员决定的神秘面纱。 2025 年底,Dorsey 和 Block 的其他领导层回家休假,并尝试使用了人工智能工具。他们立即意识到,像 Anthropic 的 Opus 4.6 和 OpenAI 的 Codex 5.3 这样的模型比以前更加强大;假期结束后与团队重新集结时,他们一致认为,在人工智能时代,公司的面貌和规模都将发生改变。 “我们刚刚做了一个练习:‘好吧,那么为了保持服务 100% 运行,我们需要的最少人数是多少?’”Dorsey 最近在 Sequoia Capital 的 Long Strange Trip 播客中说道。 “接着是,‘为了完全符合监管机构的要求,我们需要的最少人数是多少?’”他继续说道。“第三,‘为了实现我们对华尔街的承诺并实现增长,同时将公司重塑为一个智能体,我们需要的最少人员配置是多少?’” Dorsey 表示,当他们思考如果今天利用最新的人工智能工具来创建公司,需要保留多少人力时,他和这家市值 410 亿美元的金融科技公司的其他领导层最终确定,裁员 40% 是未来的理想数字。Block 的 10,000 名员工中将有 4,000 多人受到影响。 对任何企业来说,裁减五分之二的员工都是一次重大转型——因此 Dorsey 表示,他们甚至预留了一些人员缓冲,以防在计算中出现“错误”。“我们确实犯了错,”Dorsey 承认道。 但最终,这位首席执行官认为运营将变得更加容易,并且他对作为一家由人工智能赋能的企业向前发展更有信心。 Dorsey 认为尽早裁员比拖延更具“诚信” Dorsey 表示,最终这个选择在短短三周内就从“构思走向了执行”。这位首席执行官解释说,如果 Block 选择对人工智能导致的职位取代视而不见,情况可能会更糟。 在 Dorsey 和 Sequoia 合伙人兼 Block 董事会成员 Roelof Botha 的一份说明中,两人提到人工智能正促使组织架构发生巨大转变,脱离由罗马军队开创的传统管理层级制度。 他还认为,现在裁员比拖延不可避免的结果更负责任;而这种对人工智能驱动的职位取代的共同愿景,让许多员工对自己的职业命运忧心忡忡。 “我想确保,如果我们知道这就是公司未来的样子,我不想在被迫走投无路的情况下才去做这件事,”Dorsey 在播客中解释道。 “我想走在前面,因为这样我们可以做得更有诚信,”他继续说道。“我们可以对那些被要求离开的人,甚至是对那些被要求留下来的人,表现出更多的慷慨。” Dorsey 向董事会写了一份详细的说明来解释这一决定,董事会最终接受并推进了该计划。当 Block 裁员的消息传出时,它加入了一系列将裁员与人工智能挂钩的企业行列,引发了关于自动化重塑劳动力速度的讨论。然而,Dorsey 表示,公司只是在应对人工智能赋能成功的新时代。 “我们不仅仅是在对平庸的事物做出反应,”Dorsey 说。“我们是在朝着卓越迈进。”本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
特朗普让“无用的”北约“远离”霍尔木兹海峡
(SeaPRwire) - 美国总统再次抨击该军事集团在对伊朗战争中未向华盛顿提供援助 美国总统唐纳德·特朗普再次猛烈抨击NATO,强调在霍尔木兹海峡不需要其帮助,并称该军事集团在对伊朗战争中“需要时却毫无用处”。 周五下午,伊朗外交部长阿巴斯·阿拉格奇宣布,在以色列-黎巴嫩停火协议(将于下周结束)的剩余时间内,这条重要的石油和天然气货运走廊对所有商船“完全开放”。 仅仅一小时后,特朗普在Truth Social上发文证实霍尔木兹海峡已对交通开放,随后声称德黑兰已同意“永不再次关闭它”。他还强调,美国对伊朗船只的区域封锁将继续,直到华盛顿的要求得到满足。 数周以来,特朗普一直抨击其欧洲NATO盟友未加入对伊朗的战争,此前伊朗有效地封锁了海峡,禁止其所谓的敌对国家的船只通过。美国总统暗示,美国可能因此退出该军事集团。 NATO成员国法国在冲突期间向中东部署了其旗舰航空母舰和数艘军舰,并于周五在巴黎召集欧洲领导人会议,讨论霍尔木兹海峡关闭的情况。 英国首相基尔·斯塔默与法国总统埃马纽埃尔·马克龙共同主持了会议,并宣布伦敦和巴黎将“在条件允许的情况下,立即启动一项保护航行自由的多国任务”。 特朗普此前在伊朗冲突中已指责斯塔默是“酒肉朋友”。周三在接受Sky News采访时,美国总统暗示他可能会重新考虑华盛顿去年与伦敦达成的贸易协议,该协议曾让英国免受其关税冲击。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
Former Chicago Mayor Proposes 10% Online Gambling Tax to Fund US Innovation Initiatives
(AsiaGameHub) - Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has put forward a new 10% tax on online gambling and prediction markets to help fund research in fields where the United States is competing with China. Ex-Chicago Mayor Lays Out Tax Proposal for Online Gambling The former Illinois representative, White House chief of staff, and US ambassador to Japan’s plan would put a 10% federal transaction fee on all wagers placed through licensed online sportsbooks and casino apps, as well as on contracts bought on prediction platforms. He projects the measure could generate between $30 billion and $50 billion in revenue. These funds would be allocated to research in areas including artificial intelligence, national security technology, cancer, life sciences, fusion energy, and quantum computing. This tax proposal comes after Emanuel previously called for a ban on all federal employees at every level from joining prediction markets. Putting his plan into practice requires federal legislation, and core details still remain undecided — such as whether the tax will apply to operators’ gross or net revenue, total betting volume, or each individual transaction. Does This Proposal Have a Political Angle? While figures like Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris are widely regarded as leading contenders for the Democratic nomination ahead of the 2028 election, Emanuel could also join the race. Even so, he pushed back against questions about whether the policy launch was designed to gain an early edge over other Democratic contenders, instead saying his focus remains on “the American people getting ahead and America staying ahead.” However, he still took the opportunity to criticize President Trump’s current governance of the country, arguing the nation has fallen into stagnation. Speaking of Trump, the sitting US president has recently been caught up in a strange controversy, after he apparently promoted the unlicensed gambling site Stake in a post on Truth Social. Back to Emanuel, he explained that by proposing the new 10% fee to fund an “Innovation Fund”, he wants to move away from rewarding gambling and instead support entrepreneurs and investment in America’s future. He also argued the proposal will help the United States catch up with China, which he says has gained a competitive edge after President Donald Trump cut research support and university funding. According to the Associated Press, between January and May 2025, the current administration cut $11 billion in funding from universities across the country, including major cuts to institutions such as Harvard, Penn, Columbia, Cornell, Northwestern, Brown, and UCLA. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.















