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A recent resurgence in counterfeit banknotes, particularly €50 notes, has raised concerns, prompting warnings to consumers about the risks of using such fakes inadvertently and the legal implications if done knowingly.

In Gaza, the deterioration of banknotes due to conflict and liquidity crises has led to a new profession focused on repairing old currency for daily transactions.

Valve, the game maker behind 'Counter-Strike 2', is facing a lawsuit from New York Attorney General Letitia James over the legality of their loot box mechanism used for real-money transactions.

In Argentina, changes to ATM withdrawal limits will be implemented in March, reflecting the growing preference for digital transactions over cash.

The Brazilian Federal Police launched an operation to investigate a financial institution accused of facilitating money laundering by allowing anonymous transactions.

São Paulo's Vice Governor Felício Ramuth is being investigated for alleged money laundering activities in Andorra, involving significant financial transactions linked to an offshore company.

Minister Dias Toffoli acknowledged his partnership in a resort company but denied any close relationship or financial transactions with the investigated banker Daniel Vorcaro.

Hankyoreh’s journalists were recognized for their investigative reporting on Jun Jae-soo's alleged connections with the Unification Church and money transactions.

Aries individuals are advised to be cautious of injuries and financial transactions today and to postpone important tasks for a day or two.

The military-police joint task force is investigating financial transactions over several years between a civilian suspect in the North Korean drone incursion and a National Intelligence Service employee, potentially expanding the scope of the investigation following revelations of money exchanges.

A 23-year-old man, Riku Watanabe, was arrested by the Osaka Prefectural Police for allegedly helping high school students engage in online gambling and is suspected of being a 'money exchanger' who facilitated their transactions.

New regulations from the Central Bank aimed at tracking Pix transactions affected by scams have come into force, requiring financial institutions to enhance monitoring to locate diverted funds.

The article explains the rounding technique for saving money effortlessly by using changes from cash transactions that accumulate over time into a savings jar.

The British digital bank Revolut has rapidly grown to 65 million customers in just ten years, posing a significant threat to traditional banks, particularly in Germany, according to CEO Nik Storonsky.

Starting January 15, 2026, the IRIS system will undergo significant changes impacting money transfers between individuals and payments to professionals, as more than 4.25 million Greeks have already adopted IRIS P2P for daily transactions exceeding 300 million euros.

The article discusses financial implications and transactions related to Donald Trump.

The article discusses the issue of bank customers losing money to cybercriminals and their increasing demands for refunds from banks, highlighting a misunderstanding of regulations regarding unauthorized payment transactions supported by state institutions.

Starting January 15, 2026, the IRIS system will undergo changes affecting money transfers between individuals and payments to professionals, with a significant increase in electronic payment usage among Greeks.

Italian authorities uncovered an organization allegedly linked to the Palestinian cause that laundered hundreds of thousands of euros through false banking transactions and smuggled cash hidden in unconventional places.