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Diesel still costing close to a ‘dismal’ £2 a litre despite oil price falls

Pump prices stay stubbornly high as leading bank official warns energy costs are likely to remain ‘elevated’ The price of diesel on UK forecourts remains stubbornly close to October’s record high of £2 despite a sharp fall in oil prices. A litre costs an average of 197p, according to the AA, which described the situation as “dismal”. By contrast, petrol has fallen 6p to 168p from the peak of 174.7p in early October. That was the highest level since August 2022. Continue reading...

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Crypto

PNC Bank Brings USDC Payments To Corporate Clients – What It Means For Crypto Adoption

One of America’s largest banks is taking another step into blockchain-based payments. PNC Bank has introduced a new service allowing eligible corporate clients to receive USDC stablecoin payments and convert them directly into U.S. dollars. The development raises an important question: are stablecoins becoming a practical alternative to traditional payment infrastructure? On November 9, PNC […]

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Crypto

Former Pennsylvania Bank Employee Accused of Stealing $101,246 by Opening Fake Accounts in Other People’s Names for 20 Years

A former bank employee in Pennsylvania is accused of stealing more than $111,000 by opening fake accounts over a 20-year period. Todd Michael Jones, 49, of Unity Township faces charges of theft, forgery, identity theft, and misapplying financial institution property, says Pennsylvania State Police. A criminal complaint alleges Jones opened multiple First National Bank (FNB) […] The post Former Pennsylvania Bank Employee Accused of Stealing $101,246 by Opening Fake Accounts in Other People’s Names for 20 Years appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

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