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Polymarket faced $10m fraud attempt

Fraudsters attempted to steal at least $10m through Polymarket’s U.S. platform earlier this year by placing bets with stolen debit cards. The prediction markets platform's payment processor at one point rejected more than 80% of the deposits it handled as fraudulent, according to The Wall Street Journal. The company's CEO, Shayne Coplan, reportedly downplayed the incident to employees, instructing them to focus on growth now and deal with regulatory fines later. Polymarket says it has since strengthened its infrastructure and leadership. An investigation by the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell concluded the company had complied with regulations, according to people familiar with the findings. Separately, the FT reports that Polymarket is convening with European regulators to make the case that it should be regulated under financial services laws instead of local gambling statutes.

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UBS fined €5m for helping clients conceal savings from tax authorities

Swiss lender UBS has been fined €5m by the Dutch Public Prosecution Service for aiding clients in concealing undeclared savings from tax authorities. The case, which involves 12 clients, revealed that Credit Suisse - acquired by UBS in 2023 - filed 80 incorrect tax returns between 2005 and 2015. The investigation began in 2016, with prosecutors noting that Credit Suisse had previously assisted clients in using code names and setting up companies in tax-friendly jurisdictions. UBS said it has a zero-tolerance policy towards tax evasion and is satisfied to resolve the matter without admitting criminal liability.

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