Side note, somewhat relevant:

Treasury Secretary Scott #Bessent controls over $1.08 billion in documented #Epstein wire transfers and has refused three Senate requests to release them.

In 2014 he was a client of Ehud #Barak’s spy firm #Ergo, whose corporate structure was created by Epstein’s lawyer Darren #Indyke.

He now chairs the #CFIUS review of a $55 billion deal where #Kushner holds equity.

Bessent's disclosure shows a $50 million debt to #GoldmanSachs, the bank brokering the deal.

No recusal has been recorded.

#Grift #guardiansofPedophiles #GOP #Treasury #EpsteinClass

Agi: Gli hacker attaccano gli Uffizi, trasferito in un caveau il tesoro dei Granduchi

AGI - Dopo un attacco hacker avvenuto a febbraio, le Gallerie degli Uffizi avrebbero ricevuto una richiesta di riscatto per riavere indietro i dati rubati.
E dopo quell'intrusione nel sistema informatico, alcune opere, come il Tesoro dei Granduchi, sono state trasferite nel caveau della Banca d'Italia e sono stati avviati dei lavori in una zona di Palazzo Pitti oggi chiusa per "manutenzione straordinaria". Ne dà notizia il 'Corriere della Sera'. Secondo quanto riferito dal quotidiano, è in corso anche un'indagine, che coinvolge anche l'Agenzia per la cybersicurezza nazionale, avviata dopo la denuncia del direttore degli Uffizi, Simone Verde. Lo stesso Verde, nelle scorse settimane, avrebbe ricevuto la richiesta di riscatto da parte degli hacker.
Dati sottratti e rischi
Tra i dati sottratti, ci sarebbe l'archivio del gabinetto fotografico ma il rischio è che gli hacker possano essere entrati in possesso anche di password e altre informazioni sensibili.

Hackers attack the Uffizi, the Grand Dukes’ treasure moved to a vault.

AGI - Following a hacker attack in February, the Uffizi Galleries reportedly received a ransom demand to recover stolen data.

And after that intrusion into the computer system, some artworks, such as the Treasury of the Grand Dukes, have been transferred to the Banca d'Italia vault and works have begun in an area of Palazzo Pitti currently closed for “extraordinary maintenance.” This is reported by ‘Corriere della Sera’. According to the newspaper, an investigation is also underway, involving the National Cybersecurity Agency, initiated following a complaint by the Uffizi director, Simone Verde. The same Verde reportedly received the ransom demand from the hackers in recent weeks.

Data Stolen and Risks

Among the stolen data, there is the cabinet photographic archive, but the risk is that hackers may have also come into possession of passwords and other sensitive information.

#Uffizi #theUffiziGalleries #Treasury #BancadItalia #PalazzoPitti #SimoneVerde #Verde

https://www.agi.it/cronaca/news/2026-04-03/uffizi-attacco-hacker-36422691/

BMO: #equityfutures are pointing 1%-to-1.5% lower this morning while #energy #prices have jumped again ( #WTI around $108). #Treasury #yields are grinding higher along the curve, with 10s nearing 4.37%. The #USD index strengthened while the #loonie has softened to $1.393 (71.8 cents US) #markets

Repubblica.it: Assegno unico, il governo toglie l’obbligo dei due anni di residenza e dei figli in Italia

Con un emendamento al decreto Pnrr, bollinato dalla Ragioneria, risponde ai rilievi Ue e lo rende più accessibile. Anticipando la bocciatura della Corte di Giustizia per discriminazione dei lavoratori “mobili”

Single check (cheque), the government is removing the obligation of two years of residency and having children in Italy.

With an amendment to the PNRR decree, stamped by the Treasury, it responds to EU concerns and makes it more accessible, anticipating the Court of Justice’s rejection for discrimination of “mobile” workers.

#Italy #Treasury #theCourtofJustice’s

https://www.repubblica.it/economia/2026/04/01/news/assegno_unico_il_governo_toglie_l_obbligo_dei_due_anni_di_residenza_e_dei_figli_in_italia-425258421/

Assegno unico, il governo toglie l’obbligo dei due anni di residenza e dei figli in Italia

Con un emendamento al decreto Pnrr, bollinato dalla Ragioneria, risponde ai rilievi Ue e rende il sussidio più accessibile. Anticipando la bocciatura della Cor…

la Repubblica
“The #Treasury #market has been rendered structurally unstable by its explosive growth and is likely to require occasional “official interventions” to support its functioning, according to strategists at #Barclays.” www.bloomberg.com/news/article... 🎁🔗

Barclays Predicts Growing Trea...
Dutch Finance Ministry takes treasury banking portal offline after breach

The Dutch Ministry of Finance took some of its systems offline, including the digital portal for treasury banking, while investigating a cyberattack detected two weeks ago.

BleepingComputer

#Democrats Examine #ElonMusk ’s Role in Suspension of #Business #Disclosure Law

Lawmakers have asked the #Treasury Department for information on how Mr. #Musk may have influenced the decision to end enforcement of the #CorporateTransparencyAct.
#transparency

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/business/lawmakers-probe-elon-musk-treasury.html

Democrats Examine Elon Musk’s Role in Suspension of Business Disclosure Law

Lawmakers have asked the Treasury Department for information on how Mr. Musk may have influenced the decision to end enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.

The New York Times
The 2-year US Treasury auction showed weak demand on Tuesday, with the high yield at 3.936% and the bid-to-cover ratio falling to 2.44 from 2.63 in February. Primary dealers took a larger share of the 69 billion USD sale, signalling investors want higher compensation as inflation concerns rise amid the Middle East conflict and elevated oil prices. https://cryptoslate.com/safe-2-year-treasury-starting-to-crack/ #Blockchain #Crypto #Macro #Treasury
As Bitcoin weakens even 'safe' investments like the 2-year Treasury are starting to crack

A weak 2-year Treasury auction is raising fresh concerns about inflation, oil prices, Fed rate cuts, and what comes next for the US economy.

CryptoSlate

undefined | Mike Santoli: The burden of proof rises for bulls as stock market is mired in 5-week losing streak

The S&P 500 has now endured a five‑week losing streak, slipping about 9 % from its recent peak. Investors are wrestling with a mix of geopolitical uncertainty – the lingering Iran conflict and its impact on energy markets – and the prospect that a rapid de‑escalation could quickly reverse sentiment. Technical signals remain weak: the index has failed to hold the 100‑ and 200‑day moving averages and the recent quarterly low, and history shows that five‑week declines often precede modest near‑term returns rather than swift rebounds. Consequently, the “burden of proof” is shifting to bullish hands while long‑term risk‑reward remains favorable for patient capital.

Valuations have retreated to the lower end of their three‑year range, with the Nasdaq‑100 trading around a forward P/E of 21.5 and the S&P 500 near 19.4, down from the 23‑point high seen in October. Yet these figures mask underlying pressures: AI‑driven growth expectations are inflating price multiples, while the biggest U.S. tech companies are converting free cash flow into capital‑intensive data‑center builds. Large‑cap banks have held steady amid private‑credit strain, and semiconductors are wobbling after a bout of profit‑taking. Fund‑manager activity remains subdued, prompting concerns that the “long‑only” community may soon “unfreeze” and start trimming risk, especially as ETF outflows begin to reverse only modestly.

Looking ahead, analysts are watching a potential support zone around 6,150 for the S&P 500 – roughly 3‑4 % below the most recent close and near the February 2025 peak that preceded a near‑20 % drop. Should the market breach this level, it would likely signal a broader reset of valuations and expectations, dovetailing with the multimonth, mid‑term downturn traditionally seen in election years. With Treasury yields, oil prices, volatility and the dollar all climbing, financial conditions are tightening and the upside narrative will require concrete proof before bullish optimism can regain footing.

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#mikesantoli #s&p500 #nasdaq-100 #u.s.techcompanies #treasury

If Trump likes Sharpies so much, use them to black-out his signature on all future paper currency as a sign of protest. https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0425

#NoKings #NoTrump #Trump #Treasury #Signature #Currency #Fascism #Fascist #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #Sharpie #Dictator #Felon

Treasury Announces President Donald J. Trump’s Signature to Appear on Future U.S. Paper Currency

WASHINGTON – In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, President Donald J. Trump’s signature will appear on future U.S. paper currency along with the Secretary of the Treasury, marking the first time in history for a sitting president.“Under President Trump’s leadership, we are on a path toward unprecedented economic growth, lasting dollar dominance, and fiscal strength and stability,” said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. “There is no more powerful way to recognize the historic achievements of our great country and President Donald J. Trump than U.S dollar bills bearing his name, and it is only appropriate that this historic currency be issued at the Semiquincentennial.”“As the 250th anniversary of our great nation approaches, American currency will continue to stand as a symbol of prosperity, strength, and the unshakable spirit of the American people under President Trump’s leadership,” said Treasurer Brandon Beach. “The President’s mark on history as the architect of America’s Golden Age economic revival is undeniable. Printing his signature on the American currency is not only appropriate, but also well deserved.”###

U.S. Department of the Treasury