Terraform Labs and Do Kwon Reach Tentative Settlement with SEC over Allegations of Misleading Investors Terraform Labs and its founder, Do Kwon, have agreed to a tentative settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding accusations of misleading cryptocurrency investors before the collapse of the stablecoin TerraUSD in 2022. The SEC had alleged that Terraform falsely stated that its blockchain was utilized in a popular Korean mobile payment app. While the specifics of the settlement have not been disclosed, both parties have been instructed to submit supporting documents by June 12. The collapse of TerraUSD and its associated token, Luna, resulted in over $40 billion in investor losses. Initially, the SEC sought a $5.3 billion relinquishment from stablecoin sales and fines of $420 million for the company and $100 million for Kwon. However, Terraform Labs and Kwon have proposed considerably lower penalties. The outcome of this settlement could set crucial precedents for the cryptocurrency market, with the crypto community closely monitoring the developments. # Thank you Léa Dufresne for your submission!
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Youzan Eliminates HRBP Roles to Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs On July 4th, Chinese SaaS giant Youzan announced a significant organizational change: the company is canceling all Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) positions. Employees holding these roles will transition to new positions within the company over the next week, directly reporting to business unit leaders and engaging in business-related tasks rather than human resources activities. This adjustment is set to commence officially on July 8th. Youzan's internal communication highlighted two core reasons for this decision: improving efficiency with advanced tools and streamlining operations through updated workflows. The move also involves dissolving the "Organizational Growth Department" while retaining only the "Human Resources Management Center." According to sources, another top Chinese tech company is evaluating the necessity of HRBP positions, potentially following Youzan's lead. # Thank you Sofia Delgado-Cheng for your submission!
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French Snap Parliamentary Election: National Rally Party Poised for Victory The upcoming final round of the French snap parliamentary election on July 8, 2024, is expected to see the far-right National Rally (RN) party, led by Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen, receive the most votes. However, they may fall short of an absolute majority. The RN faces opposition from President Emmanuel Macron's "Together" alliance and the New Popular Front, who have formed a "republican front" to thwart the RN's advance and urge voters to reject them, even if it means supporting rival candidates. The "republican front" strategy, while aimed at halting the RN's progress, raises concerns about voter compliance and potential confusion due to conflicting messages from political leaders. For instance, former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe advises voters to reject both RN and far-left France Unbowed candidates, while current Prime Minister Gabriel Attal calls for everyone to vote against RN. The possibility of a hung parliament stands at 35%, according to Teneo's political analysis. In this scenario, forming a government would be uncertain and challenging. The analysis also estimates a 35% chance of the RN coming close to an absolute majority, with Marine Le Pen likely to court MPs from the center-right The Republicans (LR) and independent right-wing lawmakers. # Thank you Isabelle Dubois for your submission!
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