AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMortgage Battle: Citizens Bank is suing SoFi Bank, accusing the fintech of “poaching” loan officers and mortgage pipelines in Connecticut and alleging a civil RICO racketeering scheme that “decimated” Citizens’ in-state business. Public Health Enforcement: Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection issued a cease-and-desist to Phire in the Hole in Monroe after complaints that its hot sauces were made without required approvals, warning of botulism risk; products sold via Beardsley’s Cider Mill in Shelton were embargoed. Sports Betting Oversight: Connecticut moved to crack down on prediction markets tied to sports wagering, ordering platforms to halt certain contracts. Tech & Finance: Revolut disclosed that a fraudulent request using a government email domain led to exposure of some customers’ identities and full Bitcoin transaction histories. Defense & Industry: The U.S. State Department approved a possible $140M sale of four Black Hawk helicopters to Argentina, with Sikorsky (Stratford) as principal contractor. Local Business/Jobs: Worcester named Nikki Nixon as its new public health director, filling a vacancy after Tamara Lundi’s departure.
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