News about Odido, Tiësto, and prices (Wednesday, May 13)

Odido experienced a hack in early February, but not the theft of customer data. Two days later, ShinyHunters reported that, says top executive Tisha van Lammeren. Odido quickly blocked an account; nevertheless, millions of data were leaked, and investigations are ongoing.

The court in Amsterdam says that Tiësto (DJ Tijs Verwest) is receiving nearly 17 million dollars. Greenberg Traurig gave DJ Tijs Verwest incorrect tax advice in the United States for years. He discovered this in 2018, paid additional taxes and penalties, and will receive legal costs.

Caribbean Netherlands is poorly prepared for a crisis or disaster, reports the Court of Audit. On Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba, there are almost no supplies of water, food, fuel, and medicines. On Saba, there is drinking water for one day; Minister Heerma promises aid, but no supplies.

From 2028 onwards, households and small businesses will also pay for CO2 emissions via ETS2. From 2030, this will cost some households 10 to 70 euros per month. Those who drive electric and have a heat pump will not pay this; the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency wants compensation.

Inflation in the United States was 3.8 percent year-on-year in April. According to the Department of Labor, gasoline prices rose particularly sharply: 5.4 percent in one month. Gasoline was also 28 percent more expensive than a year earlier; the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed lower.