A reported fiery exchange between JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon and Coinbase's Brian Armstrong at the World Economic Forum lays bare the intensifying battle between traditional finance and the crypto industry over regulation, deposits, and the future of money.
A federal judge has indicated she is likely to dismiss Elon Musk's xAI lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets, dealing a significant blow to the tech billionaire's legal offensive against his former AI venture.
As average credit card APRs soar past 20%, a proposed 10% rate cap ignites a fierce debate between consumer advocates and the banking industry over access to credit and the future of rewards.
Paramount Skydance has appointed seasoned Capitol Hill and private sector strategist Ted Lehman as its top U.S. policy executive, a move signaling an intensified government relations focus as the media giant navigates a complex merger landscape and regulatory battles.
Klarna Group confronts a wave of class action lawsuits alleging it downplayed rising loan loss risks in its buy-now-pay-later portfolio ahead of its 2025 NYSE debut. The legal challenges cast a shadow over the fintech's post-IPO performance and have sparked a broader debate about transparency in the rapidly growing BNPL sector.
A Bangladeshi court has convicted British MP Tulip Siddiq in absentia on two further corruption charges, adding four years to her prison term. The cases center on allegations she used her influence with her aunt, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to illegally secure land for family members.
Eli Lilly's CEO sees Medicare's new policy covering obesity treatments as a pivotal moment, poised to unlock access for millions of beneficiaries to its incoming oral drug, orforglipron, and intensify the market battle with Novo Nordisk.
With a partial government shutdown underway, House Speaker Mike Johnson confronts a dual crisis: securing passage of a federal funding package and mediating an intensifying political battle over the scope and tactics of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Alibaba Group has announced a massive 3 billion yuan ($431 million) campaign to promote its Qwen AI app during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, significantly outpacing similar efforts by rivals Tencent and Baidu. The move intensifies a high-stakes battle for user adoption in China's rapidly evolving artificial intelligence sector.
A Nevada court has temporarily blocked the prediction market platform Polymarket, siding with state regulators who argue its event contracts constitute illegal gambling. The ruling intensifies a global regulatory crackdown that threatens the core business model of an emerging financial sector.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche faced criticism from legal experts following a Sunday morning interview, during which he characterized all undocumented immigrants as criminals—a statement at odds with established Supreme Court precedent.
In a striking departure from diplomatic norms, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly called on the disgraced Duke of York to provide evidence to the U.S. Congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The intervention signals a collapse of the traditional political shield around the monarchy and intensifies legal and reputational pressures on Andrew.
A federal lawsuit alleging discriminatory hiring quotas and executive pay tied to demographic targets has placed Comerica's DEI governance under intense scrutiny. The legal challenge emerges as the regional bank navigates its planned acquisition by Fifth Third Bancorp, raising questions about regulatory hurdles and integration risks.
Bayer's share price has more than doubled in the past 12 months, yet key valuation models suggest a significant gap remains between its market price and intrinsic value. We examine the metrics behind the rally and the lingering legal and portfolio challenges facing the company.
The unraveling of the R&R Family of Companies is sending shockwaves through the freight industry, with a new lawsuit from Vantage Carrier alleging over $1.3 million in unpaid invoices. The case adds to a growing pile of legal claims and exposes the precarious financial exposure of carriers and small operators caught in the wake.
Despite political pressure and vast reserves, U.S. oil majors ExxonMobil and Chevron are taking a cautious stance on new spending in Venezuela, demanding legal stability and fiscal reforms before committing fresh capital, even as they signal long-term interest.
A massive release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents by the Justice Department includes emails showing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick planned a 2012 lunch on the financier's private island, despite previous assertions he had severed ties. The files also contain communications involving Donald Trump and Elon Musk, fueling ongoing political and legal scrutiny.
U.S. oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron hinted at a potential future role in Venezuela's energy revival during earnings calls, emphasizing the need for legal stability and clearer political outcomes before any major commitments. While sanctions ease and new legislation emerges, the path to significant investment remains long and fraught with uncertainty.
Despite a bruising year, XRP's legal clarity, banking ambitions, and technical upgrades position it as a speculative recovery play for investors eyeing the next market cycle.
The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, a senior official confirmed Friday. The probe could lead to criminal charges, though legal hurdles remain high.
