Fueled by new funding and AI-powered tools, the Internal Revenue Service is intensifying its scrutiny of gig economy and freelance income, making even small earnings reportable. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant.
Aylo, the company behind major adult sites like Pornhub, has cut off access for new users in the UK. The move marks a dramatic reversal in its stance on the country's Online Safety Act, with the firm claiming the age verification rules push users toward riskier corners of the web.
A coalition of licensed marijuana companies in Missouri has launched a wave of lawsuits against dozens of smoke shops, alleging they are exploiting a legal gray area to sell intoxicating THCA hemp flower, undermining the state's regulated market and creating unfair competition.
TD Cowen raises Prudential Financial's price target to $113, maintaining a 'Hold' rating, as the insurer grapples with a misconduct scandal at its Japan life insurance unit affecting nearly 500 customers.
A woman identifying herself as Justin Sun's former partner has leveled serious market manipulation claims against the Tron founder, alleging he used employee-linked Binance accounts to inflate TRX's price during the 2017-2018 crypto boom before cashing out, leaving retail investors holding the bag.
Facing internal resistance to AI adoption, payments company MassPay linked its use directly to a profit-sharing pool. The result, according to CEO Ran Grushkowsky, was not just significant cost savings and eliminated hiring needs, but a notable boost in team morale.
While low-volatility stocks offer a haven during market turmoil, their defensive nature can become a liability in bull markets, potentially causing investors to miss out on significant gains. We examine three such stocks and the risks they currently pose.
A coalition of major international NGOs is refusing to comply with Israeli orders to hand over detailed staff information, calling it a safety risk and an obstruction of aid, as tensions escalate following the expulsion of Médecins Sans Frontières.
A new survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong reveals a significant uptick in business optimism for 2026, with over half of senior executives expressing a positive outlook despite persistent U.S.-China tensions and global uncertainty.
French IT giant Capgemini initiates the sale of its U.S. federal subsidiary, Capgemini Government Solutions, attributing the move to restrictive oversight rules for classified contracts and a desire for strategic focus.
As financial institutions grapple with aging core systems like Gen, experts warn that deferring modernization in hopes of a future AI fix is compounding costs, risks, and missed opportunities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
While growth often requires investment, a sustained negative free cash flow can signal deep-seated issues. We examine three well-known companies where the cash burn warrants a cautious approach from investors.
India's government has reaffirmed its stringent cryptocurrency taxation framework in the latest budget, leaving the controversial 30% levy and 1% transaction tax unchanged, dashing industry hopes for reform and cementing a policy that has already driven billions in trading volume offshore.
In a landmark move to end regulatory ambiguity, the SEC and CFTC have formally merged their 'Project Crypto' into a single rulebook. The joint initiative aims to harmonize federal oversight of crypto markets, drawing clearer lines between securities and commodities as legislative efforts advance in Congress.
A woman claiming to be a former girlfriend of TRON founder Justin Sun has made a series of unverified yet damaging public allegations, reviving scrutiny of his ongoing SEC case and accusing him of orchestrating wash trading. The claims also unexpectedly link Sun to Olympic skier Eileen Gu.
Varonis Systems (VRNS) is set to report Q4 earnings after the bell Tuesday, with investors watching closely for signs of resilience after recent revenue misses and a broader sell-off in cybersecurity stocks.
In a bid to boost the global competitiveness of Indian accounting and advisory firms, the government has announced a dual-pronged reform: simplifying the 'accountant' definition under Safe Harbour Rules and merging tax computation standards with financial reporting norms.
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman argues that AI-native startups, by building custom solutions for precise problems, are enabling tiny teams to achieve output once requiring ten times the headcount, fundamentally reshaping productivity and competition.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is poised to grant its inaugural stablecoin issuer licenses in March, with approvals expected for only a select few firms. The move transitions the city's digital asset framework from sandbox testing to a formally regulated market, focusing on stringent risk controls and credible use cases.
Solana's leading DEX aggregator Jupiter announces a landmark integration with prediction market giant Polymarket, alongside securing a $35 million strategic investment from ParaFi Capital, signaling a major push into on-chain forecasting.
