Russia's premier cryptocurrency miner, BitRiver, faces insolvency proceedings as its CEO is placed under house arrest, marking a dramatic fall for a firm already crippled by international sanctions and mounting legal disputes.
The spirits giant files for legal protection for its production and warehouse assets in Latvia, citing cash flow pressures from geopolitical fallout and market headwinds, while assuring global sales remain unaffected.
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.
Japan's financial giant Nomura Holdings is scaling back risk at its digital asset unit following Q3 losses, a strategic pullback that mirrors wider pain across the crypto treasury sector as Bitcoin struggles to hold key levels.
Despite outperforming key benchmarks, APA Corporation faces a wall of analyst skepticism. With shares already trading above the average price target, the energy producer's disciplined strategy collides with muted expectations for near-term gains.
As Thailand heads to the polls, three major parties offer starkly different visions for the nation's path forward, from populist subsidies to structural reforms, setting the stage for a pivotal political contest.
As Costa Ricans cast their ballots this Sunday, the election is defined by unprecedented security fears, economic inequality, and widespread political disenchantment, challenging the country's long-held identity as a peaceful and stable democracy.
A new poll indicates Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling coalition is on track for a decisive win in next week's lower house election, potentially strengthening her mandate for expansive fiscal policies.
First Business Financial Services (FBIZ) reported robust 2025 results, driven by resilient margins and core deposit growth, while detailing a contained credit issue in its commercial real estate portfolio and outlining double-digit growth targets for the coming year.
As the Bank of England prepares for a leadership transition in 2028, a debate ignited by former Fed governor Kevin Warsh gains traction: should central banks shed ancillary roles and return to their core mission of price stability?
Crude oil and gasoline prices advanced on Friday, supported by persistent geopolitical risks in the Middle East and ongoing supply constraints, though gains were tempered by a stronger dollar and diplomatic signals.
France's maritime authority reports rescuing over 6,000 migrants from the English Channel last year, with at least 25 fatalities. Despite the peril, crossings persist at high volume, fueled by increasingly overcrowded boats and evolving smuggling methods.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued his starkest warning yet, stating the United Nations' deepening liquidity crisis threatens its operations and risks a financial meltdown, driven by unpaid dues and an antiquated budget rule.
Accent Group's strategic partnership with UK retail giant Frasers, including a planned rollout of Sports Direct stores in Australia, is drawing investor focus as it promises to reshape the footwear retailer's earnings profile. The move comes amid volatile share price performance, raising questions about the company's current valuation.
The Leicester-based manufacturer behind the iconic baby shoes worn by Prince George and his siblings warns it is likely to shut down, a victim of soaring costs and plummeting consumer demand despite its royal endorsement.
Electro Optic Systems (EOS), the Australian firm behind a landmark high-energy laser contract, is planning a strategic move of its headquarters and listing to Europe within the year, its CEO reveals, aiming to embed itself at the heart of the continent's urgent defence modernisation drive.
Nomura Holdings reported robust Q3 results, with its four main divisions hitting an 18.5-year profit high and ROE consistently exceeding targets. However, losses in its digital asset unit tempered overall gains, prompting the firm to announce a significant share repurchase program.
Exclusive: A newly revealed State Department cable directs embassies worldwide to audit all assistance programs against stringent new rules prohibiting funding for groups involved in abortion services, diversity initiatives, and gender identity advocacy, expanding a long-contested policy to nearly $30 billion in foreign aid.
Reports of U.S. officials meeting with Alberta independence advocates have ignited a diplomatic row, as Canada's western province weighs a contentious push for sovereignty with an eye toward Washington.
Multiple company directors at the UK hydrogen power specialist have invested heavily in its stock over the past year, a move often interpreted as a bullish signal on future prospects, despite the shares trading significantly higher now.
