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Treasury Sanctions 11 Over North Korean IT Worker Scheme That Moved Millions in Crypto
Two Russian nationals converted more than $5 million in crypto for North Korean networks, according to OFAC, which listed their wallets.
Bitcoin drops to $80,000 on Fed dissent, Samsung, Alphabet earnings; AI tokens slump
Bitcoin fell 1.4% since midnight UTC to around $80,100 as disappointing reports from Samsung and Alphabet weighed on tech stocks. The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge is due later …
NYSE owner takes steps to bring Hyperliquid perpetual futures to U.S.
The planned ICE[XYZ] venue would offer 24/7 perpetual futures on stocks, commodities and crypto, pending CFTC approval. ICE is investing in Trade[XYZ].
Utah Files Felony Charges Against Kalshi, Co-Founders Over Sports Bets
The state says an undercover agent placed a dozen sports wagers on Kalshi, a day after the CFTC sued Utah to block its enforcement actions.
Does your company need a chief quantum officer?
The AI boom made the chief AI officer an essential hire. As quantum computing moves closer to commercial use, a new executive hire could be on the horizon.
Poundland on brink of administration, with 12,000 jobs at risk
Owner Gordon Brothers files notice of intent to begin process after rejecting management-backed rescue bidBusiness live – latest updatesThe owner of Poundland has said it is prepa…
Europe’s central bank chief Christine Lagarde to step down nine months early
Departure of Lagarde, seen as candidate to take over World Economic Forum, comes as eurozone struggles with weak growth and inflationChristine Lagarde, the eurozone’s top central …
Cathie Wood’s ARK buys the dip on Robinhood in its largest purchase in 6 months after 23% slump
HOOD fell 3.3% on Wednesday, broadening its one-month decline to more than 23%.
Bitcoin long-term resistance in focus as analysis sees selling risk above $85K
BTC price analysis from Glassnode drew attention to $85,000 as the lower boundary of a cost-basis zone for long-term holders.
Solana wallet Solflare pledges to pay missed rewards on staked $160 million after validator goes offline
About 1.56 million SOL sat on a validator that stopped earning, and the wallet still hasn’t named the firm that held its keys.
Live updates: Bitcoin clings to $80,000 as Samsung and Google tumble after earnings
Coming shortly is a key government inflation report; coming after the close on Thursday are quarterly earnings from the leading corporate bitcoin holder, Strategy.
Lloyds executive criticises Healey for linking bank tax rises to energy bill support
Bank’s chief financial officer hopes measure in budget is temporary as sector provides loans that could fuel growthA top Lloyds Banking Group executive has criticised the chancell…
Samsung and Google ruin the party: Earnings misses drive tech futures lower as the Fed signals rate hikes ahead
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ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February 2027
Lagarde announced plans to step down as European Central Bank President after serving more than seven years in the role.
Thai Supreme Court rules bitcoin is property after thief challenges conviction
The court said bitcoin has a market price, can be cashed out and held by the public. It upheld a 10-year sentence for a man who helped the robbers.
A new wave of electric ferries is here in the US. Some even fly
Replacing diesel-powered ferries with electric vessels could reduce emissions and improve air quality Cutting through New York Harbor in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, the s…
FTC orders Delta, Uber and others to hand over data on algorithmic pricing
Regulator demands companies explain how and why they charge different prices for the same product or service The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is demanding some of the US’s bigge…
Was Ralph Nader right about (almost) everything? His challenge to Democrats ahead of the midterm elections
‘Really change things for the working class,’ the ex-presidential candidate saysA corporate plutocracy. A broken healthcare system. Massive and widening inequality. Cash-soaked el…
Bermuda taps WalletConnect to advance its onchain economy plan
Bermuda chose WalletConnect to bring crypto payments to local merchants, starting with ticketing platform PTIX in the second quarter of 2027.
‘I get more meetings because of the brand’: BlackBerry’s CEO on keeping a famous name
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Poundland's future hangs in the balance as chain edges towards collapse
Poundland's bosses have filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.
‘The assertion that the AI is an autonomous being is insane’: Cyber expert says companies should face criminal charges when their AI hacks
From a decade-old PHP flaw to AI agents going off script, a wave of incidents this month shows how AI has handed attackers an edge.
Former Swift CEO joins stablecoin firm OpenTrade as chairman
Lazaro Campos takes the board role as the London-based company reports $300 million in assets locked and more than $1 billion in annual transaction volume.
‘Scattergun’ budget will still leave Britons facing higher energy bills, says leading thinktank
Healey’s bid to provide ‘breathing space’ over Iran war gives rich almost as much as poor, says Resolution FoundationBusiness live – latest updatesBudget 2026: what it means for y…