Sophia Patel — Business & Finance Editor 
Despite high-profile promotion from political leaders and the introduction of exchange-traded funds, cryptocurrency ownership among Americans remains relatively rare, with nearly half of past investors having left the market. According to a report published by the Urban Institute, roughly 17% of American adults have ever owned cryptocurrency, but only about 9% currently own it. US … Read more
South Korean billionaire Chey Tae-won faces a massive financial settlement following a high-profile divorce ruling by the Seoul High Court involving his wife, Roh Soh-young. The long-running legal battle highlights immense corporate wealth tied to artificial intelligence demand. Few personal disputes capture global financial attention quite like the multibillion-dollar fallout of the ultra-wealthy. Among these, … Read more
India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has granted a no-objection certificate for the transfer of oil and gas business assets to Vedanta Oil and Gas Limited, marking a major milestone in Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Limited’s corporate demerger process effective May 1, 2026. Ministry Grants NOC for Vedanta Oil and Gas Asset Transfer The corporate … Read more
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday to co-ordinate future electricity needs and explore a regional system operator. Newfoundland and Labrador stayed out of the deal, focusing instead on Upper Churchill negotiations with Quebec, a new transmission line, and Maritime Link capacity. Canada’s three Maritime provinces agreed … Read more
Victorian families facing financial hardship or crisis situations can apply year-round for free school uniforms, shoes, and stationery through State Schools’ Relief, backed by $104.9 million in government funding since 2015 and an additional $29.3 million allocated in the 2026-27 State Budget. Managing the costs of education can stretch household budgets, but families experiencing financial … Read more
London Gatwick Airport faced significant disruption on July 26, 2026, after a water supply outage struck the Horley area, leaving both terminals without running water. Airlines scrambled to adjust check-in procedures while passengers endured closed restaurants, dry water fountains, and non-functioning restrooms across the airport. The unexpected outage quickly disrupted normal terminal functions, affecting everything … Read more
Île-de-France Mobilités announced a renewed public consultation for the 2.5 billion euro extension of Paris metro line 1 toward Val-de-Fontenay, slated for autumn 2026. The project returns four years after an initial unfavorable ruling due to environmental impacts on the bois de Vincennes, drawing sharp divisions among local residents and environmental groups. The debate over … Read more
Broadridge Financial Solutions stock trades at $144.58 per share following a steep 40.1% decline over the past year. Despite market headwinds and a valuation score of 4 out of 6, financial metrics point to potential headroom as the company processes over $10 trillion in daily trades and scales tokenized assets. When a major financial technology … Read more
Heavy rainfall and high-altitude snowfall struck central and northern Chile in July 2026, forcing major copper mines including Caserones, Andina, and El Teniente to suspend or scale back operations. The severe weather also triggered tailings overflow investigations, helicopter rescues, and widespread power and connectivity failures across the Atacama and Coquimbo regions. Emergency Closures and Power … Read more
The Crown Estate has unveiled plans for major mixed-use developments at 10 Piccadilly and 21-29 Glasshouse Street, delivering 169,300 square feet of new office, retail, and hospitality space in London’s West End as part of its largest-ever development programme. The Crown Estate has announced two major mixed-use developments in London’s West End, representing the largest … Read more