Financial insights
Jamaica deploys US$80 million as dollar demand surges
The Bank of Jamaica has offered US$80...
Wall Street steadies near record as Brazil extends sell-off
US markets opened cautiously on Friday, with...
On this day
On this day in 1880: Cologne Cathedral completed after 632 years of construction
On 14 August 1880, one of Europe’s most extraordinary building projects reached its conclusion when Cologne Cathedral was completed, 632...
AI
Indonesia builds sovereign healthcare AI network to widen access
Indonesia is developing a sovereign healthcare artificial intelligence platform designed to improve clinical services, strengthen medical research and expand access...
Africa
Standard Bank profit rises as African expansion gathers pace
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest lender by assets, reported a 10 per cent increase in first-half profit and forecast stronger banking...
Climate & Energy
England counts fire losses as 150 million Europeans face extreme heat
Firefighters in England are assessing extensive devastation after a major grass fire swept into residential areas of Stourbridge in the...
LATAM
Nubank crosses $1 billion profit milestone as neobanking matures
Brazilian digital lender Nubank has reported quarterly net profit above $1 billion for the first time, marking a significant milestone...
Ukraine
Ukraine’s economy keeps moving under fire
Ukraine’s economy continues to function despite sustained Russian attacks, widespread infrastructure damage and the mobilisation of resources for national defence....
Netanyahu vs UK
Netanyahu’s attack on Britain deepens diplomatic divide
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the United Kingdom as the “Islamic Republic of Britain” and repeated a suggestion...
India
Bank of America makes $1.9 billion bet on Jio Credit
Bank of America has agreed to invest up to ₹182.68 billion, approximately $1.9 billion, in Jio Credit, marking one of...
Caribbean
Barbados banks on stronger second half as growth forecast settles at 2%
Barbados is expected to record economic growth of approximately 2 per cent in 2026, supported by improving tourism bookings, new...
MSTRpay
MSTRpay signs strategic market access partnership with PACT Microfinance Bank, strengthening its expansion into Nigeria
NEW YORK, NY — July 23, 2026 — MSTRpay AB ("MSTRpay") today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding...
MSTRpay Launches AI-Powered MSTR Signal System™️ to accelerate global customer growth
Stockholm, Sweden – July 24, 2026 MSTRpay today announced the launch of MSTR Signal System™️, a new AI-powered intelligent engagement...
Blockchain
Blockchain enters financial plumbing as Broadridge handles $8 trillion in July
Blockchain technology is gaining a larger role within mainstream capital markets after Broadridge Financial Solutions revealed that its Distributed Ledger...
Solar eclipse
Netanyahu’s attack on Britain deepens diplomatic divide
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the United Kingdom as the “Islamic Republic of Britain” and repeated a suggestion...
Newshub long read
The billion-dollar role: the 20 richest actors in the world today
The world’s wealthiest actors did not build their fortunes simply by collecting large fees in front of the camera. At...
Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s X Money signals the arrival of the “Everything App” Era
The launch of X Money marks one of the most significant developments in digital finance this year, as Elon Musk...
Inside the scam - Serie
Inside the scam (Part 5): Can anyone stop the scam economy?
Online fraud has evolved into a global industry supported by trafficking networks, stolen identities, artificial intelligence and an international system...
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Financial inclusion
6. The infrastructure of freedom
Why financial inclusion deserves to stand alongside roads, schools and electricity as essential development infrastructure Every generation eventually discovers that...
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World Cup 2026
Spain defeat Argentina to claim 2026 World Cup
Spain have been crowned world champions for the second time after defeating defending champions Argentina 1–0 following extra time in...
Business of the week
How dLocal built a bridge to emerging markets
When global companies such as Amazon, Google, Spotify and Microsoft wanted to expand into emerging markets, they all faced the...
Trump in office
Trump’s crypto ventures generated more than US$1bn in 2025, financial filing reveals
Businesses linked to US President Donald Trump generated more than US$1 billion in revenue from cryptocurrency-related activities during 2025, according...
Serie - HIdden financial giants
Millions gather in Spain for a once-in-a-century solar spectacle
Millions of eclipse chasers, tourists and astronomers are converging on Spain ahead of Wednesday evening’s total solar eclipse, searching for...