Financial insights
European markets open cautiously as oil and bond yields rise
European stock markets opened mostly lower on...
Arab and African markets open mixed as oil surge raises regional risk
Major Arab and African stock markets opened...
Asian markets open mostly lower as oil and bond yields rise
Asian equity markets opened mostly lower on...
Arab and African markets trade cautiously as Hormuz tensions dominate
Arab and African stock markets traded cautiously...
On this day
On this day in 1786: The city of Reykjavík was designated the administrative capital of Iceland.
Reykjavík’s rise from trading settlement to Icelandic capital On 18 August 1786, Reykjavík was designated as the administrative capital of...
Middle East
Trump threatens Oman as Iran deadline passes and Gaza talks stall
Escalating tensionsUS President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Oman if it obstructs Washington’s objectives in Iran, while his...
Africa
Gambia’s new agro-logistics centre targets costly farm losses
Major investment in agricultural infrastructureThe Gambia is preparing to open its first dedicated agro-logistics centre, a $3.2 million facility designed...
AI
Southeast Asia AI funding surges to $4.1 billion as investors accelerate regional push
Artificial intelligence investment is accelerating sharply across Southeast Asia, with the region’s home-grown AI start-ups raising $4.1 billion so far...
Climate & Energy
Asia braces for potentially strongest El Niño on record
Climate warning intensifies across AsiaChina’s National Climate Centre has warned that the developing El Niño could become the strongest ever...
LATAM
Nequi prepares to operate independently from Bancolombia
A new structure for Colombia’s digital finance leaderColombian digital wallet Nequi will begin operating as an independent regulated financing company...
Ukraine
Russia threatens UK over reported British drones in Ukrainian strikes
Moscow warns of unspecified consequencesRussia has warned that Britain will face “consequences” following reports that British-manufactured drones have been used...
India
India deepens Argentina lithium push as KABIL targets 2030 production
India deepens Argentina lithium push as KABIL targets 2030 production India’s state-owned Khanij Bidesh India Limited expects to begin lithium...
Caribbean
BVI cruise arrivals jump 29.3% as regional tourism competition intensifies
The British Virgin Islands has emerged as one of the Caribbean’s fastest-growing cruise destinations, welcoming 493,397 cruise passengers during the...
Caribbean targets $172 million investment pipeline as Barbados prepares regional finance forum
The Caribbean is stepping up efforts to attract international capital, with 30 investment-ready projects worth approximately US$172 million set to...
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
Hong Kong begins regulated HKD stablecoin rollout through Standard Chartered venture
The British Virgin Islands has emerged as one of the Caribbean’s fastest-growing cruise destinations, welcoming 493,397 cruise passengers during the...
Newshub long read
The new scramble for Africa is being fought through cables, clouds and AI
A new contest for Africa is under way, but this time the strategic assets are not gold, diamonds or oil....
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...