Iurii Gugnin, a 38-year-old Russian national residing in New York, has been arrested and charged with operating a sophisticated money laundering scheme that allegedly funneled over $530 million through U.S. financial institutions. Gugnin, the founder of cryptocurrency payment firms Evita Pay and Evita Investments, is accused of facilitating transactions on behalf of clients linked to […]
Block Inc., the fintech giant founded by Jack Dorsey, saw its shares drop nearly 8% on Friday following weaker-than-expected third-quarter results that highlighted a slowdown in profit growth from its Square business segment. Here’s how the company performed compared with LSEG analyst estimates: Earnings per share (adjusted): $0.54 vs. $0.67 expected Revenue: $6.11 billion vs. […]
Bill Gates has spoken out strongly against recent U.S. cuts to global aid programs, calling the decision “devastating” but still reversible. The billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder urged policymakers to restore funding for critical international initiatives, warning that the consequences of inaction are already proving fatal. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Gates responded […]
Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE: UBER) has announced a strategic partnership with UK-based AI startup Wayve to launch public-road trials of Level 4 (L4) fully autonomous vehicles in London. This collaboration marks the UK’s largest pilot of autonomous vehicles to date and represents a significant step forward in Uber’s global autonomous mobility strategy. What Is Level […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are holding a high-stakes joint roundtable on digital asset regulation today, from 1:00 to 5:30 P.M. ET, streamed live on SEC.gov. Opening remarks will be delivered by SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins and CFTC Acting Chair Caroline D. Pham, with closing commentary […]
Meta is laying off around 600 employees from its artificial intelligence division as part of a major restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and accelerating innovation. A company spokesperson confirmed that the move is part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s broader plan to make the organization leaner and more efficient. The job cuts were announced in a […]
Ethereum’s native token Ether (ETH) dropped sharply on Monday, falling as much as 9% and breaking below the crucial $3,600 support level after a major security breach hit one of its decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. According to market data, Ether was recently down around 6.6%, trading close to $3,600 — roughly 25% lower than its […]
Airlink Communication has announced plans to launch Pakistan’s first official Apple retail store by the end of 2025, marking a major milestone for Apple fans across the country. The flagship store will open inside Dolmen Mall Lahore, sharing retail space with a Xiaomi outlet, according to details shared during Airlink’s recent corporate briefing with Topline […]
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has announced a dramatic change to the H-1B visa program, raising the fee for employers to $100,000 per application, a steep increase from the previous $2,000–$5,000 range. The new policy, effective immediately, requires companies to provide payment proof before filing an H-1B petition. Petitions will remain restricted for 12 months […]
State Street is doubling down on its optimism toward artificial intelligence investments, even after the Nasdaq suffered its steepest weekly decline since April. Chief Business Officer Anna Paglia said momentum-driven tech stocks continue to show strength as investors remain captivated by the transformative potential of AI. “How could anyone not want exposure to the growth […]