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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On June 12, 2025, Google Cloud experienced a significant global outage that disrupted over 70 services, including Gmail, Google Meet, Google Drive, and third-party platforms such as Spotify, OpenAI, and Shopify. The disruption began around 1:50 p.m. ET and was identified within 10 minutes by Google’s Site Reliability Engineering team. However, full recovery took several […]
The state of New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the company of systematically discriminating against thousands of pregnant employees and workers with disabilities across its warehouses. Filed in Essex County Superior Court by Attorney General Matthew Platkin’s office, the complaint claims Amazon violated New Jersey’s anti-discrimination laws by unfairly denying or delaying […]