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Personal Bankruptcy Filings Surge 12% as Consumer Strain Mounts

Over 500,000 Americans filed for bankruptcy in 2025, up nearly 50% from 2022. June 2026 filings jumped 12% year-over-year, signaling deepening consumer distress.

Stocks9d ago

Aon Names Hammond Global Executive Chairman of Middle Market

Doug Hammond, former NFP CEO, becomes Global Executive Chairman of Aon's middle market. Mike Schneider leads North America operations as the integration deepens.

Stocks9d ago

Felton Road pinot noir: a case study in evolution

A review of Felton Road's pinot noir highlights the winery's evolution from boutique to global benchmark, underscoring how scarcity and quality drive value in premium wine.

Crypto9d ago

OCC Sets November Deadline for GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules

The OCC targets November to finalize stablecoin rules under the GENIUS Act, after missing the July statutory deadline. Comptroller Gould says 40 charter applications processed.

Stocks9d ago

Bloom Ads: 70% of Consumers Annoyed by Repetitive Digital Ads

New survey data from Bloom Ads shows 70% of consumers are annoyed by repetitive digital ads, with 37% subscription cancellations. The finding challenges AI-driven ad automation and has implications for Apple's App Store ad platform.

Stocks9d ago

Sebi Proposes Remote KYC for NRIs, Dropping Physical Presence Rule

Sebi proposes to scrap physical presence for overseas investors' digital KYC. NRIs in the US, UK, Japan and elsewhere could open accounts remotely under the new rules.

Crypto9d ago

Gallego Warns Fast CLARITY Act Vote Could Backfire on Crypto Rules

Sen. Gallego warned at Wyoming's SALT Blockchain Symposium that pressing for a quick Senate vote on the CLARITY Act could backfire, urging negotiation over speed.

Crypto9d ago

Swift, HSBC, StanChart complete first tokenized deposit transfer

Swift, HSBC and Standard Chartered completed the first live interbank transaction on Swift's blockchain ledger. The transfer connected separate tokenized deposit systems without creating a shared platform.

Indices9d ago

Robinhood CEO: Trump Accounts Will Start With Just S&P 500 ETFs

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says Trump Accounts will start with only S&P 500 ETFs from State Street. The Treasury later added four more low-cost index funds for future allocation.

Stocks9d ago

Fei-Fei Li's Tiger Mom Leadership at World Labs, $1B Funding

Fei-Fei Li says she runs World Labs like a tiger mom. The spatial AI startup raised $1B from Nvidia and AMD. Here's the sector readthrough.

Stocks9d ago

Taiwan's Han Kuang Exercise Targets Tamsui River as Key Invasion Route

Taiwan's annual Han Kuang exercise focused on defending the Tamsui River, a strategic waterway that could let Chinese forces reach Taipei's presidential office. Analysts say the drills show preparation for a surprise thrust.

Indices9d ago

Sensex Jumps 504 Points on US Yield Drop, Nifty Ends 7-Day Losing Run

US yield drop to 4.65% triggers global risk-on move. FIIs bought ₹408 crore of Indian stocks. Sensex rises 504 points, Nifty 118 points.