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Why Fertility Collapse Is a Systemic Risk for Markets

Fertility collapse in East Asia and the West is not a cultural anomaly. Six interventionist mechanisms compound to destroy the family's economic rationale for reproduction.

Crypto19d ago

SEC, CFTC Charge Goliath Ventures in $425M Crypto Ponzi Scheme

The SEC and CFTC filed civil charges against Goliath Ventures and its founder, alleging a $425 million Ponzi scheme that ran from 2023 to 2026. Delgado pleaded guilty to wire fraud in June.

Crypto19d ago

BOE Tests Stablecoin and Digital Pound in Same Trade Payment

The BOE tests stablecoins and a digital pound in the same trade payment flow. Polygon Labs provides the settlement infrastructure. The joint assessment is due later this year.

Crypto19d ago

BoE Tests Stablecoin, Digital Pound in Cross-Border Payments

The BoE's Digital Pound Lab is testing a trade finance flow that combines stablecoins with simulated digital pound settlement, aiming to reduce delays for SMEs.

Commodities19d ago

Foxglove Communications Hits Inc. 5000 at No. 1371

Foxglove Communications ranked No. 1371 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 with 257% three-year revenue growth. Founder Gia Vecchio credited a mix of traditional media relations and new-school PR strategy.

Crypto19d ago

MEXC Exits Netherlands, Sends Users to Kraken in Structured Handoff

MEXC exits the Dutch market, redirecting users to Kraken under a structured transition. Kraken's MiCA, MiFID, and e-money licenses make it a consolidation point as smaller exchanges leave individual EU markets.

Crypto19d ago

Wintermute Plans $1B AI and HFT Push Beyond Crypto

Crypto market maker targets non-crypto markets for over 50% of revenue by 2027, funded by retained earnings. The firm secured broker-dealer status in the US.

Stocks19d ago

Defendify Named Founding Provider of Water Watch Center for Rural Utilities

Defendify will provide 24/7 monitoring and MDR to small water utilities through the new Water Watch Center, a joint initiative by NRWA and DEF CON Franklin.

Commodities19d ago

PJ's Coffee Whips Up Bananas Foster Latte, Pumpkin Return

PJ's Coffee adds Bananas Foster lattes and matcha drinks, brings back the Pumpkin Latte for fall. The New Orleans chain bets on local flavor to drive seasonal traffic through Nov. 3.

Stocks19d ago

MBC Shahid on Track for 2026 Profit as H1 Adjusted Net Hits SAR 178M

MBC Group's H1 adjusted net profit of SAR 178M came despite weaker ad demand. CEO Mike Sneesby says Shahid will reach full-year profitability in 2026, ahead of plan.

Stocks19d ago

Functional Pathways Named to Inc. 5000 at #3114

Contract therapy provider Functional Pathways ranked #3114 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, with three-year revenue growth exceeding the median 130% rate. CEO Dan Knorr said the company's "FP Way" model drove expansion.

Stocks19d ago

Bosch bets on CAFE III, ADAS and localisation for margin lift

Bosch sees EBITDA margin sustaining near 14% as CAFE III, ADAS mandates and localisation drive the next growth phase, MD Mudlapur told analysts.