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The SEC announced on Tuesday that it had filed a proposal titled “Regulation Crypto Assets”, giving crypto entrepreneurs a clearer, considerably lighter route to raising capital under federal securities law, according to the press release published by the regulator. It is the agency’s first formal rulemaking dedicated to crypto asset offerings, building on broader interpretive guidance the SEC issued in March, and would spare qualifying issuers the costly registration process required of most public offerings. At the centre of the proposal sit two new exemptions. The “startup exemption” would let an issuer raise up to $5 million (€4.3mn) over a…
Zelenskyy axing Fedorov had sparked an outcry because, after seven months in the role, the ex-minister was widely viewed as innovating to ensure Ukraine’s military could continue resisting the Russian attack. Fedorov, who previously served as digital minister and also has close ties with American entrepreneur Elon Musk, made no secret of his displeasure at being booted from the defense job — and launched his counterattack on Tuesday night in a bombshell YouTube address. “If the war drags on for another year, two, or three, could Russia effectively gain the right to determine when Ukrainians can once again choose their…
Published on 19/08/2026 – 14:00 GMT+2 Apparently, Diseny have access to a million alpacas… During the notorious televised defamation trial against Amber Heard in 2022, Johnny Depp swore that he would not play the beloved character of Captain Jack Sparrow again even if he were offered “$300m and a million alpacas”. The actor was clearly sore that Disney had dropped him from the series following his well-publicised legal issues. Now, Jerry Bruckheimer, the producer of the Pirates of the Caribbean series, has said that Depp is in talks to return to the hit franchise in a planned sixth instalment. Bruckheimer…
“SMEs active in the press sector play an essential role in safeguarding media pluralism, cultural and linguistic diversity, democratic participation and citizens’ access to reliable information, particularly at local and regional level,” the Commission writes, highlighting structural challenges arising from the digital transformation of media markets. To qualify for assistance, beneficiaries would need to fulfil at least one item in a Commission checklist that includes preserving media pluralism and diversity of opinion, transitioning to digital content while also preserving print editions. “The exemption covers aid pursuing cultural objectives — including linguistic diversity, the digitalization of press publications or the promotion of…
By Toby Gregory Published on 19/08/2026 – 15:51 GMT+2 The United Arab Emirates has halted all trade, commercial exchange and financial transactions with Iran until further notice, severing economic ties with its neighbour after a fresh round of missiles targeted the country. “In light of regional escalations … all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran have been halted until further notice,” said Afra Al Hameli, Director of the Strategic Communications Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Al Hameli stated that the UAE remained firmly committed to safeguarding the integrity of the international financial system, in line with international…
Stellantis, the multinational carmaker behind Jeep, Fiat and Peugeot, is recalling almost 955,000 vehicles worldwide after a software fault left rearview cameras unable to display on some models. The recall is the latest setback for one of the world’s biggest carmakers, which is only just emerging from a bruising 2025 marked by heavy losses, a leadership shake-up and thin profit margins. It also lands just months after two other major recalls at the company, raising fresh questions about how well its sprawling network of brands is integrated behind the scenes. A merger of giants Stellantis was formed in January 2021…
Published on 19/08/2026 – 15:16 GMT+2 Unitree, the world’s biggest humanoid robot maker, has kicked off its public listing with a bang, with shares soaring more than 600% during its trading debut. The Chinese company accrued immense worldwide popularity through viral videos of its robots acting as backup dancers for pop stars, alongside performing martial arts and extreme athletic feats. They can also rollerblade, play table tennis, and do backflips and vaults. Shares surged from an initial public offering (IPO) price of around 150.8 yuan (€19.3) to as high as 1,100 yuan (€140.6) on Wednesday, a jump of more than…
Published on 19/08/2026 – 15:21 GMT+2 Netflix is being sued by an American Christian metal band from Seattle over the streamer’s Oscar-winning animated film KPop Demon Hunters. Are they joining the English school seeking to protect “Christian ethos” by trying to ban songs because demons are associated with “spiritual forces opposed to God and goodness”? Seriously, that’s a thing – read more about it here. No, the metal band are claiming their copyright has been infringed, as they are called Demon Hunter. Formed in 2000, Demon Hunter claim the success of the hit animated film has led to trademark infringement,…
Earlier Wednesday, Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau, or NABU, announced a new operation targeting an alleged criminal organization involving current and former lawmakers and senior officials in Zelenskyy’s office. The bureau said it was carrying out searches with the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, or SAP. The investigation, dubbed Operation Forrest Gump, alleges the group laundered around 150 million Ukrainian hryvnia, equivalent to roughly $3 million, through state-owned Sense Bank to fund bail for former Energy Minister German Galushchenko, a key figure in last year’s $100 million Midas corruption scandal. NABU did not name Mudra directly in its video statement, referring only…
The presidents of the European Commission and Council, Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa, have issued words of support for the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) after the US administration announced it would sanction top officials investigating Israel’s actions in Gaza. “The ICC helps deliver justice to the victims of some of the world’s most horrific crimes,” both EU leaders said in a statement. “To carry out this essential work, its judges and officials must be able to act independently and without external pressure,” they added. On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the US would…