Eligible Amazon Prime subscribers in the U.S. must file a claim by the approaching deadline to receive a portion of a $2.5 billion settlement over allegations of unintentional enrollments and difficult cancellations.
BitMEX, the crypto exchange founded by Arthur Hayes, announced its shutdown on Sept. 23, giving customers two months to close positions and withdraw funds. New registrations have stopped, and a monthly fee will apply to remaining KYC-verified assets after the deadline.
PC Andrew Harper's mother, Debbie Adlam, criticizes the upcoming Sentencing Act, which could lead to the early release of two men convicted of her son's manslaughter. The act, aimed at easing prison overcrowding, faces review by Andy Burnham amid concerns from victims and reports of implementation delays.
Eurostat data reveals women in the EU earn 11.1% less than men, costing them €358 billion annually. The ETUC highlights delays in implementing the EU's Pay Transparency Directive, urging member states to act or face legal action.
UK warehouse landlord Segro's board has unanimously agreed to recommend a £14bn takeover offer from US rival Prologis, a U-turn after rejecting previous bids. The decision follows pressure from major investor Norges Bank and comes amid a rush of overseas bids for British companies.
FTSE 100 warehouse landlord Segro capitulated to a £14bn takeover offer from US giant Prologis, despite CEO David Sleath's fight for independence. The deal, valued at £10.32 a share, is seen as a blow to the London stock market's diversity and a sign of its vulnerability to overseas firms.
Google launched Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyber, missing its Gemini 3.5 Pro deadline due to internal targets. The news led to a 4.4% Alphabet stock drop, erasing $200 billion. The new Flash models are speed-optimized, with 3.6 Flash showing benchmark improvements but mixed real-world coding performance.
Senator Elizabeth Warren has called on former President Donald Trump to voluntarily release additional financial disclosures on his crypto investments by July 23, citing potential conflicts of interest as the Senate debates a crypto market structure bill, the CLARITY Act.
A South Korean football reform committee, co-chaired by Park Ji-sung, has decided to extend the deadline for electing the next Korea Football Association (KFA) president. This move aims to ensure a more transparent process and rebuild public trust following recent resignations and criticism of the KFA's leadership and election system.
The EU will intensify measures against Chinese imports before an October deadline to protect its market from overcapacity, as negotiations with Beijing to reduce a €1 billion-a-day trade deficit continue amidst high tensions and threats of retaliation.
An independent committee investigating the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire in Hong Kong, which killed 168 and displaced nearly 5,000, will delay its final report until late October due to the vast amount of evidence to review.
With the IRS tax filing deadline of April 18 approaching, last-minute tips include checking for disaster area extensions, military combat zone extensions, and eligibility for free filing. Organizing documents, reporting all income, and avoiding mistakes in returns are crucial. Filing for an extension (Form 4868) is possible but does not extend payment deadlines, incurring interest and penalties on unpaid 2022 taxes.
Hong Kong's OSC charity campaign received 102 funding applications by June 10. Organizers noted a significant shift towards deeper, systemic interventions rather than "quick-fix" solutions, with applicants focusing on poverty, health, and inclusivity.
Homeplus, whose corporate restructuring proceedings were canceled, is expected to suspend store operations this week and file for bankruptcy. With securing emergency operating funds virtually impossible, the focus shifts to minimizing damage to suppliers, employees, and tenants through an orderly liquidation process.
Phantom and the Hyperliquid Policy Center are asking the CFTC to remove regulations they claim hinder fintech firms from partnering with registered derivatives markets. They propose a model where non-custodial wallets provide technical access to markets without triggering broker registration.
The US Senate has 20 working days to pass the CLARITY Act, a key crypto market-structure bill. Despite advancing through the House and Senate committees, the bill faces challenges over law enforcement language and ethics provisions tied to Donald Trump's crypto income, with a tight deadline before the August recess.
US Treasury revoked General License X, impacting Iranian oil transactions. While crude oil prices rose due to tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, Bitcoin remained stable, raising questions about market confidence and future inflation impacts.
India has asked the USTR to withdraw a proposed 12.5% tariff on its exports, citing lack of country-specific evidence and legal standards regarding forced labour allegations. The proposal is part of a Section 301 probe by the US.
19-year-old Niharika Singhania will represent India as the only woman in the Show Jumping squad at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Despite challenges like her primary horse falling ill, she qualified with First to Cash Out after adapting to new international regulations requiring horses to be based in Europe.
19-year-old Niharika Singhania has qualified for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, becoming India's only representative in Show Jumping. Despite challenges with international regulations and a horse falling ill, she secured her spot with her horse First to Cash Out, showcasing a strong international performance history.
Applications for Startup Battlefield Australia have been extended to July 20 due to high interest. Selected founders will pitch to investors, media, and industry leaders, with the top three receiving Stripe credits and the grand prize winner gaining entry to TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco.
Compliant euro stablecoins saw market cap surge 128% to $673.9M in the year before the MiCA transition period's end. Despite growth, they remain a small fraction of the dollar-dominated stablecoin market, sparking debate on MiCA's impact on competitiveness.
Compliant euro stablecoins saw a 128% market cap increase to $673.9M in the year before the MiCA transition period's end. Despite growth, they remain a small fraction of the dollar-backed stablecoin market, sparking debate on MiCA's impact on competitiveness.
Europe's MiCA regulation deadline has moved from licensing to distribution, impacting stablecoins and crypto products. Banks are leveraging compliance for market access, while offshore tokens like USDT face platform-level delisting.
