South Korea's FSS has initiated sanctions procedures against Dunamu, operator of crypto exchange Upbit, following a $36 million hack reported in November 2025. The regulator is reviewing potential violations of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act and plans to address regulatory gaps.
A White House teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, is under investigation for allegedly using inside information to make nearly $100,000 on a prediction market platform by betting on words President Trump would use in speeches. His account was frozen, and he is now on unpaid leave from the White House.
The CMA investigates Euro Car Parks over fairness of parking tickets at petrol forecourts and its appeals process, amid a wider crackdown on private parking operators' potentially unfair practices.
Un nuovo incendio è divampato ieri al CPR di Macomer, rendendo inutilizzabile un'altra parte della struttura. Il Siulp Sardegna denuncia la frequenza degli episodi, la tensione e i rischi per il personale e i migranti, chiedendo interventi politici e normativi.
South Korea's KOSPI index halted trading for 20 minutes on Monday after plunging over 8% due to renewed Middle East tensions following strikes between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. This marks the seventh circuit breaker activation this year.
South Korea's bourse operator activated a sell-side sidecar for the KOSPI on Monday after the index fell sharply due to renewed Middle East tensions and U.S. strikes on Iran, suspending program trading for five minutes.
Tributes highlight Senator Lindsey Graham's pivotal role as a liaison between the Trump White House and the Senate. His ability to bridge divides, negotiate deals, and advise the president on policy and foreign affairs was considered "colossal" and "multidimensional," making his loss a "devastating development" for those working with the administration.
Britain's largest community solar project in north Devon has been forced to shut for its first summer due to concerns it could overload the local grid with renewable energy. The shutdown is expected to cost its 10,000 members £2m in lost revenue.
In November 2004, US Navy Commander David Fravor encountered a mysterious 'Tic Tac' shaped object off the coast of California during a training mission. The object displayed extraordinary speed and maneuverability, defying known aviation technology and leaving pilots and radar operators without a confirmed explanation.
In November 2004, US Navy pilots and radar operators encountered an unidentified object off the coast of California. Retired Commander David Fravor described a "Tic Tac"-shaped craft with extraordinary performance, which responded to his maneuvers and disappeared rapidly. Infrared footage was captured, but the incident remains unexplained.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that major vertically integrated oil companies are maintaining gas station prices at or below the inflation rate. These companies, including Rosneft and Lukoil, operate over 9,000 of Russia's 29,000 gas stations, prioritizing direct supply to consumers and independent operators. Investigations are ongoing into higher fuel costs in Crimea due to complex logistics.
South Korea's bourse operator activated a buy-side sidecar for the KOSPI index on Friday due to a sharp rise, led by semiconductor stocks. Program trading was suspended for five minutes after the KOSPI 200 Futures index rose 5%.
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy's former CEO announced plans for a triple listing in Hong Kong, London, and Kazakhstan by year-end. Hong Kong's exchange anticipates more international issuers in late 2026/2027, with companies seeking favorable market sentiment.
Georgy Emelin, CEO of Space Energy, stated at the Innoprom exhibition that the digital economy and space industry are now inseparable. He emphasized the need for major digital companies like Yandex and VK to engage with space enterprises as future consumers of space technologies.
A Tennessee Incline Railway operator was fired after a July 4th video of him telling passengers "if you disagree, you can leave" went viral. The operator defended his remarks as patriotic, while the transit authority apologized and stated zero tolerance for demeaning language.
Germany is set to pass legislation holding rental e-scooter operators liable for accidents, strengthening victim compensation. The law addresses rising accident rates and improperly parked scooters, shifting liability from victims to companies like Lime and Bolt.
China's Ministry of Commerce released guidelines to boost physical retail, addressing slow sales growth and intense online competition. The plan aims to create a rational pricing system and transform stores into experience destinations by 2030.
Epilogue's SN Operator is a new device that allows users to play original Super Nintendo and Super Famicom cartridges on their computers via emulation. It supports region-free gameplay, offers visual customization, and includes save data tools, though it lacks true full-screen support and translation pack functionality.
Ofcom has fined the operator of the pornography site Fapello £630,000 for failing to implement effective age verification for UK users. The site did not introduce any age checks, leading to a £600,000 fine, with an additional £30,000 for failing to respond to Ofcom's inquiries.
The UK's energy system operator warned of potential strain on power supplies Thursday night due to extreme temperatures and high demand from cooling systems. France's EDF also noted heatwave impacts on its nuclear reactors, which export power to the UK.
Hong Kong's anti-corruption watchdog charged three individuals, including two care home operators, for allegedly defrauding an elderly care voucher scheme of HK$1.3 million by inflating service hours.
UK students who paid thousands for overseas conservation placements have lost their money after eco tour operator GVI went into liquidation on July 1. The company, which offered volunteer and internship programs, ceased trading, leaving students with no refunds and conservation projects in Africa and South America facing financial uncertainty.
Hong Kong's MTR Corporation is running a new ad campaign featuring actor Kent Cheng to discourage escalator walking, citing over 500 accidents annually. The campaign aims to promote standing on both sides, reversing the long-standing 'stand on the right, walk on the left' norm.
A tow truck driver, Jorge Arias Mayen, is in critical condition after being shot on the 210 Freeway in California. His family is seeking community support via a GoFundMe campaign to cover medical expenses and living costs as he is the sole provider for his wife and son.
