Bain Capital has agreed to acquire global bubble tea chain Gong cha from TA Associates, beating out rival bidder MBK Partners, whose bid was hindered by regulatory scrutiny in South Korea.
Experts and insiders outline six key reforms for Fifa, including separating commercial and regulatory arms, introducing external EU-style regulation, curbing presidential powers, increasing financial transparency, rethinking development funding, and diversifying the electorate.
BlackRock announced a one-for-three reverse split for its iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) to lift its nominal share price and potentially reduce trading spreads, as Ethereum's price declines weigh on the fund.
Bybit's European payments subsidiary, Bybit Payments GmbH, secured an electronic money institution license from Austria's Financial Market Authority to add payment and e-money services to its regional platform.
Despite historic regulatory wins in Washington, Bitcoin fell from its October 2025 peak above $126,000 to around $58,600 by July 2026, revealing that legal access does not guarantee permanent demand.
A father shares his emotional turmoil as his 12-year-old son undergoes a clinical trial for recurring cancer, just as prediction market Kalshi moves to allow financial bets on FDA decisions and clinical trial results.
The UK government will introduce new regulations for the funeral industry, including licensing and inspections, after several high-profile cases of abuse, including Robert Bush's 20-year prison sentence for 67 offenses related to funeral services.
The US and UK reaffirmed financial regulatory cooperation on digital assets during a bilateral working group meeting, discussing stablecoin legislation, tokenization, and market structure.
The Charity Commission in England and Wales has launched an official investigation into charities donating funds to illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine, initially focusing on eight unnamed organizations following complaints and media reports.
Hong Kong's new combined taxi and ride-hailing driver test attracts over 1,000 registrations on its first day, with lawmakers anticipating increased sign-ups to meet future demand under the upcoming regulatory regime.
Hong Kong romance scams netted $9M in a week; crypto fraud cases rise. Malaysia withdraws support for Blockchain Week over OnlyFans controversy. China warns of Bitcoin extortion using its name. FalconX cuts Singapore staff. South Korea plans stablecoin rules; Japan Bitget exits market.
Apple removed Telegram from its App Store; users worldwide cannot download the app. The removal follows recent legal actions by Australia’s regulator and Russia’s terrorism charges against founder Pavel Durov.
Zee Entertainment's proposed ₹3,144-crore promoter fundraise faces uncertainty after Sebi barred Zee from capital markets for two months and prohibited chairman emeritus Subhash Chandra and CEO Punit Goenka from securities dealings for a year, casting doubt on a warrant issue.
India's Centre has proposed a regulatory framework for two-wheeled road ambulances, set to become operational from October 1, 2027. This initiative aims to enhance emergency medical access in rural, remote, and hilly areas by addressing current regulatory gaps and ensuring safety standards.
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb announced a three-stage plan for a 2028 stock market listing, focusing on internal control upgrades and compliance. This roadmap comes as the company faces multiple legal and regulatory issues, including a significant fine, a display error, and a bribery investigation.
Crypto exchange Bitget will stop services for Japan residents, ceasing new registrations immediately and implementing account restrictions from Nov. 1. This follows multiple warnings from Japanese regulators, including the FSA and Kanto Local Finance Bureau, regarding unregistered operations.
Coldcard users lost $90M in Bitcoin due to an exploit, driving small investors to exchanges. US crypto legislation faces hurdles over enforcement and Trump's profits. Major crypto firms reported losses, yet analysts predict market consolidation is bullish. Telegram founder Pavel Durov faces international legal action from Russia and Australia.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee met China Securities Regulatory Commission chairman Wu Qing to discuss deepening financial market links. This high-level meeting occurred ahead of the launch of Hong Kong's first yuan-denominated five-year bond futures, aiming to enhance the RMB product ecosystem and consolidate Hong Kong's role as an offshore RMB hub.
A Tasmanian family farm, The Springs, is at a standstill due to severe contamination from sewage discharged by the overloaded Western Junction Sewage Treatment Plant, which processes waste from Launceston Airport, and PFAS chemicals. Owner Kate Tucker blames poor environmental regulation, as the plant operates beyond capacity and is not regulated by the EPA, impacting the farm's ability to operate.
The FDA is set to decide on Moderna's mRNA flu shot by Wednesday, a ruling with major implications for mRNA research. This follows the agency's initial rejection and subsequent agreement to review the application, causing concern among investors and researchers, especially after HHS cut mRNA vaccine funding.
China's recent advancements in AI, chip manufacturing, and robotics are causing significant disruptions in US financial markets and creating divisions among US tech leaders and within the Trump administration regarding how to respond to the competitive threat, leading to actions like the FCC banning Chinese humanoid robots.
Farooq Abdullah praises J&K's hotel sector for enabling self-employment, despite LG Manoj Sinha noting 90% of new hotels (2021-2024) flouted regulations, with Kashmiris investing over Rs 1 lakh crore.
X Money, launched for US Premium subscribers, faces significant limitations, including restricted peer-to-peer payments, incompatibility with Google/Apple Pay in key markets (NY, MA), and potential account access issues, threatening its viability as a primary payments app.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their longest inflow streak since April, attracting $930 million over six days, as institutional demand recovers. This crypto market revival coincides with easing enthusiasm for AI stocks and progress on US crypto legislation, potentially signaling a capital rotation.
