Reserve Bank of India plans to introduce plastic polymer notes for Rs 10 and Rs 20 denominations in the next financial year, following government approval for field trials and ongoing procurement.
Russia's services PMI increased to 49 points in July 2026 from 48.2 in June, though output and new orders continued to decline due to weak client demand, according to S&P Global.
GameStop agreed to swap $1.4 billion of zero-coupon convertible notes for stock to retire one-third of its note principal, while quarterly filings revealed most of its Bitcoin holdings were pledged as collateral to Coinbase Credit.
Interactive Strength paid a preferred share dividend of 619,584 shares on July 28, preserving cash and creating a $1.239 million liquidation preference. This follows the 2025 liquidation of its FET token crypto treasury, which fully satisfied original FET-backed notes, amidst warnings of substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
Police released two ransom notes six months after Nancy Guthrie's January abduction from her Arizona home, hoping "distinct linguistic characteristics" will help identify the kidnappers. One note demanded Bitcoin, while the other claimed she died shortly after being taken.
The European Central Bank is redesigning euro banknotes, launching a public survey that has garnered over 6 million votes on whether to feature cultural figures or wildlife. The new notes, aimed at enhancing security and European identity, are slated for circulation by 2030 or 2031, with the final design chosen in late 2026.
The European Central Bank launched a public survey for redesigned euro banknotes, asking whether cultural figures or wildlife should be depicted. Over 6 million people voted, with the final decision in 2026 for new notes circulating in 2030-2031.
Six months after Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona home, her family has issued a new appeal for information. This comes a day after investigators released two conflicting purported ransom notes, one demanding bitcoin and another claiming she had perished.
Today show host Savannah Guthrie has issued a fresh plea for information regarding her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who vanished from her Arizona home on February 1. Authorities released two ransom notes, first demanding $4 million in cryptocurrency, then claiming Nancy's death, urging the public to recognize the writing style.
A report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies reveals 42% of 25-year-olds in Britain live with parents, up from 25% in the 1990s. Declining real earnings and housing affordability force young adults into 'kidulthood,' impacting independence and exacerbating inequality. The article calls for policy changes like social housing and stronger wages.
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham enjoys high approval, but faces challenges from US President Donald Trump's erratic foreign policy. The article suggests a shift from US reliance to closer European cooperation for UK security and economic resilience, challenging post-war orthodoxies and the legacy of Brexit.
Arizona authorities released ransom notes from Nancy Guthrie's kidnappers, who claimed they didn't understand her failing health and apologized for her death. Nancy, mother of Savannah Guthrie, vanished six months ago. The notes, including a $4M Bitcoin demand, were released to generate new leads.
Arizona police released two ransom notes in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, mother of US news presenter Savannah Guthrie, seeking public help. One note demanded millions in Bitcoin, while the other claimed Nancy died shortly after being taken six months ago, a claim police cannot verify.
A GS Finance note tied to Strategy's MSTR shares is set to yield only $217 per $1,000 investment at maturity, reflecting a 78.3% loss due to MSTR's significant price drop below the threshold set by Goldman Sachs.
The European Central Bank presented ten finalist designs for future euro banknotes, inviting public participation in a vote between "European culture" (featuring historical figures like Callas, Beethoven, Curie) and "nature" (symbolic birds and EU institutions). The new banknotes are expected to enter circulation from late 2026.
Corporate Bitcoin holdings, often financed by convertible notes and preferred shares, face maturity and dividend pressures that can force companies like Strategy and Bitdeer to sell BTC, impacting market supply regardless of long-term price beliefs.
Reform UK has instructed its councillors to dismiss a police investigation into £500,000 in donations from Fiona Cottrell as an "establishment stitch-up." This directive comes as YouGov polling indicates a sharp decline in Nigel Farage's popularity and Reform UK's overall support, with Labour and Conservatives closing the gap.
Macean Francis, 18, was defrauded of $2,850 in "closest counterfeit money" after selling his motorbike in Mackay, Queensland. Police recovered the bike and charged a 48-year-old woman, while the RBA warns of increased counterfeit note importations.
The European Central Bank has presented ten finalist designs for the future euro banknotes, inviting European citizens to vote on two main themes: European culture, featuring historical figures like Maria Callas and Leonardo da Vinci, or the richness of nature, depicting European birds and rivers. The new banknotes are scheduled to enter circulation from the end of 2026.
Lucy Letby's defence did not receive maternity notes for babies she was convicted of murdering, raising concerns about evidence. The prosecution's chief medical expert didn't review them, though experts disagree on their relevance, prompting questions about the trial's fairness.
Substack is rolling out a new tool, powered by Pangram, to help users identify AI-generated text in posts, notes, replies, and comments. The feature aims to increase transparency and trust on the platform amid growing AI prevalence.
An external review commissioned by the Gates Foundation found no evidence of payments or criminal activities tied to Jeffrey Epstein, despite two engagements between 2011-2014. The review led to new safeguards for vetting potential donors and partners.
Humble's "2K Megahits 2026 Bundle" offers 15 Steam games, including BioShock Infinite, Risk of Rain 2, and Borderlands 3, for $15 until August 7th. A portion of the proceeds benefits Covenant House, supporting young people facing homelessness.
A new report by the Economic Policy Institute suggests tripling US union membership to 30% could boost the median worker's pay by 14.5% ($7,700 annually), shifting $1.2tn to workers, narrowing racial wage gaps, and reversing one-third of inequality since 1979.
