Where new CFTC chair nominee Michael Selig stands on crypto, prediction markets Summary President Trump has nominated Michael Selig for CFTC chair after withdrawing the candidacy of Brian Quintenz. Selig is a crypto-focused lawyer who currently serves as chief counsel to the SEC’s Crypto Task Force and as senior adviser to SEC chair Paul Atkins; […]
Trump Wants to Restart Nuclear Tests Near Las Vegas, Prompting Opposition Summary President Donald Trump said on Truth Social he has instructed the Department of War to resume US nuclear testing immediately, saying the move is in response to other countries’ programmes and noting the US hasn’t tested since 1992. Nevada officials and congressional representatives […]
DHL Express invests $90 Million to expand and modernise New York–area operations Summary DHL Express is investing $90 million to expand and modernise its operations around New York City. The plan centres on a new 92,505-square-foot service centre in Jersey City (due to open by the end of November 2025), a much larger automated Brooklyn […]
UK Gambling Commission suspends Spribe licence over hosting non-compliance Summary The UK Gambling Commission has suspended Spribe OÜ’s UK licence with immediate effect after identifying non-compliance with hosting requirements, calling the breach “serious.” The suspension stops all of Spribe’s hosting activity in Great Britain while the regulator carries out a review under Section 118(2) of […]
Philippines President Marcos implements Anti-POGO Act Summary Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr has signed Republic Act (RA) 12312, the Anti-POGO Act of 2025, formally banning Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). The law, signed on 23 October 2025, follows an earlier executive ban (EO No. 74) and repeals RA No. 11590 which previously taxed offshore […]
Spribe issues assurances following UK suspension Summary Spribe OÜ has issued a public clarification after the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) suspended its UK permissions, saying the action relates to a technical licensing gap rather than any operational misconduct. The Tallinn- and Tbilisi-headquartered developer confirmed it held a remote gambling software licence since 2020 but acknowledges […]
The New War for Talent: Why CEOs Must Think Beyond Borders Summary CEOs can no longer rely on the old playbook of importing talent to the U.S. The article argues that global hiring has shifted from an optional tactic to a strategic imperative driven by five forces: distributed innovation, a dispersed skills base (notably AI, […]
How Manufacturers Can Rethink The Supply Chain In A New Era of Risk Summary The article explains why supply chain compliance has moved from a back-office chore to a boardroom priority for US manufacturers. Rising global tensions, new tariffs and tighter enforcement have increased the cost of non-compliance and exposed visibility gaps across complex, cross-border […]
Steven Bartlett’s $425 Million Creator Economy Bet Summary Entrepreneur and podcaster Steven Bartlett has closed an eight-figure funding round that values his creator-focused holding company at $425 million. The move underlines a broader shift: the creator economy is being recognised by institutional investors as a legitimate, scalable asset class rather than a fleeting trend. Bartlett’s […]
‘You can’t drink money’: Mine drilling near Death Valley stokes groundwater fears Summary The Bureau of Land Management approved 43 exploratory drill holes near the St. Cloud clinoptilolite mine on the edge of the Amargosa River watershed, provoking opposition from the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe, local governments and conservation groups. Critics warn drilling could harm shallow […]
