Stellar Blade just became PlayStation’s best-selling exclusive launch IP on PC, moving over 1 million copies in three days. But new analysis shows sequels like God of War Ragnarök are selling significantly worse than their predecessors, suggesting the PC audience for PlayStation ports might be shrin
India has granted legal recognition to its estimated 12 million gig workers under newly implemented labor codes. While companies must now contribute 1-2% of revenue to social security funds, the actual benefits and implementation timeline remain uncertain. Workers still lack minimum wage guarantees
CAF, the Development Bank of Latin America, has upgraded its investment processes with Bloomberg’s PORT Enterprise platform. The system handles over $20 billion in liquid assets and integrates risk analytics into internal dashboards using BQL and Power BI.
Cell C Holdings has priced its JSE listing at R26.50 per share, creating a R9-billion market cap. The telecom giant expects to start trading on November 27 with 30% of shares offered to investors.
Wall Street’s creaky trading infrastructure is getting a blockchain makeover. From Robinhood to J.P. Morgan, firms are turning stocks into digital assets that settle instantly rather than taking days. But not everyone thinks this revolution is entirely good news.
US tech stocks extended their rebound Monday with the Nasdaq Composite rising 1.8%. The rally comes as traders now see a 65% chance of a Fed rate cut in December, up from 40% before recent comments from New York Fed president John Williams.
HubBox has raised €6.8 million in funding led by Puma Growth Partners. The London-based company provides pickup-point delivery software for major retailers and couriers, positioning itself in Europe’s booming alternative delivery market.
A new basic income-style program in New York City is distributing $12,000 in cryptocurrency to 160 residents. The pilot, funded by Coinbase and run by nonprofit GiveDirectly, combines monthly payments with a large lump sum. Participants receive USDC stablecoin through February 2025.
Christmas 2025 is shaping up as the most digitally assisted shopping season yet. Nearly half of UK consumers would trust AI with £200 purchases, while BNPL usage surges for budget flexibility.
GoTo Group is replacing CEO Patrick Walujo with COO Hans Patuwo in a leadership shakeup that signals renewed momentum for a potential Grab takeover. The company’s shares climbed 6.3% following the announcement as investors anticipate merger talks will accelerate. Shareholders will vote on the leader
