Poland is planning a new tax on oil companies that will help smooth out the recent cuts to fuel taxes and VAT. The Finance Ministry said this move is part of a larger effort to keep the country on track with the European Union’s budget rules. The goal is to avoid falling into an excessive deficit si
The Israeli regulator has given the green light for a new stablecoin tied to its national currency. Bits of Gold, a Tel Aviv‑based crypto exchange, received permission after a two‑year review and trial run. The token, named BILS, works on the Solana blockchain. Fireblocks helped secure it a
A crypto payment platform has cut the time it takes to send and receive USDT by five times on two of the biggest blockchains. The change helps businesses that use stablecoins for everyday sales and payouts, giving them smoother operations and fewer delays. The speed boost applies to both incoming
The trading app saw its first quarterly profit in a year slip to $346 million, or 38 cents per share, just shy of analysts’ forecast. Revenue hit $1. 07 billion, down from the expected $1. 14 billion, thanks mainly to gains in stocks and options while crypto fees fell sharply. Crypto trading revenu
Robinhood’s earnings show a sharp fall in crypto trading income, but other parts of the business are growing. Crypto revenue dropped 47% to $134 million from last year’s $252 million. The company said customers are moving away from crypto to other trading options. Transaction‑based revenue cl
Hong Kong Disneyland has revealed fresh attractions that will start this spring, adding excitement to the park’s 20th‑anniversary celebrations. The announcement came at the same time as the park’s latest financial results, showing that business and entertainment are growing hand in hand. The highli
Robert Spillane hurt his ankle early in the Patriots’ AFC title win over Denver. He tried to stay on the field, but had to leave when pain got worse. The injury could have hurt him in the Super Bowl two weeks later, so he was listed on the injury report. Yet he played against Seattle and made four t
A grand jury in Maryland has brought charges against David Mor — a senior figure at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during the height of the pandemic. The case centers on alleged attempts to hide and alter federal records from April 2020 through December 2022, including dat
Kevin Harvick stepped up to defend the sport after a well‑known sports commentator made a controversial claim. The driver said that people who don’t know the rules of racing should stay quiet about it. He pointed out that many commentators, like the one in question, focus mainly on basketball and no
The recent court ruling has opened a new front in Colorado’s election debate. A judge found that the rule allowing political parties to decide whether or not to hold primaries is too strict, saying it unfairly limits a party’s right to choose its own members. This decision could let the far‑right wi
