Economy

Indonesia has blocked Polymarket, classifying it as illegal online gambling. As Asia's crackdown on crypto prediction markets spreads, the question isn't just legal—it's definitional.

Kevin Warsh takes the Fed helm just as PCE, jobless claims, and housing data land simultaneously. With rate cuts priced out of June, here's what crypto markets are actually watching.

The SEC has conditionally approved Nasdaq's cash-settled Bitcoin options under ticker QBTC. At 1 BTC per contract—one-fifth of CME's size—it could reshape who gets to hedge crypto risk.

The Mandalorian and Grogu opened to $82M domestically — Disney's lowest Star Wars debut ever. But the real money was never just about tickets.

Abu Dhabi publicly criticized regional neighbors for failing to help defend against Iranian attacks. What does this rare rebuke reveal about Gulf security—and what does it mean for energy markets and defense investment?

AI is accelerating quantum computing development, threatening the encryption that secures Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the entire internet. Security experts warn the arms race has already begun.

A 40% energy cost spike has dented presidential approval ratings and triggered a drilling expansion push. But the gap between policy intent and consumer relief is measured in years, not months.

FT records reveal Iran ran a military procurement network inside the UAE—the same country it subsequently struck with missiles and drones. What this exposes about sanctions architecture.

From wolves changing rivers to light pollution scrambling sea turtles, the unintended consequences of human activity reveal how deeply—and unpredictably—we've altered the natural world.

Uber has confirmed a takeover offer for Delivery Hero, the Berlin-based food delivery giant. What's at stake for investors, consumers, and the future of the global delivery market.

As AI reshapes warfare, nations outpaced by the US and China are betting on quantum, photonic, and neuromorphic computing to close the gap. Here's what's at stake.

Mike Waltz exits as Trump weighs resuming strikes on Iran. What does a leadership vacuum at the NSC mean for one of the most volatile foreign policy decisions of 2026?