Japan and South Korea are closing ranks as they prepare for high-level meetings aimed at steadying ties amid growing regional volatility, with analysts saying the diplomatic push reflects shared concern over China, North Korea and the reliability of US commitments under President Donald Trump. Both countries appear willing to put past differences aside, at least for now, as they confront an assert...
Japan and South Korea are closing ranks as they prepare for high-level meetings aimed at steadying ties amid growing regional volatility, with analysts saying the diplomatic push reflects shared concern over China, North Korea and the reliability of US commitments under President Donald Trump. Both countries appear willing to put past differences aside, at least for now, as they confront an assertive China and an unpredictable US administration that has unsettled long-standing allies and...
(RTTNews) - Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) announced it is prepared to assist travelers affected by Spirit Airlines' cessation of operations. Customers holding Spirit reservations can access special Southwest fares at ticket counters located at their departure airport for eligible
(RTTNews) - Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) announced it is prepared to assist travelers affected by Spirit Airlines' cessation of operations. Customers holding Spirit reservations can access special Southwest fares at ticket counters located at their departure airport for eligible
Supatman/iStock via Getty Images The GENIUS Act demonstrates that regulatory clarity can unlock institutional adoption. The CLARITY Act would extend that framework across the entire digital asset market, giving altcoins a defined legal pathway out of securities classification, establishing federal registration regimes for exchanges and custodians, and providing DeFi developers with statutory prote...
Supatman/iStock via Getty Images The GENIUS Act demonstrates that regulatory clarity can unlock institutional adoption. The CLARITY Act would extend that framework across the entire digital asset market, giving altcoins a defined legal pathway out of securities classification, establishing federal registration regimes for exchanges and custodians, and providing DeFi developers with statutory protections for the first time. For the first time, altcoin projects have a defined legal pathway to transition from SEC-regulated security to CFTC-regulated commodity, replacing enforcement-driven classification with a replicable, criteria-based process. The Act will give protocol developers, node operators, and infrastructure builders a defined legal perimeter, the condition that institutional capital requires before committing to DeFi-adjacent tokenization and settlement infrastructure at scale. Passage in 2026 is roughly 60%; five unresolved issues, stablecoin yield, DeFi developer protections, SEC flexibility, ethics provisions, and commissioner nominations, must each be settled on a tight legislative calendar. Stablecoins as Proof of Regulatory Impact The GENIUS Act established the first federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. Before the Act, the U.S. had only fragmented state-level rules and ongoing regulatory uncertainty, which limited institutional participation and kept many banks/fintechs on the sidelines. The post-enactment market response has been measurable. Total stablecoin market capitalization stood near $260 billion at the time of signing in July 2025 and reached approximately $321 billion by April 21, 2026. Banks and fintechs began exploring or announcing their own stablecoin issuances and tokenized deposit programs. Major issuers like Circle saw USDC gain ground. Cross-border payments and real-world asset (RWA) use cases accelerated as TradFi confidence rose. The GENIUS Act demonstrates what targeted regulatory clarity produces in a single asset...
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in an interview broadcast on Saturday that banning some pro-Palestinian marches could be justified, especially when they call for the intifada to spread. Labour leader Starmer is under pressure to act after a spate of antisemitic incidents, including this week, when two men were stabbed in the north London suburb of Golders Green, which is home to a large...
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in an interview broadcast on Saturday that banning some pro-Palestinian marches could be justified, especially when they call for the intifada to spread. Labour leader Starmer is under pressure to act after a spate of antisemitic incidents, including this week, when two men were stabbed in the north London suburb of Golders Green, which is home to a large Jewish community. A 45-year-old British national who was born in Somalia was remanded in custody...
Big Pharma stalwarts AbbVie, AstraZeneca, and GSK beat Q1 revenue expectations, raising guidance and offering a potential tailwind for the flailing medical sector.
Big Pharma stalwarts AbbVie, AstraZeneca, and GSK beat Q1 revenue expectations, raising guidance and offering a potential tailwind for the flailing medical sector.