Category: Finance

In a significant development in the world of online betting, France is moving to ban the controversial Polymarket platform after it paid out a staggering $50 million on a wager involving Donald Trump. Polymarket, which gained attention for allowing high-stakes bets on major global events, including political outcomes, faced increased scrutiny following its massive payout […]

In the rapidly evolving world of digital payments, financial institutions face an increasing array of complexities. From dealing with multiple payment methods, integrating various processors and acquirers, to addressing geographic considerations, the payment ecosystem is more fragmented than ever. As payment volume continues to grow, the demand for innovative, efficient solutions becomes critical. One such […]

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has announced that its real estate fund has surpassed a major milestone, reaching $5 billion in assets under management (AUM). This achievement is further bolstered by a $250 million green bond issuance, marking a significant step in RBC’s commitment to sustainable investing and the green building sector. The $250 million […]

In a historic financial milestone, Nvidia has overtaken both Apple and Microsoft to become the world’s most valuable company, ending Wednesday with a market capitalization of $3.57 trillion. This remarkable achievement underscores the incredible rise of the semiconductor giant, fueled by the soaring demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and advanced graphics processing units (GPUs), […]

In a speech that has sparked significant debate among policymakers and economists, European Council President Charles Michel recently stated that “everything is on the table” regarding the European Union’s approach to boosting its economic competitiveness. A key aspect of the conversation is whether the EU should issue joint debt—a move that would represent a significant […]

Mastercard has announced the expansion of its Product Express platform, a solution designed to help fintech companies quickly launch new card programs and other payment solutions. Following its successful rollout in Latin America earlier this year, Product Express is now available to fintechs across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and North America, significantly reducing the […]

Introduction On Thursday, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a quarter-point reduction in the federal funds rate, lowering it to a target range of 4.50% to 4.75%. This move, which was widely anticipated by economists and market participants, marks a significant shift in the Fed’s policy stance as it seeks to balance […]

Introduction In the wake of a deepening political crisis, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has appointed a new finance minister following the collapse of his ruling coalition government. This reshuffling comes as tensions rise within the three-party coalition, which has struggled to maintain unity over key issues ranging from economic policy to climate change. Amid the […]

Some 107 billion shekels ($28,674,224,000) – that’s the massive amount of tax money transferred from Israel to the Palestinian Authority since 2010. Maurice Hirsch, director of the Initiative for Palestinian Authority Accountability and Reform at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (known as JCFA), has spent years studying the complex fiscal arrangements between […]