Spain and Portugal Plunge into Darkness in Historic Blackout, Businesses Reeling

On Monday afternoon, entire cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, and Porto just lost power, bringing everyday life — and business — to a standstill. Subway lines stopped running halfway. Traffic lights went dark. Supermarkets closed. Offices lost power. And in both countries, internet and cellular networks flickered or went down altogether.

Is the UK About to Become a Global Crypto Leader?

Breaking news from London: The UK is diving into crypto regulation, and the world is waiting with bated breath. Announced at UK Fintech Week by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the draft law proposal could change the game for how digital assets are regulated. It’s an ambitious attempt at balancing fostering innovation with protecting investors — while staying neck and neck with the U.S. approach to crypto regulation.