Global M&A Surges to $2.6 Trillion as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Strategic Consolidation Reshape Corporate Deal Landscape in 2025 Global mergers and acquisitions have reached $2.6 trillion in the first seven months of 2025, driven by strategic consolidation, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity investments, according to the latest analysis by ELD Asset Management. Transaction volumes dropped...

Australia and Hong Kong join the Wyndham hotel brand. Under the deal—which marries Ovolo’s boutique appeal with Wyndham’s global reach and best in class infrastructure—Ovolo Group will continue to own and manage the Ovolo brand while exclusively working with Wyndham to unlock additional development opportunities throughout Asia Pacific. Caption: Joon Aun OOI, President of Asia...

In February 2025, the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine imposed sanctions on Petro Poroshenko, which included measures affecting the International Investment Bank (IIB), a notable entity within his business portfolio. Under Ukrainian law, such sanctions require the transfer of control over the bank to an authorised representative of the National Bank of Ukraine...

Amid growing market volatility, more crypto holders are seeking income options for their BTC, XRP, and other major digital assets. In response to this demand, Sunny Mining has introduced a mobile-first mining solution designed to move beyond traditional “buy-low-sell-high” strategies. By combining cloud-based hashpower rental with smart contracts, the platform offers consistent returns. Mobile Mining Made Easy:...

As the global digital asset market continues to expand, Ripple’s cryptocurrency XRP has been gaining significant attention thanks to its fast transaction speeds, low fees, and wide range of use cases. More and more investors are beginning to wonder: Does XRP have the potential to surpass Bitcoin (BTC) and become the new leader in the digital...

VersusMedia has unveiled Media Mentor, a new AI-powered chatbot that gives independent filmmakers and musicians personalized creative feedback on their projects. The tool is now freely available to all registered users of VersusMedia.com. With Media Mentor, users can upload songs, scripts, images, and more to receive instant analysis and insight. Musicians can get feedback on melody...

[NEW YORK, August 4, 2025] — In a market where global pet apparel sales are projected to surpass $7 billion by 2030, one small, handcrafted brand is making an outsized impact. Luko Luko, best known for its premium pet bow ties and formalwear, is emerging as a name to watch among style-conscious pet owners. Unlike mass-market labels,...

New York, June 5, 2025 “Consumers don’t fall in love with algorithms—they fall in love with brands that understand them.” That was the opening line from brand strategist Luping Wang at the forum The Future of E-commerce: AI, SEO & Creative Strategy, co-hosted by top venture firm a16z and innovation consultancy Invention Square during this...

Ras al Khaimah, UAE – August 8, 2025 – Goldman Lampe Private Bank, a leading provider of bespoke financial solutions for high-net-worth individuals, today announced exceptional financial results for the second quarter of 2025, marking a period of unprecedented growth and performance. The bank’s stellar achievements underscore its innovative approach to wealth management and private...

Blockchain Deposit Insurance Corporation BDIC is proud to announce the appointment of James McCarthy as Senior Strategic Advisor to BDIC Insurance and additionally appointed as Chief Operating Officer of BDIC RWA Consulting, the newly launched global advisory division focused on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. BDIC RWA will provide both consulting services and token coverage vetting for BDIC Insurance as...