We explore how digital gaming—especially crypto-enabled formats—is influencing audience behavior, monetization, and engagement strategies for today’s entertainment-focused businesses. Over the past few years, digital entertainment has shifted from a passive experience into something far more interactive, personalized, and data-driven. From streaming platforms to mobile games, audiences now expect choice, speed, and a sense of control over how they spend their ...

Pinterest has dismissed two engineers after they created and shared a software tool that identified colleagues who had been made redundant during a recent round of job cuts, according to reports. The digital pinboard company announced earlier this month that it would cut about 15 per cent of its workforce, roughly 700 roles, as chief executive Bill Ready said the ...

Santander has renewed its criticism of the City watchdog after its compensation bill for the UK motor finance scandal climbed above £460 million, as the bank’s Spanish parent pressed ahead with a surprise $12 billion takeover in the United States. The UK arm of Santander said it had set aside a further £183 million to cover compensation linked to unfair ...

Women working in technology and financial services are at greater risk of losing their jobs to artificial intelligence and automation than men, according to a new report from the City of London Corporation. The study found that “mid-career” women – typically with five or more years’ experience – are being disproportionately exposed to job displacement while also being overlooked for ...

Brussels would be willing to discuss closer trade ties with the UK, including the possibility of cooperation on a customs union, a senior European commissioner has said, signalling the clearest openness yet from the EU to re-engage with Britain. Speaking to the BBC after high-level talks in London, Valdis Dombrovskis, the European Commissioner for Economy, said the EU was “ready ...

The Welsh first minister has sparked controversy after urging the public to stop watching Netflix and instead go to the pub in order to support struggling hospitality businesses. Speaking in the Senedd, Eluned Morgan said consumers needed to “get out of their homes” and use pubs, restaurants and cafés if they wanted them to survive, following the Welsh Government’s announcement ...

Howard and Aidan Barclay have been given six weeks to reach an agreement with creditors after HSBC launched bankruptcy proceedings over debts linked to the collapse of the family’s logistics empire. At a High Court hearing on Tuesday, Mr Justice Michael Briggs granted the brothers until 17 March to circulate proposals for individual voluntary arrangements (IVAs), a formal insolvency process ...

Timur Yusufov is a business leader whose career sits at the crossroads of real estate, healthcare, and long-term community design. Born in the former Soviet Union, he moved to the United States in 1992. That early experience shaped how he thinks about stability, systems, and opportunity. He studied Economics and Finance at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Rather than ...

Mohit Seth is a seasoned finance expert and the founder of MAAK Finance Ltd., a mortgage practice known for its clear, client-focused advice. Based in Canada, Mohit works as a Mortgage Broker, Real Estate Agent, and Insurance Professional, offering a well-rounded perspective on property financing and financial protection. Originally from Lucknow, India, Mohit earned a Master’s in Mathematics before moving ...

Aileen Wisell is a Boston-based graphic designer who has built a steady, respected career in visual communication. Her work focuses on helping businesses clarify their message and express it through thoughtful, well-structured design. She specialises in logos, websites, and marketing materials that support long-term brand growth rather than short-term trends. Raised in Massachusetts, with formative years spent in Portland and ...