James O'Brien 
A luxury yacht broker has filed a lawsuit against Revolut CEO Nikolay Storonsky, claiming he intentionally bypassed broker fees. The case provides a rare look into the secretive world of high‑end yacht deals and highlights potential governance issues for the fintech’s leadership.
HSBC, the largest European lender, announced that it will restart its share‑repurchase plan following a surge in quarterly earnings to $10.1 bn, largely thanks to its Hong Kong wealth‑management and insurance businesses. The move is expected to support the bank’s share price and return capital to shareholders.
Felix Capital, a London‑based venture capital firm, launched a fundraising drive for a new $600 million fund. Investors are demanding proof of returns from earlier funds, leaving the firm $150 million shy of its goal.
The crypto brokerage Caleb & Brown is entering the UK market, focusing on wealthy investors and betting on untapped demand for crypto services, while avoiding direct competition with mass‑market crypto exchanges
Ofcom chair Ian Cheshire told the Financial Times that the regulator needs additional resources to effectively enforce online safety rules and curb the influence of large technology platforms, prompting a review of Ofcom’s powers and structure.
Galaxy Research head Alex Thorn warned that a new wave of attacks on Coldcard hardware wallets may have stolen 389 Bitcoin, highlighting a narrow window for affected users to recover their funds.
Ireland’s historic Park Hotel Kenmare in County Kerry has new owners and has opened a radical new wing, marking a significant investment in the property.
BP is putting its UK North Sea oil and gas assets up for sale, following discussions with potential buyer Ithaca Energy.
BP announced that it will put its UK North Sea business up for sale, following discussions with potential buyer Ithaca Energy, signalling a strategic move to divest its offshore oil and gas assets in the region.
Wintermute reported that institutional investors made up 72% of its spot over‑the‑counter trading volume in H1 2026, indicating that capital is concentrating in fewer tokens and that upcoming altcoin rallies may involve fewer winners.