Crypto betting on potential Trump military action surges
Traders flock to crypto prediction market Polymarket to wager on potential US military action under Trump. Bets target Colombia, Cuba & Iran after one user won over $400k on Venezuela.
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Illegal weight-loss drug factory raided in Northampton
An MHRA-led raid on a Northampton industrial unit seized thousands of unlicensed weight-loss pens. An investigation links the operation to a local crypto entrepreneur. No arrests have been made.
Candace Owens Tour Promoter Goes Bust, No Refunds
The promoter behind Candace Owens' blocked Australian tour enters liquidation. Ticketholders face losses as the firm collapses with tax debts. Read the full story.
Candace Owens Tour Promoter Goes Bust, Refunds Delayed
The promoter behind Candace Owens' cancelled Australia tour enters liquidation, leaving ticketholders waiting for refunds over a year later. Discover the full story and what it means for consumers.
Trader wins $400k on Maduro bet before US capture
An anonymous crypto trader profited massively from a prediction market bet on Nicolás Maduro's downfall, sparking US insider trading scrutiny. Discover the details of the raid and market reaction.
Designer Tabitha Webb's Company Goes Bust Owing £700k
Fashion label Tabitha Designs Ltd, worn by the Princess of Wales, enters liquidation with over £700,000 in debts, including £50,000 owed to HMRC. Read the full story of the firm's collapse.
Insider trading fears after $410k bet on Maduro's downfall
An unknown trader made over $400,000 betting on Nicolas Maduro's downfall just hours before the US military operation in Caracas, sparking insider trading concerns in crypto prediction markets. Read the full investigation.
Will Ferrell Dresses as NHL Ref at LA Kings Game
Hollywood star Will Ferrell dressed as an NHL referee at the LA Kings' New Year's Day game, joking he was ready to step in. Discover the hilarious details and the game's result.
2026 Financial Deadlines: Key Dates for UK Budgets
From tax rises to energy caps, here are all the crucial financial deadlines and changes in 2026 that could impact your household budget. Plan ahead to avoid surprises.
Texas residents sue crypto mine over '24/7 jet engine' noise
Residents of Granbury, Texas, are suing a Bitcoin mining facility, claiming its constant noise causes health issues and sleepless nights. Discover the legal battle and the company's defence.
Crypto millionaire and wife murdered, bodies found in concrete
A Russian cryptocurrency millionaire and his wife were forced to watch each other being tortured before being murdered and encased in concrete in the Dubai desert. Three men have been arrested.
UK Travel Firm Ickenham Travel Group Enters Liquidation
The 55-year-old Ickenham Travel Group has ceased trading, leaving customers with ATOL-protected bookings. The CAA advises on refunds and valid flights. Learn your rights and next steps here.
UK Travel Firm Ceases Trading After 55 Years
The Ickenham Travel Group has entered liquidation, leaving holidaymakers stranded. The Civil Aviation Authority has issued urgent advice for affected customers. Find out what to do next.
Crypto fraudster and wife murdered in Dubai after trap
The harrowing final hours of crypto fraudster Roman Novak and his wife Anna, tortured and killed in Dubai after a kidnap plot. Read the full tragic story.
Probe call over Farage's £9m crypto billionaire donation
Labour and Lib Dems demand an Electoral Commission investigation after Nigel Farage's Reform UK accepted a record £9m from a crypto billionaire. Read the full story on the growing political controversy.
Crypto fraudster and wife killed in Dubai kidnap horror
A convicted crypto fraudster and his wife were kidnapped, tortured and dismembered in a gruesome extortion plot in the UAE. Their two children are now orphaned. Read the full story.
Student murdered in Vienna for crypto fortune
A 21-year-old student was allegedly tortured and set alight in Vienna by thieves seeking his father's cryptocurrency passwords. Two Ukrainian suspects have been arrested.
Crypto couple found dead in concrete in UAE desert
The final desperate hours of a crypto couple found wrapped in plastic and buried in concrete have been revealed. Three arrested in connection with the murder. Read the full investigation.
Crypto Scammer and Wife Found Buried in Concrete
The bodies of a cryptocurrency platform founder and his wife were discovered encased in concrete in the UAE desert after a chilling final text. Read the full investigation details.
Victoria's Voting Reform & AI's $650bn Revenue Challenge
This week's Crunch newsletter explores Victoria's electoral reform, a $180k crypto gambling loss, soaring US insurance costs, AI's staggering revenue needs, and Gen Z's intimate habits. Dive into the data.
First Guardian Super Fund Collapse: $1.6M Recovered from $446M
Liquidators have recovered a mere $1.6 million from the collapsed First Guardian super fund, which lost up to $446 million for 6,000 Australians. Read the full investigation into the financial scandal.
Crypto Couple Tortured, Killed and Buried in Concrete
Russian cryptocurrency fraudster Roman Novak and his wife Anna were lured to a villa, tortured, and murdered. Their bodies were found encased in concrete in the UAE desert. Read the full investigation.
UK beauty firm Mallows Beauty collapses into liquidation
Mallows Beauty, a multi-million pound British beauty brand, has entered voluntary liquidation, making 25 staff redundant and leaving creditors owed £1.9m. Read the full story.
Eric Trump's Crypto Mining Firm Loses Half Its Value
American Bitcoin Corp, led by Eric Trump, saw its shares crash over 50% in half an hour, mirroring a broader 'crypto winter' selloff. Read the full analysis of the Trump family's digital asset ventures.
ABC probe into reporter's crypto-casino podcast feud
An ABC journalist is under investigation after a feud with a podcast co-host over cash payments funded by an unlicensed overseas crypto casino. The scandal has exposed funding controversies and a violent home invasion.
Bitcoin's 22% Crash Marks Worst Month Since 2022
Bitcoin suffers its worst monthly performance since June 2022, plunging 22% amid Trump's tariff threats and hawkish Fed policy. Discover what's driving the crypto crash.
Crypto entrepreneur plans $420m Prometheus for Alcatraz
Denver-based crypto executive Ross Calvin wants to build a 450-foot statue of Prometheus on Alcatraz Island as part of Trump's America 250 celebrations. Read about the controversial proposal.
Unimetals liquidation puts 650+ UK jobs at risk
Over 650 UK jobs are in jeopardy after scrap metal firm Unimetals filed for compulsory liquidation. The company failed to find a buyer after struggling with market pressures.
650 jobs at risk as UK metals recycler enters liquidation
Unimetals Recycling, one of the UK's largest metal recycling firms, has filed for compulsory liquidation, putting 650 jobs in jeopardy. Discover the full story and implications for the UK's steel supply chain.
$11M Crypto Stolen in SF Delivery Driver Robbery
A thief posing as a delivery driver in San Francisco stole $11 million in cryptocurrency after tying up a victim. Discover the rising trend of crypto-related crimes.
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