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Jon Cuthbert

Jon Cuthbert

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Jon is a former international magazine editor with a strong background in business publications (print and digital) in the Middle East and Australia.

Articles by Jon Cuthbert

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VEON’s Beeline achieves Central Asia’s first Starlink direct-to-cell connection

VEON’s Beeline Kazakhstan successfully completed Central Asia’s first Starlink Direct to Cell voice call, SMS, and WhatsApp message using standard 4G smartphones. The milestone trial demonstrates the service’s potential to close major connectivity gaps in the region. Beeline plans to launch satellite-enabled SMS services in 2026.

Read more: VEON’s Beeline achieves Central Asia’s first Starlink direct-to-cell connection
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Cryptocurrency

TRM Labs flags necessity-driven crypto adoption in Venezuela

TRM Labs has reported that cryptocurrency usage in Venezuela is largely organic, with stablecoins playing a central role as citizens navigate economic instability and limited access to global payment systems.

The blockchain analytics firm said adoption is primarily driven by everyday financial needs rather than speculation or illicit activity, despite the country’s complex compliance environment.

Read more: TRM Labs flags necessity-driven crypto adoption in Venezuela
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Cryptocurrency

Grayscale sees Bitcoin hitting new highs in 2026 despite pullback

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) has retreated sharply from its early-October peak, unsettling traders and reviving concerns that the market could be heading towards a prolonged downturn into 2026.

The recent decline has coincided with wider macroeconomic uncertainty, prompting some investors to question whether the current bull phase has already lost momentum.

Read more: Grayscale sees Bitcoin hitting new highs in 2026 despite pullback
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Retail

Rent the runway posts strong Q3 growth following transformative recapitalization

Rent the Runway (NASDAQ:RENT) announced its third-quarter 2025 results, demonstrating accelerated growth across key metrics on the heels of a successful balance sheet recapitalization completed in October 2025.

The apparel rental company reported $87.6 million in revenue for the quarter ended October 31, 2025, marking a 15.4% increase year-over-year.

Read more: Rent the runway posts strong Q3 growth following transformative recapitalization
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Cryptocurrency

Kiyosaki warns global crash as Bitcoin stands apart

Robert Kiyosaki has warned that a prolonged global economic downturn could reset asset valuations and shift wealth towards those who are financially prepared and positioned outside traditional monetary systems.

The Rich Dad Poor Dad author shared his views on social media platform X, arguing that economic crashes should be approached as strategic opportunities rather than purely destructive events.


Read more: Kiyosaki warns global crash as Bitcoin stands apart
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Mining

Nickel Industries secures five-year AMDAL sign-off, boosts iron ore quota

Nickel Industries (ASX:NIC) has secured approval to increase the iron ore sales quota for its Indonesian subsidiary, Hengjaya Mine RKAB, from 9 million to 10 million wet metric tonnes. 

The move allows the company to immediately resume sales of stockpiled iron ore to the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park via haul road and barge.

Read more: Nickel Industries secures five-year AMDAL sign-off, boosts iron ore quota
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Technology

Vera Bradley delivers Q3 net revenues of $62.3M

Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA) today announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended November 1, 2025, reporting a decline in revenues and a widened net loss impacted by significant non-recurring charges.

Consolidated net revenues for the quarter were $62.3 million, down from $70.5 million in the year-ago period.

Read more: Vera Bradley delivers Q3 net revenues of $62.3M