Spain Fined X

Spain Fined X $5.8 Million Over Cryptoasset Ads Violations Targeting Spanish Users

On 3 November 2025, Spain’s financial watchdog, Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV), fined €5 million (about US $5.8 million) to the social‑media platform X (formerly Twitter). The fine stemmed from ads promoting crypto‑assets that targeted Spanish users ads placed by a firm called Quantum AI, which lacked the proper authorisation to offer investment services in…

UK Growth

UK Growth Data Shows Q3 Slowdown, Putting Spotlight on Government’s Upcoming Budget

We’ve learned that the UK economy grew by only 0.1% in the third quarter of 2025, a sharp slowdown from earlier in the year. This weak growth comes at a crucial moment: the government is preparing its next budget and must decide whether to stimulate the economy or remain cautious with public spending. We will…