# Business
Ukraine launches state-run online gambling monitoring system
The Cabinet of Ministers has launched the DSOM, which will allow the state to see bets, payouts and cash flow in the legal gambling sector in real time.
Apple enlists Google to update Siri based on AI
The Cupertino-based company admits that it has to rely on competitors' technologies to make rapid breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.
Bankruptcies in Ukraine: Trends in 2025
In 2025, 780 companies in Ukraine initiated bankruptcy proceedings, which is 10% of all businesses that ceased operations. The article examines which industries were most affected.
Prosecutor's Office and SSU return UAH 53.8 million of unpaid taxes to the budget
A conversion centre consisting of almost 50 fictitious companies was exposed in Kyiv. During the investigation, UAH 53.8 million of VAT was refunded to the budget, the Prosecutor's Office and the Security Service of Ukraine reported.
The global economy in 2026: slower growth, trade wars and risks of a debt crisis
In 2026, the global economy is expected to slow to 2.9 per cent, with trade conflicts intensifying, debt risks and uncertainty surrounding the artificial intelligence boom.
Liquidation of JSC "RwS BANK" will start on 5 January and will last for three years
From 5 January 2026, the Deposit Guarantee Fund will start liquidating JSC "RwS Bank". The procedure will last until 4 January 2029, and depositors will be serviced by the transitional UTE Bank.
Global billionaires increased their wealth by a record $2.2 trillion in 2025
In 2025, the world's 500 richest people gained $2.2 trillion and brought their total wealth to $11.9 trillion. The main drivers were the growth of stock markets, the boom in artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies.
Toyota plans to produce more than 10 million cars in 2026, approaching a record
Toyota plans to produce more than 10 million vehicles in 2026. The focus is on stable demand for hybrids, production in Japan, and risks from duties and supplies.
Hetmantsev unveils plan of economic laws for 2026: focus on taxes, customs and EU norms
Danylo Getmantsev has published a list of priority economic bills for 2026. The focus is on legalisation of virtual assets, tax incentives for investment projects, implementation of DAC7 and ATAD, and a new version of the Customs Code based on the EU model
AI boom has added more than half a trillion dollars to the wealth of US tech billionaires, with Musk leading the way
The investment rush around artificial intelligence companies has increased the combined wealth of the top 10 US tech billionaires to almost $2.5 trillion. Elon Musk was the biggest winner, and the Nvidia CEO's wealth increased by $41.8bn
Nvidia signs a record $20 billion deal for assets of Groq startup
Nvidia has agreed to acquire the assets of startup Groq for approximately $20 billion in cash. It is the largest deal in the company's history and strengthens its position in the AI inference and real-time segment
Tesla returns to the top 7 most expensive companies in the US after record share price growth
Tesla's shares have updated their historical high, and the company's market value has reached $1.63 trillion, which has returned it to the top seven most expensive public companies in the US
