Major Restaurant Chain to Close 195 Sites
A major restaurant chain has announced that it will close 195 of its sites, affecting numerous jobs. Customers have been warned to use their vouchers before the deadline.2 sourcesSee all sources
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Business news — August 25, 2026
Business publications published on August 25, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.
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Economist Warns of Romania's Economic Crisis
Eugen Rădulescu, an advisor to the governor of Romania's National Bank (BNR), has issued a stark warning about the country's economic direction. In a public message, Rădulescu criticized fiscal policy, lack of reforms, and political parties' and trade unions' opposition to measures regarding public sector incomes. He stated that Romania is 'heading towards disaster' and risks losing billions of euros from the NextGenerationEU recovery fund (PNRR). BNR distanced itself from Rădulescu's statements, asserting that they represent his personal opinions.5 sourcesSee all sources
Strive Boosts Bitcoin Holdings by 1,110 BTC Worth $81.5M
Strive has increased its Bitcoin treasury by acquiring an additional 1,110 BTC for approximately $81.5 million. This purchase, made between August 17-21, raised Strive's total Bitcoin holdings to 21,356 BTC. The company paid an average of $73,409 per BTC, including transaction-related costs. This acquisition places Strive as the seventh-largest publicly traded corporate Bitcoin holder.8 sourcesSee all sources
Spanish Stock Exchange Gains Amid US-Iran Tensions
The Spanish Stock Exchange started the week with gains, opening Monday with a 0.09% increase and trying to recover the 20,000 point mark. The IBEX 35, Spain's main index, rose by 0.09% to 19,978.7 points. The market is awaiting US economic sanctions against Iran, with Brent crude oil falling below $93 per barrel. On Tuesday, the exchange rose by 0.69% to 20,098.6 points, recovering the 20,000 point mark, and closed just below 20,100 points. The market is also awaiting macroeconomic data and Nvidia's results.4 sourcesSee all sources
Sensex and Nifty Trade Volatile Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Crude Prices
Indian equities experienced volatility over the past few days, with the Sensex and Nifty indices trading cautiously due to geopolitical tensions, particularly those between the US and Iran. Elevated crude oil prices and upcoming derivatives expiry also contributed to market fluctuations. Stock-specific moves and cautious positioning dominated trading, with banking and select large-cap stocks weighing on the frontline indices.12 sourcesSee all sources
MyInvestor Surpasses One Million Clients
MyInvestor has reached a significant milestone, surpassing one million clients. This achievement comes after the company opened over 200,000 new accounts so far this year.4 sourcesSee all sourcesCentral Bank Increases FAST Transaction Limit to 300,000 TL
The Central Bank has announced an increase in the limit for FAST money transfers. The new limit will be 300,000 TL, up from the previous limit of 100,000 TL. This change will take effect starting from 26 August.7 sourcesSee all sources
