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Rising geopolitical tensions centred on Iran are heightening concerns within the global insurance sector, particularly in lines covering terrorism and political violence, according to ratings agency Morningstar DBRS. The report warned that prolonged instability in the Middle East could lead to greater volatility in risk underwriting, as well as “stricter insurance terms for businesses and investors worldwide.” Despite the uncertainty, analysts noted that the insurance industr

Since early 2024, global security dynamics have experienced profound shifts, giving rise to renewed threats and unprecedented geopolitical developments that continue to shape the landscape of modern terrorist financing. The prevailing environment has become a fertile ground for radicalization and violent extremism, affecting both individuals and organized groups, many of which are increasingly calling for financial support. According to the US Treasury, “regardless of ideolog

Economic analysts and international regulatory authorities have uncovered an enormous web of illicit financial activity totaling approximately $350 billion, tied to systematic sanctions evasion and transnational criminal enterprises. This hidden financial infrastructure increasingly relies on digital assets to circumvent the oversight mechanisms embedded in the traditional banking system, enabling hostile governments and organized crime networks to transfer large amounts of m

The global server market surged to an unprecedented $112.4 billion in revenue in the third quarter of 2025, marking a new record, according to figures from the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker.   The quarter delivered another period of robust expansion, with total vendor revenue climbing 61 per cent year-on-year compared with the same quarter in 2024. Growth was driven by strong demand across both traditional and accelerated server seg

Castellum AI’s 2025 Sanctions Year In Review reveals that regulators around the world dramatically intensified their attention on digital currencies and Iranian-linked networks over the past year. Banks and other financial institutions found themselves navigating an increasingly intricate compliance environment marked by rapidly shifting enforcement priorities and widening differences between major geopolitical powers. During the period under review, the United States Office