According to Fixygen, the Cayman Islands-registered cryptocurrency exchange Bullish has agreed to acquire the British securities registrar Equiniti from the American private equity firm Siris Capital for $4.2 billion, including $1.85 billion in debt, according to a statement from the buyer.
The transaction will be paid for entirely in stock. It is expected to close in January of next year following regulatory approvals.
Following the deal, Bullish and Equiniti plan to provide corporate issuers with securities tokenization services, including 24/7 trading on the Bullish exchange and other platforms, as well as payment and settlement solutions based on stablecoins.
Equiniti is one of the world’s largest registrars. The company serves approximately 3,000 public companies, including Berkshire Hathaway, Moody’s, and Rolls-Royce.
Bullish was founded in November 2021 and focuses on serving institutional clients, including market makers and asset management firms. Last August, it held a $1.1 billion IPO in New York with a total valuation of $5.41 billion. Bullish also owns the CoinDesk information platform, which, among other things, provides cryptocurrency price data, and has already tokenized its own shares.
Bullish shares are down 3% in pre-market trading on Tuesday.
In 2025, the national postal operator Ukrposhta reduced its net loss by 50% compared to 2024—to 206.55 million UAH, while its revenue grew by 1.1% to UAH 13.11842 billion, which is 13% below the plan, according to the company’s annual report.
According to the report, Ukrposhta’s gross profit for 2025 increased by 8.6% to UAH 1.56 billion, while the loss from operating activities rose by 2.9% to UAH 414.50 million.
The company also reported that last year’s revenue from domestic and international parcels rose by 9% compared to the year before last—to 2.79 billion UAH. The distribution of periodical print media brought Ukrposhta 1% more—UAH 274.4 million—due to a revision of rates.
At the same time, revenue from international postal exchange (imports) fell by 9% to 1.22 billion UAH due to stagnation in the parcel market and the consolidation of orders into a single shipment at a lower rate.
Revenue from the delivery of international “EMS” mail in 2025 also fell by 13%, or UAH 43.7 million, to UAH 287.9 million.
Revenue from the “pensions and financial assistance” sector decreased by 8% to UAH 2.58 billion. Ukrposhta cited the transition of pensioners to banking services as the main factor, a trend that is gradually intensifying, including due to additional government programs that pay social benefits exclusively through bank cards.
Revenue from other financial services decreased by 2% to UAH 47.5 million, driven by a decline in cash withdrawal and payment card top-up services via the company’s terminals.
The report also notes that revenue from written correspondence decreased by 2% to UAH 1.73 billion, although small packages accounted for UAH 1.12 billion, which is 4% higher than the 2024 figures due to the recovery of business activity in the market.
The company emphasized that the main factors contributing to the loss in 2025 were the accelerated outflow of retirees and the corresponding decline in traditional services, failure to meet parcel growth targets, and delays in real estate sales due to late approval from the shareholder. However, the company partially offset these factors by optimizing its payroll and other expenses.
It is noted that Ukrposhta continues to generate operating profit at the EBITDA level: in 2025, it amounted to UAH 503 million, compared to UAH 472 million in 2024.
According to the report, the national operator paid UAH 3.62 billion in taxes, fees, and mandatory payments in 2025, which is UAH 495.7 million more than in 2024; of this amount, UAH 961.7 million was paid to the state budget, an increase of UAH 395.8 million compared to the previous year.
As for Ukrposhta’s capital investments, their volume last year amounted to 1.21 billion UAH.
It is noted that capital investments of 991.6 million UAH, including VAT, are planned for 2026, of which 89.5 million UAH will come from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and 736.7 million UAH from own funds.
It is anticipated that capital investments will be directed toward launching a network of parcel lockers, purchasing technological and sorting equipment for new logistics terminals, logistics centers, and depots, and acquiring IT equipment, including network equipment and computer hardware.
Among other areas, the company plans to invest in the purchase of low-speed electric vehicles (tricycles, electric scooters), upgrading branch formats to ensure their autonomy—specifically, purchasing generators and inverters, disconnecting from shared power grids—as well as expanding the network of cargo branches and implementing the “Pharmacy” project.
In addition, the plan includes the purchase of IT equipment to implement automated processes and the further development of mobile applications for customers and employees, as well as the digitization of processes and other components.
The report notes that as of the end of 2025, no funds had been drawn down under the loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB). The company submitted a formal request to the bank to cancel the loan financing, as it had not actually been utilized.
As of the end of last year, EUR 53.11 million had been received under the loan agreement with the EBRD, EUR 18.66 million had been repaid, and the total debt as of December 31 stood at EUR 34.45 million.
As reported, the national operator posted a net loss of UAH 204.8 million for January–March 2026, which is UAH 1.1 million, or 0.5%, higher than in the same period of 2025, but 40% lower than projected in the plan. The company’s revenue in the first quarter decreased by 0.1%, or UAH 5 million, to UAH 3.34 billion, which is 2% below the plan.
According to the Interfax-Ukraine Culture project, Columbia University has announced the winners of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize in the fields of journalism, literature, drama, and music, as reported on the prize’s official website.
“The Pulitzer Prize Board has announced the 2026 winners, recognizing works distinguished by their depth, public significance, and artistic power,” the official statement reads.
In the literary categories this year, a number of authors were recognized whose works cover themes of war, historical memory, and social transformation. In particular, the prize for fiction was awarded to Daniel Kraus for his novel “Angel Down.”
In the ‘History’ category, the award went to Jill Lepore, who explores key processes of America’s past, while Brian Goldstone won in the “Non-Fiction” category for his work addressing current social challenges.
The winner of the prize in the field of poetry was Juliana Spahr, whose work focuses on themes of collective experience and global change.
As the organizers note, this year’s winners demonstrate that literature and journalism “remain key tools for understanding the modern world.”
The Pulitzer Prize is considered one of the most influential awards in the world, and its laureates often set key trends in global culture and media. The announcement of the winners traditionally took place in New York at Columbia University, which has administered the prize since its inception.
The Pulitzer Prize was established in 1917 under the will of publisher Joseph Pulitzer and is awarded annually for outstanding achievements in journalism, literature, drama, and music. It is considered one of the most prestigious awards in the world and a benchmark of quality for the media and cultural sectors.
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The risk of crop damage from night frosts following an early warm spell and a 50% increase in production costs due to rising prices for fuel and plant protection products (PPPs) will be the main challenges for Ukrainian berry growers in the 2026 season, according to an analytical report by the “Berry Growing of Ukraine” association.
“The main challenge of the season is temperature instability and the risk of damage to berry crops during critical stages of development,” the association’s experts noted.
Over 60% of Ukraine’s berry farms are switching to diesel generators to ensure stable operation of irrigation systems.
According to monitoring data from the “Berry Farming of Ukraine” association, the overwintering condition of key crops is mostly stable, though blueberries showed the greatest vulnerability to frost. Thus, the proportion of blueberry plants damaged by frost is 16.30%, while raspberries and strawberries fared much better over the winter—with losses at 2.50% and 1.80%, respectively.
Due to the damage to blueberries, the association forecasts a possible decrease in the gross harvest of this berry, accompanied by an increase in its average size.
The business association also noted a significant increase in production costs. According to the resource price growth index, plant protection products saw the largest price increase—by 1.61 times. Fuel prices rose by 1.48 times, and fertilizer prices by 1.34 times compared to the previous period.
According to the “Berry Farming of Ukraine” association, the issue of energy independence remains a priority for the industry. As of 2026, the structure of power sources for enterprises has diversified significantly: diesel generators account for the largest share of electricity supply—61.20%. Only 26.60% of farms remain fully dependent on the public grid, while 12.20% of producers already use their own solar power plants to minimize the risk of outages.
At the same time, most enterprises are equipped with autonomous sources that cover between 50.00% and 100.00% of their electricity needs for irrigation systems and refrigerators.
According to the Interfax-Ukraine Culture project, as part of the 17th Odessa International Film Festival, a 24-hour challenge for young filmmakers will be held in the capital, during which participants will create short films under time constraints, the festival’s press service reports.
“The format involves a full production cycle in 24 hours—from concept to final edit,” the initiative’s organizers note.
The challenge will be part of the festival’s industry track and is primarily aimed at young directors, actors, and creative teams working with video content. Participants will form groups and shoot short films lasting up to several minutes, using available tools, including mobile devices.
The organizers expect that this format will allow participants to test their skills in rapid storytelling, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure—all of which are critically important for the modern film and creative industries.
Special attention will be given to practical experience: participants will not only create content but also present their work to the festival’s professional audience.
The event will take place in late August in Kyiv as part of the film festival program, which has been held in the capital for several years.
The Odessa International Film Festival is one of the key film forums in Eastern Europe. Following the outbreak of full-scale war, the event temporarily changed its location and is now held in Kyiv, maintaining its focus on the development of the Ukrainian film industry and support for young filmmakers.
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On April 30, 2026, Kyiv hosted the International Women’s Economic Forum 2026—a large-scale event that brought together women entrepreneurs, business leaders, representatives of international organizations, business associations, financial institutions, the public sector, and the expert community.
The forum served as a platform for substantive discussions on the role of women in Ukraine’s economy, the development of women’s entrepreneurship, business internationalization, Ukrainian companies’ entry into European Union markets, export readiness, access to financing, and new opportunities for scaling women-led SMEs.
The event was organized by the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in cooperation with the NGO “International Women’s Economic Forum” and UKRSIBBANK BNP Paribas Group, with the support of the STEP IN 2 EU international cooperation program, which is co-financed by the governments of Germany and Norway, as well as the European Union under the EU4Business initiative and implemented by the German federal company Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
The forum was opened by Hennadiy Chyzhykov, President of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, who emphasized that women’s entrepreneurship today is not only a socially important issue but also a significant economic resource for Ukraine’s recovery, export development, and enhanced competitiveness.
“Among Ukrainian exporters, there are still half as many women as men. Not because they can’t do it. But because conditions have long been unfavorable. I am happy to see the community of women entrepreneurs growing. I am happy to see more and more businesses and institutions getting involved in creating opportunities for the development of women’s leadership,” noted Hennadiy Chyzhykov.
Olena Kondratiuk, Vice Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine; Tetiana Anishchuk, Deputy Head of the STEP IN 2 EU Program at GIZ Ukraine; and Nataliia Kolomatska, Deputy Chair of the Management Board and Chief Operating Officer of UKRSIBBANK BNP Paribas Group, also addressed the forum participants and guests with welcoming remarks.
In her speech, Olena Kondratiuk emphasized that Ukrainian women are already a powerful force for the country’s economic resilience. She stressed that women not only start new businesses but also take responsibility for jobs, communities, families, export opportunities, and the future of the Ukrainian economy.
“The strength of Ukrainian women is not an abstraction. It is the ability to quickly adapt to new conditions and keep the economy afloat,” emphasized Olena Kondratyuk.
Separately, during the forum, it was highlighted that women’s entrepreneurship in Ukraine is growing even amid the war. Women are increasingly establishing new companies, entering international markets, engaging in export activities, and developing manufacturing, social enterprises, service businesses, creative industries, technological solutions, and high-value-added products.
The forum’s program was structured around several key thematic blocks. The first panel discussion focused on the role of women’s business associations, chambers, clubs, and international networks in supporting female entrepreneurs. Participants noted that the development of women’s businesses requires not only individual grant or training programs, but a sustainable support infrastructure: access to knowledge, mentorship, partnerships, markets, financial instruments, and international contacts.
Particular attention was paid to how Ukrainian women’s business organizations can strengthen one another, develop a shared agenda, engage with international partners, and become the voice of women entrepreneurs in dialogue with the government, donors, financial institutions, and European business networks.
The second panel focused on programs supporting women’s entrepreneurship implemented by international organizations, donor programs, and development partners. The discussion covered opportunities for Ukrainian companies in the areas of training, consulting, grant support, export preparation, entering EU markets, digitalization, sustainable development, and enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized businesses.
Representatives of international partners emphasized that support for women entrepreneurs must be practical, long-term, and tied to real business needs. The discussion focused not only on general issues of women’s leadership but also on specific tools: how to prepare a company for export, how to assess readiness for the international market, how to adapt a product to EU requirements, and how to navigate regulatory barriers, certification, logistics, financing, and partnership channels.
The third panel discussion was dedicated to the practical experiences of women entrepreneurs: exporting, scaling up, and entering European Union markets. Participants shared their own stories of growth, mistakes, challenges, and solutions that helped them expand beyond the Ukrainian market. Key topics included adapting business models, building trust with foreign partners, participating in international exhibitions, brand development, working with distributors, securing financing, and building the reputation of Ukrainian products abroad.
The panelists emphasized that Ukrainian businesses today export not only goods or services but also a new quality of entrepreneurial thinking: flexibility, speed of decision-making, the ability to operate under conditions of uncertainty, responsibility, and high internal motivation. It is precisely these traits that make Ukrainian companies competitive in international markets.
A separate focus of the forum was the topic of the event’s practical follow-up. The International Women’s Economic Forum 2026 is not viewed as a one-time event. Its goal is to become a platform for systematic support of women entrepreneurs who seek to scale their businesses, enter foreign markets, and strengthen their export capacity.
As part of the follow-up work after the forum, 15 women entrepreneurs will be selected to receive individual consultations on business internationalization, export readiness, entering EU markets, regulatory compliance, developing an international strategy, and practical steps for scaling up. This format will allow the forum’s discussions to be transformed into concrete roadmaps for the development of Ukrainian women-led SMEs.
Overall, the forum brought together the entrepreneurial, expert, international, and institutional communities around a common goal—to make women in the Ukrainian economy more visible, stronger, better represented in international trade, and more integrated into European and global value chains.
The 2026 International Women’s Economic Forum demonstrated that Ukrainian women are already one of the key drivers of the country’s economic resilience. They are starting businesses, opening new markets, representing Ukraine abroad, supporting teams, investing in community development, and shaping a new culture of entrepreneurship—one that is bold, responsible, and open to the world.
And that is precisely why the forum’s main message rang out particularly clearly: make way for the bold.
Interfax-Ukraine – information partner.
