Martin Smith

Martin Smith is the founder and Editor in Chief of STL.News, an independent digital news publication owned and operated by St. Louis Media, LLC. He founded STL.News in 2016 and oversees its editorial direction and digital publishing operations. His coverage includes business, financial markets, securities litigation, government and regulatory developments, legal news, and St. Louis-area businesses and economic activity.
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Paxful Holding Inc. Sentenced in Federal Criminal Case

Paxful Holdings Inc. Sentenced in Federal Criminal Case Over Compliance Failures February 11, 2026 Paxful Holdings Inc. has…

How to Turn Your Side Hustle into a Fully-Fledged Business

(STL.News) Thousands of professionals currently ditch the traditional corporate grind to pursue the freedom of self-employment. Transitioning a…

Global Markets Trade Cautiously Ahead of Key U.S. Data

February 11, 2026 Global markets moved cautiously overnight as investors awaited critical U.S. economic data. Asian stocks rose…

Good Morning St. Louisans, St. Louis, MO – Feb. 11, 2026

Good Morning St. Louisans! Today is February 11, 2026, and we have compiled additional local news videos for…

Yaoning “Mike” Sun, Sentenced to 48 Months for Acting as Covert Agent of China

Political Operative, Yaoning “Mike” Sun, Sentenced to 48 Months for Acting as Covert Agent of China Federal court…

UN Warns Ethiopia’s Tigray Region at Risk of Renewed Conflict

Global tensions rise as UN human rights chief urges restraint amid escalating violence in northern Ethiopia. Civilians face…

DOJ Sues Christopher Brown – Alleged $5M Refund Scheme

DOJ Sues Miami Gardens Tax Preparer, Christopher Brown, Over Alleged $5 Million Refund Scheme Miami Gardens, Florida —…

Thomas C. Rollins Admits Rigging $8M in Military Contracts

Executive, Thomas C. Rollins, Admits Rigging $8 Million in Military Contracts — Faces Up to 10 Years Washington…

10 Defendants Sentenced – Major Drug Trafficking Crackdown

10 Defendants Sentenced in Major Drug Trafficking Crackdown in Columbus, Georgia Columbus, Georgia — February 10, 2026 Ten…

MO Businessman, Bradley James Carlson, Avoided Creditors

Missouri Businessman, Bradley James Carlson, Who Moved Assets to Avoid Creditors Gives Up Bankruptcy Protection Washington — February…

Pentagon Reorganizes Arms Sales System to Speed Weapons to U.S. Allies

Washington — February 10, 2026 The Pentagon has restructured how the U.S. sells weapons to foreign allies to…

St. Louis Moves to Regulate Data Centers

St. Louis Moves to Regulate Data Centers as Demand Accelerates St. Louis is drafting its first zoning rules…

FTC Warns Data Brokers on Foreign Data Transfers

February 2026 | Washington, D.C. The Federal Trade Commission has issued a formal warning to data brokers, reminding…

Google Morning St. Louisans – St. Louis, MO – Feb. 10, 2026

Good Morning, St. Louisans - It is Tuesday, February 10, 2026 1 Injured After Shooting at a Strip…

Overnight Markets Hold Steady for Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026

Overnight Markets Hold Steady as Investors Await Fresh Signals February 10, 2026 | STL.News Global markets traded cautiously…