Britain Financial News
20.10 / 12:35
Cinema
Europe's energy crisis
Silvio Berlusconi: Polish MEP urges former Italian premier to send vodka back to Putin
Silvio Berlusconi should send any vodka he received as a gift back to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the head of the Polish European People's Party delegation warned on Wednesday.
20.10 / 11:11
Liz Truss administration on the brink as Conservative Party turmoil deepens
Britain's political turmoil deepened on 19 October as Prime Minister Liz Truss, having been forced to ditch her flagship economic policies, fought to stay in power despite a high-level cabinet resignation and a growing rebellion from lawmakers who want to oust her but aren't sure exactly when or who would replace her.
20.10 / 10:35
Cinema
Europe's energy crisis
Ukraine war: Kyiv orders electricity curbs and warns of blackouts after Russian attacks
The Ukrainian government placed restrictions on electricity usage nationwide on Thursday, for the first time since Russia's invasion following a barrage of attacks on power plants just before the winter sets in.
20.10 / 08:03
Cinema
Europe's energy crisis
MPs
Liz Truss' government in meltdown as top minister quits and Tory MPs squabble in parliament
Britain's interior minister quit on Wednesday with a broadside at Liz Truss before her lawmakers openly quarrelled in parliament, underscoring the erosion of the prime minister's authority after just weeks in the job.
20.10 / 07:17
Law
CFTC
bills
'Secretly circulating' draft crypto bill could be a ‘boon’ to DeFi
A new draft of the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act (DCCPA) bill has started to circulate online, with some commentary suggesting it could be positive for decentralized finance (DeFi) and crypto.
20.10 / 03:05
Ethereum
Before ETH drops further, set some money aside for surprise taxes
Ethereum’s Merge dominated the crypto world in September with promises of quicker transaction times, improved security and a 99% reduction in energy consumption. However, will you end up with a surprise tax bill too? Let’s examine.
19.10 / 23:59
Cinema
Europe's energy crisis
Iran sanctions UK in tit-for-tat exchange over death of Mahsa Amini
Iran blacklisted several UK organisations and individuals on Wednesday, days after London slapped sanctions on Tehran in a tit-for-tat exchange.
19.10 / 22:41
NFT
Gaming
Anthony Hopkins sells out NFTs in minutes: Nifty Newsletter, Oct 12–18
In this week’s newsletter, read about how Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu believes that nonfungible token (NFT) games are only at the tip of the iceberg in terms of potential. Check out how an executive at Kraken highlighted that NFTs will be as disruptive as Bitcoin (BTC) and how a museum in Ukraine is preserving the country’s cultural heritage through NFTs. In other news, find out how an industry executive claimed that brands have a lot of responsibility in terms of protecting their NFT investors against fraud. Last but not least, British actor Anthony Hopkins sold out his NFT collection within minutes of its release.
19.10 / 19:19
Social Media
Hungary comparing EU sanctions on Russia to bombs is 'inappropriate', says EU Commission
The European Commission denounced Hungary's poster campaign comparing EU sanctions on Russia to bombs as "inappropriate" on Wednesday.
19.10 / 19:15
business
inflation
Bank of England
UK inflation rate hits 10.1%, British Bitcoin community responds
Prices in the United Kingdom continue to rise, hitting another 40-year high of 10.1%. According to figures from the U.K’s Office for National Statistics, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 10.1% in the 12 months to September 2022, up from 9.9% in August. The 10.1% figure mirrors July’s recent high.
19.10 / 18:39
European Union
rights
MEPs award Ukraine's 'brave people' and President Zelenskyy with top human rights prize
The "brave people" of Ukraine defending their country against Russia's relentless invasion have been awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, the European Union's highest tribute to human rights defenders.
19.10 / 18:01
markets
European Union
Bitcoin
Dollar
Here's what could spark a 'huge BTC rally' as Bitcoin clings to $19K
Bitcoin (BTC) sagged with United States equities at the Oct. 19 Wall Street open as markets awaited tech earnings.
19.10 / 18:01
Law
Adoption
regulation
UK Law Commission expects 'substantial impact' from digital asset law review
The Law Commission of England and Wales hopes to establish the United Kingdom as a leading jurisdiction for grappling with legal disputes involving emerging technologies like cryptocurrencies, digital assets and electronic documentation.
19.10 / 14:19
19.10 / 13:57
Binance
Reuters
CEO
Strategy
Binance, Reuters, and CZ- demystifying the allegation air
A new story from Reuters was released on 17 October, where it was claimed that cryptocurrency exchange Binance had not been forthcoming with regulators in the United Kingdom and the United States.
19.10 / 13:43
markets
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Price
Dollar
New Fidelity report flags 'stark contrast' between Bitcoin and fiat currencies
Bitcoin’s (BTC) future may “stand in stark contrast to the rest of the world,” asset manager Fidelity Investments predicts.
19.10 / 11:21
UPS
raid
Bank profits face fresh tax raid in bid to shore up UK finances
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is weighing up the level of tax that should be applied to banks as he looks to plug the UK's fiscal hole and restore market confidence.
19.10 / 10:29
Energy
Support
Finland's PM Sanna Marin signals growing cross-party support for Russia border fence
Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin said Tuesday there is growing cross-party support to build a fence on the Nordic country’s border with Russia as proposed by the Finnish border guard officials.
19.10 / 06:57
Law
regulation
Scams
Ponzi scheme
Cryptoqueen
'Cryptoqueen' associates face German court for role in $4B OneCoin scheme
Three associates of fugitive OneCoin founder Ruja Ignatova, known colloquially as the “Cryptoqueen,” have faced a German court over allegations of fraud, money laundering and banking crimes.
19.10 / 02:21
HSBC
HSBC sustainability ads were ‘misleading’, UK watchdog rules
The UK advertising watchdog has banned several HSBC promotions for overstating the bank's green credentials.
18.10 / 19:39
Ethereum
ETH
Betting
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