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10.01 / 15:39

ETH BTC XRP BNB Bitcoin and Ethereum Fail to Recover, NEAR and ZEC Turn Green

Bitcoin price failed to gain strength above the USD 42,500 level. BTC started a fresh decline towards the USD 41,500 level. It is currently (11:30 UTC) showing bearish signs and might extend losses.

10.01 / 13:19

business Adoption Trading German neobank N26 to launch crypto trading later this year

German neobank N26, one of the biggest European fintechs with over $9 billion in valuation, is finally ready to tackle crypto and equities trading after striving for a global expansion.

10.01 / 03:05

UPS UK parliament launches crypto group

It will also look to address challenges for the sector including creating a regulatory framework that supports innovation and growth while addressing issues such as consumer protection and economic crime.Lisa Cameron MP, chair of the new group, says: "We must ensure that we have an appropriate regulatory framework in the UK which supports innovation and guarantees that the UK remains an attractive destination for innovative firms to set up and grow.

09.01 / 22:11

NATO US & Russian officials set to meet in Geneva amid Ukraine tensions

US and Russian officials will gather in Geneva on Monday for critical talks on rising tensions over Ukraine.

09.01 / 15:39

week Kazakhstan says 164 killed in week of protests

Kazakhstan's health ministry said Sunday that 164 people have been killed in protests that have rocked the country over the past week.

08.01 / 21:53

Europe Deaths COVID in Europe: UK deaths pass 150,000 as Germany plans to further restrict bars and restaurants

Europe is once again seeing a surge of COVID-19 cases — here is our summary of the measures being taken across the continent.

08.01 / 11:17

business Blockchain Stablecoin PayPal PayPal reportedly confirms plans to explore the launch of a stablecoin

American fintech giant PayPal Holdings has reportedly confirmed its intent to launch its own stablecoin named PayPal Coin. The development of an in-house stablecoin was first discovered in the source code of Paypal’s iPhone app by developer Steve Moser.

08.01 / 04:53

UPS CEO Bitcoin Broker Crypto broker Bitcoin Suisse snaps up Barclays exec for CEO role

Barclays’ UK boss of the wealth management and investment unit, Dirk Klee, will take on the chief executive role at crypto trading and prime broker Bitcoin Suisse in April.

07.01 / 23:41

UPS Platform exit stake Private equity investor set to exit stake in one of UK’s largest adviser platforms

The private equity owners behind one of the UK's largest investment platforms for financial advisers is preparing to sell at least part of its stake.

07.01 / 22:45

VISA Support 'I can feel it': Novak Djokovic thanks fans for support in Australia entry row

Novak Djokovic thanked his fans "around the world" on Friday in his first reaction since being sent to a detention hotel in Australia after his visa was cancelled.

07.01 / 21:41

Government regulation UK government lawmakers UK lawmakers form crypto advocacy group for parliament: Report

Lisa Cameron, a member of parliament for the United Kingdom’s House of Commons, is reportedly chairing a lobbying group aimed at promoting crypto-related legislation in government.

07.01 / 21:03

BlackRock BlackRock freezes London back to work plans as Omicron cases soar

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, paused its return to work programme for London staff amid a rise in the number of Covid-19 Omicron cases in the UK.

07.01 / 17:47

Google History French language guardians upset over English on France's new identity cards

The academy charged with defending the French language is threatening to take the government to court over the use of English on the country's new identity card.

07.01 / 15:45

UPS CEO Bitcoin Broker Crypto broker Bitcoin Suisse snaps up Barclays exec for CEO role

Barclays’ UK boss of the wealth management and investment unit, Dirk Klee, will take on the chief executive role at crypto trading and prime broker Bitcoin Suisse in April.

07.01 / 15:45

Deal UK holds private equity crown as EU deal boom takes off

The UK took the top spot as Europe’s largest private equity market during 2021, as buyout shops made a flurry of take-private deals for London-listed companies.

07.01 / 15:45

Citi Career PwC Trading Places: Jefferies nabs Perella Weinberg’s Yates, PwC UK adds partners

Welcome to 2022. Here's the latest on people changing jobs to kick off the new year.

07.01 / 15:41

business Blockchain Adoption London Traffic UK air traffic tech firm uses Hedera Hashgraph to track drones

Hedera's public ledger consensus service was recently used to “gather, store, and order” millions of data points in a drone data trial sponsored by the United Kingdom government.

07.01 / 11:47

Merit Lawyers Lawyers for Ghislaine Maxwell request new trial

Lawyers representing convicted sex-trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell asked a federal judge on 5 January to grant the British socialite a new trial after a juror told media outlets that sharing his experiences as a sexual-abuse victim influenced deliberations.

07.01 / 02:39

equity funds Equity funds cash in with £14bn haul despite Omicron fears

A sharp rise in Omicron cases during December did little to dampen investor appetite for equity funds, which raked in £1bn of fresh cash for the month, as their total haul for the year reached a record £14.2bn.

06.01 / 18:35

Prince Andrew’s legal battles over sex abuse claims mean more anguish for the House of Windsor

Prince Andrew has spent the past few years largely airbrushed from the British royal family.

06.01 / 18:27

Google fugitive Italian mafia fugitive arrested after being spotted on Google Maps' Street View

An Italian mafia fugitive on the run for 20 years was caught by police in Spain after being identified on Google.

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