MiCA: A ‘beta version’ of crypto-assets regulation in the EU June 8, 2021 Alexander Prognimak, CFA from the CFA UK Future of Money Working Group, looks at European Union plans for crypto-assets. Gone are the days when London’s famous red buses would be carrying adverts promoting the dream of a shiny post-Brexit future for the NHS. As one ad (that has attracted the advertising regulator’s attention) read: ‘If [...]
Crypto AM shines its Spotlight on CoinGeek Live September 22, 2020 The Bitcoin network and blockchain which underpin it represent a transformative technological leap. However, beyond its best-known use case as a peer-to-peer system of electronic cash, Bitcoin and the full power of its data protocol remain a mystery to most. Bitcoin introduced blockchain technology into the public consciousness. But the world’s vision of Bitcoin has [...]
Former Lord Mayor of London Sir Roger Gifford passes away at 65 May 26, 2021 The well-known London banker and 685th Lord Mayor of London, Sir Roger Gifford, has passed away at the age of 65. Gifford served as UK head of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB) from 2000, and was also a patron of the financial education charity MyBnk. He started his career in finance at SG Warburg, where he [...]
State of the market: Mining October 1, 2020 It was the year that Bitcoin maximalists have been looking forward to for some time, all in hope that the infamous block reward halving will result in an aggressive price squeeze, causing Bitcoin to finally break out of years of doldrum price action. However, consensus market expectations do not always materialise, be that due to [...]
Taylor Wimpey sees strong housing demand as market continues recovery April 22, 2021 Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey today said that the housing market has remained healthy in 2021 after a surge in customer demand. Speaking in a trading update, Taylor Wimpey reported a net private sales rate for the year to 18 April of 1.00, compared to 0.90 in 2020. Its total order book value stood at around £2.81bn, [...]
Is 2023 going to be crypto’s year of the three Rs? January 17, 2023 Inspira Wealth CEO Vj Angelo suggests its time for the crypto community to learn the 'three Rs' - research, revenue and returns.
BMW CEO: Timely electric cars shift will help firm compete with Tesla March 30, 2021 BMW’s ‘timely shift’ to electric cars could make its stock compete with the likes of Tesla, according to its chief executive. The German carmaker’s CEO Oliver Zipse said the firm is challenging perceptions that it is behind on electronification. “There is a perception that we took a break, but we actually didn’t take a break,” [...]
Kim Kardashian joins the billionaire club as sister Kylie falls out of favour April 6, 2021 Reality TV star-turned-cosmetic and shapewear mogul Kim Kardashian has appeared for the first time on Forbes magazine’s list of the world’s billionaires. Forbes estimated Kardashian, 40, is now worth $1bn, up from about £780m in October, “thanks to two lucrative businesses – KKW and Skims – as well as cash from reality television and endorsement [...]
It’s been a great year for the blockchain industry, but the UK needs more champions December 21, 2021 Crypto AM editor-at-large James Bowater discusses every corner of the crypto industry with Sean Kiernan, founder and CEO of Greengage.
Donald Trump’s Facebook ban upheld by oversight board May 5, 2021 Facebook’s oversight board has upheld the ban of former US President Donald Trump but said the indefinite suspension was wrong. In a much-awaited verdict, the oversight board said it upheld Facebook’s decision but said it was “not appropriate… to impose the indeterminate and standardless penalty of indefinite suspension.” “Facebook’s normal penalties include removing the violating [...]