Weekend Read: Ailing business investment will dampen the economy’s post-Covid prospects August 21, 2021 The good pandemic-related news continued to emerge last week. Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics shows output jumped 4.8 per cent in the second quarter of this year, driven by the lifting of Covid restrictions on sectors that rely on face-to-face and social contact to generate income. The services industry – which accounts [...]
I’ve spotted curious similarities between Bitcoin and the Taliban… August 20, 2021 Looking back over his youthful experiences, Monty draws some eyebrow-raising comparisons between Bitcoin and the Taliban.
Gibraltar to host first international post-pandemic crypto event August 20, 2021 More than 300 international crypto enthusiasts and investors will gather in Gibraltar for some safe, crypto, ‘Fun in the Sun’ in October.
Brock Pierce shares views on privacy and DeFi with crypto leaders August 20, 2021 Philanthropic cryptocurrency evangelist Brock Pierce offers up his thoughts on privacy and DeFi with other crypto leaders.
Can Bitcoin fix the financial problems of the last 50 years? August 20, 2021 As the world of fiat currency turns 50 years old, Jason Deane asks if Bitcoin can fix its problems.
Facebook secures Afghan accounts as Taliban cements takeover – CityAM : CityAM August 20, 2021 Facebook has brought in new safety measures in response to concerns that the Taliban, who have taken over Afghanistan this week, could use social media to target and track individuals, according to reports. Also Read: Legal groups urge UK to help female judges and legal professionals in Afghanistan The social media giant has temporarily removed [...]
Crypto AM is delighted to announce CUDOS as a Gold Partner August 20, 2021 Layer 1 blockchain and layer 2 computation oracle network Cudos has been announced as a gold sponsor of the Crypto AM summit and awards.
BHP fires 48 workers over sexual harassment and assault at Australian mines – CityAM : CityAM August 20, 2021 Mining giant BHP has fired 48 workers in 2 years amid a spate of sexual harassment and assault allegations. In July, the Australian government launched an inquiry into the problem of sexual harassment in the country’s mining industry. Large mining companies tend to use Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) accommodation, a set up which blurs [...]
Weak UK retail sales drags FTSE 100 lower – CityAM : CityAM August 20, 2021 London’s FTSE 100 extended yesterday’s sharp losses into this morning as weak UK retail sales figures weighed on market sentiment. The capital’s premier index slipped 0.22 per cent to 7,043.22 points during the first two hours of trading on Friday. The blue-chip index is on track to register its worst week since January. Also Read: [...]
Introducing the decentralised cloud network Cudos – CityAM : CityAM August 20, 2021 Back in 2019, our relationship with James and the team at Crypto AM was born over a late-night McDonalds following an investor event in Zurich. The portions that night, whilst tasty, didn’t quite meet our expectations. So, a whole swathe of the guests made their way for a midnight snack. How fortunate that was in [...]