Why the crypto bull market party might be over for Britain January 28, 2025 While crypto markets have dipped in recent days after the release of Deepseek shook US tech firms, UK companies are struggling to keep the momentum of digital finance going. Bitcoin managed to pull itself back above the $100,000 mark this morning after Deepseek’s new AI model shook the stock prices of the Magnificent Seven; Apple, [...]
Zuckerberg’s transition from geek to jock heralds the dawn of the alpha age January 28, 2025 Zuckerberg’s masculine makeover is emblematic of how Silicon Valley – previously the bastion of Californian idealism – has fully pivoted towards the Trump era, says Eliza Filby Back in early 2019, before the world had any inkling of what lay ahead, I attended a conference called: Disruption. It took place in a futuristic, windowless dome, [...]
Trump should read Javier Milei’s 2024 Davos speech January 22, 2025 This year, perhaps more than ever, the global gathering at Davos offers something of a safe space for those still reeling from the 47th President’s inauguration, his speech and subsequent flurry of Executive Orders. Sessions scheduled at this year’s World Economic Forum include Investing in Diversity, Safeguarding Nature, The Road to COP30, Equity Beyond Identity [...]
Crypto rises: Bitcoin soars as Donald Trump returns to the White House January 20, 2025 Bitcoin hit record highs on Monday, as President-elect Donald Trump, and soon-to-be First Lady-again Melania Trump launched their meme coins, days ahead of the inauguration. The cryptocurrency leader reached above $108,000(£88,668) for the first time ever on Monday morning, ahead of Trump’s official return to office. Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets at Hargreaves [...]
The UK is at risk of missing out on the crypto revolution January 19, 2025 Crypto is not a curiosity or a fad, it’s set to transform financial services – and as with any true innovation we must be prepared to experiment and sometimes fail, says Lord Ranger The soaring office towers of Canary Wharf stand as testimony to Britain’s golden era of smart regulation and financial ingenuity, cementing London’s [...]
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Short-term vs. Long-term Crypto Investment Strategies [2024] January 13, 2025 | Sponsored If you are an existing or aspiring crypto investor, then the most important question you will have to ask yourself is whether to pursue short-term or long-term crypto investment strategies. This is because both investing approaches have significantly different outlooks on what is the “best” way to invest in crypto, and also have different risk [...]
Transform Your Finances With These 8 Habits [2024] January 13, 2025 | Sponsored It’s 2024, and the financial landscape is becoming ever more volatile, leaving many wondering how to navigate the turbulence and come out unscathed. With rising inflation, unpredictable markets, and a wealth of new financial innovations, having your finances in order has never been more important. But for many people, addressing these challenges can be overwhelming, [...]
ICONOMI Recognized by International Business Magazine as 2024 Leading Crypto Asset Management Platform in the UK and Netherlands January 13, 2025 | Sponsored This year, ICONOMI had the privilege of being recognized as the 2024 Leading Crypto Asset Management Platform in both the Netherlands and the UK by International Business Magazine. For us, these awards are a testament to how far we’ve come in building trust within a space that’s both exciting and, admittedly, daunting for many. From [...]
Bitcoin in Your Business: Why SME Business Owners Are Adopting a Bitcoin Strategy: January 13, 2025 | Sponsored In 2020, MicroStrategy made headlines when its Chairman and Co-founder, Michael Saylor, took a bold step by buying Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and an alternative to cash reserves on the company’s balance sheet. This marked the start of the company’s digital asset strategy, setting a precedent for other businesses. Today, MicroStrategy owns over [...]