Planet Crypto: Sloths and slugs protest that Bitcoin congestion is making them look speedy May 25, 2023 Planet Crypto tunes into nature where some of the more indolent members of the animal kingdom are up in arms over the Bitcoin network.
eTukTuk announced as headline partners for Crypto AM SOLSTICE event May 25, 2023 Crypto AM is delighted to announce thateTukTuk– the first automotive project onCardano– has been confirmed as a Headline Partner for the upcoming Crypto AM SOLSTICE: 5th Birthday & Unlocking Summer Party being held at Boisdale of Canary Wharf on June 21. The day will be made up of six, hand-picked panels featuring an impressive roll [...]
Explainer: An increasingly short temper for Just Stop Oil protesters May 25, 2023 The number of climate protests up and down the country, but especially in London, is undoubtedly increasing. Today, three Just Stop Oil activists were arrested after throwing orange powder all over one of the gardens on display at the Chelsea Flower Show. This week and last, Just Stop Oil protesters have been conducting slow marches [...]
Rail cancellations swell as figures reveal 2022-23 worst year on record May 25, 2023 Train passengers in Britain have faced record levels of disruption over the last twelve months, with new figures revealing 2022-23 was the worst year ever for rail cancellations. Passengers have faced record levels of disruption after the past year was the worst on record for train cancellations, figures from the Office for Road and Rail [...]
Jimmy Nguyen named chairman of Change Digital May 25, 2023 Change Digital has appointed Jimmy Nguyen, founding president of the Bitcoin Association, as its new chairman.
Sunak to meet Google boss for AI threat talks as regulation debate heats up May 25, 2023 Rishi Sunak and Google chief executive Sundar Pichai will reportedly meet tomorrow for talks on the threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI). The Prime Minister and tech boss will hold a private meeting on Friday, according to Sky News. Downing Street would not confirm the meeting to City A.M. and Google did not immediately respond [...]
Monzo founder Blomfield fires parting shot at London as he packs bags for San Francisco May 25, 2023 Monzo founder Tom Blomfield has warned there are no quick fixes for London’s "very real" listings problem, in a parting blow to the capital as he packs his bags for the US.
Stars come out for Universal Peace Gala in Beverly Hills May 25, 2023 Tibetan Lama Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche left his mark on Beverly Hills with a star-studded global gathering promoting peace.
Hong Kong to San Francisco: How office workers are returning across the globe May 25, 2023 The rise of hybrid working and working from home during the pandemic has left cities across the world facing up to new challenges – but the rate at which staff are returning to their offices is different across the world. Asian cities, despite more strident restrictions on mobility during the pandemic itself, have seen their [...]
Starmer copycat? Sunak bemoans ‘ridiculous’ ads for vapes directed at children May 25, 2023 Rishi Sunak has expressed concern about his daughters potentially being targeted by vape advertising after figures showed the proportion of children trying e-cigarettes has doubled in the past decade. The Prime Minister said it was “ridiculous” that the products appear to be marketed towards young people. Campaigners have argued that vapes are designed to attract [...]
