Fetch.ai boosted by MEXC Global $150m fund with Huobi and Bybit March 22, 2022 Cryptocurrency trading platform MEXC Global is to create an investment fund of $150 million, together with Huobi Global and Bybit, to support the growth of Fetch.ai.
China and Dubai cash in on roomier Russian market amid Western boycott March 22, 2022 As the West bail out of Russia over its invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, China and Dubai are seemingly cashing in on the roomier market. China’s top envoy in Moscow has urged Chinese business leaders to “fill the void” in the Russian market, Bloomberg first reported, after a growing tally of businesses and government’s have boycott [...]
UK home to second most hedge funds, as US dominates rise of crypto strategies March 22, 2022 Britain is home to the second largest hedge fund market in the world, with more than 500 set up in the capital since 2019. The US leads the way with 67 per cent of the global share, with New York boasting almost 7,000. Data compiled for SigTech also shows London has 2,230, with nearly a [...]
Makeover for high street as cosmetic treatment firms snap up commercial units March 22, 2022 The UK high street is undergoing a makeover with fresh demand for units from dentists, cosmetic clinics and private healthcare. According to London estate agent Winkworth, commercial units are going to sealed bids as there has been a momentous pandemic interest in cosmetic procedures. Specialist medical services – including dentistry and cosmetic treatments – have [...]
Shares dip for Trustpilot despite booking surge March 22, 2022 Trustpilot saw bookings surge 27 per cent to $149.6m (£113.7m), driven by strength in Europe, the UK, and acceleration in North America
BuzzFeed News’ top editors step down following major job cut plans March 22, 2022 BuzzFeed News editor-in-chief Mark Schoofs, as well as two other top editors, have stepped down this afternoon following internal announcements that job cuts were coming across the board.
NatWest to roll out buy-now pay-later credit as demand booms March 22, 2022 NatWest is set to be the UK’s first high-street lender to move into the booming buy-now pay-later market as it rolls out a dedicated product for customers later this year.
Ukrainian activists try to block Abramovich’s £450m superyacht from mooring at Turkish port March 22, 2022 A group of Ukrainian activists – including at least five children – people attempted to stop sanctioned Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s £430m yacht from mooring in a Turkish port. The luxury vessel called Solaris was confronted in the resort of Bodrum by a rubber dingy filled with children and teens, holding Ukrainian flags with the [...]
Recorded music revenue grew 18 per cent last year with streaming leading the way March 22, 2022 The global recorded music market grew by 18.5 per cent last year, driven largely by paid subscription streaming.
Flybe sets April as restart date with half a dozen routes serving capital’s airports March 22, 2022 Flybe announced today it will restart operations from mid-April, more than two years after its collapse. The regional carrier said that, starting from 13 April, it will operate up to 530 flights per week across 23 routes, serving airports such as Belfast City, Heathrow and Birmingham. “We think our new flights will benefit everyone who [...]