Middle East’s ‘Crypto Oasis’ expected to reach 1,000+ organisations target by Q2 2022 March 10, 2022 The Middle East has officially connected to the global blockchain ecosystem in a way that expresses community and embodies excellence.
Oil prices to remain high despite ‘unprecedented’ volatility March 10, 2022 Oil prices have gone on a wild journey this week - with prices fluctuating amid escalating conflict in Ukraine.
Softbank’s internet arm teases plans for launch of NFT marketplace March 10, 2022 Japanese investment giant Softbank Group is cashing in on the NFT craze with the launch of a new marketplace.
Twitter removes Russian embassy’s post calling Ukraine’s maternity bombing staged March 10, 2022 Tweets from the Russian embassy in London have been removed by the social media giant after it suggested that images from Ukraine's Mariupol maternity hospital bombing yesterday were staged.
Boss of Purplebricks steps down at troubled estate agent March 10, 2022 The boss of online estate agent Purplebricks has quit his role because of “personal circumstances.” Vic Darvey’s departure was announced on Thursday, with the CEO set to leave at the end of this month. Shares were up 4.2 per cent when trading closed on Thursday night. Chief operating officer Helena Marston will step into the [...]
London’s top indexes give up gains as Moscow assault of Ukraine ramps up March 10, 2022 London’s top indexes gave up some of their gains yesterday as investors fretted over a ramping up in Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index dropped 1.27 per cent to 7,099.00 points, while the domestically-focused FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, fell 0.57 per [...]
Russian oligarchs look towards Dubai and Israel in efforts to avoid sanctions March 10, 2022 Legal experts have said Russian oligarchs, looking for new jurisdictions to store their wealth, may be turning towards Dubai and Israel due to a lack of other options, as they seek to avoid sanctions and exit Russia’s crumbling economy. Speaking to City A.M. David Savage, head of financial crime at London law firm Stewarts, said [...]
Exclusive: Khan tries to coordinate London hotel accommodation for Ukraine refugees March 10, 2022 Sadiq Khan is in talks to try and coordinate hotel accommodation for Ukrainian refugees set to arrive in London as a part of a similar scheme used to house homeless people during the first Covid lockdown. City Hall has been speaking to the government about how to house those fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with [...]
Starkware valuation on track to hit $6bn in latest funding round March 10, 2022 Israeli blockchain start up Starkware is reportedly closing a bumper funding round at a new valuation of $6bn.
Red Rocket review – a fascinating story of sleaze March 10, 2022 Like 2017’s Oscar nominated The Florida Project, director Sean Baker once again deals with people at the other side of The American Dream in a story that is miles away from anything you’ll currently see at the cinema. Simon Rex stars as Mikey, a former LA porn star who returns to his hometown in Texas [...]
