UK markets watchdog fines hedge fund Bluecrest Capital £40m December 22, 2021 The UK financial regulator has fined hedge fund Bluecrest Capital Management £40.8m for failing to fairly manage a conflict of interest.
UK regulator bans Arsenal fan token ads amid crackdown on crypto December 22, 2021 The UK's advertising watchdog has banned adverts by Arsenal promoting its fan token amid a cracks down on crypto content.
State news agency Xinhua releases NFTs amid China crypto crackdown December 22, 2021 Chinese state media agency Xinhua has announced plans to launch a line of NFTs despite a stringent nation wide crypto ban.
Leaked documents: Amazon denies claims Alexa’s novelty has worn off December 22, 2021 Amazon has denied claims consumers are losing interest in Alexa after media obtained internal documents predicting a slump in sales growth.
Mild or not: Omicron variant doubles risk of catching Covid aboard a plane December 22, 2021 As millions of people prepare to fly home for Christmas an industry expert has warned that Omicron doubles the risk of being infected on a plane.
Crypto exchange Kraken snaps up staking platform amid M&A boom December 21, 2021 Crypto exchange Kraken has purchased Staked in a deal which it claims is "one of the largest crypto industry acquisitions to date."
Microsoft’s $16bn Nuance bid secures EU antitrust approval December 21, 2021 Microsoft's $16bn (£12bn) bid for AI company Nuance has won approval from the European Commission following an antitrust probe.
Former BT chief Du Plessis selected to take over as audit watchdog chair December 21, 2021 Jan du Plessis, the former Chairman of BT as well as a host of FTSE 100 companies, has been selected as chair of the UK's audit watchdog.
Sunak to let small and medium sized firms claim back Covid sick pay December 21, 2021 Small and medium-sized businesses will be allowed to claim back money from the government to cover Covid related statutory sick pay.
China eyes victory in takeover bid for London listed Banacora December 21, 2021 China's takeover of a British lithium miner is reportedly on the brink of success after a key shareholder indicated support for the deal.