Facebook posts massive $26 billion revenue – but not a Bitcoin in sight April 28, 2021 No sign of rumoured Bitcoin holdings as Facebook posts record $26 billion revenue figures.
HMRC set to crack down on tax evaders’ crypto assets April 28, 2021 The recent surge in interest and value in cryptocurrencies is likely to lead to increased scrutiny on its links to organised crime, according to a top accountancy firm. The organised crime ecosystem is becoming increasingly digital and now there are concerns it is being used by tax evaders. HMRC is set to demand data on [...]
Ethereum hits new all-time high but recovery stalls April 28, 2021 As Ethereum hits a new all-time high, the crypto markets have slowed somewhat over the last 24 hours.
Space race: Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos go head to head April 27, 2021 The space race between the world’s two richest men catapulted into hyperdrive today.
Mobile surge coming as reserve currencies reach life expectancy April 27, 2021 Mobile devices will economically empower the masses, says Dr Chris Kacher, as reserve currencies bow out.
Ethiopia overhauls its education system with IOHK blockchain partnership April 27, 2021 Global blockchain specialist IOHK has partnered with the Ethiopian government to overhaul the nation's education system.
Tesla seal of approval gives crypto recovery another boost April 27, 2021 "Bitcoin seems to have found its way back on course faster than a Canada goose with radar" is the market sentiment today.
Pandemic-resilient companies employ higher-paid, higher educated staff April 26, 2021 Companies that coped better through the pandemic were more likely to employ people who were paid better, had higher education and were born in Poland or India. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that workers in industries classed as “resilient” to the pandemic were paid £628.89 per week on average, compared with [...]
Hostelworld investors revolt over CEO pay and political donations April 26, 2021 More than a quarter of Hostelworld investors have rebelled against the pay deal for bosses at the pandemic-hit firm. The global hostel operator said that 29 per cent of shareholder votes were cast against an amendment to its remuneration policy after generous incentive schemes were criticised. Shareholder advisory group ISS had recommended that investors vote [...]
NatWest refuses to jump on the crypto bandwagon amid money laundering charges April 26, 2021 NatWest’s reluctance to enter the crypto market should be seen as out of step with the wider financial services ecosystem, according to a leading London lawyer. Earlier this week, the bank said it has ‘no appetite’ to serve business customers which accept cryptocurrency, as the bank is taking a ‘cautious approach’ following recent money laundering [...]