Not Satoshi’s vision: Is MicroStrategy in danger of becoming Bitcoin’s central bank? June 22, 2021 Something strange has happened over the past several months, and it’s transpired right under everyone’s noses – Bitcoin has become centralized. During the course of the pandemic, one by one, publicly traded companies have lined up to buy (relatively) cheap BTC, but one has outbought them all. Microstrategy now holds more than 105,000 total Bitcoin [...]
Fed pours cool water on recovery while AMP amps up June 17, 2021 Bitcoin is down two per cent this morning, currently trading at around $39,300, while Ethereum has also dipped below $2,500.
Internal BBC review clears broadcaster over rehiring of Martin Bashir June 14, 2021 A hasty internal investigation carried out by the BBC has cleared the broadcaster over the rehiring of reporter Martin Bashir in 2016, but highlighted “shortcomings” in the process. An inquiry into Bashir’s appointment as religious affairs correspondent found there was no evidence he was hired to cover events surrounding his notorious 1995 interview with Princess [...]
Arise, Sir Antonio: Former Lloyds boss Horta-Osorio amongst business figures honoured June 12, 2021 Former Lloyds boss Antonio Horta-Osorio has picked up a knighthood in the Queen’s birthday honours. The Portuguese-born banker now chairs embattled Credit Suisse. Read more: The recovery is in full swing: UK set for best growth since Second World War He was handed the title in recognition of his service to financial services and to [...]
Queen’s Birthday Honours: the full 2021 list June 12, 2021 Below the full list of names for this year ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE) The Rt. Hon. Frederick Richard Penn Curzon, The Earl Howe. For political and parliamentary service. (Amersham, Buckinghamshire) ORDER OF THE BATH Knights Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB) [...]
Frost receives icy warning after giving culture committee the cold shoulder June 10, 2021 The chair of Westminster’s influential culture committee has slammed Brexit minister Lord David Frost for postponing an evidence session today. The government has been under fire for some time over post-Brexit immigration requirements, with confusion over visa access for touring musicians or performers. Frost was due to give evidence on the implications of Brexit on [...]
Exclusive: Nightclubs ‘may open doors’ on 21 June regardless of rules June 9, 2021 Some UK nightclubs are considering reopening their doors on 21 June even if the government pushes back the date for lifting lockdown restrictions. Michael Kill, chief executive of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), told City A.M. the sector was “getting to breaking point”, adding that a potential delay to reopening had sparked “panic and [...]
The Father review: Anthony Hopkins’ disturbing Oscar moment June 8, 2021 After a year of being shuffled around the Covid-hit release schedule, The Father finally arrives on the big screen, hoping to show why it generated so much buzz on the awards circuit. Sir Anthony Hopkins won a second Oscar at 85 years old for playing Anthony, a retired man battling against advancing dementia. His memory [...]
Sunday can make it a great Saturday June 4, 2021 IT WILL be a case of blink and you’ll miss it when it comes to the World Pool Dash (3.45pm) on Saturday. The 20-strong field will take less than a minute to surge down the five-furlong straight at Epsom and as usual, this year’s renewal is a fiercely competitive affair. Stone Of Destiny should go well, but it’s often hard [...]
Report: Festivals risk losing another summer unless government support kicks in May 29, 2021 Music festivals are looking at another ‘lost summer’, a report has said today, due to the lack of government plans to back insurance for events at risk of cancellation due to Covid-19. The report, by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee, calls on ministers to offer a safety net for live [...]