Pound sterling at highest point against the US dollar in 2.5 years January 21, 2021 Pound sterling at highest point against the US dollar in 2.5 years
Sterling strengthens after Bank boss Andrew Bailey dismisses negative rates talk January 12, 2021 The pound is stronger against the US dollar and the euro this evening after comments from Andrew Bailey
Increasing virus concerns start to outweigh vaccine optimism November 19, 2020 Yesterday saw markets undergo a period of introspection, as further positive news about the Pfizer vaccine offset concerns about the increasing economic damage set to be caused by further restrictions and lockdowns, as infection and hospitalisation rates continued to rise. While markets in Europe managed to eke out some modest gains close to their recent [...]
BoE’s Cunliffe: ‘Not our job’ to protect banks from digital currencies November 13, 2020 Bank of England deputy governor Jon Cunliffe has said it is not the bank’s job to protect other banks from the impact of future digital currencies. Speaking an on online seminar today, Cunliffe said: “Our job is not to protect bank business models. Banks will have to adjust. Our job is to ensure that if [...]
The good, the bad and the ugly of the cryptocurrency dream July 28, 2020 | City Talk Way back in 2014, I debated the merits of bitcoin with cryptocurrency evangelist Andreas Antonopoulos. It was a wonderful, civil and not too disobedient dialogue. I was sceptical, not cynical. Six years later, I remain sceptical but now have a cynical bias. Let me explain what I see as the good, the bad and the [...]
BEQUANT Insights expand partners… April 22, 2020 | City Talk Based on research from Don Tapscott’s Blockchain Research Institute, BEQUANT will be providing insights into blockchain and digital asset technology, because our mission is to offer our clients, partners and market participants the best information possible, providing thought provoking insights and that competitive edge. Whether its Bitcoin or a Tokenized asset our mission is to [...]
Mode Launches UK’s First Bitcoin Interest-Generating Account With 5% APY April 1, 2020 | Sponsored Despite some recent uncertainty in the traditional financial markets prompted by the coronavirus epidemic, it’s still a great time for the U.K. cryptocurrency scene. The new launch of CryptoAM.io, and our inaugural feature article, coincides with a mobile app refresh and new products by Mode, an innovative start-up in the British blockchain industry and one [...]
Coronavirus: Sterling plunges as investors flock to dollar safe haven March 12, 2020 Sterling has plunged to its lowest level against the US dollar (GBP/USD) since October last year on the back of global coronavirus-related uncertainty. The pound crashed as low as 2.36 per cent against the dollar today to fall to just $1.2517, as traders flocked to the greenback. By 5.35pm it stood 1.63 per cent down [...]
Bank of England chief cashier indicates backing for official digital currency February 23, 2020 The Bank of England’s chief cashier has indicated support for an official digital currency, saying it is “crucial” for central banks to consider entering the market before it becomes dominated by tech giants. Sarah John, who is responsible for issuing banknotes, said it was “really important” for central banks to consider digital currencies “as an [...]
Chinese yuan set for best day in six months as risk appetite returns January 7, 2020 The Chinese yuan was set for its best day in more than six months this morning after investors’ appetite for risk returned and as traders await the signing of a “phase one” trade deal between China and the US. China’s yuan – the unit of its renminbi currency – had risen 0.57 per cent to [...]