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North Korea's Crypto activity Dangerously Underestimated - The Crypto Mile

North Korea's Crypto activity Dangerously Underestimated - The Crypto Mile

The US sanctioned Tornado Cash over fears the 'mixer' platform aided North Korean hackers. The illicit funds flowing through Tornado Cash are just the tip of the iceberg and Pyongyang's exploitation...

John Lewis reports £99m loss ahead of Christmas quarter

John Lewis reports £99m loss ahead of Christmas quarter

The retailer's losses widened in the first of the year as price rises amid the cost of living crisis hits trade.

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Ethereum merge piques investor interest as eth price rises

Ethereum merge piques investor interest as eth price rises

Ethereum's 'merge' upgrade was a success and early morning trading showed that it has already piqued investor interest with the price of ether steadily rising.

FTSE: Oxford Biomedica sees revenue drop as COVID vaccine demand drops

FTSE: Oxford Biomedica sees revenue drop as COVID vaccine demand drops

Revenue dropped by more than 20% to £64m in the six months to June 30.

FTSE 100 climbs after global stocks stabilise as inflation shock subsides

FTSE 100 climbs after global stocks stabilise as inflation shock subsides

European shares tracked a bounce in Wall Street, clawing back some of the losses after the sharp sell-off in the previous session.

Amazon Prime raises subscription price from £79 to £95

Amazon Prime raises subscription price from £79 to £95

Amazon say the hike in price of its delivery and streaming service is due to “increased inflation and operating costs”.

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Which products will lose the royal crest after the Queen's death?

The products in your cupboard that are about to change because Charles is King

Many brands and companies with royal warrants include the royal arms on their packaging, making it a prominent feature of their branding.

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We sat down with US Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis to discuss proposed Crypto Regulation Bill | The Crypto Mile

US Senator: 'Digital assets will be as big as the internet'

A US Senator has expressed her conviction that blockchain-based digital assets and the cryptocurrency industry will "be every bit as big as the Internet itself".

US Senator: 'Digital assets will be as big as the internet'

US Senator: 'Digital assets will be as big as the internet'

A US Senator has expressed her conviction that blockchain-based digital assets and the cryptocurrency industry will "be every bit as big as the Internet itself".

Google loses Brussels antitrust case but EU court reduces fine to €4.1bn

Google loses Brussels antitrust case but EU court reduces fine to €4.1bn

The European Union’s General Court fined the tech firm €4.1bn on Wednesday for breaching competition rules.

Bitcoin leads crypto fall after hot US inflation data

Bitcoin leads crypto fall after hot US inflation data

Bitcoin reached a three-week high before tanking after US inflation data was worse than many traders had expected.

FTSE losses deepen and pound reverses gains as inflation worries persist

FTSE losses deepen and pound reverses gains as inflation worries persist

Global shares fell and sterling erased gains against the dollar as a dip in price rises fails to temper inflation and recession concerns.

FTSE 250: Housebuilder Redrow sees revenue jump to £2.14bn but market is cooling

FTSE 250: Housebuilder Redrow sees revenue jump to £2.14bn but market is cooling

Housing demand is losing momentum, hurt by rising mortgages amid a cost of living crisis.

UK inflation unexpectedly falls to 9.9% in August as fuel costs ease

UK inflation unexpectedly falls to 9.9% in August as fuel costs ease

The surging cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets as incomes fall behind inflation.

Amazon Prime Video: Are streaming services worth the cost?

Are streaming services really worth the cost at the moment?

Amid the pressures of the rising cost of living and as the price of these services goes up, it’s worth considering whether we are getting real value from them.

Sainsbury's raises staff pay and offers free food in £25m cost of living support

Sainsbury’s raises staff pay and offers free food to help with cost of living crisis

The UK’s second largest supermarket chain said £20m of the funding will go towards a pay rise for 127,000 workers, as well as free food.

UK inflation expected to remain steady at 10.1%

UK inflation expected to remain steady at 10.1%

Analysts expect inflation to steady in August, staying put at 10.1%, with a peak lower than previously anticipated.

UK average rent hits £1,051 a month

Average rent in the UK just hit £1,051 a month

Find out how rents are rising where you live.

Revolut crowned most searched online bank in Europe

Revolut crowned most searched online bank in Europe

New research shows that London-based fintech company Revolut is the most searched online bank in Europe.

House prices: UK's property market sucks in £84bn of new mortgage lending

House prices: UK's property market sucks in £84bn of new mortgage lending

Half of borrowers concerned that they will not be able to afford mortgage payments.

Aldi overtakes Morrisons as UK’s fourth largest supermarket as food inflation soars

Aldi overtakes Morrisons to become UK’s fourth largest supermarket

Aldi saw its market share rise by 1.2 percentage points as its sales jumped almost 19% over the 12 weeks to 4 September 2022.

Crypto market rallies after investment giant Fidelity considers bitcoin trading

Crypto market rallies after investment giant Fidelity considers bitcoin trading

One of the world's biggest asset managers is considering giving its clients the ability to buy bitcoin directly.

Woodford managers Link face £300m fine over fund’s collapse

Woodford managers Link face £300m fine over fund’s collapse

Investors could be in line for £306m in compensation.

FTSE 100: Ocado slumps as cost of living pushes shoppers to cut back on orders

Ocado shares slump as cost of living pushes shoppers to cut back on orders

Ocado warned that annual sales would be affected as customers turned to value products and are buying less overall.

How the Royal Family is funded

Where the Royal Family get their money from

How does the Royal Family makes its money?

FTSE slips as UK unemployment hits lowest level since 1974

FTSE slips as UK unemployment hits lowest level since 1974

It came as new data from the Office for National Statistics revealed that 3.6% of adults were out of work and looking for jobs in the three months to the end of July, the lowest since 1974.

UK unemployment falls to lowest rate since 1974 but pay lags behind inflation

Unemployment falls to lowest rate in almost 50 years as pay struggles to fight inflation

The jobless rate fell to 3.6% in the three months to July, according to the Office for National Statistics.

How much does a state funeral cost?

This is how much a state funeral costs

State funerals are publicly funded and are the responsibility of the Earl Marshal and the College of Arms.

From video games to healthtech: Where to invest long term

Where to invest long term — from video games to healthtech

UBS Global Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Office report reveals long term investment trends.

The Queen's death could tip UK into recession

Extra bank holiday for Queen’s funeral could push UK into recession

Analysts warn Britain's economy could fall into a technical recession as output rose 0.2% in July.

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: florists and souvenir shops make brisk business

Florists and souvenir shops make brisk business as mourners rush to buy tributes to Queen

Over the weekend, there has been a rush from people around the world to buy Elizabeth II souvenirs.

Pound gains against falling dollar as UK growth slows

Pound jumps against declining dollar despite UK growth slowing down

Sterling pushed as much as 0.8% higher to $1.1680 against the greenback on Monday.

FTSE 100 rises as Queen Elizabeth II's coffin to lie in state in Edinburgh

FTSE 100 rises as Queen Elizabeth II's coffin to lie in state in Edinburgh

King Charles III and other members of the royal family will follow the procession to St Giles's Cathedral in Edinburgh on foot.

UK economy grew 0.2% in July

UK economy grew 0.2% in July

Services grew by 0.4% and was the main driver to the rise in GDP

Sep 11

Interest rates: UK households expect hawkish hike ahead of BoE meeting

Interest rates: UK households expect hawkish hike ahead of BoE meeting

According to the latest survey data from S&P Global, some 66% expect the central bank to raise the base rate of interest within the next three months, up from 61% in August.

Cost of living: UK's poorest households face £800 income gap

Cost of living: UK's poorest households face £800 income gap

Families on lower incomes are still in need of additional support despite the government's energy announcement.

Bank of England delays interest rates decision after death of Queen Elizabeth II

Bank of England delays interest rates decision after death of Queen Elizabeth II

The move comes in respect for the passing of the Queen during Britain’s time of national mourning. The bank also cancelled all data releases scheduled for today.

FTSE: Cineworld rises 11% as US court grants access to $785m funding

FTSE: Cineworld rises 11% as US court grants access to $785m funding

The world's second-largest cinema chain filed for special bankruptcy in America this week to help it restructure $9bn of debt.

Coins, stamps and passports: what changes now that Charles is King