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Press freedom linked to greater financial stability, finds global study

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11 April 202511 April 2025

Press freedom is widely considered to be a cornerstone of democracy. It brings accountability, transparency and access to reliable information. But beyond its democratic role, press freedom is also a vital...Read More >

Exploring the financial implications of climate change

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17 October 202417 October 2024

As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, it is imperative for the financial sector to adapt and contribute to sustainable solutions. External drivers such as regulatory...Read More >

Bitcoin is halving again – what does that mean for the cryptocurrency and the market?

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1 May 20241 May 2024

Bitcoin, the largest and most talked about digital asset, has been on a rollercoaster of a ride since its launch in January 2009. With a market capitalisation that reached a...Read More >

With bitcoin hitting new highs, it’ll likely reach the US$100,000 milestone before 2024 is out

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24 April 202423 April 2024

Cryptocurrencies are surging again. Bitcoin has just hit an all-time high of more than US$72,000 (£56,300), pushing past the level of circa US$69,000 where it turned back during its last...Read More >

Why banks once flocked to Canary Wharf’s high-tech superstructures, but are now starting to return to the City

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24 July 202314 July 2023

HSBC is moving its UK headquarters from Canary Wharf back into the City of London as it adjusts to the impact of hybrid work.

What Binance’s US lawsuit says about the future for cryptocurrency regulation

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17 April 202324 January 2024

The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has been hit with a lawsuit by US regulator the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This is not the first time a cryptocurrency exchange has been...Read More >

Cryptocurrencies: why Binance’s failed FTX rescue deal could mean ‘crypto winter’ is coming

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14 November 20227 February 2023

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license and was first published before FTX filed for bankruptcy. Life in the cryptocurrency industry is rarely quiet for…Read More >

Bitcoin: why its value has rocketed once again

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3 November 20219 November 2021

Bitcoin’s journey into mainstream finance has reached another major milestone – and another record price. The cryptocurrency was trading at US$66,975 (£48,456) following the launch of an exchange traded fund…Read More >

European Super League: why punishing the breakaway 12 could backfire badly

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20 April 202121 April 2021

The football world has been rocked by the announcement of a breakaway European Super League (ESL). The majority think it a bad idea, from governing bodies Fifa and Uefa through…Read More >

Coinbase is listing for US$100 billion on NASDAQ, but you might be better buying bitcoin instead

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19 April 2021

Coinbase, the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange, is going public on April 14. The company will trade under the ticker COIN and list 114,850,769 shares on the NASDAQ with an initial…Read More >

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