A group of squatters displayed banners and a Ukrainian national flag on the facade of a mansion supposedly belonging to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska in Belgrave Square, central London, on March 14,...
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the event on alternative investments in London- The Cryptonomist
Industry experts, influential figures, innovators, market movers & global thought leaders will convene in London on 16 & 17 May 2022 for The Leading Alternative Investment Management Summit. ...
Covid declared a pandemic two years ago. Health experts warn it’s still not over
Medical staff treat a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, California, January 25, 2022. Shannon Stapleton | Reu...
Did Ethereum really burn $5 billion worth of ETH since London Hard Fork?
Some analytics shows that since the Ethereum network’s upgrade focused on increasing mining speed launched, approx 1.9 million ETH has burned. Ethereum network is one of the initial and hence pr...
Over $5B in ETH Burned Since Ethereum London Hard Fork in August 2021
The much-hyped Ethereum London Hard Fork has gained ground in 2022, particularly with its EIP-1559 which has seen an increment in the number of coins burned since August 2021. Ethereum Improvement P...
Russian Bullion Refineries Suspended from London and American Markets
As there is no sign of calming down of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russian businesses are continued facing bans in the west. The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and CME Group have now suspen...
London Broker Sova Capital Faces Collapse due to Russia Links
FCA-regulated Sova Capital, which operates as a wholesale broker, entered into special administration as it was facing severe liquidity problems due to the downward spiraling Russian financial market....
Russian Oil & Gas Giants Lose 95% of Their Market Cap On London Exchange
The Russian oil and gas giants listed on the London Stock Exchange have seen their shares crashing after Putin invaded Ukraine last week. Since last Thursday, when Russia invaded Ukraine, shares in Ro...
Russian stocks in London continue to collapse as Sberbank trades for a penny
The dollar-denominated secondary listings of Russian companies continued to plunge on the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday, as the local Russian stock market remained shut for a third day. Lukoil LK...
War Protests Erupt Across Europe—Including Russia
Topline With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine entering its fourth day, tens of thousands of people across Europe have gathered in protest of the war, calling on Russian president Vladimir Putin to put an ...
Singapore Tycoon Chua Thian Poh’s Ho Bee Land Buys London Skyscraper ‘The Scalpel’ For Over $960 Million
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 19: A general view of St Andrew Undershaft church, the Scalpel, 52 Lime … [+] Street currently under construction, the Lloyd’s building (C) and the Cheesegrate...
IKEA Opens Urban London Mall, With San Francisco And Toronto Next
Swedish giant IKEA has unveiled its first urban format store and mall in London. IKEA It’s IKEA, Jim. But not as we know it. Forget the huge, rambling stores with their unending, inescapable walkways ...
London Stock Exchange Group Buys Fintech Firm TORA for $325M
The leader in news and information on cryptocurrency, digital assets and the future of money, CoinDesk is a media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set ...
London Stock Exchange Acquires Cloud-based Tech Provider TORA for $325M
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) plans to acquire U.S. cloud-based technology provider TORA for $325 million, Reuters reported on February 22. The acquisition will add digital currency assets to it...
London Gallery Sells NFT Reproductions of Art Masterpieces
Fancy a real Leonardo work of art on your wall? Or A Raphael? How about a Modigliani head? Even with the budget, the prospect of acquiring one would be slim. But that’s where the gallery Unit London c...
London Stock Exchange buys TORA for $325 million in digital asset push
advertisement The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) announced on Tuesday it has struck a deal to acquire trading tech solutions provider TORA for $325 million. The deal includes TORA’s tech fo...
Flooded, disused coal mines could change how our homes are heated
LONDON — The ramifications of the Industrial Revolution, which had its roots in 18th-century Britain, were huge. Britain’s abundance of coal — as well as the ease with which it could be accessed...
New Icelandic carrier makes a play in low-cost transatlantic market
Passengers board an Airbus passenger jet operated by Icelandic low-fare carrier Play. Play Startup low-fare Icelandic airline Play announced new transatlantic service out of a third U.S. airport, Stew...
London’s mayor Sadiq Khan calls for register of foreign-owned property
Luxury residential townhouses stand overlooking Regents Park in London, U.K., on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. U.K. house prices increased at their fastest pace in more than a year in November, according to ...
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal To Team Up At Laver Cup In September
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 20: Rafael Nadal of Team Europe and teammate Roger Federer celebrate … [+] during the singles match between Stefanos Tsitsipas of Team Europe and Taylor Fri...
Cryptoasset Insurer Evertas Granted Lloyd’s Of London Coverholder Status
CHICAGO, Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Evertas announced its approval as a Lloyd’s of London coverholder. This coveted designation will permit Evertas to significantly expand access to insurance ...
Crypto Insurance Firm Evertas Wins Lloyd’s of London Approval
“Our approval of Evertas’ coverholder application is an example of collaboration between Lloyd’s insurer Arch and their new distribution partner on an innovative solution aimed at facilitating the gro...
Why do some people get Covid while others don’t?
A man with her protective face mask walks in Vellaces neighborhood after new restrictions came into force as Spain sees record daily coronavirus (Covid-19) cases, in Madrid, Spain on September 21, 202...
Citigroup’s new London HQ offers a view into flexible working future
Citigroup is offering its vision for the future of flexible work with the release of new plans to transform its London headquarters. The Wall Street bank is to overhaul its iconic Canary Wharf Citi To...
WeTransfer cancels IPO due to stock market volatility
The WeTransfer logo on a smartphone. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg via Getty Images LONDON — The stock market has gotten a little too volatile for WeTransfer’s liking. The Dutch file-sharing company s...
Covid rules are being dropped in Europe despite high omicron spread
People have drinks at a bar along the Rembrandtplein as cafes and restaurants reopened following the relaxation of the Covid-19 measures, in Amsterdam on January 26, 2022. The Netherlands lifted some ...
Deutsche Bank earnings Q4 2021
Statues stand outside a Deutsche Bank AG branch in Frankfurt, Germany. Krisztian Bocsi | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — Deutsche Bank on Thursday defied market expectations to post a profit for the...
London police to investigate alleged Downing Street lockdown parties
Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street on January 19, 2022 in London, England. Dan Kitwood | Getty Images News | Getty Images Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick said Tuesday...
London Is Seeing Far More Crypto Ads as of Late
London is now home to a record number of bitcoin and crypto-related advertisements, and many are calling for a ban on such promotions as they feel the crypto space is far too risky. London Is Seeing a...
American Airlines Flight U-Turns Over Atlantic After Passenger Refused To Wear Face Mask
Topline An American Airlines flight from Miami to London on Wednesday night turned around over the Atlantic ocean after a passenger reportedly refused to wear a face mask, the latest example of unusua...
Meet the ‘Covid expats’ who moved overseas during the pandemic
Jasmina007 | E+ | Getty Images LONDON — Moving overseas might not seem like the most obvious thing to do during a pandemic, but for many people, Covid-19 provided the nudge they needed to take the plu...