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EU needs single anti-money laundering authority, says thinktank
November 5th, 2018
The European Union should set up a single anti-money laundering (AML) authority with the power to levy big fines to tackle the stream of scandals across member states, Brussels-based thinktank Bruegal has said in a new report. The thinktank ...
Bitcoin turns 10 — how it went from an abstract idea to a $100 billion market in a decade
November 1st, 2018
Ten years ago, as Lehman Brothers was declaring bankruptcy and the global economy was lurching into recession, the idea for an alternative currency was being quietly built online. Bitcoin went from an anti-establishment fad on the internet to a ...
UK to introduce ‘Google tax’ in 2020
October 31st, 2018
When it comes to tech, Britain wants to have its cake and eat it, too. The U.K. moved on Monday to extract more tax from the likes of Google and Facebook, even as London pushes aggressively to make itself ...
Cryptocurrency fraud: Don’t be taken in! How to determine that an offer is a fraud
October 30th, 2018
FSMA Belgium published a new warning against cryptocurrency fraud and updated the list of cryptocurrency trading platforms for which it has detected indications of fraud, adding 21 new suspect sites. This list now comprises a total of 99 websites. ...
Here’s what to watch in European stocks this morning
October 30th, 2018
Trade Talk Stocks gained in Asia after Donald Trump said he’s aiming for a “great” deal on trade with China. U.S. equities had declined earlier after a report saying the White House is preparing to impose more tariffs on ...
The biggest of big pictures
October 26th, 2018
I have had a request from Mrs Macleod to write down in simple terms what on earth is going on in the world, and why is it that I think gold is so important in this context. She-who-must-be-obeyed ...
3 things you need to look for about cryptocurrencies
October 25th, 2018
Cryptocurrencies are digital tokens you can buy through an online exchange or through Initial Coin Offers (ICOs). Many online exchanges are unregulated, so it’s important to understand the risks before you invest. What are cryptocurrencies? Cryptocurrencies use encryption technology ...
Global sell-off takes toll on Latin America stocks, forex
October 24th, 2018
Latin American stocks dropped on Tuesday, led by a 1.6 percent slide in Brazilian equities, swept up in a global sell-off sparked by concerns about Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic isolation, a brewing spat over Italy’s finances and fatigued U.S. corporate ...
Asian stocks and Japanese Yen fell; The main moves in financial markets
October 19th, 2018
Asian stocks posted further losses Friday after another slide in the U.S. overnight. China’s equities reversed losses after verbal intervention by the nation’s top financial regulators, who assured they’ll keep financial risks under control. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index ...
Bitcoin price down despite sudden huge price surge
October 18th, 2018
Bitcoin’s (BTC) price is down 0.65 percent today as the leading cryptocurrency’s market capitalisation oscillated from highs of $114.4billion (£87million) to lows of $112.8billion (£99million) over the past 24 hours of trading. It has been a relatively soft few ...
