Business / Finance
Trump says there is ‘nothing wrong’ with family’s crypto windfall
The president reported at least $1.4 billion in crypto income for 2025. He told CNBC he did nothing illegal and was not aware of the extent of his holdings. Critics say he is prof…
Bitcoin whales bought $16.7 billion of bitcoin in 2 weeks even as ETFs bled a record $4 billion
U.S. institutional demand had its worst month ever in June. Large holders absorbed the selling, marking a divergence that has shown up near past cycle bottoms.
Bitcoin, ether traders aren't fully buying the bounce, options markets show
Your day-ahead look for July 3, 2026
Excitement and concerns over credit card plans
Some islanders say changes will help but others are worried about their data being shared.
Crypto bulls on firmer footing as U.S. rate-hike risk recedes
Crypto ended the week in a more buoyant state after weak U.S. jobs data reduced the chances of a Fed interest-rate increase and Uniswap gained on a link-up with Robinhood.
Memory and semiconductor stocks lose momentum, bitcoin rebounds in sign of changing investor focus
After dominating markets in 2026, AI-tied memory and semiconductor stocks are losing momentum, raising the question whether capital will shift back into bitcoin.
SSE Airtricity bills to increase by more than £70 a year
SSE Airtricity said electricity bills will increase by 6.2% seeing the customer's bill rise by about 20p a day- that's £71.57 extra a year.
Tackle workplace sickness to unlock hidden growth, former John Lewis boss says
More than 250 of the UK's biggest employers have signed up to his 'Get Britain Working' taskforce.
Tokenization could make finance faster, but also more susceptible to shocks, IMF says
Tokenization could make finance faster and cheaper. It also makes it more vulnerable to sudden shocks, the International Monetary Fund said.
Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax
But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.
Security staff to go on strike at Aberdeen Airport
The strikes, involving baggage screening staff, are set to begin on Monday with the Unite union warning of "significant delays".
Live updates: More bitcoin is now held at a loss than at a profit
Binance says MiCA should be judged by who it licenses, not who it excludes
Europe head Gillian Lynch said Binance met Greece's licensing requirements and that the company remains committed to the EU, despite withdrawing its MiCA application days before t…
Finally. $221 million flow into Bitcoin ETFs, ending a painful 10-day outflow streak
Spot ETFs had their strongest inflow day in two months, driven by funds other than BlackRock’s IBIT.
Livery bookings rise as horse owners struggle with costs
The livery provides an affordable service for owners to be able to have their horses cared for.
XRP bulls test path back toward $1.10 as token zips 4% higher
Buyers defended a higher low and pushed XRP toward near-term resistance, though the move still needs a clean break above $1.10 to confirm momentum.
Ether and solana extend gains as a short squeeze lifts bitcoin toward $62,000
Bearish traders lost $281 million in liquidations over 24 hours, nearly double the longs, as bitcoin pushed to its strongest level in two weeks. Ether is up almost 10% on the week…
Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds
The ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.
AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.
'We give up to £400': How much should you gift at a wedding?
Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.
Goat and skin in millions of 'lamb' kebabs compared to horsemeat lasagne scandal
Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.
Securitize tokenizes $295 million of its own stock on Solana and Avalanche amid NYSE debut
The newly-public company's shares are the largest issuer-sponsored tokenized stock at launch, aiming to make a point against rival third-party stock token issuers.
Can our fridges cope with heatwaves?
An expert says many can not handle the high temperatures we have been experiencing.
EToro invests in onchain derivatives platform Extended as brokers race into DeFi
The broker plans to bring perpetual futures into Zengo wallet and expand DeFi products to its core platform as rivals like Robinhood expand onchain offerings.