Apparent exodus of super-rich suggests UK is no longer billionaires’ playground
If recent complaints are believed, London and the UK are no longer welcoming for ultra-high net worth individuals
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O2 signs record £200m deal to keep London venue’s naming rights
Exclusive: 10-year sponsorship extension at a 50% premium on last agreement crowns bonanza year for live venue
Poland’s ‘solidarity’ push for EU energy resilience in face of Russian aggression
In the second article in a series on the Polish economy, we look at how the country is forging closer ties with its neighbours
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Bitcoin briefly slides below $84,000 as crypto long liquidations reach $487 million
Crypto liquidations amounted to $555.6 million over the past 24 hours, including $487.2 million in long positions, according to CoinGlass.
Coinbase Pro to return; Deribit integration creates Coinbase Global Exchange
Coinbase marks the largest crypto exchange deal to date, positioning the U.S.-listed exchange for leadership in the booming crypto options market. Announced alongside Coinbase’s Q1 2025 earnings, the acquisition gives C…
Jaguar targets young Americans with Type 01 EV – but it’s too long for UK parking spaces
Latest model is launching in New York to target rich US buyers – and is more than 5.2 metres long and 2 metres wide
Ikea to pilot online buyback service for secondhand furniture
Service to be tested in Spain and Portugal this year, with a UK rollout if successful, as pre-loved markets boom
Winklevoss-backed Zcash ETF files with SEC for Nasdaq listing
The proposed fund would hold ZEC directly, with Gemini Trust serving as custodian and Winklevoss Capital affiliates eyeing up to a $100 million investment.
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Carney to visit Türkiye as Canada seeks to diversify trade ties
OTTAWA—Prime Minister Mark Carney is planning a bilateral visit to Turkey later this month for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, as Ottawa moves to deepen trade, energy and defence ties with Ankara despite unre…
SEC Seeks Final Judgment Against Former Western Asset Co-CIO Ken Leech in Cherry Picking Case
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 6, 2026, moved for entry of a final judgment by consent against Stephen Kenneth Leech II, the former co-chief investment officer of registered investment adviser We…
Pudgy Penguins-backed Ethereum L2 Abstract to shut down after losing ‘tens of millions’
Abstract, the Pudgy Penguins-backed Ethereum L2, will shut down on Dec. 15. Users must bridge assets off before then.
Chancellor plans major intervention to help poorer UK households with rising energy bills
Exclusive: Officials working on further radical changes that would change how much energy companies could charge customers
Google told to halt work on datacentres in Finland over environmental concerns
Order on two construction sites comes after Google failed to carry out environmental impact assessments
Conduit sues Tether over $2.76 million freeze, says it has ‘no legal entitlement’ to funds
Conduit is suing Tether in NY federal court, alleging the USDT issuer froze $2.76 million of its funds for over a year without explanation.
Asos warns customer data may be compromised after ‘unauthorised’ app access
Shares in fashion company fall nearly 10% after its app systems are accessed by ‘unidentified third party’
US power demand to hit record highs in 2027 amid AI consumption, EIA says
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Winklevoss group seeks to launch Zcash ETF with 0.25% fee, proposed WINK ticker
Winklevoss Asset Services filed for a spot Zcash ETF under ticker WINK, with Gemini as custodian and a 0.25% fee, rivaling Grayscale's ZCSH.
Solana treasury DeFi Development authorizes CHAD preferred stock buyback program
Solana treasury firm DeFi Development approved an open-ended program to repurchase CHAD preferred stock if it trades below its $10 par value.
SEC to Host Virtual National Compliance Outreach Seminar for Investment Companies and Investment Advisers
Huo Xing Finance reports that on October 6, according to official announcements, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Compliance Outreach Program has announced it will host an online national seminar for in…
Brevan Howard to use Ripple Prime for multi-asset brokerage, clearing and financing
Ripple Prime will provide prime brokerage, clearing and financing to Brevan Howard, deepening a tie that began with its Ripple investment.
Polymarket rolls out V2 upgrade with single ERC-1155 positions contract, pUSD collateral
Polymarket rolls out Protocol V2, replacing its legacy Gnosis-based setup with a single ERC-1155 positions contract and pUSD collateral.
Paramount completes $111bn acquisition of Warner Bros to form new media empire Skydance
David Ellison and ex-Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz to oversee both film studios, HBO Max, CNN and CBS News as co-executives
Jailed Lego collector’s insurance scam highlights UK’s £1.3bn fraud problem
An insurance fraudster who pocketed more than £14,000 for the supposed theft of Lego sets, fishing gear and gaming consoles was behind one of last year’s most high-profile bogus claims.
Minutes of the UK Money Markets Code Sub-Committee – September 2026
The Co-Chair welcomed Committee members to the Code Sub-Committee hybrid meeting and noted that the minutes of the last meeting (held on 9 June 2026) was published on the Bank’s website.