Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi, accused of running a vast online fraud network from Cambodia, has been arrested and extradited to China. The US alleges his conglomerate was a front for a major criminal organisation.
The UK's Investment Association is partnering with financial influencers to boost retail investment. Discover how this strategy aims to demystify markets and engage a new generation.
Financial News explores the major themes set to shape the UK wealth management sector in 2026, including consolidation, regulation, and cryptocurrency. Read our in-depth analysis.
Activist investor Boaz Weinstein escalates his campaign against Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust, criticising its SpaceX sale ahead of a crucial shareholder vote. Discover the battle shaking the UK investment trust sector.
A London-based cryptocurrency trading firm, Wintermute, is paying an average of more than £1 million per employee. Discover how this impacts the finance and crypto talent war.
Gamblers on prediction markets like Polymarket made huge profits by correctly wagering on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, highlighting the rise of this controversial form of speculation. Discover how the markets moved.
PwC's US arm is 'leaning in' to cryptocurrency services after regulatory changes under Trump's 'Genius Act'. The firm sees major new opportunities in digital assets. Discover the strategic pivot.
A UK investor made over £7,000 in Bitcoin. Learn if you must pay tax on cryptocurrency returns, how to declare to HMRC, and key deadlines. Act now to avoid penalties.
UK family offices are significantly increasing their cryptocurrency investments, but financial experts caution about potential market volatility heading into 2026. Discover the risks and trends.
A $1tn cryptocurrency crash erases 2025 gains, testing Trump's pro-Bitcoin agenda. Experts analyse the market's sensitivity to tariffs and macro forces. Read the full analysis.
Explore how institutional private capital is transforming football, Formula 1, and sports infrastructure as a mature asset class. Discover why London is at the heart of this financial shift.
Donald Trump Jr's secretive meeting in Gibraltar fuels concerns over the Trump family's global business dealings while in power. Explore the conflicts and the cash.
The Marshall Islands has launched a pioneering universal basic income scheme, offering $200 quarterly payments via cryptocurrency or cash. Discover how this Pacific nation is tackling the cost of living crisis.
Top executives at the European Investment Bank signal a continued hiring freeze for 2025, even as a major dealmaking surge is predicted for 2026. Explore the strategic reasons behind the caution.
A 21-year-old Ukrainian student was tortured and set alight in his father's car in Vienna after being forced to hand over cryptocurrency. Two suspects have been arrested. Read the full investigation.
Exclusive: Christopher Harborne, the secretive crypto billionaire funding Nigel Farage's Reform UK, paid £27k for his Trump inauguration trip. Discover the source of his wealth and political influence.
Key promoter Rodney Burton claims in US court he was duped by an 'elaborate deception' orchestrated by Australian Sam Lee in the alleged HyperVerse Ponzi scheme. Read the latest developments.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has secured a £9 million cash donation from cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne, a key financial backer of the 2019 Brexit campaign. Discover the details and implications for UK political funding.
Exclusive: High Court documents allege George Cottrell, a key Reform UK figure, let a syndicate headed by Brighton FC's Tony Bloom control his betting accounts in a secretive arrangement.
Shares in Eric Trump's American Bitcoin Corp nosedived over 50% in under half an hour, mirroring a broader crypto market selloff wiping out $1tn in value. Explore the details and impact on the Trump family's digital asset ventures.
A convicted Russian fraudster and his wife were forced to watch each other's torture in a UAE desert as kidnappers tried to access £380m in crypto. Read the full investigation.
Discover why premium whisky is the standout gift of 2025. From Hackstons' Knightsbridge store to rare cask investments, our guide covers how to give a legacy. Explore now.
A new report reveals how traditional trading firms are leveraging their expertise to bridge the cryptocurrency talent gap. Discover the key skills in demand and the strategies for success.
Investors warn of 'deep structural issues' causing a slump in solar and wind farm investment, threatening Australia's 2030 renewable energy targets. Read the full analysis.
All three seasons of the gripping crime series 'StartUp', starring Martin Freeman as a crooked FBI agent, are now available to stream for free on ITVX. Dive into the world of cryptocurrency and high-stakes drama.
Donald Trump's sons conduct worldwide dealmaking blitz while father holds presidential power, raising concerns about global corruption patterns. Read the investigation.
Private equity giant Bridgepoint strikes £200m deal to acquire majority stake in crypto audit specialist HT Digital. Learn how this signals growing institutional crypto interest.
London-based sports platform Keeps closes £1.2 million funding round as investors target sports sector. Discover how this impacts UK sports technology investment landscape.
National Crime Agency exposes billion-pound money laundering network operating across 28 UK towns and cities, directly funding Russia's war in Ukraine through cryptocurrency conversions.
National Crime Agency reveals how British drug profits are laundered via cryptocurrency, directly funding geopolitical conflicts including Russia's war in Ukraine.