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Bitcoin's price has slumped after a new COVID variant was found. Why?

The markets have seen investors dump riskier assets during this time of uncertainty and fears of fresh lockdowns.

My Europe Series

Finnish Lapland fears Europe's COVID surge could hit it hard

Last year’s COVID travel restrictions and lockdowns saw tourist numbers from outside Finland slump by 98% compared with the previous 12 months.

Tech News

Lush drops a bath bomb as it quits social media

The cosmetics brand said four major social platforms were like a "dark and dangerous alleyway" and would stop posting until they were made "safer".

Tech News

Which companies are preparing for the metaverse?

The metaverse may change how we work, do business and socialise. This is the way companies are planning to shape our virtual future.

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Beyond the pandemic: the outlook for European small business

Climate change, digitalisaton and dealing with the ongoing disruption caused by COVID were the top topics at this year's SME Assembly in Portorož Slovenia - Europe biggest event for entrepreneurs and small business.

Tech News

Google signs 5-year deal to pay for news from AFP

It's one of the biggest licensing deals struck by a tech giant under a new French law.

Tech News

Why is the Staples Center changing its name to Crypto.com Arena?

Crypto.com has been on a spending spree across the global sports landscape over the past year.

Money

Can climate finance save our planet? We ask the UN

The pressure for businesses to act is rising along with global temperatures. We ask the UN’s environment finance arm if climate finance is working.

Tech News

DoorDash comes to Europe in €7 billion buyout of Wolt

The two companies are expected to merge early next year, with Wolt CEO Miki Kuusi heading up the American company's international division.

Money

NFTs 'part of the future' of gaming, says EA

The digital tokens are an attractive business proposition, EA's chief executive told investors this week, but they're not without controversy.

Tech News

Google News returns to Spain after 7 year absence

The online news aggregator left in 2014 after Spanish authorities passed a law mandating a flat licensing fee for re-using content.

Portugal

Innovation seeks to attract new markets at Web Summit

42000 participants and 1250 start-ups joined the famous Web Summit in Lisbon this year.

Spotlight

Hong Kong's start-up ecosystem goes sky-high

In partnership with Hong Kong

Small and medium-size businesses from Europe are a key part of Hong Kong’s economic ecosystem. In this episode of Spotlight Hong Kong, we hear their stories.

Tech News

How to build a new town in the desert

What does it take to build your own town? The Egyptian development company, Orascom, has written the playbook when it comes to giant construction projects in the middle east. They have given rise to a town from the desert, which has become a holiday hotspot.

Money

Bitcoin hits a new all-time high of over $66,000

Last Friday, Bitcoin surprised everyone by reaching $60,000 (€51,522).

Money

What is the Bitcoin-linked ETF and can it convince the crypto fans?

What is an EFT and can it convince Bitcoin fans who want to cut out the middleman when it comes to trading?

Climate

How can we decarbonise the most polluting industries in the world?

More than 300 industry leaders have come together to develop a plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Expo 2020 Dubai finally opens as the UAE turns 50

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Expo 2020 Dubai has finally opened but whilst the UAE turns 50 and the nation unveils economic initiatives, the UK struggles to cope with HGV drivers and fuel shortages.

Health news

Why is Snoop Dogg betting big on Europe’s cannabis scene?

The rapper is the co-founder of Casa Verde, a VC fund based in Los Angeles that focuses on the cannabis industry.

Mobility

Tesla will move its HQ to Texas, Musk announces

Company CEO Elon Musk has had a fractious relationship with Californian authorities, with disagreements over COVID safety rules leading Tesla to sue a county health department.