Pascale Davies

Money

What is shrinkflation, skimpflation and stagflation?

As economic panic sets in, many are worried about inflation and especially stagnation and are fed up with skimpflation. But what do these terms mean?

26/08/2022

Tech News

The tech solutions to a warming world and the energy crisis

These technologies can help cool down and warm our homes in a greener and cheaper way. But experts say sometimes the solution is far simpler.

26/08/2022

Tech News

Why Ukraine's agriculture sector could be set to attract cyberattacks

The technology company Cisco Talos says it is on high alert to cyber threats during Ukraine's Independence Day.

24/08/2022

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Estonia hit by massive cyberattack amid tensions with Russia

The Russia-based and pro-Russia hacker group Killnet said it was responsible for the attack on the former Soviet-occupied country.

18/08/2022

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Terra CEO Do Kwon: 'I alone am responsible for any weaknesses'

Terra CEO Do Kwan says the stablecoin was not a Ponzi scheme because the earliest investors were among the hardest hit by the crash

15/08/2022

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Amazon, eBay and AliExpress found to be selling illegal weapons

Amazon, eBay and AliExpress are taking flak after an investigation found they sold cheap weapons online.

11/08/2022

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How can countries protect themselves against cyber warfare?

The Former Chief Strategy Officer for Cyber Policy, US secretary for defence during the Obama administration, says why improving cybersecurity is paramount.

11/08/2022

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Ethereum takes a big step to becoming greener

The Merge upgrade will make Ethereum less energy intensive and therefore a mightier competitor to Bitcoin.

11/08/2022

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Latest crypto hack attack on Solana has cost users $8m so far

Crypto hacks are posing questions about the security of DeFi, an emerging financial technology that uses blockchains.

03/08/2022

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Bitcoin and other cryptos enjoy a moment of relief

Cryptocurrencies have been struggling since the start of 2021, with Bitcoin down roughly 50 per cent in value since then.

29/07/2022

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Global economy tests Big Tech as Apple, Amazon, Meta release earnings

Results were mixed, with Apple faring better than expected while Facebook owner Meta and Google's Alphabet reported falling ad sales amid an economic downturn.

29/07/2022

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How will Europe create its own tech leaders? We ask Euronext

Euronext is so confident in Europe’s tech companies that in June it launched a new technology segment called ‘Tech leaders’ in a bid to compete with Nasdaq.

26/07/2022

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Why Bitcoin and other cryptos are bracing for a tough week ahead

Cryptos have borne the brunt of a massive ripple effect since the Terra saga but decisions in the US could put even more pressure on digital assets.

25/07/2022

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Inside Qonto’s quest to lead Europe’s fintech race

We spoke with Qonto’s co-founder and CEO Alexandre Prot on plans to lead Europe’s fintech market, the role of cryptocurrencies and the future of challenger banks.

22/07/2022

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Don’t panic over economy woes just yet, says ex-World Bank chief

The Ukraine war has sent inflation and gas prices spiralling. We spoke to ex-World Bank chief Bertrand Badré about how to prevent global inequality.

20/07/2022

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Will France’s new government be more accepting of cryptos?

Pierre Person couldn’t change his fellow French deputies' minds on crypto. Can the new Assembly be convinced?

15/07/2022

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How can businesses fight climate change? We ask the experts

Remote work, a circular economy and climate dividends. This is how small and large companies can go green.

01/07/2022

Tech News

Could these Green Tech start-ups help avert a climate catastrophe?

With ambitious government targets to meet, could these technologies be the tools to help in the fight to slow the climate crisis?

30/06/2022

Money

A new stablecoin is ready to hit the UK amid the crypto crash

GBPT will launch in early July and will be built on the Ethereum blockchain.

23/06/2022

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Binance ‘in it for the long game’ and isn’t afraid of the crypto crash

Despite the crypto crash and the price of Bitcoin plunging, innovation can come from dark times, argues Binance’s Europe VP Martin Bruncko.

22/06/2022