Markets The investments that soared and slumped in the first half of 2026 The first half of 2026 has rewarded investors who backed the machinery behind AI and punished those who reached for crypto and gold, as the technology boom reshaped which assets thrived and which were left behind. 27/06/2026
Markets Bitcoin falls to $61,000, down more than 25% as long-term holders sell Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest level since February, dropping more than 25% this month, as long-term holders liquidate billions in holdings and efforts to advance US crypto regulation face uncertainty in Washington. 04/06/2026
Markets Gold may have further to climb, but is its safety overstated? More investors are turning to precious metals as global uncertainty persists. But analysts stress that gold isn’t a fixed store of value, particularly as bullion sees its price slip on Friday. 30/01/2026
The Cube Is Poland's president promoting a bitcoin platform? A video circulating online appears to show Poland's president endorsing a bitcoin investment platform, but the footage has been taken out of context. 19/01/2026
Markets Crypto ownership is on the rise in Europe: Who’s investing the most? Crypto has had a rocky year in 2025, notably experiencing a major sell-off when US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on China in October. Looking at longer-term trends, ownership of these assets is — however — rising across Europe. 27/12/2025
Business Crypto king Do Kwon jailed for 15 years over $40bn stablecoin fraud The co-founder of cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a US court found that his $40bn stablecoin ecosystem was sustained by fraud. 12/12/2025
Markets Crypto's December reckoning: Market slide deepens as investors retreat Bitcoin’s sharp reversal and a surge in investor fears have forced even the market’s strongest champions to confront a bruising December downturn. 02/12/2025
Markets Bitcoin slides gain as investors lose appetite for crypto Bitcoin fell sharply on Monday, dipping below €75,000 per coin as the broader cryptocurrency market extended a steep decline that began after its record October peak. 01/12/2025
Markets What’s causing the crypto sell-off, who is losing, and will it last? Bitcoin has plummeted from October highs after US President Trump turned up tensions in his trade war with China. While some commentators see crypto increasingly tied to macro events, others blame trading tactics. 20/11/2025
Markets Crypto darling no more? Bitcoin drops from its high as market panics The world’s biggest cryptocurrency wiped out all its gains for the year, shedding over a quarter of its value from October’s record high. 18/11/2025
United Kingdom Chinese fraudster jailed in the UK over multi-billion crypto scam Zhimin Qian, 47, defrauded more than 128,000 victims in China before trying to launder the illegal cryptocurrency proceeds by buying property in the UK. 11/11/2025
Money US President Trump pardons convicted Binance founder Changpeng Zhao Changpeng Zhao, known as "CZ," stepped down as head of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange and pleaded guilty to money laundering in 2023. 23/10/2025
Markets Gold and Bitcoin hit record: Safe havens climb as uncertainty persists The government shutdown in the US and the French political crisis have brought renewed uncertainty to financial markets. 07/10/2025
Business Chinese woman convicted in UK over €6bn Bitcoin fraud Zhimin Qian, 47, defrauded more than 128,000 victims in China before trying to launder the illegal cryptocurrency proceeds by buying property in the UK. 30/09/2025
Business Bitcoin boom: Trump's policies create 15,000 new millionaires in 2025 The number of cryptocurrency owners who have become millionaires has risen significantly since US President Donald Trump took office, according to a new report by Finbold. 23/07/2025
Markets Bitcoin bubble? How much more is it expected to rise in 2025? After the world’s most popular cryptocurrency recently reached a new record, it is expected to further increase in value, reaching levels beyond $160,000 in 2025. 18/07/2025