Bitget Appoints Former Bitpanda Executive Oliver Stauber as EU CEO, Sets Vienna as Regional Hub
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has appointed Oliver Stauber as chief executive of its European unit. The move signals its intention to deepen its presence in the European Union as the bloc’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) framework comes into force. The exchange said Stauber will lead Bitget EU and oversee the establishment of its European headquarters […]
West Ham snap up winger Traore from Fulham
West Ham have completed the signing of winger Adama Traoré from Fulham for an undisclosed fee. The 30-year-old, who worked under current Hammers boss Nuno Espirito Santo during their time at Wolves, has also played in the Premier League for Aston Villa and Middlesbrough. He will add experience to a West Ham squad fighting for […]
UK growth stocks: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?
Image source: Getty Images UK growth stocks are enjoying a handy run right now. The FTSE 100 is up 20% over the past year, with dividends on top. By contrast, the S&P 500 has risen just 15%, and US stocks generally pay less income too. As a natural contrarian, I’d normally assume the good times won’t last. […]
Germany February GfK consumer sentiment -24.1 vs -26.0 expected
That marks a slight improvement in German consumer morale heading into the month ahead, although it comes after the January reading was the lowest since March 2024. So, the slight bounce isn’t all too optimistic as overall conditions continue to point to a struggling consumer climate. For some context, the last time the index was […]
No surprises expected from the BOC today but what are analysts saying about the next move?
Every major institution in Canada is expecting the BOC to be on hold today and that is no surprise. Market pricing is for the central bank to stay on hold with a ~92% probability and pretty much no clear cut rate moves whatsoever all through this year. Most analysts are sharing that view but how […]
Top Hunt aide charged taxpayers $44,000 in hotel expenses
The travel expenses of a Republican campaign manager in the crowded Texas Senate race have raised eyebrows for their seemingly exorbitant amount. James Kyrkanides, the campaign manager for Senate candidate Wesley Hunt, charged taxpayers more than $44,000 in hotel expenses over three years as Hunt’s congressional chief of staff. The charges average $457 per night, […]
What Is a Regulated Broker – A Beginner’s Guide to Safe Trading
Introduction: What Is a Regulated Broker? A regulated broker is a company that provides financial services and has received a license from a recognized financial authority. Examples of these authorities include the FCA in the UK, ASIC in Australia, CySEC in Cyprus, and the NFA in the US. To obtain this license, brokers must follow […]
Elon’s back: The tech mogul’s checkbook and platform are galvanizing the GOP
Just six months ago, most congressional Republicans kept their distance from Elon Musk after the tech mogul’s messy political breakup with President Donald Trump and his feverish attempt to kill their signature megabill. Musk is persona non grata no longer, thanks to his mega checkbook and mega platform — both of which he is now […]
ECB policymakers are starting to get uneasy as EUR/USD crosses 1.20
Early this morning, ECB’s Kocher said that if the euro were to appreciate further and further, at some stage that might create a certain necessity to react in terms of monetary policy. Not because of the exchange rate itself, but because the exchange rate translates into less inflation, and this becomes a monetary policy issue. […]
Former Manchester United hero suggests Arsenal would be the ‘worst team’ to win the Premier League
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes claims Arsenal would be the “worst team” to ever win the Premier League. The Gunners sit four points clear of Manchester City and Aston Villa at the summit despite a recent blip that has seen them claim just two points from their last three league games. Mikel Arteta’s side […]
