The future of Europe: The Euro
Eva Maydell MEP, Group of the European People’s Party (Christian Democrats) shares her interesting views on the future of Europe, focussing on its most symbolic element, the Euro
London startups suffer from tech talent shortage
A new survey from Studio Graphene in partnership with City RoadCommunications has shown staffing challenges and concerns to be the biggest factor in holding back London tech companies
Oslo based blockchain platform launches first ICO crowd token presale to fund delivery service
An Oslo based blockchain shipping platform, Triwer, has announced the launch of their first ICO crowd token pre-sale later this month to fund their innovative delivery service
Cryptocurrency investment: let’s dig a little deeper
The hype of the cryptocurrency investment markets, in particular Bitcoin, has been luring investors seeking high percentage returns. Within these digital currency asset class, certain cryptocurrencies have gone on to make as much as 3000% returns in a matter of weeks.
Swiss bank first to offer business accounts to blockchain and crypto companies
A 150-year-old bank in Switzerland, Hypotherkarbank Lenzburg, has modernised its approach and announced that they will be launching a series of services that adopt blockchain technology and crytocurrencies
The importance of having established GDPR-compliant policies
Andrew Cowling, Channel Marketing Specialist at Fujitsu Scanners imparts his expertise on why it is important to consider digital processes to help towards GDPR-compliance...
NHS procurement process must change, says O’Donovan
Matt O’Donovan, CEO of WiFi SPARK, discusses his views on NHS procurement in this Open Access Government article
A holistic view of citizen debt is crucial to collection
Gary Bell, Executive Director of Civica, advises how councils can better collect the large sums of money owed to them in this article
8 in 10 transport firms eligible for Research and Development tax relief
Recent findings from Catax, a specialist tax relief firm, has revealed that the majority of transport firms in the UK could claim for Research and Development (R&D) relief, but only a quarter are aware it even exists
Cryptoassets Taskforce meets for the first time
Senior leaders from government and the financial regulators were present, including representatives from HM Treasury, the FCA and the Bank of England
Majority of savers misunderstand benefits of IFISAs
61% of UK savers acknowledge possibility of higher returns and better interest rates with IFISAs, but majority still don’t understand the service
European Parliament passes a blockchain resolution
Members of the European Parliament passed a blockchain resolution by the Industry, Research and Energy Committee on Wednesday (16 May)
Fintech envoy for Northern Ireland appointed
Georgina O’Leary, Director of Innovation, Research and Development at Allstate has been appointed as the government’s new fintech envoy for Northern Ireland
The impact of social media cryptocurrency adverts bans on the market
The relationship between social media and cryptocurrency is proving to be one with a considerable amount of controversy, twists and turns, David Sapper takes a closer look, in this article
HSBC use blockchain technology to complete first trade finance deal
Global banking giant, HSBC completed the first ever trade finance deal using blockchain technology.
UK consumers feel unable to ask energy provider for debt help
More than half (52%) of people in the UK feel there is a negative stigma attached to asking for debt help, according to new research
May cryptocurrency predictions
Cardano (ADA) forecast to see biggest price growth by 1 June at 40%, according to new cryptocurrency predictions
Getting prepared for GDPR
Plenty of UK businesses have admitted they aren't fully prepared for GDPR. With less than two weeks to go, Alastair Hartrup provides some last-minute advice to those business who may still be struggling
Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Prague: the main blockchain event of the Czech Republic is...
Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Prague, the fourth annual event dedicated to the blockchain, cryptocurrencies and ICO, will be held on May 17. This is one of the largest platforms in Europe for the exchange of experience and search for potential partners
UK consumers intend to exercise data privacy rights following new GDPR law
UK consumers to target businesses with onslaught of data privacy request following deadline for GDPR compliance