Günther H. Oettinger, the current European Commission
Günther H. Oettinger European Commissioner in charge of budget and human resources European Commission
The latest statistics show eight million jobs created in the European...
Bitcoin hackers steal millions in ‘highly professional’ theft
Slovenian mining exchange NiceHash was targeted by 'professional' Bitcoin hackers who stole 4700 coins worth around $80 million
Data shows 62% of adults ‘don’t understand inflation’
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has released startling data showing a large percentage of adults don't understand inflation
UK and EU plan Bitcoin crackdown over tax evasion fears
As the cryptocurrency hovers around the $10,000 mark, the UK and EU are threatening a bitcoin crackdown to prevent tax evasion and cybercrime
Bitcoin value hits record high of nearly $10,000
Bitcoin value hits a new high in its record-breaking trajectory, rising 4.5% to $9,700, nearly 10 x its value at the start of the year
Adapting defence technology to business enterprise
Paddy Bradley, Director, Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership explains how investing in defence technology can boost the economy
Bitcoin offshoot set to rival cryptocurrency as value slumps
Bitcoin offshoot 'Bitcoin Cash' is making an impact in the world of cryptocurrency thanks to its ability to be processed cheaply
Blockchain: what is in it for the European economy?
Benoît Abeloos, Policy Officer at the European Commission gives a compelling glimpse into how virtual currency could affect the economy
MPs launch inquiry into household finances as debt grows
The Treasury Select Committee, led by Nicky Morgan, has launched an inquiry into household finances as debt grows to £200 billion
The inquiry will look...
Bank of England reveals decision on interest rates increase
The Bank of England has revealed its decision to raise interest rates by 0.25% for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis
Economists and...
Bitcoin gold launch halted by hack
The launch of Bitcoin Gold, a new rival to the dominant cryptocurrency, has been hit by hacks, causing a drop in the value of Bitcoin
UK financial regulator fines US bank £35m for breaking reporting rules
The UK financial regulator has issued the Bank of America's Merrill Lynch a £35 million fine for violating transaction reporting rules
Real wages fall despite rising employment
Data shows that when inflation is taken into account wages are declining despite the rising employment broadcasted by the government
The rise and future of Blockchain
In this article, the founder and co-founder of the Blockchain Federation provide insight into the future for a blockchain based purpose-economy
Rents rising for low-income tenants
Low-income tenants have seen a rise in the proportion of their wages being spent on rent over the last 20 years, as revealed by new data
Bitcoin price rises over $5000 amid warnings of a cryptocurrency bubble
The price of bitcoin has risen above $5000 and is now more valuable than gold, generating warnings of a possible cryptocurrency bubble
Changing regulatory rules in financial institutions
Jean Noël Georges at Frost & Sullivan explains how RegTech providers can aid financial service organisations in meeting changing regulatory rules
Time to support ‘non-statutory’ economic development practitioners
The Institute of Economic Development (IED) puts forward the case for supporting economic development practitioners in local government
Dubai launches world’s first state cryptocurrency
The local government of Dubai has launched emCash, the world's first state cryptocurrency, which will be available to all UAE citizens
Bank of England says interest rates could rise as soon as November
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has said that interest rates could rise as soon as November and admitted fears over household debt