Bitcoin is off nearly 55% from its November peak, and 40% of holders are now underwater on their investments, according to new data from Glassnode. That percentage is even higher when you isolate for the short-term holders who got skin in the game in the last six months when the price of bitcoin peaked at
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The soaring cost of living has seen consumers “put the brakes” on their shopping habits, new figures show. The latest retail monitoring from BRC-KPMG revealed sales dipped in April after a sharp downturn in consumer confidence. And separate figures from Barclaycard showed credit card spending on retail and eating out slowed last month as people
US President Joe Biden says he fears Vladimir Putin does not have a way out of the Ukraine war. Speaking in Washington DC on Monday, Biden described the Russian president as “a very calculating man” but without an exit strategy and admitted “I’m trying to figure out what we do about that”. He said Putin
Missing prison officer Vicky White and prisoner Casey White have been arrested after being caught following a car chase with fugitive hunters, the US Marshals. Mr White, who was awaiting trial on a capital murder case, disappeared with Ms White after leaving a detention centre in Florence, Alabama. On 29 April, Ms White told colleagues the
New laws to outlaw guerrilla-style climate protests that have caused misery for the public are being unveiled in a bumper Queen’s Speech. A new offence of “locking-on”, targeting activists who lock or glue themselves together or to buildings, is planned by Home Secretary Priti Patel. Her crackdown comes in one of 38 new bills, which
Human rights groups say Russian reservists are being contacted in what could be the start of a general mobilisation – an all out war. Vladimir Putin insists only “professionals” will fight the war in Ukraine. But ahead of Victory Day, many Russian’s are fearful of what’s to come. For the latest developments: https://qrcode.skynews.com/skynews/ukraineblog SUBSCRIBE to
In today’s episode of The Point, CNN’s Chris Cillizza unpacks how the draft opinion from the Supreme Court that would overturn Roe v. Wade could affect the midterms. #CNN #Cillizza #roevwade
If you’ve been cleaning up the yard for spring and are ready to finally transition yet another tool away from gas and oil, there’s never been a better time to bring Greenworks’ electric chainsaw into your kit. Dropping to an all-time low to go alongside the season change, this 10-inch model is down to $75
Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban — a longtime ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin — has said that ending Russian oil purchases would be an “atomic bomb” on Hungary’s economy. Attila Kisbenedek | Afp | Getty Images The European Union is struggling to approve a sixth round of sanctions against Russia with a few nations
Priti Patel has said her plan to send migrants to Rwanda sends a “clear signal” that those who arrive illegally have no right to remain – but admitted it will “take time” to implement. The plan has been described as “cruel and nasty” by charities and “opposite the nature of God” by the Archbishop of
In this article UBER Uber posted a $5.9 billion loss in the first quarter of 2022. Philip Pacheco | AFP via Getty Images Uber will cut back on spending and focus on becoming a leaner business to address a “seismic shift” in investor sentiment, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told employees in an email obtained by CNBC.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to offer his resignation if he is issued a fixed penalty notice for breaking COVID rules. Sir Keir has come under pressure over an event in Durham in April 2021 with party colleagues when he was filmed having a drink and a takeaway curry was ordered. Durham Police
The inability to test cutting-edge theories in a laboratory setting is a key roadblock for fundamental research in physics. However, a recent breakthrough finding is allowing scientists to observe phenomena that were previously only comprehended in theory or represented in science fiction. The Unruh effect is one such theory. It’s a warm glow that appears on
The intrigue around black holes is something that fascinates every space enthusiast. The physics behind it has troubled scientists for decades. These mysterious space elements are known as powerful cosmic engines because they provide the energy for quasars and active galactic nuclei. We may be discussing the magnetic field of black holes, but black holes
Convenience retailer McColl’s has been formally bought out of administration by its existing trading partner Morrisons in a deal that saves all its 16,000 jobs and its stores. The news was announced hours after Sky News reported that the supermarket chain had won a race with petrol station powerhouse EG Group for a rescue. Moments
The Queen will not be attending tomorrow’s State Opening of Parliament for the first time in 59 years, Buckingham Palace has said. The Prince of Wales will read the Queen’s Speech on her behalf, with the Duke of Cambridge also in attendance. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen continues to experience episodic mobility
Supermarkets, cars and lifts are just some of the unusual birth places reported for babies who have made speedy entrances into the world. But one newborn in Brazil now surely lays claim to the most rock ‘n’ roll arrival of all time. Two-day-old Luan Figueiró was born at a Metallica gig at the Couto Pereira
Sinn Fein could be on the brink of a historic election victory in Northern Ireland. If it wins Thursday’s Assembly election, an Irish nationalist party will have trumped a pro-British one at Stormont for the first time. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook:
CNN’s Nic Robertson speaks to Ukrainian oligarch Dmitry Firtash, a major contributor to the war effort against Russia, who is facing extradition to the US. #CNN #News
Vladimir Putin says Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine was a pre-emptive move to ward off aggression, accusing the West of “preparing for the invasion of our land, including Crimea”. The Russian president was leading anniversary celebrations in Moscow of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. Victory Day in Russia – an annual