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RUSSIA’S love-hate relationship with cryptocurrency took another twist today when the Central Bank of the Russian Federation announced it would now support proposals to ban payments in bitcoin. Following weeks of pro-cryptocurrency talk from Moscow’s technology leaders – and even nods of approval from within the Kremlin about digital assets – the unpredictable narrative has now switched back to one ...

MONEY laundering and theft through cryptocurrency has hit a staggering £3.4billion so far this year, according to a report released today. The dossier – issued by intelligence experts CipherTrace – also warns that terrorists are increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies to conceal their fundraising. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

The pound euro exchange rate held steady today, with the pairing trading around €1.174 after the highly influential YouGov MRP poll suggested that Prime Minister Boris Johnson will win a solid majority at the December 12 general election. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

The pound remained muted against the US dollar as US markets closed for Thanksgiving, leaving the pairing trading a around $ 1.291. Sterling remained flat against the dollar on Thursday afternoon, although the currency was able to approach seven-month highs on heightened Brexit optimism. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

ONE of South Korea’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges has been hacked, with cyberthieves swiping more than £39 million in crypto. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

THE pound edged higher against the euro as the currency recovered from a fresh bout of UK election pessimism, leaving the pairing trading around €1.170. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

THE pound US dollar exchange rate held steady today, with the pairing trading around $ 1.288 after the US growth figure for the third quarter was revised up to 2.1 percent due to better-than-expected inventory and business investment. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

GIVING visitors the best chance possible to watch the gauzy green veils of the Northern Lights dance above the Arctic’s exquisite snowy settings has been travel brand The Aurora Zone’s dream come true.  Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

The pound US dollar exchange rate edged lower today, with the pairing hitting $ 1.285 as opinion polls showed the Conservatives losing ground to Labour ahead of the December 12 general election. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

The pound slumped against the euro on Tuesday as election optimism waned, leaving the pairing trading at around €1.167. The euro was also supported by a better-than-forecast German consumer confidence index. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed