Fx
Bitcoin plunges close to $12000 but analysts predict bounce back
Bitcoin crashed below $13,000 and was closing in on $12,000 on Friday to record a plunge of 66% this week as the total cryptocurrency market lost close to $150bn from its total market value on Friday alone - though with analysts saying rebounds are likely.
FCA stops illegal £1.2m foreign exchange investment scheme
The Financial Conduct Authority said it had stopped an unauthorised foreign exchange investment scheme that raised at least £1. 2m but never invested the money.
Bitcoin makes futures trading debut as digital currency aims for $17k
The remarkable trajectory of bitcoin continued on Monday as the digital currency gained another 25% and trading was halted twice after making its futures trading debut on the Chicago Board Options Exchange at the weekend.
Bitcoin surges past $16,500 despite news of $60m heist
Digital currency Bitcoin continued its upwards trajectory, hitting a new record high above $16,500, despite a major hack which saw millions of dollars worth of the digital currency stolen on Thursday.
China November FX reserve data may herald wider yuan trading band
China's foreign exchange reserves were little changed last month, extending a spell of stability which some economists believe might encourage Beijing to take further 'baby steps' towards full-blown FX liberalisation such as widening the trading band for the yuan.
FX round-up: Sterling under pressure, but technical backdrop still constructive
Sterling came under pressure again as markets continued to wait for a possible breakthrough in negotiations between Westminister and the DUP on the Irish question - albeit amid some scepticism - ahead of a Sunday deadline to reach a deal with Brussels in order to move forward on trade negotiations.
Bitcoin reaches new high at nearly $11,800
Bitcoin hit a new record high of nearly $11,800 on Sunday breaking it’s last record of over $11,000 on Wednesday 29 November.
Bitcoin regulation looms in UK and Europe over money-laundering fears
European Union legislation to clamp down on bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is expected withing coming weeks over concerns they are being used to launder money and evade tax.