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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bitcoin's Volatility Will Continue to Decline as Adoption Grows: Deutsche Bank
Bitcoin's (BTC) volatility could continue to fall as mainstream acceptance grows and the cryptocurrency is adopted by companies, retail investors and governments, Deutsche Bank said in a research report on Tuesday. Excitement over upcoming legislation in the U.S. has spurred bitcoin's recent rally, the german lender said, but it is notable that the crypto's rise has also been accompanied by a historic decline in volatility levels. The world's largest cryptocurrency has risen nearly 75% since mid-November, driven by a mix of favorable regulations, growing institutional adoption, and global macroeconomic shifts, the report said. The rally coincides with 'Crypto Week' in Washington, DC, highlighting increasing government and corporate engagement with digital assets. This week the House of Representatives is set to vote on the CLARITY Act, a crypto market structure bill, and the GENIUS Act, which regulates stablecoins in the U.S. Deutsche Bank suggests the drop in volatility signals a maturing market, where regulatory clarity, broader adoption, and long-term investment behaviors are stabilizing performance. As bitcoin gains legitimacy through regulation and integration into traditional portfolios, it may continue to shed its speculative image and evolve into a more stable, strategic asset, the report added. As volatility decreases and regulatory certainty increases, bitcoin is becoming more appealing for pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and other long-term in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Scottish Sun
15-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Aldi's £10 summer essential is easy to fold up & carry down to the beach – and it's half the price of Ikea's version
The discount supermarket chain currently has a sizzling offer on HOT STUFF Aldi's £10 summer essential is easy to fold up & carry down to the beach – and it's half the price of Ikea's version Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN essential summer item which you can fold up and take down to the beach is just £10 in Aldi – half the price of its competitor from Ikea. The item, which is £9.99, could very well bring out your inner Jamie Oliver and keep hunger at bay. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Aldi is currently selling a foldable bbq for under £10 Credit: Aldi Aldi is currently selling a foldable BBQ which measures approximately 33.5cm by 29cm for under £10. The discount supermarket chain is advertising the product as: 'A portable BBQ that's perfect for all your travel and storage needs.' You will need to buy any charcoal separately. It comes with its own grill and a protective shield around the outside. Read More on Money CAR BLOW Mistake that could lose you 36% in car finance mis-selling scandal compensation The Aldi BBQ is half the price of a similar offering from Ikea, which is currently reduced by £5 to £20. Ikea's black Korpon, a portable charcoal barbeque, is described as being 'perfect for bringing to the beach, the park or on a camping trip.' The Ikea model is a similar size to the Aldi one, measuring 35cm by 19cm and weighs 2kg. The product got the thumbs up from users online, with the BBQ scoring 4.7 stars out of five, with a total of 16 reviews. One happy customer wrote: 'Great design and well made. 'Ideal cooking surface and less problems with food getting burnt.' The 2C method which stops flies plaguing your home and ruining your BBQ Another said: 'Absolutely brilliant piece of kit… plenty of cooking space, used after as a fire pit when camping.' While a third reviewer posted: 'Perfect little bbq for two of us. Big enough for four decent size burgers. "Easy to clean as fits in the sink and dishwasher.' Aldi fans may also want to stock up on this sweet treat while they're going round the isles as it is back on the shelves. The german retailer has also confirmed that its sell-out Specially Selected Pistachio Creme will not be leaving stores anytime soon. This comes after Aldi revealed that the product had previously sold at a record speed - one jar every three seconds. Shoppers have also been flocking to Tesco to get their hands on another pistachio spread which makes toast taste like the viral Dubai chocolate. Tesco's take on the much-loved pistachio creme retails for £4 and is said to combine the flavours of the insanely popular Dubai chocolate but in a spreadable form. M&S also jumped on the bandwagon earlier this year, with its luxury take on the product. Retailing for a hefty £4.75 per jar, the M&S Collection Pistachio Creme still flew off the shelves, following its launch in February.
Daily Mirror
22-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Inflation 'disaster' looms if Iran's leaders sign off on response to US strikes
Shutting the vital Strait of Hormuz would be bad news for economies around the world, experts have warned after the measure was passed by Iran's parliament today The world could soon be braced for an inflation 'disaster' after Iran's parliament approved closing the key Strait of Hormuz. A whopping 20 percent of global oil and gas goes through the strait and its closure could create the same kind of inflationary shocks that the world felt after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. The decision is not final and is now with the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the country's Supreme National Security Council, according to Iranian state TV.. It comes afte r a surprise attack on three of the country's nuclear sites by the US. The move, according to Revolutionary Guards Commander Esmail Kosari 'will be done whenever necessary'. He said to the Young Journalist Club: 'Our hands are wide open when it comes to punishing the enemy, and the military response was only part of our overall response.' The impact of the strait closing would be 'catastrophic' according to business expert Gerrit Heinemann, who spoke to the german news outlet BILD. '[It would be] worse than Corona and Putin combined! The second episode of the ongoing crisis would be even more severe than what we experienced at the beginning of the Ukraine war and during the Corona years. A disaster.' He continued: 'A large part of the global supply chains runs through the affected region. This not only dramatically impacts energy supplies, but also the flow of goods. All of a sudden, all the crises we had just overcome would return: the energy crisis, inflation, disrupted supply chains, and now the threat of mass unemployment.' The strait separates Iran and Oman and is only 21 miles across. As a result it is vulnerable to attacks. There has already been an impact on oil prices following the outbreak of war between Iran and Israel, climbing by 21% in the financial markets over the past month. The Trump administration has signalled a willingness to renew talks with Iran and avoid a prolonged war in the aftermath of its strikes on Iran, known as Operation Midnight Hammer. Defence secretary Pete Hegseth said at a news conference that America 'does not seek war' with Iran while vice president JD Vance said the strikes have given Tehran the possibility of returning to negotiate with Washington. Much of the world is absorbing the consequences of the strikes and the risk that they could lead to more fighting across the Middle East after the US inserted itself into the war between Israel and Iran. Air strikes starting on June 12 by Israel that targeted Iran's nuclear facilities and generals prompted retaliation from Iran, creating a series of events that contributed to the US attack. Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was moving military equipment into the area to protect its interests, people and allies, but that he was focused on finding a solution. While US officials urged caution and stressed that only nuclear sites were targeted by Washington, Iran criticised the actions as a violation of its sovereignty and international law. Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said Washington was 'fully responsible' for whatever actions Tehran may take in response.
The South African
18-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Borussia Dortmund: What time is kick off?
Mamelodi Sundowns take on German giants, Borrussia Dortmund up next in the FIFA Club World Cup. Mameledi Sundowns are competing with some of the biggest teams in world football in the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States of America. The likes of Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and UEFA Champions League Champions PSG are all in the same tournament. Moreover, german giants Dortmund are in Sundowns groups and they are their next opponents. The Brazilians kickstarted their FIFA CWC campaign with a 1-0 win over Uldan. Meanwhile, Sundowns secured over R35 million as a result of their Group F win. Three points secured, history made and millions in the bag. However, The Brazilians are about to face their toughest opponents in the group. Up next is German giants, Dortmund. Sundowns take on Dortmund on Saturday, 21 June 2025. Kick-off is at 18:00 (SA Time). Another R30 million is up fpr grabs too. Although, Downs are massive underdogs in this one given the stature and history of Dortmund. So, Sundowns may have won eight PSL trophies on the trot but now they are on the international stage. Therefore, Dortmund will provide Sundowns players with a chance to test their worth. To see how good they really are compared to a top European outfit. Furthermore, this match will give several players a chance to be seen by scouts from all over the world. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Agriland
30-05-2025
- Agriland
Court: Woman fined €15,000 and banned from owning animals for life
A circuit court judge has banned a woman from owning animals for life and ordered her to pay €15,000 in costs as a result of 'one of the most appalling cases brought before him'. Karen Sanderson (68) with an address in England, and formerly of The Stables, Templelusk, Avoca, Co. Wicklow, was given a four-and-a-half year suspended prison sentence, banned from owning animals for life, and ordered to pay €15,000 in costs at Bray Circuit Court yesterday (Thursday May, 29). Sanderson had previously pleaded guilty to ten charges, under sections 11, 12 and 13 of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 (AHWA). It marked the final chapter in the case which originated from a complaint to the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) helpline in 2016. Court As a result of the call a total of 43 animals were removed from Karen Sanderson's rented property on November 18, 2016. ISPCA chief inspector, Conor Dowling, told Bray Circuit Court that when he called to the property Sanderson had rented near Avoca he saw five underweight horses in a dirty yard and mucky arena. In stables off the same yard, he also found a wild boar in a 'filthy stable and a pig that was unable to stand in another'. The court was told that neither of the animals had access to water or a clean lying area. In three other stables twelve dogs were discovered living in squalid conditions, with no bedding or water. Inspector Dowling also told the court that there was a 'horrendous smell' from the stables and how he saw ripped up remains of dog food bags scattered around. He also detailed that a german shepherd housed in a group of five dogs was only days away from whelping and that she later produced nine puppies, some of which were deformed and none of which survived. The inspector outlined how another dog was an aged Mastiff with chronic osteoarthritis and an old injury, rendering one of his legs useless. Euthanised Bray Circuit Court was told that this dog was euthanised approximately a week later, on veterinary advice. ISPCA chief inspector also described to the court that when he visited Karen Sanderson's rented property on November 18, 2016 he had proceeded up a metal stair to the door of a loft dwelling. He said that the stair and the roof of the building were covered in dog faeces and that he formed the opinion that excrement was being thrown out of Velux windows in the roof. When he knocked on the door of the dwelling, he heard more barking and shouting noises from inside, and decided to request assistance garda assistance. The court was told that gardaí arrived at the scene and made contact with the accused, Karen Sanderson. The ISPCA chief inspector then described how, when the door of the dwelling was opened, dogs came 'spilling' down the stairs. A further 31 dogs, including some giant breeds, were found living in on the property in what the Inspector described a, 'a stressful and chaotic environment'. Inspector Dowling said that there was faecal matter on every surface in the dwelling, and the stench of ammonia was so strong that according to the ISPCA it hurt his eyes and made it difficult for him to breathe. He described how there was a pool of urine in the hallway and a video was played for the court in which the accused tried to claim that the dogs had just urinated when the investigators had called at the door. The court was also shown photographs of a selection of animals including a Cocker Spaniel that could not use its hind legs and was dragging itself through the soiled environment, and a Mastiff which had an injury to its toe so severe that some of the bone was protruding, and the dog was gnawing at the exposed bone. The Mastiff required surgery to amputate its toe. It was agreed that most of the animals needed to be removed from the premises immediately, and chief inspector Dowling enlisted the help of Wicklow SPCA, Wicklow Dog Pound, the Irish Horse Welfare and Trust and Dogs Trust, in removing the animals. A veterinary practitioner attended the scene and recommended that a pig that could not stand, be euthanised to prevent further suffering. The court was also told that subsequent veterinary examinations of the animals removed from the premises revealed a catalogue of health issues including injuries, flea infestation, ear mites, worms, skin irritation, matted and soiled coats, ear infections, chronic arthritis, cherry eye, mud fever and rain scald. Inspector Dowling said that, while the pig and the two geriatric Mastiffs were euthanised, the majority of the animals had made full recoveries. On sentencing, Judge Patrick Quinn described the case as, 'one of the most appalling cases brought before him', and said that all the offending was at the upper end in terms of gravity. He also questioned how it got this far, and how no one could notice what was going on, not just for the animals but for the defendant too. Judge Quinn said that the accumulation of more and more animals in the space of three or four years would have contributed to the defendant being overwhelmed to the point that she could not cope and became a welfare concern for the animals as well as a mental health issue for herself. Judge Quinn handed down a suspended sentence of four and a half years for each count, to run concurrently, and banned the woman from owning animals for life; she was also ordered to pay €15,000 in costs, to be paid within twelve months as a condition of the bond. ISPCA Commenting on the outcome of the case, Conor Dowling, ISPCA chief inspector said he was relieved that it had reached a successful conclusion with the animal owner held accountable before the courts. 'We are always mindful of working with vulnerable people, but our priority is for the welfare of the animals involved. 'This situation should never have been allowed to develop as it did, where animals were left to suffer. 'Anyone who chooses to keep animals has both a legal and moral responsibility to adequately care for them, and if you are unable to do so, you should seek help,' he added. The ISPCA wants anyone who has suspicions of animal cruelty, neglect or abuse to report this on its confidential National Animal Cruelty Helpline by calling 0818 515 515, emailing helpline@ or via its website.
