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Investing.com– dipped below $77,000 on Tuesday after another failed breakout attempt, as rising oil prices and caution ahead of key central bank meetings dented risk appetite. The world’s largest cryptocurrency last traded 1.1% lower at $76,919.8 by 02:36 ET (06:36 GMT). Bitcoin had briefly jumped above $79,000 levels on Monday, but failed to sustain those gains, as traders locked in profit following repeated rejection near resistance levels. Get premium crypto market insights with analyst predictions on InvestingPro Oil surge amid Hormuz standoff pressures Bitcoin Oil prices climbed further on Tuesday, with trading near $110 per barrel, as disruptions in the…

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Global banking revenue is growing, but non-bank challengers will capture 35% of it by 2030.The traditional bank’s role as middleman is under threat, forcing institutions to prove their worth or consciously accept commodity status in domains they cannot win.With non-bank challengers projected to capture 35% of addressable banking revenue by 2030, Wit Chanyarungrojn, senior manager at Bain & Company, warns that traditional firms must fundamentally justify their existence as beta is free and manufacturers go direct to consumers.”Data or market access is getting a lot cheaper, so it’s no longer something that you can charge a massive premium to just…

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By Aarav Garg IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) has partnered with Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) to support the expansion of digital payments in Malaysia, as domestic debit cards move further into mobile wallet ecosystems. The collaboration centres on PayNet’s MyDebit network, Malaysia’s national debit payment scheme, and is designed to help banks enable MyDebit cards for mobile payments. The rollout uses IST’s tokenisation platform alongside PayNet’s domestic payments infrastructure. “Strengthening Malaysia’s digital payments ecosystem is at the heart of our collaboration with IDEMIA Secure Transactions. Through the MyDebit network, PayNet enables issuing banks to leverage secure card digitisation powered by a…

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This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hooky Gold, the award-winning golden ale first brewed in 2006. A perfect thirst-quencher, Hooky Gold combines traditional English hops – Fuggles and Goldings – with the American Willamette, the king of aroma hops from the Oregon valley. The result is a distinctive blend of zesty citrus flavours with a gentle touch of spice.To mark this milestone, Hook Norton Brewery will be celebrating throughout May and June with a series of “golden moments,” including competitions and special events across its pubs and at the brewery. James Clarke, Managing Director is inviting anyone with a…

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Paragon Bank has expanded its buy-to-let mortgage range with the launch of six limited edition five-year fixed rate products, available at 60% and 75% LTV, all with a 5% product fee. Paragon has added three limited edition five-year fixed rate products at 75% LTV to its range of buy-to-let mortgages, alongside the three limited edition 60% LTV products launched recently. On the 75% LTV options, rates start at 4.95% for single self contained (SSC) properties with an EPC rating of A to C, increasing by 5bps for properties with EPC ratings of D or E. For HMOs and…

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Keller-Sutter is unhappy with UBS lobbying Keystone-SDA Swiss finance minister Karin Keller-Sutter has complained of UBS bank putting parliamentarians under pressure ahead of a vote on banking regulation. This content was published on April 28, 2026 – 10:04 + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Such strong lobbying by a private player is unusual in Switzerland, she said in an interview with the Blick newspaper. “I hear from parliamentarians who fear that UBS could reduce donations to their party,” Keller-Sutter said. “People can have different opinions. But it is not the usual style to take such…

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Our way of life entails unsustainable consumption of the planet’s resources and Canadians have what can only be described as an “outsized” ecological footprint, a new scientific study published on Earth Day has found.The study, led by researchers at York University and the University of Iceland, concludes that “our civilization uses natural resources at a rate equivalent to 1.7 Earths per year, placing us in a 70 per cent ecological deficit.” The “ecological footprint” calculated by the researchers is a measure used to estimate the land and sea area needed, on an annual basis, to meet our consumption needs —…

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Chennai-based foreign exchange services provider Prithvi Exchange has announced the launch of its Forex on WhatsApp service. With this launch customers can use WhatsApp conversation for services such as foreign currency purchase, forex cards, student forex solutions, and international money transfers. The launch is part of the company’s wider strategy of blending its offline presence with modern digital engagement. “Forex today needs to be as fast and intuitive as the way people communicate. By introducing forex booking through WhatsApp, we are simplifying access to foreign exchange services while ensuring transparency, compliance, and personalised support,” Pavan Kavad, Managing Director of Prithvi Exchange, said. Published on March 2, 2026 Source link

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Fleet Mortgages has reintroduced 75% loan-to-value (LTV) fixed rate products across its buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage range. Landlords can choose from two- and five-year fixed rates within each range. For standard and limited company landlord borrowers, the two-year fixed rate is available at 4.29%, while the five-year fixed rate is available at 5.04%. The completion fee is 3%, set at a minimum of £750, and each product comes with a free valuation up to £500,000. House in multiple occupation (HMO) and multi-unit freehold block (MUFB) landlord borrowers can access a two-year fixed rate at 4.59% or a five-year fixed rate…

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