In the seven months since Bitcoin’s price peaked, it has fallen by about two-thirds. But it’s still almost three times more valuable than it was a year ago: So what does the future hold for the world’s first and still most famous cryptocurrency? I see three basic scenarios: No. 1. Bitcoin Triumph: Bitcoin replaces the dollar (and probably other fiat ...

From China, without love. The stampede of unicorns is losing fans. Xiaomi Corp fell as much as 6 percent in its debut in Hong Kong, while most of last year’s hottest listings, from ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance Co to Ping An Healthcare & Technology Co, are trading below their IPO prices. Yet it seems nothing will stop the unicorns. In ...

Theresa May’s government has presented its eagerly awaited proposal on the future relationship between Britain and the EU after Brexit. One area that merits careful scrutiny concerns the City of London and financial services, given their weight on the country’s economy and central position in global markets. After the Chequers agreement, it became clear that the UK would want to ...