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Cryptoasset ownership booms
It has been estimated that 2.3 million UK adults now hold cryptoassets – up from 1.9 million last year. Research by the FCA also discovered some 78% of adults have now heard of cryptoassets, up from 73% in a year. Just 38% of crypto users regard them as gambling (down from 47% last year), while increasing numbers see them as either a complement or alternative to mainstream investments. Enthusiasm for cryptoassets is growing, with over half of crypto users saying they have had a positive experience so far and are likely to buy more (rising from 41% to 53%). Fewer people also regret having bought cryptocurrencies, down from 15% to 11%. The FCA, however, has reiterated that if consumers invest in these types of products, they should be prepared to lose all their money.
CIMA Garahau First, we discovered ACCA:
13-Territory Inspection Dept., Natsume Ono’s manga series. Now we have discovered anime character Cima Garahau, the leader of a fleet of Zeon marines that become pirates after the One Year War and a major character in ‘Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memories’. We don’t want to spoil it for you but let’s just say she comes up against superior technology and it taken out by the mega beam cannon of the GP03 (you still with us?).
McAfee found dead in prison
Making a fashion statement If you’re worried about having the right clothes for heading back to the office then we think we might have the right outfit for you! Who doesn’t love a long sock/short combo? Throw in a jazzy tie and short sleeve business shirt and you have the right look to wow your colleagues on your first day back! We particularly liked the pastural colours. Just think this whole outfit can be yours for under 20 dollars.
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Antivirus software entrepreneur Jon McAfee has been found dead in a Spain jail cell just hours after a court approved his extradition to the US. McAfee, 75, was wanted there on tax-related criminal charges, which could have landed him in prison for 30 years. The US Justice Department believes he had evaded the payment of millions of dollars in tax on profits from cryptocurrency trading. He believed that taxes were illegal and said he had not filed a tax return since 2010. This is said to have made him a prime target for the Internal Revenue Service. His death sparked conspiracy theories, as McAfree had said if he were ever found dead by hanging it would mean he was murdered. You can expect a Netflix mini-series soon!
The art of taxes Pressure is growing to put a tax on smartphones and tablets to help fund the arts. A levy of between 1% and 3% could bring in as much as £300 million. The idea is not new – France has had a similar scheme running for 30 years, where a levy on audio and video cassettes was handed over to an arts commission. A UK Smart Fund has been discussed by an all-party parliamentary group, and many leading lights, including Oliva Coleman and Imelda Staunton, have signed a letter supporting the concept.
You wear it well What do you get the man who has everything, who is a little bit obsessed with the AAT? Well, Nick Craggs was “absolutely loving his First Intuition dressing gown my team got me for my birthday. They know me so well.” However, we have to agree with Catherine Littler who said: “I feel it needs a black belt.” Steve Ainsworth went further: “Fantastic. It looks like the beginning of @ Nija’ Craggs tutor of the year dojo.” Vernon Anderson just said “what a poser!”
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Thursday Murder Club
Coffee Break
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PQ Magazine August 2021
