The most important tech stories of 2024, and also my favorite ones

December 31, 2024 Leave a Comment

Today, we’re looking at a few themes that will influence the online and offline worlds in 2025

Last week, we looked back at how 2024 made Elon Musk the world’s most powerful man. Today, we’re looking at a few other important themes that will influence the online and offline worlds in 2025.

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Under Trump, cryptocurrency is set to go mainstream – but that won’t make it any safer for investors | Larisa Yarovaya January 13, 2025
His easing of regulations could leave many unprotected from financial manipulation, misconduct and bursting bubblesAs the United States prepares for Donald Trump’s inauguration on 20 January, all eyes are on the cryptocurrency markets. After Bitcoin’s price reached $100,000 (£81,917) for the first time in history in December 2024, the cryptocurrency community is eagerly anticipating Trump’s […]
Expert tips on getting UK self-assessment tax returns right January 11, 2025
With the online deadline just days away, here is how to avoid the pitfalls and make the most of what you can claimThere are fewer than three weeks to go before the deadline to file self-assessment tax returns for the 2023-24 tax year, but millions of people still haven’t knuckled down and done theirs.This week […]
Judge halts attempt to retrieve £600m bitcoin wallet from Welsh dump January 9, 2025
James Howells, 39, took council to court to try to force it to let him search site for hard drive thrown away by accidentA computer expert’s decade-long battle to recover a £600m bitcoin fortune he says has been lost in a council dump has been halted by a judge.James Howells, 39, launched a legal case […]
A year of two halves: how global financial markets fared in 2024 January 1, 2025
Good for equities, good for the US, and good for crypto but the year spawned mixed blessings for the UK, China and EuropeGlobal stock markets climbed in 2024, helped by falling inflation and the US economy’s success in avoiding a hangover from a strong post-pandemic recovery.While Europe and the UK struggled to make headway, the […]
‘Preying on investors’: how software firm MicroStrategy’s big bet on bitcoin went stratospheric December 31, 2024
Company’s share price has risen twentyfold after it changed its strategy to become first ‘bitcoin treasury company’In the summer of 2020, as the Covid-19 pandemic upended economies around the world, an obscure US software firm decided to diversify. MicroStrategy, whose head office is situated next to a shopping mall and metro station in Tysons Corner, […]

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Spain proposes 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU residents January 13, 2025
Pedro Sánchez announces measure in response to anger over rising housing costsSpain has announced plans to impose a tax of up to 100% on real estate bought by non-residents from countries outside the EU, such as the UK, in an aim to tackle the country’s housing crisis.The measure was one of a dozen unveiled on […]
Surrey councillors ask ministers to ‘write off’ Woking’s £1bn debt January 13, 2025
Taxpayers asked to shoulder burden as beleaguered council expected to merge with neighbouring authoritiesTaxpayers are being asked to shoulder £1bn in debt amassed by a bankrupt Surrey council that will be merged in the government’s plan for the biggest transfer of powers to England’s regions this century.Posing a fresh financial headache for the government, councillors […]
No 10 backs Rachel Reeves to remain in post for rest of parliament January 13, 2025
Keir Starmer offers support to underfire chancellor after bruising start to new yearRachel Reeves will remain as chancellor until the next general election, Keir Starmer has insisted, as he warned the Treasury would be “ruthless” over public spending cuts to help meet the government’s fiscal rules.The Treasury is looking for billions of pounds of savings […]
Charities call for Tulip Siddiq’s resignation from anti-corruption role January 13, 2025
Siddiq has referred herself to a watchdog after allegations she lived in homes tied to her aunt’s ousted regime in BangladeshTulip Siddiq should give up her ministerial responsibility for UK anti-corruption policy, a group of charities has said, amid concerns about her links to the former Bangladeshi regime of her aunt, Sheikh Hasina.The UK Anti-Corruption […]
Apple dominates market with ‘total shutout’ of rivals, UK court hears January 13, 2025
Class action alleges company is abusing its dominant position in the app market and 30% fee breaches lawsApple has been accused of dominating the tech market with a “total shutout” of competitors as it faces claims it overcharged customers of the UK App Store, a court has heard.The claim alleges that the tech company is […]
The Guardian view on AI and public services: computers can’t cure all of Britain’s problems | Editorial January 13, 2025
Public investment in technology is the right move. But ministers must not become boosters for an industry that causes harm as well as goodDigital technology companies have reshaped our world and will continue doing so. Sir Keir Starmer knows his government must seek a role in shaping this new order – and avoid ceding all […]
The Guardian view on globalisation and its discontents: how the left was left behind | Editorial January 13, 2025
As national populist parties gain ground in the west, progressives must put social and climate priorities ahead of market interestsDifferent year, same direction of travel. The likely formation of the first far-right-led government in Austria’s postwar history, after the breakdown this month of coalition talks between mainstream parties, is the latest confirmation of the illiberal […]
Crackdown on suppliers after firm made £13m on not-for-profit UK visa services January 13, 2025
Top civil servant makes assurances to MPs after Guardian exposed profits made by Ecctis LtdEngland’s most senior education official has assured MPs that suppliers on not-for-profit contracts will not in the future be able to make money secretly after “serious failings” were exposed by the Guardian.Susan Acland-Hood, the Department for Education’s permanent secretary, told the […]
Saba is not a saviour of UK investment trusts. Look at its own miserable record | Nils Pratley January 13, 2025
To date, US hedge fund has been able to lob insults at targets while escaping detailed scrutinyThe great advantage of hostile takeover battles for public companies is that you get a clean punch-up. The records of both parties – bidder and target – are put in the spotlight. Every claim is tested in open argument […]
Could AI save the UK economy? – Politics Weekly Westminster podcast January 13, 2025
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at just how serious warnings about the UK’s financial position really are, and what this means for the chancellor, Rachel Reeves. Plus, why the government is hoping AI could be the magic bullet that revives our economyClick here to vote for Politics Weekly UK in the iNHouse Political Podcast […]

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