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Berry Bros & Rudd families warn inheritance tax changes threaten legacy of historic wine…
The Berry and Rudd families, owners of prestigious London wine merchant Berry Bros & Rudd, have raised concerns about recent inheritance tax reforms which could threaten the future of their 376-year-old business.
The Labor…
Remembering Hal Finney: A Decade Since His Passing, His Legacy in Bitcoin Lives On
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of Hal Finney, the renowned cryptographer and computer scientist who played a pivotal role in the early days of Bitcoin. Finney, who died in 2014 from complications of ALS, is celebrated for…
What does Pavel Durov’s arrest mean for his tech legacy?
Pavel Durov's journey has all the makings of a weak man turned billionaire story.
The 39-year-old entrepreneur founded two tech platforms: one became Russia’s answer to Facebook, the other a competitor to WhatsApp. No wonder he’s been…
71-year-old billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in a race to secure his legacy
Sir Jim Ratcliffe likes to keep busy. As reward for working seven days a week at his €40 billion ($52 billion) petrochemicals empire Ineos, the British billionaire treats himself to a range of side projects, from owning a London pub and a…
The rich legacy of Manu Chandaria
Last week I was invited to be one of the speakers at the launch of Manu Chandaria's biography, From Success to Significance, and it was an amazing event, with over 600 people gathering to celebrate the life of this extraordinary man.
It…
The legacy of Paris puts future Olympics at risk—is it time to pick a single, permanent host for the…
Paris won the 2024 Olympic Games with the promise of hosting the most economical and sustainable Games in modern history.
By leveraging existing infrastructure for 95% of events, complying with the Paris Agreement on climate change, and…
Succession & legacy planning: Can it ever be too soon?
Most of us aspire to be remembered fondly and reverently, having left a positive mark on the world, or the business you have been at the helm of.
‘Great is the art of beginning, but greater is the art of ending.’ (Henry Wadsworth…
Prince’s white ruffled ‘Purple Rain’ shirt and iconic blue high-heeled boots that…
Fans of Prince, who was known nearly as much for his extravagant wardrobe as for his chart-topping hits, will have a chance to bid on some of the late musician’s sartorial splendor in an online auction this week.
The collection,…
Bitcoin Whitepaper Turns 15, While This Bitcoin Alternative Honors Its Legacy and Brings Upgrades
The 15th anniversary of the Bitcoin whitepaper marks a significant milestone in the crypto arena. The anniversary is a pivotal moment in the history of cryptocurrency and a tribute to the brilliance of Satoshi Nakamoto’s…
