Jonathan Squires

Group CEO of Capital.com, Jonathan Squires explains how persistently low interest rates, rising disillusionment with pension plans and a high adoption of technology have unwittingly given rise to a young and hungry herd of yield hunters. At 0.1%, the Bank of England base rate is at an all-time low, but with inflation inching higher, could the BoE’s dovish sentiment be about to change, leading to a rise in rates next month?

CryptoSlate recently had the opportunity to chat with Jonathan Squires, the CEO of Currency.com, a top platform for digital asset trading with a broad spectrum of fiat and crypto on-ramps. Squires was previously CEO of iBus Media, part of the Stars Group. With his traditional MBA background, he is one of the new bunch of leaders in crypto who are driving the expansion in decentralized finance and tokenized asset markets. What is your professional background and how/when did you get into crypto?

Readers who enjoy espionage and high-stakes action are likely to be addicts of political intrigue. The machinations of those who desire power are captivating, partly because we all wonder how far we would go if the throne were our only, life-defining goal. The tales of these devious political animals are timeless. Below, we consider the books and the characters that have shaped this genre, and it’s easy to see how the excitement will always remain current and relevant.