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Staked Ether reached a record high in May 2023

This spring has brought us a very unstable economic situation, marked by inflation, rising interest rates and stagnant growth for businesses. On top of that, the global economy was threatened by an unprecedented US debt default, adding to the uncertainty. On this background, the crypto markets have brought some stability for investors with crypto prices […] Read more

The most searched meme coins in the US

In 2013, Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer made history by creating the blockchain’s very first meme coin, dubbed Dogecoin. Today, this cryptocurrency continues to stand tall among conventional giants like Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum, and plenty of other meme coins have also made it to the blockchain. One of the newest such coins, Pepe, has […] Read more

The UK’s shoplifting hotspots

Shoplifting is on the rise in the UK, mainly due to the constantly rising cost of living and food prices that are subject to the most rapid increase in over four decades. In the 12-month period to March 2023, several grocery items saw a price rise of over 40%, with cucumbers (52%), olive oil (49%), […] Read more

The most common reasons why Brits are calling in sick

The most recent Omicron subvariant, Arcturus, has caused a rise in the global cases of coronavirus around the World, including the UK. The Covid pandemic has had a profound impact on every single aspect of our lives, including the dynamics of taking sick leave. This prompted our team at TradingPedia to look into the leading […] Read more

Airlines in Canada with the most hidden fees

While many people are already happily booking their summer holidays, Canada has some of the most expensive airfares in the World, with airline tickets costing much more for similar distances here than in the United States, Europe, Asia or even Australia. Although it is no secret that a large portion of these extremely high costs […] Read more

Volkswagen Group’s EU new passenger car registrations rise 23% YoY in Q1 2023, market share increases 1%

Volkswagen Group has further solidified its position as EU’s leading auto maker, as the company has increased its market share by 1% in the first three months of 2023 compared to the same period a year ago. Some of Volkswagen Group’s main competitors such as Stellantis, Hyundai Group and BMW Group have lost market share, […] Read more

The ten largest financial losses incurred by billionaires in the past 12 months amount to $280 billion

The total amount of the ten largest financial losses incurred by billionaires within the past 12 months is nearly $280 billion. Shaky stock markets, the war in Europe, and bad business decisions have all had their impact. Elon Musk is no longer the wealthiest billionaire, with Bernard Arnault (LVMH) taking the lead. Plenty of recent […] Read more

Airlines with the most hidden charges

Summer may still be a couple of months away, but many people are already booking their holidays – either through agencies or by themselves. Planning your time off, however, can be frustrating, especially when it comes to booking a flight with all the additional fees charged for everything from seat selection to correcting a spelling […] Read more

Politicians in the U.S. with the most fake followers on social media

Social media have become an essential part of political campaigns all over the world, including the US. Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden each have a combined Instagram and Twitter following of above 100 million users, which is comparable to movie stars and world-famous musicians. TradingPedia set itself the goal of examining the social […] Read more

Food prices see 25% annual rise amid vegetable shortages in UK supermarkets

Shoppers across the United Kingdom have had to limit the number of fresh fruit and vegetables in their trolleys over the past two weeks, as some of the biggest supermarket chains in the country have rationed their sales of salad vegetables. The latest consumer price index (CPI) rose by 10.4% in the twelve months, while […] Read more