Watches of Switzerland: Rolex decision on Bucherer is awkwardly timed
The temptation to sell more through the Swiss retailer will exist
Luxury goods
Crypto miners try to harness Nvidia hype
Plus, updates on FTX and an infamous crypto mixing service
Fintech
Watches of Switzerland shares plunge after Rolex buys rival
Manufacturer’s acquisition of watch store chain Bucherer raises fears it could cut out UK retailer
Luxury goods
Israeli activist Shikma Bressler: ‘People feel they cannot serve a dictatorship’
The particle physicist turned protester on fighting Netanyahu’s controversial judicial reforms — and why failure is not an option
Lunch with the FT
Hester Peirce, Republican thorn in the SEC’s side
Donald Trump appointee has spent the past three years fighting efforts to boost financial regulation
Financial & markets regulation
Nvidia, reconsidered
A monster earnings report changes the valuation debate
Artificial intelligence
What can a virtual village made up of AI chatbots tell us about human interaction?
Giving digital agents ‘memory streams’ produced surprising results
Artificial intelligence
UK approach on crypto promotion sets a dangerous precedent
New rules further blur the distinction between regulated firms and those merely registered with the FCA
Financial & markets regulation
Saudi Arabia’s football spending spree is a gift to Fifa
Move to build new superclubs in the Gulf gives revamped tournament much-needed spice
Travel & leisure industry
Tech giants race to alter online operations as EU digital rules bite
Social media groups restrict personalised ads in scramble to comply with landmark legislation
Social Media