1. Elon Musk’s Neuralink expects to start human trials of wireless brain chip in 6 months
Neuralink is developing a brain chip implant that it says could enable disabled patients to move and communicate again.
2. Is there any point in interviewing Sam Bankman-Fried?
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX head and, quite likely, the most hated man in crypto, hasn’t shied away from the media spotlight since his all-powerful crypto empire collapsed into a black hole in November.
3. FTSE 100 closes in red
Britain's index of leading shares closed down on Thursday around 14 points, or 0.19%, at 7,558.
4. Bitcoin miners had a rough November, but does the future bring hope?
Mining difficulty, which determines the amount of energy required to mine bitcoin and thus the underlying profit, reached new heights as the value of bitcoin plummeted following the collapse of FTX at the start of the month.
5. Santa rally UK: bargains aplenty in London as stock market jingles in festive run-up
A traditional 'Santa rally' in the stock market could be on this year following the recent upturn in investor sentiment, with analysts highlighting "bargains aplenty" among London-listed shares.