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From Crypto to Culture: What’s Blooming in EyeOnLondon This Spring

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April 5, 2025
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From Crypto to Culture: What’s Blooming in EyeOnLondon This Spring

Spring is in full bloom across the capital, and so is our latest print edition, bringing together stories from across London and far beyond. From Bitcoin drama on the global stage to the soft whisper of spring leaves at tea tables in Britain, this month’s EyeOnLondon edition offers thoughtful features, intelligent reporting, and plenty to entertain, inform and inspire.

This issue includes a wide spread of cultural commentary, financial insight, science, wellbeing, and international perspectives. As always, we aim to reflect the world from a London vantage point – intelligent, accessible, and deeply connected to our readers’ lives. Download edition #26 in full here!

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In Business & International, the crypto world is reeling following Trump’s new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve announcement. Instead of pushing the markets up, it triggered a March slide – Bitcoin down 4%, Dogecoin down over 8%. David Sacks may talk up Bitcoin’s scarcity, but traders are skittish. Meanwhile, UK MPs are heading to Switzerland for a blockchain crash course in Europe’s ‘Crypto Valley’. With new UK legislation due in early 2025, there’s everything to play for in Web3 regulation.

In Science, Natalie Shanahan explores how love affects our biochemistry, mental health, and even gut bacteria. Her personal take is warm, accessible and grounded in real science. If you’ve ever wondered how affection impacts your brain and body, this is the article to read.

In Property, London is showing early signs of recovery. While central boroughs like Kensington & Chelsea are seeing price drops, places like Merton and Barking & Dagenham are on the rise. Stamp duty changes are likely to impact first-time buyers later this spring, so keep an eye on local shifts.

In International, we travel from North Macedonia’s election build-up to the Gulf’s latest megaprojects. Saudi Arabia’s NEOM has unveiled a $100 billion plan for a robotic, AI-powered logistics hub. It’s ambitious, futuristic—and possibly unachievable. Meanwhile, in Business, Manchester United’s bold stadium redevelopment plans are generating buzz, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe promising Olympic-level regeneration in the north.

From the desert dust of Arizona to the floodlit stadiums of Colorado Springs, this month’s travel section takes a sharp turn off the beaten track and gallops straight into the adrenaline-fuelled world of American rodeo. Written by Lucky ‘G’ Lawler, Barrels, Bulls and Broncs offers a vivid, boots-on-the-ground journey through the Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo – spotlighting the Scribner Blanchard family legacy and the fierce, unfiltered world where tradition, risk and performance ride side by side.

In Education, we offer London’s best adult courses this spring – from boxing and car mechanics to refugee law, public speaking and even Dutch lessons. If you’ve ever been tempted to try something new, now’s the time.

Simon Tait brings two fine features in Arts & Culture. At the V&A, “The Great Mughals” exhibition reveals how the emperors of India used artistic grandeur as a projection of political power. Tait examines the history of these illuminated manuscripts through to Mughals visual impact on architecture. Meanwhile, in Islington and Dorset, Philip Sutton RA continues to paint at 96, with a new show of his Shakespeare-inspired work. Expect chickens on the battlefield and joyous reinvention of familiar scenes. Read the full article Philip Sutton: A Life in Colour and Motion here.

In Theatre, John Martin reviews The Devil Wears Prada musical at the Dominion – describing it as entertaining but unoriginal. In contrast, Inside No. 9’s theatrical farewell at Wyndham’s is awarded five stars, blending ghost stories with razor-sharp humour and an affectionate nod to the West End.

In Health & Wellbeing, Natalie Shanahan rediscover the rituals of tea-making in Steeped in Health: How a Cup of Tea can Brew Better Living and invites readers to consider the brain-boosting benefits of a run. These two companion pieces offer simple, practical ways to feel better, think clearer, and carve out a little balance in daily life.

And finally, in Chess, Barry Martin honours the legacy of Boris Spassky. From the legendary 1972 Fischer match to Cold War-era brilliance, Spassky’s genius is remembered through both game analysis and personal reflection. A puzzle from his match against Bronstein is included, inviting readers to test their own strategic minds.

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Until next time, keep your EyeOnLondon.