TradeZero USAhas completed its acquisition of Koonce Securities.Koonce will now clear securities trades for TradeZeros group of broker-dealers. Context: Established in 2015, TradeZero and its U.S., Bahamas, and Canadian subsidiaries offer commission-free stock trading and direct market center access for U.S. equities and equity optionstrading. The firms robust short-selling capabilities, extended trading hours, round-the-clock live
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SPRYSOCKS — Chinese hackers have unleashed a never-before-seen Linux backdoor SprySOCKS borrows from open source Windows malware and adds new tricks. Dan Goodin – Sep 18, 2023 11:25 pm UTC Enlarge reader comments 24 with Researchers have discovered a never-before-seen backdoor for Linux thats being used by a threat actor linked to the Chinese government.
If there’s “no evidence” of wrongdoing, as many pundits insist, why is the Republican House majority fooling with an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden’s business dealings with his son, Hunter? Well, when talking heads say, “no evidence,” they mean “no smoking-gun proof.” And they’re right; the current case against the president probably wouldn’t prevail
This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic, Monday through Friday. Sign up for it here. For most of his life , Mitt Romney has nursed a morbid fascination with his own death, suspecting that it might assert itself one
Paxos, the issuer of PayPal Holdings Inc PYPL stablecoin, PYUSD, stated in a transparency report that the PYUSD is supported by cash reserves and U.S. Treasury reverse repurchase agreements. As of Aug. 31, $45.36 million is backed in Treasury securities, out of which $1.5 million is in cash reserves. The report highlights that repurchase agreements
No one wants to appear before a judge as a criminal defendant. But court is a particularly inhospitable place for Donald Trump, who conceptualizes the value of truth only in terms of whether it is convenient to him. His approach to the world is paradigmatic of what the late philosopher Harry Frankfurt defined as bullshit:
In a bid to mainstream cryptocurrency transactions, digital currency exchange BTSE unveiled on Fridayits BTSE Card which allows users to top up with cryptocurrencies and then make purchases in fiat across Mastercards merchant network, both online and in physical stores. Users can also withdraw cash from any location where Mastercard MA is accepted,especially within Europe.
In the world of digital finance, few companies have enjoyed as meteoric a rise as Cash App. With its sleek interface and user-friendly features, Cash App quickly became a favorite among users seeking a convenient way to send and receive money. However, like many tech giants, Cash App's success has been lately marred by data
[Redacted] — Keeping Googles search secrets protects its monopoly, DOJ argues in court The DOJ objected when the court removed the public from the Google trial on Monday. Ashley Belanger – Sep 18, 2023 9:49 pm UTC EnlargeChristopher Ames | iStock / Getty Images Plus reader comments 33 with Since Google has a right to
Bitcoin (BTC) could see fresh upside volatility as BTC price strength revisits key levels, a classic metric suggests. In an X post on Sep. 18, John Bollinger, creator of the Bollinger Bands volatility indicator, said that Bitcoin was positioned for a breakout decision. Bitcoin Bollinger Bands eye start of “walk up” After hitting new September
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended his state’s gasoline tax for one month as prices at the pump continue to increase. Kemp cited high fuel costs and persistent inflation when he declared a legal state of emergency last week and signed an executive order suspending Georgia’s 31.2 cents-per-gallon tax on gas and 35-cents-per-gallon tax on
Canadian fintech corporation WonderFi, a firm backed by billionaire Kevin O’Leary, recently announced a strategic partnership between Bitbuy and cryptocurrency ATM provider Localcoin ATM. The partnership, announced on Sept. 18, will shore up Localcoin’s crypto ATM offerings throughout Canada with Bitbuy’s exchange platform and the “deep liquidity” that comes with it, according to a press
U.S. homebuilders are feeling pessimistic about their business for the first time in seven months, thanks to stubbornly high mortgage rates. Builder confidence in the single-family housing market fell 5 points in September to 45 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. The decrease follows a 6-point drop in August. Anything
A recent study from PolicyGenius found that quoted homeowner’s insurance premiums increased by 21% nationally from May 2022 to May 2023. Florida experienced the largest jump with premiums increasing by 35%. The steep increases in homeowner’s insurance costs contribute to the already intractable housing affordability crisis, as homeowners must allocate more of their incomes to
It’s a foregone conclusion the Federal Open Market Committee won’t raise the fed funds target rate at its Sept. 19-20 meeting, so the market will concentrate on the updated Summary of Economic Projections and Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference. “The Fed will try to deliver a hawkish hold on September 20, also driving home the
The struggle over the sweeping red-state drive to roll back civil rights and liberties has primarily moved to the courts. Since 2021, Republican-controlled states have passed a swarm of laws to restrict voting rights, increase penalties for public protest, impose new restrictions on transgender youth, ban books, and limit what teachers, college professors, and employers
Current, a fintech thats building a bridge between the haves and the have-nots, recently announced a partnership with Cross River Bank. The two are providing traditionally underserved communities access to credit-building product such as a secured charge card. Current uses its core banking engine and ledger and exclusive partnerships with organizations such as Visato build
After providing positive revenue growth targets and analysts continuing to remain bullish on the companys performance, Wix.com WIX has launched its Tap to Pay service for Android customers now after six months of service to Apple customers. What Happened: Global SaaS platform, Wix.com introduced Tap to Pay on Android through its partnership with payment processing
Foraying deeper into the Web3 arena, Paypal PYPL launched PayPal On and Off Ramps integration, a secure and structured payment solution. While Web3 businesses and merchants can expand their customer rooster, the process of purchasing and selling crypto in the U.S. will be made more efficient. With more and more fintech companies expanding their presence
Shhhhh, the “librarian” says — Most notorious illegal shadow library sued by textbook publishers [Updated] Previous efforts to unmask the people behind Libgen have failed. Ashley Belanger – Sep 15, 2023 8:56 pm UTC EnlargeMaryna Terletska | Moment reader comments 233 with Yesterday, some of the biggest textbook publishers sued Library Genesis, an illegal shadow