Bitcoin (BTC) led the cryptocurrency markets higher on Aug. 29 following Grayscale’s victory in the lawsuit against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. However, the rally could not be sustained as analysts cautioned that the victory did not guarantee the approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund. Still, the victory may prove to be
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Municipals had a slightly firmer tone Wednesday while U.S. Treasuries were little changed and equities ended up. Triple-A yields fell one to three basis points, depending on the curve, while UST maintained levels in a subdued session. While munis underperformed UST Tuesday, “there has been firmness in the muni market throughout the past week,” said
Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. David A. Grogan | CNBC Warren Buffett took control of Berkshire Hathaway in 1965, and nearly six decades later as the “Oracle of Omaha” turned 93 Wednesday, his conglomerate is stronger today than it’s ever been. Berkshire shares have roared back to an all-time high on record
Joseph M. Hogan is CEO of Align Technology Jin Lee | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Align Technology — Shares rose 2.5% in early morning trading after HSBC initiated coverage with a buy rating. The firm cited the Invisalign maker’s strong brand presence and its potential to
In late November 2022, Keith Grossman announced on Twitter (aka X) that he was leaving the team atTime magazine to become the president ofMoonPay, a Web3 company that provides easy ways for people to buy crypto using fiat. In the multi-tweet post, Grossman explained that he appreciated the opportunities he had working at TIME, but
Mathew Owens, a British physicist and professor of space physics at the University of Reading,has warned that aonce-in-century solar storm could fry power grids and knock out satellites. The sun’s activity is currently growing and scientists are particularly concerned about the ongoing solar cycle. It is already more active than the previous cycle, which means
Coinbase COIN , a dominant force in the crypto exchange world, acquired an equity stake Monday in Circle, the co-founder of the USD Coin USDC/USD . This strategic move, reported by Fortune Monday,is part of a broader plan to reshape the governance and financial dynamics of USDC, leading to the dissolution of the Centre Consortium,
Leading commission-free investing and trading app Robinhood HOOD recently introduced 24/5 trading for select stocks and ETFs. This innovation transcends the limitations of traditional trading hours, granting traders an unparalleled window to global equity markets day and night. Beyond just flexibility, this feature equips traders with the tools to preempt opportunities, adeptly maneuver through market
Flying high — Virgin Galactics president explains how VSS Unity is now flying frequently “I don’t think I’ll run out of people who are willing to fly the spaceship any time soon.” Eric Berger – Aug 29, 2023 11:30 am UTC Enlarge / In February 2019, Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo reached space for the second time
The banking landscape post-COVID-19 pandemic looks different, with some surveys showing upwards of 90% of consumers prefer managing their money in one place, online. The tech-forward banks are some clear winners in this race, particularly following the financial crises over the last two years. Benzinga chatted with JPMorgan Chase & Co JPM Chief Product Officer
Houses in England. Christopher Furlong | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — The number of houses sold in the U.K. this year is set to reach the lowest annual figure since 2012, real estate company Zoopla found in its latest house price index released on Wednesday. The report shows an estimated 21% decline
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Rhode Island’s regulators have granted X (Twitter) a currency transmitter license marking a step forward for the company’s foray into the financial services sector. The license is legally required for companies conducting financial activities on behalf of users related to sending and receiving money — a definition that includes both fiat and crypto assets. The
Tether, the stablecoin issuer behind USDT, has reportedly added Britannia Bank & Trust, a private bank based in The Bahamas to process dollar transfers on its platform. It is understood Tether has instructed clients to send money to Britannia’s bank account over the last few months, according to an Aug. 29 report by Bloomberg, citing
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C., US, on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2022. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images Well, now the SEC is in a real pickle. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit sided with Grayscale in a lawsuit against the SEC, greatly improving the
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Leila Ismailova began her professional career at the age of 15 as a broadcasting star in Belarus, the Russian-neighboring Eastern European country that plays home to 9.3 million citizens. She continued in the role for 10 years, she says, before reaching what she felt was a “professional ceiling” and beginning a journey that led to
Bond parties in the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority bankruptcy are appealing a ruling that has barred a receiver from being appointed in the case. Syncora Guarantee and GoldenTree Asset Management Monday filed an appeal notice of a ruling of U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain that rejected their request for a removal of a
Municipals were firmer in spots Tuesday, underperforming a U.S. Treasury rally. Equities ended in the black. Over the last month or so there’s been some volatility in the muni market driven by the Treasury side, said Daryl Clements, municipal portfolio manager at AllianceBernstein. USTs, which continue to be affected by Fed and related market expectations,
It’s a painful reality: The cost of homes is putting homeownership beyond the reach of a growing share of Americans. A new bill called The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (NHIA) strives to address this problem, encouraging affordable home building and spurring renewal of distressed neighborhoods through the creation of a new tax credit. By supporting