Following the trail — How a 27-year-old busted the myth of Bitcoins anonymity Once, drug dealers and money launderers saw cryptocurrency as perfectly untraceable. Andy Greenberg, wired.com – Jan 18, 2024 11:00 am UTC EnlargeSam Rodriguez reader comments 11 JUST OVER A DECADE AGO, Bitcoin appeared to many of its adherents to be the crypto-anarchist
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Loading… Loading… The total cryptocurrency market capitalization rose to $1.69 trillion on Monday, reaching the highest valuation since May 2022. The surge in valuation comes amid escalating expectations for the landmark approval of a spot Bitcoin BTC/USD Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), setting the stage for what could be a landmark year in the digital currency space.
Loading… Loading… Semiconductor stocks have fallen in the first two trading sessions of 2024. Is this a sign of a strained market with valuations running too hot and prompting investors to take profits? Bank of America said it remained bullish on the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) for 2024, despite its 65% gain in 2023. The
Loading… Loading… The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has officially registered Ripple Markets Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of Ripple XRP/USD , as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), enabling itto offer specific digital asset services in the country. The inclusion of Ripple Markets in the CBI's list of registered VASPs marks a strategic advancement for
letter of the law — Apple lets devs use alternate in-app payment options, still takes commissions Devs must ask permission to use 3rd-party payments, and Apple still wants a cut. Andrew Cunningham – Jan 17, 2024 11:39 pm UTC EnlargeGetty Images | NurPhoto reader comments 175 A chapter in the ongoing Epic v. Apple court
Loading… Loading… Wednesday sees a session of modest gains on Wall Street, with all major large-cap stock indices in the green. Market attention is focused on the long-awaited decision by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the approval of the Bitcoin ETF, expected today. The price of Bitcoin BTC/USD remains stable around $46,250 at
Bobby Jain’s new hedge fund is falling short of its original $8bn-$10bn fundraising target, thwarting his ambition for the industry’s largest-ever debut. The Credit Suisse veteran and former co-chief investment officer of Millennium Management has told potential clients he is now aiming to launch Jain Global in July with $5bn-$6bn of assets, according to investors.
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. European stocks and bonds fell after European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde signalled that interest rates would come down in summer rather than spring and UK inflation rose unexpectedly for the first time in 10
a 4070, but super — Review: Nvidias $600 GeForce RTX 4070 Super is one of its best values Remains pricier than past xx70-tier offerings, but the performance bump is nice. Andrew Cunningham – Jan 16, 2024 2:00 pm UTC Enlarge / The GeForce RTX 4070 Super Founders Edition. Andrew Cunningham reader comments 151 Judging by
As we close out 2023, it's important to reflect on the biggest fintech trends that shaped this year. At its core, fintech is instrumental in creating solution-driven models that expand upon the more antiquated aspects of traditional finance. Entrepreneurs in the space recognize the profound impact of technology on the finance sector. Both consumers and
Founder and CEO of Goldback Inc. Jeremy Cordon returned in a recent episode of Mike Adams’ “Health Ranger Report” (HRR) for updates on the goldback as an alternative currency to the U.S. dollar and its importance in a post-apocalyptic world, where fiat currency would likely hold no value. Goldbacks are intricately designed and polymer-laminated “money,”
Loading… Loading… 2023 has been an incredible year for digital assets, with Bitcoin seeing a surge of around 150 percent since the beginning of 2023. Blackrock, the world's largest asset manager, has applied for a BTC ETF along with a growing handful of institutions, including Fidelity, WisdomTree, and Bitwise. Global institutional adoption of digital assets
Loading… Loading… Digital asset bankSygnum recently conducted a survey to assess the impact of blockchain technology in comparison to crypto assets. According to the results, a substantial 81% of respondents believe that crypto assets are crucial for the future of global finance??. This survey underscores a significant shift in perceptions toward cryptocurrencies. Historically, the banking
Last night we witnessed something pretty weird and unique at the Iowa caucuses. For the first time in American political history a presidential candidate from the out-of-power party won the caucus without ever participating in the debates or even actively campaigning in the state. Pro-Trump people will hail it as a triumph, and the never-Trumpers
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the UK inflation myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. UK inflation unexpectedly accelerated in December raising questions over how soon the Bank of England will start cutting interest rates. Consumer prices rose at an annual rate of 4 per cent in December, up from
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Two deputy Conservative party chairs quit on Tuesday as Rishi Sunak suffered the biggest revolt of his premiership, with 60 rebel Tory MPs attempting to force him to toughen up his Rwanda legislation. Lee Anderson
Loading… Loading… Law firm Allen & Overy unveiled this week a new tool that uses generative artificial intelligence (AI) to negotiate and draw up draft contracts. The London-based firm announced that over a thousand of its internal lawyers, along with various undisclosed clients, are utilizing ContractMatrix. This tool, developed in collaboration with Microsoft Corp MSFT
Overprescribed — Antifungals are going the way of antibioticsoverused, hitting resistance CDC urges clinicians to confirm fungal infections before prescribing antifungal medications. Beth Mole – Jan 15, 2024 11:49 pm UTC Enlarge / Ringworm.CDC/Getty Images reader comments 40 Clinicians in the US may be overprescribing topical antifungal treatments for skin infections, potentially exacerbating a growing
Sponsored Content by Merck Jan 15 2024 Reviewed by Emily Magee Organ failure impacts millions of patients each year and costs hundreds of billions of US Dollars. Over the last 30 years, scientists have utilized a combination of tools, methods, and molecules of biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering to fabricate new tissues to restore or
By Hugo Francisco de Souza Jan 16 2024 Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLM In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers used serum samples to investigate the prevalence of common tick-borne diseases (TBDs) among Johnston County citizens. They further assessed the association between these diseases, specifically Rickettsia, Ehrlichia, and Galactose-α-1,3-galactose (α-gal), and chronic musculoskeletal symptoms.