Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt has signalled he wants to cut taxes further in the coming months and left open the possibility of holding two Budgets ahead of this year’s general election. Hunt said on Thursday
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Judgment coming — Supreme Court may overturn precedent governing climate regulations 1984’s Chevron doctrine has been a pillar of federal regulatory law. Marianne Lavelle, Inside Climate News – Jan 18, 2024 2:39 pm UTC EnlargeGetty Images | Rudy Sulgan reader comments 19 The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments for overturning the so-called Chevron doctrine,
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.
“investors pocket millions” — Hospitals owned by private equity are harming patients, reports find Hospital ratings dive and medical errors rise when private equity firms are in charge. Beth Mole – Jan 18, 2024 12:34 am UTC EnlargeGetty Images reader comments 159 Private equity firms are increasingly buying hospitals across the US, and when they
Mixing new technology and new laws is always a fraught business, especially if the tech in question relates to communication. Lawmakers routinely propose bills that would sweep up all sorts of First Amendment-protected speech. We’ve seen a lot of this with social media, and we’re starting to see it with artificial intelligence. Case in point:
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
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
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