TOKYO – Japans new medium-lift rocket failed on its debut flight in space on Tuesday after the launchers second-stage engine did not ignite as planned, in a blow to its efforts to cut the cost of accessing space and compete against Mr Elon Musks SpaceX. The 57m-tall H3 rocket, Japans first new model in three
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eToro announced it secured a virtual currency and money transmitter license from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Now, the social investing and trading platform will be able to offer crypto services in the state through its eToro NY subsidiary. Securing our BitLicense and Money Transmitter License in New York is a
Private credit groups including Apollo, Ares and Blackstone are poised to write the largest direct loan on record as they continue to muscle in on a lucrative business traditionally dominated by Wall Street banks. The lenders are increasingly confident they can edge out investment banks including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs on a deal to fund
Coinbase Global Inc COIN announced the launch Thursday of layer 2 network Baseand theBase Ecosystem Fund to support early stage projects on the network. Coinbasesaid it will use Base as a home for its on-chain products. Base will also serve as an open ecosystem through which anyone can build decentralized apps or dapps on-chain and
RobinhoodHOOD reported a 95% month-on-month increase in cryptocurrency trading volumes in January, with total volumes amounting to a whopping $3.7 billion. What Happened:Notional Trading Volumes were the primary driver of transaction revenues in January and were significantly higher than in December. Equities reached $46 billion, an increase of 19%, while option contracts climbed 10%, reaching
In a carefully choreographed press moment that required extensive security and secrecy, President Joe Biden made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday to promise “unwavering and unflagging commitment” to Ukraine. The one day trip, which involved Biden taking a 10-hour train ride through Ukraine and then touring the capital’s sights with President Volodymyr Zelensky,
Financial services in a non-face-to-face format are actively being integrated into our lives and, like any new phenomenon, are introducing new concepts and terms. The idea that KYC and AML are identical phenomena is a common misconception of the users who encounter the misuse of the terms now and then. Roman Nekrutenko, CEO of the
"Clearly 2022 was tough: more than half of the Americans we surveyed reported that they were not on track to achieve their financial goals," wrote Tom Van Horn, Magnifi's chief product officer, of a report released by the financial firm looking at the state of personal investing in 2023. Yet 2023 is starting off on
eToro announced it secured a virtual currency and money transmitter license from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Now, the social investing and trading platform will be able to offer crypto services in the state through its eToro NY subsidiary. Securing our BitLicense and Money Transmitter License in New York is a
One of Credit Suisse’s longest-standing shareholders has sold its entire stake in the scandal-hit Swiss bank after losing patience with its strategy amid persistent losses and a client exodus. US investment manager Harris Associates, whose deputy chair and chief investment officer David Herro was for years among the Swiss bank’s most prominent supporters, owned as
Finesse your fitness — The 8 best fitness trackers for each type of user We tested trackers of all types and prices to deliver the top picks. Corey Gaskin – Mar 3, 2023 12:05 pm UTC EnlargeCorey Gaskin reader comments 135 with Share this story Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit It
In the late 1990s, direct electronic deposit was introduced to employees, and since then it has become the primary method of payment when it comes to employment. Today, more than 93% of U.S. workers receive their pay by direct deposit 99% of social security payments and the majority of Veteran Affairs payments, whether that be
Major backlash — As Kenyas crops fail, a fight over GMO rages Faced with extreme drought, Kenyas president okayed a controversial new crop. Matt Reynolds, wired.com – Mar 5, 2023 12:39 pm UTC EnlargeJames Wakibia/Getty Images reader comments 11 with Share this story Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit the middle of
Tastyworksannounced it would assume the name of its IG Group Holdings Inc.-owned parent and financial media company,tastytrade. Context: Since 2011, tastytrade advocatedfor and empoweredindividual retail investors. The firms founders, who previously created the thinkorswim platform acquired by Charles Schwab Corporation-owned SCHW TD Ameritrade in 2009, are market veterans whomaintained research-based content that better informedtraders activitiesin
close video NFL ownership is about to radically change: Mark Patricof FOX Business Connell McShane reports on one firm aiming to change the way professional athletes invest and how it could alter the NFL ownership landscape. Professional athletes have made more money than the average American for a long time, but their salaries have shot
The faith-based film Jesus Revolution surprised Hollywood observers by packing theaters and crushing its projection over the weekend, soaring to No. 3 at the box office. The movie, which tells the true story of a hippie-led revival in the 1960s/70s, grossed an estimated $15.5 million more than double what Box Office Pro said last week was at
Federal Reserve officials are converging around the need to keep US interest rates high for longer, reflecting concern about recent hotter-than-expected inflation data and worries about global economic trends that could fuel price pressures. “In order to put this episode of high inflation behind us, further policy tightening, maintained for a longer time, will probably
While analysts predict we may be past the inflation peak, Americans struggle to make ends meet and are relying more and more on credit. A recent survey showed that less than 50% of Americans could afford to pay for a last-minute $1000 emergency. Inflation is hitting Americans hard, and many dont have the financial stability
Tax season is quickly approaching, and people are especially eager to get their refunds. Between a down market and rising prices, making sure to minimize tax refund stress and optimize returns is more important than ever. Tax season can be looked at as both an opportunity and a cause for stress. Approximately ? of Americans
Call me skeptical — The sketchy plan to build a Russian Android phone A Russian tech giant plans to launch new Android phones and tablets. Masha Borak, wired.com – Mar 4, 2023 12:50 pm UTC EnlargeJeffrey Coolidge/Getty Images reader comments 1 with Share this story Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Since