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 $1.5 million is in cash reserves. The report highlights that repurchase agreements
M$R — Independent reviewers find NASA Mars Sample Return plans are seriously flawed “MSR was established with unrealistic budget and schedule expectations from the beginning.” Eric Berger – Sep 21, 2023 8:33 pm UTC Enlarge / The fate of a mission to return samples from Mars hangs in the balance.NASA reader comments 83 with An
An electromagnetic pulse (EMP)is one of the by-products of a nuclear detonation. It is an invisible pulse that spreads out at the speed of light and is very disruptive. An EMP can also be lethal to certain electronic components. If you are worried about transportation after an EMP attack, you should learn how to make
It has come out that a Hawaii state official deprived Lahaina landowners of the water they needed to protect their properties before the fiery inferno burned it all to the ground. On Aug. 8 when the fires first began, the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) delayed the release of water requested by
President Joe Bidens administration moved boldly yesterday to solve his most immediate immigration problem at the risk of creating a new target for Republicans who accuse him of surrendering control of the border. Yesterday, the Department of Homeland Security extended legal protections under a federal program called Temporary Protected Status (TPS) that will allow as
Knowing how to make a food storage starter kit is important if you want to have access to food after SHTF. (h/t to PreppersSurvive.com) Follow the tips below to get started. Food starter kit basics To make a food storage starter kit, you will need a box that measures 19 x 13 x 7.5 inches.
Free tests — US to again offer free COVID tests ahead of respiratory virus season On Monday, households can order 4 free tests with shipments expected to start Oct. 2. Beth Mole – Sep 21, 2023 8:54 pm UTC EnlargeGetty | picture alliance reader comments 50 with Americans will again have an opportunity to receive
It has come out that a Hawaii state official deprived Lahaina landowners of the water they needed to protect their properties before the fiery inferno burned it all to the ground. On Aug. 8 when the fires first began, the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) delayed the release of water requested by
When SHTF, whether due to societal collapse or a large-scale natural disaster, you will realize that going on a quick trip to the nearest store or pharmacy to stock up on supplies won’t always be an option. Visiting a doctor might not be possible either. But before things go south, you can learn about natural
Black Rock City, Nev., where the Burning Man debauchery festival is held annually,turned into a swamp this year after heavy rains blasted the desert party and trapped some 73,000 attendees in the “muddy hellhole.” According to reports, event organizers barred Burning Man attendees from leaving the area because “widespread muddy conditions created treacherous driving conditions.”
A paper published by the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) concluded that Bitcoin (BTC) has the potential to be a catalyst for a global energy transition. IRM Energy and Renewables Group members Dylan Campbell and Alexander Larsen published a report titled “Bitcoin and the Energy Transition: From Risk to Opportunity.” The paper argued that while
Our weekly roundup of news from East Asia curates the industry’s most important developments. JPEX scandal grows to over $166M Last week’s Token2049 conference in Singapore was a life-changing experience for some; for others the event did not meet expectations, but for a select group of individuals, the imminent prospect of being pursued by law
On September 21, decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap launched an educational platform in conjunction with the blockchain education-focused Do Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO). According to the announcement, Uniswap University aims to create a structured learning pathway for onboarding users to its V3 exchange via courses, simulation, and quick guides. Via the platform, users can gain knowledge
Munis sold off Thursday, joining bond markets and equities in a rout after the Fed signaled that interest rates would be higher for longer. The Federal Open Market Committee held rates steady Wednesday, as expected, but signaled another hike this year. Munis were steady Wednesday but triple-A yields were cut eight to 16 basis points
Receive free UK schools updates We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest UK schools news every morning. Rishi Sunak is exploring a radical reshaping of A-levels with a new “British baccalaureate” to modernise England’s education system, according to senior Whitehall insiders. The UK prime minister’s plans to reform academic post-16
In this article RDFN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Twenty/20 Girls and young women want to be homeowners by the time they’re 30 — a higher priority even than getting married or earning a lot of money. About half, 52%, of young women ages 7 to 21 want a house by 30, the most
A sign is posted in front of a Broadcom office in San Jose, California, on June 3, 2021. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Cisco Systems, Splunk — Shares of Cisco fell 4.2% Thursday after the company said it is acquiring cybersecurity software
A “For Sale” sign is displayed in front of a home in Arlington, Virginia, on August 22, 2023. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images Sales of previously owned homes fell 0.7% in August from July to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 4.04 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales were
Crypto mining providersCelsius Mining, the Bitcoin mining subsidiary of Celsius CEL/USD ,and Core Scientific CORZQ have reached a settlement deal for a long-standing legal dispute. The agreement between the two companies is to sell Core Scientifics Ward County, Texas (Cedarvale) Bitcoin mining data center site to Celsius and settle all existing litigation between the two