When Congress passed the SECURE Act in 2019, it was with the noble intention of helping those Americans who work in small businesses plan for retirement.
Paul Tudor Jones says a stock market that's 220% of GDP is making him nervous
The hedge fund veteran told CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin on "Squawk Box" that the stock market appeared richly valued relative to the broader economy.
Bitcoin price hits $40K as Paul Tudor Jones slams Fed inflation claims
A stunning BTC price surge accompanies concerns over the United States Federal Reserve’s “institutional credibility.”
Will the Republic be Redeemed? Part Two
The evolution of the role of the Federal Reserve as the U.S. central bank and how paper money came to be accepted as legal tender with a stable value, exchangeable into gold, can be traced to the first half of the 19th century.
Why America's Pipelines Need To Increase Investment In Cybersecurity
Until there are significant investments in the modernization of the equipment managing our energy operations across the nation, the threat of cyberattacks will remain high.
Lack of crypto regulations alarming, says Italy's stock market regulator
Crypto growing to a $1.6 trillion market without adequate regulations is a major worry for the head of Italy’s stock market oversight agency.
Bringing Cross-Border Planning Expertise to the Advisory Profession
Millions of people – many of whom are excellent financial planning prospects – may not realize that they have to deal with cross-border planning complications which, if handled clumsily or not at all, will significantly reduce their wealth.
Americans Plead Guilty in Japan to Aiding Carlos Ghosn’s Escape
Michael Taylor, a former Green Beret, and his son Peter Maxwell Taylor helped the former Nissan chief flee to Lebanon and sidestep the Japanese justice system.
Why Follow-Up Is Critical To Business And Sales Success
Whether you choose to follow up within 24 hours or a few days, it needs to be a key cog in your business cycle.
The Five Laws of Gold: The Richest Man in Babylon, Part 4 of 9
Photo credit: jb Today we’ll continue on the journey of examining the lessons of George S. Clason’s exceptional book The Richest Man in Babylon. If you’d like to start back at the first lesson, you can find it here. Today’s lesson is from the chapter entitled “The Five Laws of Gold”. The Five Laws of […]
The Best Decentralized Derivatives Experience — the Octopus Protocol Vision
Less than six months into 2021 and we’ve witnessed unprecedented growth in the market cap of the crypto market. With premier coin Bitcoin reaching new all-time highs and currently struggling to stay up, the crypto market has been blessed with a ton of trends and sub-trends that have managed to rake in billions of dollars, […]
Considering Public Company Executives For Private Company Boards
If a public company executive can transition in a way that fits the needs of a smaller company, it could be a game changer.
Four Calls To Action To Support Employees’ Mental Health
Making mental health an organizational priority by cultivating an inclusive culture is a critical step in ensuring that your workforce’s needs continue to be met.
Bitcoin sell pressure may hit zero in July thanks to Grayscale’s giant 16K BTC unlocking
The biggest single unlocking day will flush sellers from the market in July, opening up both volatility and bullish potential.
14 Keys To Taking Risky Moves In Business
Before making a risky business decision, it’s best to weigh the potential benefits against possible downsides.
How To Effectively Motivate And Inspire Your Team
A common challenge when maintaining a motivated team is demonstrating a connection between the goals of the company and personal goals.
How Private Equity Conquered the Tax Code
How a powerful industry conquered the U.S. tax system.
China debuts blockchain-based digital yuan salary payments in Xiong’an
China reportedly implemented the country’s first blockchain-powered digital yuan transactions in the Xiong’an New Area.
England's Delayed Reopening Is Expected to Have 'Minor' Impact
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce a four-week delay of the third phase of reopening, which would have allowed businesses to operate without capacity restrictions.
Bull trap fears engulf Bitcoin market as BTC paints CME gap below $40K
Spot Bitcoin prices rallied toward $40,000 over the weekend but hinted at bullish exhaustion as CME Bitcoin futures opened Monday with a $1,500-plus gap.
Mission Protocol
Business is the most important way in which human beings cooperate. In his Philosophical Letters, Voltaire explained to his French compatriots how the British had achieved religious toleration by focusing on business: Go into the London Stock Exchange – a more respectable place than many a court – and you will see representatives from all […]
Pension holders don't understand their providers' net-zero goals, survey finds
Yet net zero targets are supported when explained, with many pension holders considering divestment around climate change, LGIM survey finds Nearly nine in ten (87 per cent) defined contribution pension holders do not appreciate the importance of net zero targets, largely due to a lack of understanding, according to a survey by Legal & General […]
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Is it possible to build complex Apps with Bitcoin Script?
I am trying to understand what Bitcoin Script is for. Is it a programming language like Java which in principle also can be used for building complex applications like a decentral exchange or was it made for different purposes?
Shale Oil Fraud Case Reveals Executives Ignore Their Own Engineers and Mislead Investors
Emerging shale oil fraud cases: employees warn management that they’re misleading investors but rather than changing course the employees were ignored or fired.
'Good for your bottom line': Alok Sharma urges businesses to embrace net zero transition
COP26 President tells CBI climate summit that UK businesses should pledge to deliver net zero emissions, decarbonise their fleets and power supplies, and work to establish deforestation-free supply chains COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma has called on business leaders to accelerate climate action ahead of the vital UN climate talks this autumn, urging firms to make […]
Sharks: The Ultimate Keystone Species?
Sharks, in a zeitgeist of top predator-worship and science triumphalism.
Sportsbet.io Celebrates Euro 2020 With One Million Euros in Prizes
One of the biggest events on the international football calendar, Euro 2020 is finally here. After an understandable but disappointing postponement due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, Europe’s biggest International tournament has begun. To celebrate the return of Europe’s summer festival of football, Sportsbet.io is offering up more than one million euros worth of prizes […]
'Going further': Burberry vows to be 'climate positive' by 2040
British fashion brand accelerates its supply chain emissions reduction targets as it pledges to invest in climate solutions outside of its value chain Burberry has beefed up its sustainability agenda, pledging late last week that it would become a ‘climate positive’ company by 2040 by investing in climate adaptation and mitigation initiatives outside of its […]
Book Review: America’s Long Struggle to Tame Its Greatest Rivers
Rivers are live entities. Alter its flow, and a river will respond — though it might take humans time to notice.
BusinessGreen Leaders Awards: Entry deadline extended to this Friday
In response to popular demand, deadline for all entries for the UK’s most prestigious sustainable business awards has been extended by one week The deadline for entries for the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards 2021 has been extended by one week to 5pm on Friday 18th June, in response to popular demand. BusinessGreen received a significant number […]
Weddings Took a Big Hit in 2020. Enter the Micro-Wedding.
As nuptials were canceled across the country, wedding planners have downscaled — and in some cases their new offerings will stick.
The Recession Isn’t Over Till They Say It’s Over. (But Who Are They?)
The contraction in the U.S. seemed to end quickly in April 2020, but the committee charged with determining an endpoint has been quiet.
What If You Buy A Home At The Top Of The Market And A Recession Hits?
Are you thinking about buying a home today? Then you need to also envision a scenario where you buy a home at the top of the market. If you do, will you be able to afford the monthly payments? If there is a downturn, can you continue to pay the ongoing insurance and maintenance expenses […]
IETA: Industry expects carbon prices to rise on back of pandemic recovery
Annual survey of International Emissions Trading Association highlights growing optimism for carbon markets worldwide in 2020s Companies involved in carbon trading systems around the world are increasingly confident CO2 prices will rise over the coming decade in response to ever more ambitious climate policy regimes, with the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic in particular expected […]
Why coinbase bitcoin withdraw fee is 10 time cheaper than my usual P2P exodus transaction?
Hi guys do you know why Coinbase bitcoin withdraw fee is 10 time cheaper than my usual P2P exodus transaction? Are they use a lighting network or ? How is it possible? For example the Binance withdraw fee is also like usual transaction.
To Fill Millions of Open Jobs, Many Workers Need More Than Skills
Helping people land good jobs with career paths takes more than skills training, labor experts say. Coaching, mentoring and other assistance are also needed.
Student Loans: 6 Reasons to Refinance Now
Wondering if now is the time to refinance your federal loans currently receiving student loan COVID-19 relief? Under normal times, most doctors refinance their federal student loans as soon as they no longer qualify for the Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) subsidies and know they are not attempting to receive student loan forgiveness through […]
Intertemporal substitution isn’t always good
“Because of the lockdown, we couldn’t have invited many people and therefore wouldn’t have needed to spend too much money. We would have saved the money that is ordinarily spent on paying for the tents, halwai (caterer), band baja. We would have been able to save a few lakhs. Because of the lockdown, we could […]
TA: Here’s Why Ethereum (ETH) Follow Bitcoin and Rally Above $2,500
Ethereum is trading in a positive zone above the $2,400 support zone the 100 hourly SMA against the US Dollar. ETH price is likely to rally if there is a clear break above $2,500. Ethereum is trading in a positive zone above the $2,400 and $2,420 support levels. The price is now trading above $2,450 […]
Kraken Daily Market Report for June 13 2021
Overview Total spot trading volume at $1.11 billion, the 30-day average is $2.43 billion. Total futures notional at $384.2 million. The top five traded coins were, respectively, Bitcoin (+9.8%), Ethereum (+5.9%), Tether (0%), Cardano (+5.5%), and USDC (+0%). Strong returns from Mina (+23%) and Keep (+21%). June 13, 2021 $1.11B traded across all markets today Crypto, EUR, USD, JPY, CAD, GBP, CHF, AUD BTC $39034. ↑9.8% $477.1M ETH $2509.9 ↑5.9% $250.2M USDT $1.0001 ↓0.01% $159.5M ADA $1.5589 ↑5.5% $68.6M USDC $1.0001 ↑0.0% $39.8M DOT $22.075 ↑6.5% $31.9M […]
Markets in everything Japanese melon pan mask edition
Melon pan is not only delicious, but one Japanese company also thinks it can make a good mask. Osaka-based experimental think tank Goku no Kimochi The Labo has created “Mask Pan” or “Mask Bread” after college students from Fukuoka and Okinawa decided they want to sniff the smell of bread all the time. What better way to do that than wearing […]
Tanzanian president urges central bank to prepare for crypto
Tanzania’s president wants the country’s central bank to begin exploring Bitcoin and digital assets.
Defeated For Now – Is The FAST ACT (AB 257) Gone But Not Forgotten?
The FAST Act was defeated and can be reintroduced. If it were enacted it would create a council to regulate the wages and other terms for fast food and many other restaurant workers. It would create new economic for franchisors.
Why The New Yorker’s Stars Didn’t Join Its Union
The 96-year-old magazine, known for its revered writers and sophisticated audience, is being consumed by a labor dispute.
The Wizard Of Oz: The Dark Reality That The Deep State Hides From The World
The Wizard Of Oz: The Dark Reality That The Deep State Hides From The World Authored by Andrew Korybko via OneWorld.press, The world’s permanent military, intelligence, and diplomatic bureaucracies (“deep states”) together with their perception managers in the Mainstream Media and the education system are hiding a very dark reality from everyone that’s much more […]
‘Fear The Walking Dead’ Season 6, Episode 16 Review: A Very Bad, No Good Season Finale
Fear The Walking Dead’s Season 6 finale is tepid, nonsensical and deeply silly. A disappointing end to a season that started with some sliver of promise.
These Are The Nicest New Cars The Average Buyer In Each State Can Afford
These Are The Nicest New Cars The Average Buyer In Each State Can Afford Like homes, new cars have become prohibitively expensive in 2021 as a shortage of critical microprocessors has forced millions of Americans to instead settle for a used car. Unfortunately, Americans have generally been forced to pay more for used cars, leaving […]
TA: Bitcoin Prints Bullish Pattern, Why Dips Turn Attractive For BTC
Bitcoin price formed a base above $35,000 and started a fresh increase against the US Dollar. BTC broke the $38,000 resistance and it even traded close to $40,000. Bitcoin started a fresh increase above the $38,000 and $38,500 resistance levels. The price is currently well above $38,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There […]
Financial Blowout Ahead: Lobotomized Economists Clash On The Deck Of The Titanic
Financial Blowout Ahead: Lobotomized Economists Clash On The Deck Of The Titanic Authored by Matthew Ehret via The Strategic Culture Foundation, Under the new world order of “stakeholder capitalism” citizens will learn to own nothing and be happy… As the geniuses running the western financial bubble sometimes called an “economy” continue to double down on […]