According to the Dogecoin Foundation, the organization is working with Vitalik Buterin on constructing proof-of-stake (PoS) capabilities for the Dogecoin network. The “uniquely Doge proposal” is aimed at bolstering a “community staking” version of the protocol. Dogecoin Foundation Discusses the Project’s ‘Trailmap’ On December 23, the Dogecoin Foundation’s official Twitter account tweeted about the digital
Month: December 2021
By Craig Miller, Next Avenue We’ve all heard someone say it: they’ve decided to keep working beyond retirement age to “keep their mind sharp.” Now, that widely held notion has some science behind it. Three researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research in Germany have released a study showing measurable differences in cognitive decline between
Moody’s Investors Service said it revised the outlook on Jackson, Mississippi, to stable from under review. At the same time, it confirmed the Ba2 rating on the city’s water and sewer system revenue bonds. About $191 million of debt is outstanding. “The stable outlook reflects our expectation that rate increases will enable it to improve
Welcome to Kitco News’ 2022 outlook series. The new year will be filled with uncertainty as the Federal Reserve looks to pivot and tighten its monetary policies. At the same time, the inflation threat continues to grow, which means real rates will remain in low to negative territory. Stay tuned to Kitco News to learn
We’re seeing an inflationary melt-up but the prices of gold & silver… Bob Coleman on Palisades Gold Radio Tom welcomes back Bob Coleman from Idaho Armored Vaults. Bob discusses the 2021 demand picture for gold and silver and how the squeeze early in the year took the market by storm. Before covid, the industry was
Pullbacks, in terms of technical analysis, generate all sorts of trading opportunities after an active trend thrusts higher or lower, but profiting with this classic strategy is harder than it looks. For starters, the security you just bought on the dips or sold short into resistance can keep on going, forcing your position into a sizable loss,
China plans to tighten rules for overseas listings for the country’s fast-growing start-ups as part of a months-long regulatory campaign to reign in the tech sector. Under the proposed guidelines, companies hoping to sell shares abroad would be required to register with the country’s securities regulator, which would review their listing plans and co-ordinate with
Global supply chain problems have thrown up everything from abandoned containers full of rotten red cabbages to beer kegs and dog blankets. The stranded, unwanted or delayed goods have created a boom in the business of cargo salvage — and a group of companies rarely in the spotlight that keeps world trade ticking over. “We’re ridiculously busy
Regulators rejected a pair of proposals to offer physically backed Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, handing crypto enthusiasts a proverbial bag of coal ahead of the Christmas holiday. The SEC said on Wednesday that the proposals from Valkyrie Investments and Kryptoin failed to meet requirements to prevent fraudulent and manipulative practices that are needed to protect investors.
Analysts are pulling back from the Conglomerates sector as 1 experts expressed today bearish sentiments on and Gibson Energy (GBNXF – Research Report). Gibson Energy (GBNXF) In a report issued on December 16, Praneeth Satish from Wells Fargo maintained a Sell rating on Gibson Energy, with a price target of C$20.00. The company’s shares closed
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reportedly confirmed the completion of a crypto law draft that will soon be shared with the Parliament for mainstream implementation in the country. In an effort to counter the falling value of the Turkish lira, President Erdoğan shared plans to implement a new economic model while speaking at a
Timeshares have long been controversial, and there have been numerous lawsuits about them. Even getting out of timeshare deals has become a kind of industry. But it turns out that one way of getting out of timeshares might even be worse than just riding them out. The Justice Department announced that a federal court in
The federal government in Moscow has permitted regions to determine local electricity tariffs for the population, a measure that will affect crypto mining at homes. Subsidized household electricity in Russia is often used to mint digital currencies in basements and garages. Regions in Russia Granted Permission to Increase Costs for Home Mining Russians mining cryptocurrencies
When I taught economics at the University of Notre Dame, I learned that banning abortion in effect violates a keystone of Catholic social teaching that gives a “preferential option to the poor” and vulnerable. In America, young mothers are among the most vulnerable among us. I was honored to teach at Notre Dame for 25
Berwyn, Illinois’ ratings remain intact after a review ahead of its $99 million general obligation debt refunding, restructuring and new money issue that will provide budgetary relief and pay down unfunded public safety pension liabilities. S&P Global Ratings had put the city’s BBB GO and A-minus securitization ratings on CreditWatch with developing implications Sept. 30
Welcome to Kitco News’ 2022 outlook series. The new year will be filled with uncertainty as the Federal Reserve looks to pivot and tighten its monetary policies. At the same time, the inflation threat continues to grow, which means real rates will remain in low to negative territory. Stay tuned to Kitco News to learn
Santa Claus is coming to town! What will he give gold: a gift or a rod? by Arkadiusz Sieron of Sunshine Profits Santa Claus is coming to town! What will he give gold: a gift or a rod? During the holiday week, not much happens in the marketplace. Investors focus on two things right now:
The United States began its history indebted, owing more than $75 million after the end of the Revolutionary War in 1783. However, the first actual fiscal deficit in the federal ledger was not run until the end of that decade. A History of Budget Deficits In September 1789, Alexander Hamilton, then-Secretary of the Treasury, negotiated
Apollo Global Management has struck a deal to buy housebuilder Miller Homes for more than £1bn as the private equity investor aims to increase its exposure to the UK’s booming housing market. Funds managed by Apollo affiliates will take control of the company from British buyout group Bridgepoint, which recently listed on the London Stock
Yanbo Li began searching for an international school in Asia as soon as his son Zhilun was born. A Chinese businessman who works in the IT sector, Li eventually chose a British school on South Korea’s subtropical island of Jeju over schools in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Singapore. Two years ago he bought a house
Just like a year ago at this time, FINRA is unveiling a flurry of cases under its 529 plan program and other settlements with ramifications for wealth managers. In the past week alone, at least 13 firms settled 10 different FINRA cases while agreeing to pay more than $15 million in restitution and fines. After
There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the Utilities sector as 1 analysts just weighed in on and TransAlta (TAC – Research Report) with bullish sentiments. TransAlta (TAC) ATB Capital Markets analyst AltaCorp Captial maintained a Buy rating on TransAlta yesterday and set a price target of C$17.00. The company’s shares closed last Thursday
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the Twittersphere Not a troll was stirring, not even a financier; The crypto was HODLed in cold storage with care, In hopes that Satoshi would soon reappear; The newbies avoided FUD and slept in their beds, While visions of lambos danc’d in their heads. And Pomp being
While giving birth is hardly glamorous, iconic fashion and lifestyle brand Lilly Pulitzer seeks to change this with a recently revealed a VIP birthing suite at Good Samaritan Medical Center, which is part of The Palm Beach Health Network. Lilly Pulitzer’s own granddaughter was born at Good Samaritan so it only makes sense to pass
Seven months ago, during the first week of May, the digital currency entrepreneur Jihan Wu said at a conference that he expects the crypto industry to surpass the internet and the following August, Wu’s firm Matrixport raised $100 million and joined the crypto industry’s growing list of unicorns. This week an interview with Wu was
A while back, I wrote about the “age gap” where a person could take a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) at age 70 ½ before his or her RMD-age of 72. RMDs are required minimum distributions. Here are some additional QCD questions raised by my Forbes.com readers. QCD Details For a quick review, QCDs are a
In some ways, the pandemic has expanded the municipal market’s use of technology. How are participants using these new tools in an industry that often lags behind? Experts Unmesh Bhide, CFA, chief product officer and co-founder of PricingDirect, Lumesis CEO Gregg Bienstock and Munite/PFM director of municipal investor relations John M. Murphy join moderator Lynn
Yuzuru Hanyu punched the air with a clenched fist, then gently brought it down from above his head, tapped his heart and nodded approvingly. The Japanese megastar’s first competitive skate in eight months and since being sidelined by an ankle injury was a success. He landed two quadruple jumps (Salchow, plus a toe loop in
In 2021, the gold price fell 4 1/2% and the silver price fell 13 1/2%, even as inflation exploded around the world. This signified that… by Chris Powell of the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee (GATA) Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: For establishing the rigging of the gold market by governments and central banks, 2021
Mortgage rates took a step back Thursday, after three consecutive days of increases started the week. Still, the 30-year fixed-rate average is within a tenth of a percentage point of its highest rate of 2021. National Averages of Lenders’ Best Rates Loan Type Purchase Refinance 30-Year Fixed 3.31% 3.44% FHA 30-Year Fixed 3.09% 3.35% Jumbo
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