Decentralized finance protocol BarnBridge has introduced an application that allows users to automate position management between Ethereum-based assets. On July 5, BarnBridge announced its second application, dubbed “SMART Exposure.” The application enables users to passively maintain a particular weighting between the assets in a specific ERC-20 token pair through automatic rebalancing. The application has been
An equity-indexed annuity is a type of fixed annuity that is distinguished by the interest yield return being partially based on an equities index, typically the S&P 500. The general appeal of equity-indexed annuities is to moderately conservative investors who like having some opportunity to earn a higher investment return than what’s available from traditional
It is not without reason that Afghanistan is known as the “graveyard of empires”. The ancient Greeks, the Mongols, the Mughals, the British, the Soviet Union and most recently the US have all launched vainglorious invasions that saw their ambitions and the blood of their soldiers drain into the sand. But after each imperial retreat,
Spain’s coronavirus rates have shot up, fuelled by an increase in infections among younger people, as the country hopes to attract tourists to help kick-start its economy. The rate has risen to 204 infections per 100,000 over 14 days, just above levels in Russia, the health ministry said on Monday. The Japanese government is under
Analysts fell to the sidelines weighing in on Kilroy Realty (KRC – Research Report) and UBS Group AG (UBS – Research Report) with neutral ratings, indicating that the experts are neither bullish nor bearish on the stocks. Kilroy Realty (KRC) RBC Capital analyst Michael Carroll maintained a Hold rating on Kilroy Realty on July 1
Sharing is Caring! Via Birch Gold The U.S. economy is at a fork in the road. One route leads to the return of market fundamentals and sane stock valuations, at the cost of a historic market correction. The other route leads to runaway hyperinflation that eats up the debt almost as fast as it devours
Stanley Rosenbaum’s father owned 12 movie theaters in northern Alabama at a time when that was the premier entertainment for all – rich, poor, young, old: everyone went to the movies. Stanley himself was an intellectual who attended Harvard at 16, spoke five languages and became an English professor at the local college. In 1938,
Equity strategists and portfolio managers were asked about what the price of bitcoin will be by the year-end. Almost half of the surveyed participants say the price of the cryptocurrency will fall below the $30K level but some believe it will rise to $60K. Year-End Bitcoin Price Expectations by Equity Strategists and Portfolio Managers Equity
Editor’s Note: With so much market volatility, stay on top of daily news! Get caught up in minutes with our speedy summary of today’s must-read news and expert opinions. Sign up here! (Kitco News) – Bearish bets continue to dominate the gold market even as some hedge funds retest some of the investment waters as
We are now one step closer to a Chinese-style social credit system…. by Mac Slavo of SHTFplan The rulers are not content with the amount of power they wield over the public just yet and are showing that the continued eroding of any illusion of freedom will continue. The psychopaths that many Americans believe have
Decentralized finance (DeFi) has emerged as one of the most promising real-world applications of blockchain technology, capable of reshaping the face of the global financial markets and transforming the way the average person manages their money. One DeFi focused project that has been gaining attention over the past week as the mainstream world slowly opens
The collapse of the housing bubble in 2007 and 2008 caused a deep recession, which sent the unemployment rate to 10.0% in October 2009 – more than double is pre-crisis rate. As of September 2017, the unemployment rate has fallen to below its pre-crisis lows, indicating that the spike in unemployment was cyclical, in other
The BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine is less effective in halting the spread of the Delta variant than that of previous strains of coronavirus, according to a preliminary study by Israel’s health ministry. Data collected over the past month suggest the vaccine is 64 per cent effective at preventing infection among those who are fully inoculated, the ministry
Barclays has stopped UK customers from transferring funds to Binance after the Financial Conduct Authority last month said the digital asset exchange was not authorised to undertake crypto business within UK borders. The London-based bank on Monday notified clients of the prohibition on debit and credit payments to Binance, which it said would start immediately
Aecon Group Inc. (ARE) has announced that the Steam Generator Replacement Team (SGRT), a 50/50 joint venture between Aecon and SGT (a partnership between Framatome and United Engineers & Constructors), was awarded a contract of approximately C$350 million from Bruce Power. Under the contract, the steam generators at Units 3 and 4 of the Bruce
Sharing is Caring! By Chris Black Happy 4th to all our readers! Here’s something to cook your noodle: state media outlet NPR is a leftist/progressive propaganda arm of ZOG, taxpayer funded obviously, and here’s what they had to say about July 4th: 🧵 245 years ago today, leaders representing 13 British colonies signed a document
Joe Biden wants to crackdown on ransomware according to statements he made on Friday, after hackers hijacked software from a Miami-based IT supplier called Kaseya. Hundreds of American businesses were affected by the breach as the attackers encrypted the files of some 200 clients. Biden said on Friday that he’s ordered an investigation into the
Now that we’ve celebrated our national Independence Day, it’s a good time to contemplate being able to celebrate your own Financial Independence Day. Financial independence is a state of being in which you don’t have to work to pay your living expenses. You may decide to retire or you may choose to work because you
Silver gained positive traction for the third consecutive session on Monday. Any subsequent move up might confront resistance near the 38.2% Fibo. level. Mixed technical indicators on the daily chart warrant caution for bullish traders. Silver built the post-NFP gains and edged higher for the second consecutive session on Monday. This also marked the third
When credit spreads narrow, it’s bad for gold. But this time there is a silver lining we can look for, although it’s… by Arkadiusz Sieron of Sunshine Profits When credit spreads narrow, it’s bad for gold. But this time there is a silver lining we can look for, although it’s quite adverse for the economy.
As the Ukrainian government progresses with cryptocurrency-related legislation, a major local e-bank is preparing to launch a debit card featuring Bitcoin (BTC) trading. Ukrainian online banking application Monobank has completed a pilot integration with a cryptocurrency trading platform, Monobank co-founder Oleg Gorokhovsky announced Monday. According to the executive, the new integration will enable Monobank users
Ross Ulbricht (born 1984) is a former darknet market operator most famous for creating and running the Silk Road market. He was arrested in 2013, and two years later a Manhattan federal jury found him guilty on seven charges including conspiracy to launder money, conspiracy to commit computer hacking, conspiracy to traffic narcotics by the means of the internet,
Beijing has broadened a crackdown on tech platforms, targeting more US-listed companies after ordering the removal of ride-sharing group Didi Chuxing from Chinese app stores in a move that sent tech shares tumbling. The Cyberspace Administration of China on Monday announced it was investigating Boss Zhipin, an online recruitment company, and Chinese truck-hailing apps Yunmanman
A new fund seeking to become the first UK-listed company dedicated to “clean hydrogen” investments has attracted Ineos as a cornerstone investor as it seeks to raise £250m in an initial public offering. The chemicals group controlled by billionaire Jim Ratcliffe said on Monday it would invest a minimum of £25m into HydrogenOne Capital Growth.
Analysts have been eager to weigh in on the Financial sector with new ratings on Charles Schwab (SCHW – Research Report) and UniCredit SpA (UNCFF – Research Report). Charles Schwab (SCHW) Deutsche Bank analyst Brian Bedell reiterated a Buy rating on Charles Schwab on July 2 and set a price target of $91.00. The company’s
Sharing is Caring! by Michael Snyder I have written about this before, but this story just got a whole lot stranger. In previous years, most Americans haven’t been too concerned when giant swarms of insects have devoured crops on the other side of the globe, but now this is actually happening right here in the
Prompt.cash, a bitcoin cash noncustodial payment processor, is adding a bunch of interesting functionalities. The payment processor now features a URL shortener that allows users to monetize content on any site on the net. Also, Prompt.cash added Paypal API integrations, making it easier for merchants to test Bitcoin Cash payments seamlessly. Prompt.cash Adds URL Shortener
Today’s column addresses questions about the rate of reduction for filing less than 12 months before full retirement age (FRA), eligibility for benefits based on an ex’s record and how and when delayed retirement credits (DRCs) are applied when filing after FRA. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of Economics at Boston University and the founder
NEW DELHI: Gold prices were subdued on Monday after hitting a two-week high, weighed down by a slight uptick in the dollar. The yellow metal posted tepid gains in the domestic markets. US companies hired the most workers in 10 months in June, raising wages and offering incentives to entice millions of unemployed Americans sitting
Constant bullish news regarding Bitcoin as inflation goes through the roof and the Federal Reserve prepares to… by Josh Sigurdson with Tim Picciott via World Alternative Media Josh Sigurdson talks with Tim Picciott, The Liberty Advisor about the constant bullish news regarding Bitcoin as inflation goes through the roof and the Federal Reserve prepares to