Microstrategy’s annual Bitcoin for Corporations conference has kicked off its second day, featuring conversations with leading finance, regulatory and fintech professionals on the future of corporate Bitcoin adoption. Discussions will center around the financial implications of the recently approved Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States, the changing regulatory landscape for Bitcoin, as well as…
creisinger The old behemoth that was General Electric (NYSE:GE) in the 90s and 2000s and that legendary CEO Jack Welch built is no more. Headed by CEO Larry Culp who took over a debt-ridden, bloated and inefficient entity in 2018, GE has completed a series of divestments and spin-offs to restructure itself, emerging as a…
cokada Co-authored by Treading Softly. There’s a growing trend toward wanting to live more simply, especially among the middle-aged generation that is currently steeped in the workforce and trying to figure out retirement, families, and income. In prior generations, people flocked away from farmland in the rural communities to cities, which helped spawn innovation as…
Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:LOB) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call January 25, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Greg Seward – Chief General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer Chip Mahan – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Walt Phifer – Chief Financial Officer BJ Losch – President-Live Oak Bank Conference Call Participants Steven Alexopoulos – JPMorgan…
MarsBars One of the most important questions that every investor has to answer at some point is: how much do you need to retire? According to a report from the BLS, the average annual income for 65–74-year-olds in the United States was $59,872 and for 75-year-olds and older it was $43,217. Meanwhile, Macro Money Concepts…
Pgiam/iStock via Getty Images Relmada Therapeutics (NASDAQ:RLMD) is a nanocap company developing therapies for CNS diseases. Lead asset is Esmethadone or REL-1017, which functions as a blocker for N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor channels, specifically targeting hyperactive GluN2D channels. NMDA receptors play a crucial role in physiological neural plasticity, and causing various central nervous system (CNS’) disorders,…
Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) could potentially commence live trading as early as Thursday or Friday, with approval happening this Wednesday, sources close to the matter told CNBC. This news comes amid intense anticipation for the launch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs, a significant milestone anticipated to provide mainstream investors with a regulated avenue to gain…
The timing for the launch of the ShimmerEVM Bridge is a perfect one, considering the broader expansion underway in the IOTA ecosystem. The ShimmerEVM protocol from IOTA is advancing an impressive cross-chain interoperability protocol with the integration of LayerZero’s technology to enhance its bridging capabilities. As reported by Coindesk based on the scoop from the…
NosUA Achieving financial independence through passive income can truly be life changing. In this article, we will discuss why this is, explain why dividend growth investing is one of the best methods for achieving financial independence through passive income, share some key principles for successfully living off of dividends, and then share some of our…
In a move toward bridging traditional financial systems with the burgeoning world of Bitcoin, TBD, a branch of Block specializing in decentralized technology, unveiled its open source protocol, tbDEX. The protocol, designed to foster trust and liquidity across diverse financial landscapes, has seen its first adoption by Yellow Card, Africa’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, according to…
Jack Ma when asked where Alibaba stock price was going Andrew Burton On our previous coverage of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA), we emphasized that the stock was in value territory but unlikely to produce big returns. That stemmed from prioritizing macro over the micro and disregarding the potential spin-off benefit. We think that this…
KTStock/iStock via Getty Images It is possible to achieve financial freedom by living off dividends forever. That isn’t to say it’s easy, but it’s possible. Those starting from nothing admittedly have a hard road to retirement-enabling passive income. Unless one has a preternatural ability to save a huge portion of their income for over a…
Polygon ID Release 5 comes with exciting new features including on-chain issuer, issuer node, along with the addition of a new credentials marketplace. In a groundbreaking development, Polygon ID has unveiled Release 5, a significant stride toward constructing a dynamic decentralized identity ecosystem. This latest release introduces a host of features aimed at simplifying the credential…
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Entertainment Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV) reported third-quarter results that seemingly crushed consensus expectations. However, yet again, a deeper look shows the company is still unable to produce significant GAAP income and continues to dilute shareholders. Even amid a booming year for concerts, the company’s ability to provide shareholder upside remains questionable…
The scam was reported by blockchain security analyst ZachXBT on Sunday hence resulting in Microsoft removing the fake Ledger Live application to avoid further damage. Amid the mainstream adoption of the cryptocurrency market around the world, scams directed at both novice traders and veteran investors have evolved into sophisticated methods. In the past two weeks,…
It appears that the dYdX Chain is ready to take up an active role in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. The dYdX Foundation may have just made a series of new announcements signaling the arrival of a new phase in the ecosystem. This follows after it announced the launch of its mainnet on October 30,…
Sound money is money that is not prone to sudden debasement. The conversation surrounding sound money has reached a critical point, given the present uncertainties in the global financial landscape. The spiraling debt of sovereign nations have heightened concerns about currency debasement. In contrast to fiat, which can be created out of thin air, sound…
The EOS Network Foundation has described v0.6.0 as a “game-changer” on account of it offering “a rejuvenated DeFi experience, robust technical upgrades, and trustless USDT bridging”. The EOS EVM, the virtual machine that allows Solidity dapps to run on EOS, has just had its biggest upgrade yet. v0.6.0 has been deployed on mainnet, and it…
Institutional investors are taking a bold step into the world of Ordinals as the sector’s first managed fund goes live, promising to actively trade and invest in Ordinals-related assets. Led by portfolio manager L. Asher Corson from Consolidated Trading, the Unbroken Chain fund has already secured significant partnerships and is poised to raise $5 million…
The move signals a major stride on the part of JPMorgan as it intensifies its efforts towards boosting the commercial applications of blockchain technology. United States’ largest bank by assets, JPMorgan Chase & Co may have started using its blockchain-based collateral settlement for customers. This follows after a recent transaction between BlackRock Inc and Barclays…
Today, Volcano Energy and Luxor Technology Corporation have officially unveiled Lava Pool, El Salvador’s inaugural Bitcoin mining pool powered by abundant renewable geothermal energy. Volcano Energy, a unique public-private partnership committed to contributing 23% of its net income to the Salvadoran government, will exclusively mine blocks through Lava Pool. “Lava Pool is another example of…
The arrest follows a series of controversies surrounding Armstrong. In late August, Hit Network, the entity overseeing the “BitBoy Crypto” brand, severed ties with Armstrong due to concerns related to substance abuse and financial issues affecting employees. Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, known as BitBoy Crypto, found himself in handcuffs on Monday evening as he attempted…
Piotrekswat/iStock via Getty Images Retirement is not meant to be stressful, especially about money. In retirement, you should not be waking up thinking about how to meet your monthly budget. You worked hard, and the last thing you want is to worry about your basic financial needs. However, to achieve the above goals and ambitions,…
August saw the crypto industry lose around $24 million in virtual assets due to various hacks and exploits. On August 30, Ivan Bianco, a prominent blockchain gaming-focused YouTuber known for his channel “Fraternized Crypto,” faced a devastating loss of approximately $60,000 in cryptocurrencies during a live stream. This unfortunate incident occurred when he inadvertently revealed…
Live Ventures Incorporated (NASDAQ:LIVE) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 10, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Greg Powell – Director of Investor Relations Jon Isaac – President, Chief Executive Officer and Director David Verret – Chief Financial Officer Eric Althofer – Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Theodore O’Neill – Litchfield Hills Research Operator…
gilaxia/E+ via Getty Images Investment Thesis Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV) was up over 40% year-to-date (YTD) before dropping 15% from July 28 to August 3. I am taking this opportunity to suggest buying shares of the company now. In the mid-80s range, specifically at $86.50, I see a very attractive 11.6x risk-to-reward ratio based on…
With Web 3.0 node engine service, Huawei Cloud can revolutionize the decentralized application (DApp) industry. Huawei Cloud, a cloud infrastructure and service provider developed by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., has introduced its Web 3.0 node engine service (NES) for public testing. The service aims to simplify blockchain network management, resource management, and authentication, while also providing developers…