The estimated number of paid employees in the UK fell by 35,000, or 0.1%, between July and August 2024. However, when looking at the period August 2023 to August 2024, it rose by 165,000, or 0.5%. When analysing the period June to August 2024, which is directly comparable with the Labour Force Survey (LFS) results, the number of paid employees increased by 3,000 (0.0%) over the quarter, while on an annual basis, the number of employees increased by 203,000, or 0.7%.

NewsThe community of decentralized stablecoin protocol Ethena has submitted a proposal to add SOL as a collateral asset for its synthetic dollar, USDe. This mechanism would mirror the collateralization strategy Ethena currently uses for BTC and ETH perpetual futures contracts. The proposal also includes using BNSOL (Binance Liquid Staked SOL) and bbSOL (Bybit Liquid Staked SOL) as additional collateral options.Monochrome Asset Management has announced that it has received long-awaited regulatory approval to launch Australia’s first spot Ethereum ETF (IETH) on the U.S. market. Listed on the Cboe, this fund will reportedly be the world’s first ETF to offer in-kind Ethereum subscriptions and redemptions. Monochrome also manages a spot Bitcoin ETF, IBTC, listed on Cboe Australia.The newly established Hyper Foundation, the organization behind the decentralized platform Hyperliquid, has announced the upcoming release of its native token, HYPE, ahead of the HyperEVM mainnet launch. This token is essential for the HyperBFT proof-of-stake consensus, HyperEVM, and future development initiatives. The exact date for the airdrop has not yet been disclosed.U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has proposed a crypto regulatory framework aimed at protecting Black men who invest in and hold crypto assets. Her "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men" initiative is intended to support wealth-building opportunities for Black men.Deutsche Bank has formed a partnership with Brussels-based Keyrock to provide multi-currency accounts and foreign exchange services. As one of Europe’s leading digital asset liquidity providers, Keyrock can now optimize and expand its market-making and over-the-counter trading services. This partnership allows Keyrock to consolidate services under a single entity, reducing both counterparty and settlement risks.Related categories RecommendedYou may also be interested in these articles![brbl_post_grid...

NewsVenture capital firm Paradigm has announced the launch of its spin-off company, Ithaca, backed by a $20 million investment. Ithaca is developing the layer-2 Odyssey blockchain, built using the OP Stack, which will support Ethereum's future plans, such as more user-friendly smart contract wallets. Ithaca aims to provide developers with easier infrastructure solutions.Developed by Gunzilla Games, the Avalanche-based battle royale shooter Off the Grid has climbed to the top of the Epic Game Store's most popular free PC games list, surpassing even Epic's own popular titles Fortnite and Rocket League. The game features its own Avalanche subnet for the upcoming GUN token and in-game NFT items, which can be traded by players.Related categories RecommendedYou may also be interested in these articles![brbl_post_grid include_categories="current" order="DESC" post_count="3" post_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" content_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" image_height="200px" date_spacing="0px" date_icon_size="0px" date_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" excerpt_spacing_top="0px" author_spacing="0px" author_icon_size="0px" author_icon_color="#ffffff" column_gap_x="30px" column_gap_y="0px" show_avatar="off" thumb_size="medium" content_length="120" overlay_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" post_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" content_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" column_count_tablet="2" column_count_phone="1" column_count_last_edited="on|desktop" module_class="remove-pagination" _builder_version="4.24.0" _module_preset="default" title_level="h5" title_text_align="left" title_font_size="16px" title_line_height="28px" excerpt_text_color="rgba(255,255,255,0.4)" excerpt_font_size="12px" excerpt_line_height="24px" author_font="|600|||||||" author_font_size="12px" author_line_height="20px" date_font="|600|||||||" date_text_color="#ffffff" date_font_size="12px" date_line_height="20px" custom_margin="10px||||false|false"...

NewsBlockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence is planning to launch a crypto derivative trading platform for retail traders, with regulatory approvals to be obtained in the Dominican Republic. The trading volume for crypto derivatives has been growing exponentially, surpassing $3 trillion in September compared to $1.5 trillion in the same period last year.The professional sports league Karate Combat, which has already expanded into the Web3 space, plans to launch UP, a Hedera-based layer-2 blockchain and crypto-native software licensing platform, in the first quarter of 2025. The KC Up Only Gaming software stack will enable KARATE token holders to earn additional tokens by accurately predicting KC fight outcomes. The UP token is expected to launch in 2025.Related categories RecommendedYou may also be interested in these articles![brbl_post_grid include_categories="current" order="DESC" post_count="3" post_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" content_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" image_height="200px" date_spacing="0px" date_icon_size="0px" date_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" excerpt_spacing_top="0px" author_spacing="0px" author_icon_size="0px" author_icon_color="#ffffff" column_gap_x="30px" column_gap_y="0px" show_avatar="off" thumb_size="medium" content_length="120" overlay_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" post_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" content_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" column_count_tablet="2" column_count_phone="1" column_count_last_edited="on|desktop" module_class="remove-pagination" _builder_version="4.24.0" _module_preset="default" title_level="h5" title_text_align="left" title_font_size="16px" title_line_height="28px" excerpt_text_color="rgba(255,255,255,0.4)" excerpt_font_size="12px" excerpt_line_height="24px" author_font="|600|||||||" author_font_size="12px" author_line_height="20px" date_font="|600|||||||" date_text_color="#ffffff" date_font_size="12px" date_line_height="20px"...

NewsRipple Labs has filed its own appeal with the U.S. appellate court just one week after the SEC appealed a previous ruling. This ongoing litigation, initiated by the SEC nearly four years ago, accuses Ripple of raising $1.3 billion through the sale of XRP, which the SEC alleges is an unregistered security.Australia, Canada, and Colombia have announced that they are pausing their plans to launch central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) for the time being. The resistance is coming not only from local citizens but also from central banks, which increasingly recognize the lack of a clear public interest argument for issuing retail CBDCs.Related categories RecommendedYou may also be interested in these articles![brbl_post_grid include_categories="current" order="DESC" post_count="3" post_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" content_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" image_height="200px" date_spacing="0px" date_icon_size="0px" date_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" excerpt_spacing_top="0px" author_spacing="0px" author_icon_size="0px" author_icon_color="#ffffff" column_gap_x="30px" column_gap_y="0px" show_avatar="off" thumb_size="medium" content_length="120" overlay_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" post_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" content_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" column_count_tablet="2" column_count_phone="1" column_count_last_edited="on|desktop" module_class="remove-pagination" _builder_version="4.24.0" _module_preset="default" title_level="h5" title_text_align="left" title_font_size="16px" title_line_height="28px" excerpt_text_color="rgba(255,255,255,0.4)" excerpt_font_size="12px" excerpt_line_height="24px" author_font="|600|||||||" author_font_size="12px" author_line_height="20px" date_font="|600|||||||" date_text_color="#ffffff" date_font_size="12px" date_line_height="20px" custom_margin="10px||||false|false" border_color_all_post="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" border_radii_image="on|26px|26px|26px|26px"...

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today reported that the Producer Price Index for Final Demand in September 2024 was unchanged on a seasonally adjusted basis. August showed a 0.2 percent increase, while July was flat. Over the past 12 months, the final demand index has risen by 1.8 percent, according to unadjusted data. Within final demand, the services price index rose 0.2 percent in September, offsetting a 0.2 percent decline in final demand goods prices.

Monthly real gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.2% in August 2024, after no change in July 2024 (the figures have not been revised since the last release). Preliminary data show that real GDP rose by 0.2% in the three months to August compared with the three months to May 2024. Services output rose 0.1% in August, preceded by an unrevised 0.1% increase in July, and services output also rose 0.1% in the three months to August.

NewsCrypto assets seized from the PlusToken Ponzi scheme, which operated in 2018-2019, have recently been sold, with around 7,000 ETH liquidated in recent days. The pyramid scheme defrauded approximately 2.6 million people, leading to the confiscation of BTC, ETH, and seven other cryptocurrencies worth around $14 billion through police raids. According to official documents, the seized assets were handed over to Beijing Zhifan Technology Co. to be sold and converted to fiat for compensation purposes.Layer 2 protocol Optimism has launched its fifth airdrop, distributing 10.3 million OP tokens, valued at $16 million, to 54,700 user addresses. This airdrop specifically rewarded users who interacted with the ecosystem of Superchain and OP Stack-developed blockchains and were active between March 15 and September 15, 2024.The Boston federal prosecutor has filed charges against four crypto firms—Gotbit, ZM Quant, CLS Global, and MyTrade—for market manipulation and wash trading schemes that defrauded clients. The indictment implicates 14 executives and employees who engaged in classic pump-and-dump tactics by bribing market makers. The FBI, which was involved in the investigation, created its own token, NexFundAI, to more effectively uncover these fraudulent activities.After six years, payment processing giant Stripe has re-enabled crypto payments for U.S. businesses. Companies can now accept USDC payments on the Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon blockchains. This integration is compatible with checkout, payment intent features, and soon with Stripe’s subscription function as well.Liquid Restaking platform and rollup solution Puffer Finance has announced the release of its new governance token, along with details on the upcoming airdrop claim process. Puffer is offering a total of 1 billion tokens, with an initial supply of 102.3 million. In the ongoing second-round airdrop, 5.5% of the tokens are being distributed.The U.S. Securities and Exchange...

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.2% in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in August and July. Over the past 12 months, the index for all items excluding seasonal adjustments rose 2.4%. In September, the index of housing costs rose 0.2% and the index of food prices rose 0.4%. These two categories accounted for more than 75% of the monthly increase in all items. The index for food at home rose 0.4%, while the index for food outside the home rose 0.3% during the month.

According to preliminary data from the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), retail trade in Germany in August 2024 was 1.6% higher than in July 2024, in both real and nominal terms, after adjusting for calendar and seasonal effects. Compared with August 2023, turnover was up 2.1% in real terms and 3.1% in nominal terms. Prior to this, retail sales had fallen in May and June 2024 compared with the previous months.

NewsHBO's new documentary, Money Electric: The Bitcoin, suggests that Bitcoin's creator, previously known by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, is none other than one of Bitcoin's early developers, Peter Todd. This claim, based on speculation, holds as much credibility as any other conjecture. In a statement today, Todd denied this assertion.Gunzilla Games has launched the early access version of its battle royale video game, Off the Grid, for the Sony PlayStation 5 console and the Epic Games Store. According to early previews, the game boasts AAA-level graphics and gameplay. It will be the first free-to-play on-chain game on these platforms, allowing players to trade in-game assets. Gunzilla’s GUNZ blockchain will be used for these transactions.The American asset manager VanEck has announced a new initiative to support early-stage crypto and artificial intelligence projects. To aid this, they are launching a $30 million fund called VanEck Ventures, which will invest in fintech, crypto, and AI startups at the pre-seed and seed stages.According to a new U.S. regulatory announcement, Bitfinex, the sister company of the Tether stablecoin issuer, may be the only entity eligible for compensation related to the 2016 hack. During the attack, approximately 120,000 BTC were stolen from the platform. With the case now settled, Bitfinex could receive around $5.8 billion in compensation.Related categories RecommendedYou may also be interested in these articles![brbl_post_grid include_categories="current" order="DESC" post_count="3" post_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" content_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" image_height="200px" date_spacing="0px" date_icon_size="0px" date_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" excerpt_spacing_top="0px" author_spacing="0px" author_icon_size="0px" author_icon_color="#ffffff" column_gap_x="30px" column_gap_y="0px" show_avatar="off" thumb_size="medium" content_length="120"...

New Zealand Reserve Bank policymakers have cut the official cash rate by half a percentage point, a significant achievement in meeting inflation targets. At Wednesday's meeting of the seven-member Monetary Policy Committee, it was decided to cut the base rate from 5.25% to 4.75%. According to the statement, annual inflation is now within the target range and "close to the 2% target". The central bank also highlighted that the New Zealand economy currently has excess capacity, which is helping prices and wages adjust to the low inflation environment.

NewsJohn Dorsey, a judge at the Delaware Bankruptcy Court in the United States, has approved the FTX bankruptcy plan, bringing an end to the proceedings for the crypto broker that collapsed two years ago. According to the plan, 98% of affected parties will receive at least 118% of their claims in fiat currency, calculated based on exchange rates at the time of bankruptcy. The judge also confirmed on Monday that the value of FTT, the platform's native token, is zero.Linea, a layer 2 ZK rollup solution supported by the development company Consensys, outlined the steps required for decentralization and the transition of zkEVM into a permissionless system. This transformation would involve replacing the current network system with a proof-of-stake model for block validation and requiring validators to participate in the QBFT consensus algorithm.The cross-chain protocol deBridge has launched deBridge Hooks, which enables real-time data transfer across blockchains. This feature primarily serves developers and protocols, allowing them to integrate cross-chain capabilities into their applications. The Solflare Wallet and the Solana-based DEX, Zeta Markets, are already utilizing this new feature.The RWA tokenization platform Midas has announced that it has received an operational license in Liechtenstein, and now extends access to tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills and yield-based carry trade products to retail users. From now on, it has removed the $100,000 minimum investment requirement and the investor accreditation process for its mTbill and mBasis tokens, making them accessible to everyone.The crypto broker Crypto.com has announced that it is suing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), along with its chairman Gary Gensler and four commissioners, following a Wells Notice sent to the company by the regulator. The filing requests the court to prohibit the SEC’s unlawful extension of its jurisdiction over the secondary market sales of...

NewsThe United Arab Emirates has announced that it will exempt transactions involving virtual assets and the transfer of ownership rights over these assets from VAT. The change, effective November 15, will also apply retroactively to transactions dating back to January 1, 2018. This new rule puts the industry on par with more traditional financial services.Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed investment firm Metaplanet has purchased an additional 108.7 bitcoins, increasing its holdings to 639.5 bitcoins, valued at approximately $40.6 million at current prices. The company remains steadfastly optimistic about Bitcoin’s future prospects.Crypto broker Crypto.com has announced a partnership with 21.co to provide Bitcoin liquidity for the existing 21.co Wrapped Bitcoin (21BTC) product. 21.co is best known for its subsidiary 21Shares, a crypto asset manager that has launched multiple crypto ETFs. The companies plan to collaborate on other product offerings in the future.Related categories RecommendedYou may also be interested in these articles![brbl_post_grid include_categories="current" order="DESC" post_count="3" post_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" content_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" image_height="200px" date_spacing="0px" date_icon_size="0px" date_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" excerpt_spacing_top="0px" author_spacing="0px" author_icon_size="0px" author_icon_color="#ffffff" column_gap_x="30px" column_gap_y="0px" show_avatar="off" thumb_size="medium" content_length="120" overlay_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" post_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" content_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" column_count_tablet="2" column_count_phone="1" column_count_last_edited="on|desktop" module_class="remove-pagination" _builder_version="4.24.0" _module_preset="default" title_level="h5" title_text_align="left" title_font_size="16px" title_line_height="28px" excerpt_text_color="rgba(255,255,255,0.4)" excerpt_font_size="12px"...

Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, estimates that seasonally adjusted retail trade rose by 0.2% in the euro area and by 0.3% in the EU in August 2024, compared with July 2024. Over the same period, in July 2024, retail trade remained unchanged in the euro area and grew by 0.1% in the EU. Compared with August 2023, annual growth in August 2024 was 0.8% in the euro area and 1.0% in the EU for the calendar-adjusted retail sales index.

News As Zuckerberg has said before, "Metaverse is not something that a company builds. It's the next chapter of the Internet as a whole". The Orion launch was impressive not only because of the technical capabilities of the glasses, but also because they looked really good - we can imagine someone wearing them with confidence.It seems that the stock market is finally rewarding Zuckerberg's long-term vision, after punishing him in previous years for lavish spending on wearable technology and metaverse ambitions. Today, Facebook shares are at an all-time high, Zuckerberg's fortune has swelled to over $200 billion, augmented reality glasses are finally reaching a wide audience, and there is good reason to be optimistic about the future of technology.Two decades ago, desktop computers and web browsers opened the doors to Web1 and the dotcom era. Smartphones and mobile apps followed, leading to Web2 and the social web. Now, with AR/VR and digital wallets that allow easy control of our digital data and products, we are on the threshold of the Web3 era. Wearable devices are also the gateway to the Metaverse, a new shared online reality. In addition, wearable technologies will help people with limited abilities to use technology and help them monitor and improve their health and well-being.Related categories RecommendedYou may also be interested in these articles![brbl_post_grid include_categories="current" order="DESC" post_count="3" post_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" content_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" image_height="200px" date_spacing="0px" date_icon_size="0px" date_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" excerpt_spacing_top="0px" author_spacing="0px" author_icon_size="0px" author_icon_color="#ffffff" column_gap_x="30px" column_gap_y="0px" show_avatar="off" thumb_size="medium" content_length="120" overlay_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" post_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" content_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)"...

NewsEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has donated another 100 ETH to the legal defense fund for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm. This is not Buterin's first contribution, as he has previously spoken out in defense of Storm, who faces a potential maximum sentence of 45 years in prison if convicted. This prospect has triggered a wave of support, with the fund now having raised over 327 ETH, approximately $785,000, dedicated to the legal defense of Tornado Cash developers Alexey Pertsev and Roman Storm.The TON community has announced the creation of Memelandia, a strategic initiative backed by the TON Foundation and the TON Association, to develop a memecoin narrative within the ecosystem. Memelandia’s objectives include increasing the trading volume of memecoins on TON, supporting the launch of successful projects with a market value exceeding $100 million, and overtaking Solana’s dominance in the memecoin space.Related categories RecommendedYou may also be interested in these articles![brbl_post_grid include_categories="current" order="DESC" post_count="3" post_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" content_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" image_height="200px" date_spacing="0px" date_icon_size="0px" date_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" excerpt_spacing_top="0px" author_spacing="0px" author_icon_size="0px" author_icon_color="#ffffff" column_gap_x="30px" column_gap_y="0px" show_avatar="off" thumb_size="medium" content_length="120" overlay_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" post_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" content_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" column_count_tablet="2" column_count_phone="1" column_count_last_edited="on|desktop" module_class="remove-pagination" _builder_version="4.24.0" _module_preset="default" title_level="h5" title_text_align="left" title_font_size="16px" title_line_height="28px" excerpt_text_color="rgba(255,255,255,0.4)" excerpt_font_size="12px" excerpt_line_height="24px"...

NewsGaming giant Ubisoft, which has seen better days, is set to launch a 10,000-piece NFT collection on Arbitrum, to be listed on the Magic Eden marketplace. These NFTs will be part of the upcoming top-down shooter game Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. The competitive multiplayer game is promised to feature iconic characters from Assassin's Creed, Rayman, and Beyond Good & Evil.According to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), asset manager Bitwise plans to merge its three futures crypto ETFs into a single fund in December: the Bitwise Trendwise Bitcoin and Treasuries Rotation Strategy ETF. The combined fund will allocate exposure between Bitcoin, Ethereum futures, and U.S. Treasuries, utilizing a proprietary signal algorithm.Related categories RecommendedYou may also be interested in these articles![brbl_post_grid include_categories="current" order="DESC" post_count="3" post_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" content_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" image_height="200px" date_spacing="0px" date_icon_size="0px" date_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" excerpt_spacing_top="0px" author_spacing="0px" author_icon_size="0px" author_icon_color="#ffffff" column_gap_x="30px" column_gap_y="0px" show_avatar="off" thumb_size="medium" content_length="120" overlay_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" post_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" content_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" column_count_tablet="2" column_count_phone="1" column_count_last_edited="on|desktop" module_class="remove-pagination" _builder_version="4.24.0" _module_preset="default" title_level="h5" title_text_align="left" title_font_size="16px" title_line_height="28px" excerpt_text_color="rgba(255,255,255,0.4)" excerpt_font_size="12px" excerpt_line_height="24px" author_font="|600|||||||" author_font_size="12px" author_line_height="20px" date_font="|600|||||||" date_text_color="#ffffff" date_font_size="12px" date_line_height="20px"...

NewsBitcoin mining company TeraWulf has sold its 25% stake in the nuclear-powered Nautilus Bitcoin mine, located near the Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania, for $92 million. The buyer was a subsidiary of Talen Energy, its joint venture partner. TeraWulf plans to reinvest the proceeds into a high-performance computing (HPC) and AI data center, which is expected to become operational in the first quarter of 2025.Crypto broker Kraken has announced that it has received a license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority to launch its derivatives trading platform. The new platform will primarily offer perpetual futures and fixed-term futures products, with over 200 contracts available for trading.Crypto broker Coinbase has announced that by December 30, it will delist all unauthorized stablecoins to comply with the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations. The restrictions will apply only to users in the European Economic Area (EEA). Currently, Circle's USDC and EURC are among the authorized stablecoins, but Tether's USDT has not yet met the regulatory conditions. Discussions regarding its authorization are ongoing.Related categories RecommendedYou may also be interested in these articles![brbl_post_grid include_categories="current" order="DESC" post_count="3" post_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" content_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" image_height="200px" date_spacing="0px" date_icon_size="0px" date_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" excerpt_spacing_top="0px" author_spacing="0px" author_icon_size="0px" author_icon_color="#ffffff" column_gap_x="30px" column_gap_y="0px" show_avatar="off" thumb_size="medium" content_length="120" overlay_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" post_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" content_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" column_count_tablet="2" column_count_phone="1" column_count_last_edited="on|desktop" module_class="remove-pagination" _builder_version="4.24.0"...

Nonfarm payrolls in the United States increased by 254,000 in September, while the unemployment rate remained almost unchanged at 4.1 percent. According to the report released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the largest increases were in food services and accommodation, health care, government, social assistance, and construction. The report includes results from two different monthly surveys. The household survey measures the labour market situation by demographics, including unemployment, while the establishment survey looks at employment, hours worked and earnings by industry.

NewsThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is appealing a previous court ruling in its case against Ripple Labs, arguing that the decision contradicts decades of Supreme Court precedent and securities law. On August 7, a judge ordered Ripple to pay a $125 million civil penalty, significantly lower than the SEC's initial request of $2 billion. The ruling partially granted and partially denied the SEC’s original claims regarding the sale of Ripple's XRP token.Digital Asset has announced the successful completion of another tokenization test in collaboration with the Canton Network. This project involved Euroclear’s settlement and clearing services, the World Gold Council, and the global law firm Clifford Chance. The test focused on tokenizing gold and euro bonds and included participation from 27 unnamed market players.Asset manager Franklin Templeton has announced the integration of its second-largest tokenized fund in the blockchain industry, FOBXX, into the Aptos network. The $435 million OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund (FOBXX), which primarily invests in U.S. Treasuries, is now tradable on the Aptos blockchain.Aptos Labs has announced a significant expansion in Japan. As part of this plan, it has signed an agreement with Palette Chain developer HashPalette to acquire the company and integrate its blockchain. HashPalette has established strong ties with major Japanese companies, including KDDI, providing Aptos with access to some of Japan's most influential corporations. Aptos will be the exclusive blockchain provider for the EXPO2025 DIGITAL WALLET at the Expo 2025 in Japan.Crypto broker OKX has announced the support of PayPal's stablecoin, PYUSD, on its platform and will also launch spot trading for the product. PYUSD is a 1:1 USD-pegged crypto asset available on the Ethereum and Solana blockchains.to roll out the digital asset. Since 2014, BBVA has been involved in digital asset services, currently offering...

In the week ending September 28, the preliminary number of seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims in the United States was 225,000, up 6,000 from the previous week's revised figure. The previous week's figure was revised up by 1 000, from 218 000 to 219 000. The 4-week moving average fell to 224 250, a decrease of 750 from the previous week. The previous week's moving average was raised by 250, from 224,750 to 225,000.

According to the Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO), the consumer price index (CPI) fell by 0.3% in September 2024 compared with the previous month to 107.2 points. Annual inflation was +0.8% compared with the same month of the previous year. The monthly decline of 0.3% is due to a number of factors, including lower prices for international travel packages, additional accommodation and air travel.

NewsSwiss digital asset manager Taurus has partnered with Chainlink to accelerate the adoption of tokenized assets by financial institutions. As part of this collaboration, Taurus will leverage Chainlink's platform to expand real-world assets (RWAs) and enable cross-chain compatibility. This includes utilizing Chainlink's data services for market prices, reference information, and identity verification, along with the integration of the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP).According to Chainalysis' latest report, stablecoin transactions now account for about 43% of the total transaction volume in the Sub-Saharan African region. The surge in stablecoin payments is primarily driven by the devaluation of local currencies. The shift toward increased crypto usage is largely attributed to the declining purchasing power of fiat currencies in the region.Related categories RecommendedYou may also be interested in these articles![brbl_post_grid include_categories="current" order="DESC" post_count="3" post_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" content_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" image_height="200px" date_spacing="0px" date_icon_size="0px" date_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" excerpt_spacing_top="0px" author_spacing="0px" author_icon_size="0px" author_icon_color="#ffffff" column_gap_x="30px" column_gap_y="0px" show_avatar="off" thumb_size="medium" content_length="120" overlay_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" post_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" content_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" column_count_tablet="2" column_count_phone="1" column_count_last_edited="on|desktop" module_class="remove-pagination" _builder_version="4.24.0" _module_preset="default" title_level="h5" title_text_align="left" title_font_size="16px" title_line_height="28px" excerpt_text_color="rgba(255,255,255,0.4)" excerpt_font_size="12px" excerpt_line_height="24px" author_font="|600|||||||" author_font_size="12px" author_line_height="20px"...

Private sector employment increased by 143,000 in September, while annual wages rose by 4.7 percent year-over-year. This data was released in the September ADP® National Employment Report™, produced by ADP Research and the Stanford Digital Economy Lab ("Stanford Lab"). The ADP National Employment Report is an independent analytical tool that provides accurate and frequent insights into the private sector labor market. The analysis is based on actual, anonymized payroll data for more than 25 million U.S. workers.

NewsBrokerage firm Robinhood has announced the launch of crypto transfers in Europe, enabling EU customers to deposit and withdraw more than 20 crypto assets. Additionally, they offer a 1% yield on deposits. Supported assets include BTC, ETH, SOL, DOGE, SHIB, USDC, and more. With this move, Robinhood aims to make access to DeFi easier and more accessible for its clients.Binance has announced its official registration as a digital asset service provider in Argentina. The mobile and web applications are now available to Argentine users. This marks the crypto broker's 20th regulatory registration worldwide.The Bank of England (BoE) and the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have jointly announced the launch of the Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) program. This initiative allows companies to explore the benefits of distributed ledger technology (DLT) for financial securities. Regulators highlighted that the DSS will facilitate the trading, settlement, and issuance of digital securities in the UK.The Börse Stuttgart Group, Germany's second-largest stock exchange, in collaboration with the European Central Bank (ECB), has successfully completed tests on using blockchain technology for securities settlement. By leveraging blockchain and central bank money interoperability, settlement times were reduced from two days to just a few minutes, with the process running efficiently, securely, and without counterparty risk.Related categories RecommendedYou may also be interested in these articles![brbl_post_grid include_categories="current" order="DESC" post_count="3" post_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" content_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" image_height="200px" date_spacing="0px" date_icon_size="0px" date_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" excerpt_spacing_top="0px" author_spacing="0px" author_icon_size="0px" author_icon_color="#ffffff" column_gap_x="30px" column_gap_y="0px" show_avatar="off" thumb_size="medium"...

According to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business, U.S. manufacturing economic activity declined for the sixth consecutive month in September, falling for 22 of the past 23 months, according to Timothy R. Fiore, Chairman of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee. The manufacturing PMI stood at 47.2 percent in September, the same as in August. The U.S. economy, following a brief contraction in April 2020, has now posted 53 months of growth.

Euro area annual inflation is expected to fall to 1.8% in September 2024, from 2.2% in August, according to a flash estimate by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. Based on the main components of inflation, the annual rate for services is expected to remain the highest in September at 4.0%, compared with 4.1% in August. Inflation for food, alcohol and tobacco will rise slightly to 2.4% from 2.3% in the previous month. For non-energy industrial goods, inflation remains stable at 0.4%. Energy inflation, however, shows a significant decline to -6.0% in September from -3.0% in August.

NewsMatrixport, the Singapore-based crypto service hub founded by Jihan Wu, has announced its full acquisition of Swiss crypto asset manager Crypto Finance Asset Management AG, previously part of the Deutsche Börse Group's Crypto Finance Group. Following the acquisition, the business will operate under the name Matrixport Asset Management AG, and it is poised to play a pioneering role in providing institutional-level crypto investment solutions.According to the latest report from FTX's bankruptcy trustee, the next court hearing is scheduled for October 7, 2024, where the confirmation of the reorganization plan is expected. If approved, creditors with claims under $50,000 may start receiving compensation by the end of 2024. However, larger claimants will likely only see their funds in the first or second quarter of 2025.The BIO Association, a Swiss nonprofit organization, has announced plans to create a decentralized biotechnology network called the BIO Protocol, which will also include the issuance of BIO tokens. The goal is to democratize access to scientific research and funding. A key feature of the network will be the creation of BioDAOs, which will develop and fund scientific intellectual property.The Australian bank ANZ has announced its participation in Project Guardian, led by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The project's goal is to explore broader access to tokenized real-world assets in financial markets. Participants include regulatory bodies like the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, Switzerland's FINMA, and Japan's FSA, along with financial institutions such as Deutsche Bank, Citi, and Apollo.Related categories RecommendedYou may also be interested in these articles![brbl_post_grid include_categories="current" order="DESC" post_count="3" post_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" content_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" image_height="200px" date_spacing="0px" date_icon_size="0px"...

NewsIt's no secret that Donald Trump has a high regard for Tesla CEO Elon Musk - and more importantly, he knows he can win the votes of Musk's enthusiastic fan base. Musk, in turn, also has a positive view of Trump and appears to have a significant influence on the presidential candidate. Nevertheless, the Biden administration's actions have so far been very positive for Tesla.The carmaker has taken advantage of several incentives for electric vehicles, including a $7,500 tax credit for electric cars made in the US and the removal of the 200,000 vehicle eligibility cap that previously disadvantaged Tesla.However, Republicans are generally opposed to government support for electric vehicles and renewable energy, preferring a free market approach. Trump has clearly indicated that he would immediately abolish the federal mandate for electric vehicles if elected. Despite this, Musk expects Tesla to do even better under Trump's leadership, regardless of the continuity of the favourable regulatory environment provided by the Democrats.In addition, Tesla rarely spends on splash advertising, which also contributes to low costs and higher margins. In the last quarter, Tesla achieved an adjusted profit margin of 7%, despite facing industry challenges and declining volumes. The company delivered an impressive 17% margin in fiscal 2022, when the electric vehicle market was significantly more favorable.Related categories RecommendedYou may also be interested in these articles![brbl_post_grid include_categories="current" order="DESC" post_count="3" post_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" content_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" image_height="200px" date_spacing="0px" date_icon_size="0px" date_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" excerpt_spacing_top="0px" author_spacing="0px" author_icon_size="0px" author_icon_color="#ffffff" column_gap_x="30px" column_gap_y="0px" show_avatar="off" thumb_size="medium" content_length="120"...

In September, China's official manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 49.8 from 49.1 previously, beating market expectations of 49.5. At the same time, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) non-manufacturing PMI index declined to 50.0 from 50.3 in August, below the forecast of 50.4.

NewsAn entity tied to a major crypto wallet lost over $32 million worth of spark wrapped ether tokens (spWETH) after signing a malicious transaction. According to the blockchain security service ScamSniffer, the theft was executed using the notorious Inferno Drainer scam-as-a-service software, which targets crypto traders by faking popular DeFi protocols and tricking users into signing away control of their wallets.The transmedia franchise Space Nation has launched its MMORPG game, Space Nation Online, which aims to become the next big Star Wars-like game. Built on Ethereum's scaling network, Immutable zkEVM, the game is currently in its first soft launch phase, preparing for a global release. The developers hope to attract a broader Web2 audience and see this blockchain-based game as the central element of their expanding sci-fi IP.Related categories RecommendedYou may also be interested in these articles![brbl_post_grid include_categories="current" order="DESC" post_count="3" post_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" content_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" image_height="200px" date_spacing="0px" date_icon_size="0px" date_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" excerpt_spacing_top="0px" author_spacing="0px" author_icon_size="0px" author_icon_color="#ffffff" column_gap_x="30px" column_gap_y="0px" show_avatar="off" thumb_size="medium" content_length="120" overlay_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" post_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" content_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" column_count_tablet="2" column_count_phone="1" column_count_last_edited="on|desktop" module_class="remove-pagination" _builder_version="4.24.0" _module_preset="default" title_level="h5" title_text_align="left" title_font_size="16px" title_line_height="28px" excerpt_text_color="rgba(255,255,255,0.4)" excerpt_font_size="12px" excerpt_line_height="24px" author_font="|600|||||||" author_font_size="12px" author_line_height="20px" date_font="|600|||||||"...

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NewsThe liquid restaking protocol Bedrock has confirmed that it fell victim to a hacking attack due to a vulnerability affecting the synthetic Bitcoin token, uniBTC. During the attack, hackers stole around $2 million worth of assets. According to a statement from the team, they have already taken steps to address the root cause, and the remaining assets are secure.Helium Mobile, the mobile network of the Helium Network, has announced a sponsorship agreement with the University of Southern California (USC) and its Trojans college sports team. Leveraging the world’s first blockchain-based wireless network, Helium Mobile enables users to contribute to coverage and enjoy mobile service benefits through a reward system.The Web3 wallet Bitget Wallet has announced the launch of its new software kit, OmniConnect, which allows users to connect Telegram mini-apps to multi-chain blockchains, including all EVM chains, TON, Solana, and over 500 other blockchains. The latest software aims to converge Web3 technology and Telegram through the Bitget Wallet.Related categories RecommendedYou may also be interested in these articles![brbl_post_grid include_categories="current" order="DESC" post_count="3" post_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" content_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true" image_height="200px" date_spacing="0px" date_icon_size="0px" date_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" excerpt_spacing_top="0px" author_spacing="0px" author_icon_size="0px" author_icon_color="#ffffff" column_gap_x="30px" column_gap_y="0px" show_avatar="off" thumb_size="medium" content_length="120" overlay_icon_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" post_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" content_bg_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" column_count_tablet="2" column_count_phone="1" column_count_last_edited="on|desktop" module_class="remove-pagination" _builder_version="4.24.0" _module_preset="default" title_level="h5" title_text_align="left" title_font_size="16px"...