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Ukraine accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT donations to fund ongoing war
Within the first week of the Russia-Ukraine war, the Ukrainian government has reached out to the crypto community on Twitter for raising funds to support its civilians and troops. Ukraine has now started accepting Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Tether (USDT) as donations. As Russia threatens to take over Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv, the…
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How To Find A Great Designer, Contractor Or Handyman
Sometimes, finding the perfect listing is just the start of the process; It can take an entire team of experts to turn a house into a home. The vast majority of homeowners need some type of repairs, renovations, furnishing, or design help. If you’re a real estate agent, there’s a good chance your clients are…
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Before rushing into the hot housing market, here’s how to set yourself up for success
monkeybusinessimages | iStock | Getty Images Looking for a new home may seem like a daunting task these days. Prices are up, inventory is low and mortgage rates are rising. That’s why, in this environment, it pays to do your homework before you enter the market. Once you start looking, you’ll have to move at…
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Managers of local Illinois police pension consolidation seek delay amid litigation
The new Illinois fund set up to manage the assets of suburban Chicago and downstate police pension funds would get an extra year to complete the consolidation under legislation being pursued by the fund that says it can’t meet a June 30 deadline. The Illinois Police Officers’ Pension Investment Fund told lawmakers during a committee…
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Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Climbs to $40,000 on Saturday
Bitcoin and ethereum were both higher to start the weekend, as markets seem to have discounted recent volatility. BTC momentarily passed the $40,000 level, with ETH moving towards $2,800. Bitcoin As of writing, cryptocurrency markets are up by over 3% on Saturday, with bitcoin trading close to 1% higher to start the weekend. This comes…
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Soaring per-unit costs criticized in Los Angeles housing bond audit
Los Angeles Controller Ron Galperin gave a “still needs improvement” rating to the city’s efforts to put a $1.2 billion bond authorization for affordable housing to work. The city spent $870,000 per unit on one project and if it doesn’t rein in costs, the per unit price could soar to $900,000 or $1 million, Galperin…
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How to BUY a PUT Option – [Option Trading Basics]
Today you’re going to learn what a put option is, when do people use it and why you may want to purchase a put option. What is a put option? When you’re buying a put, it means you’re looking for the stock to go down, which means you have a slightly bearish outlook. If you’re…
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U.S. space partnerships with Russia face ‘greatest challenge’ with Ukraine invasion, executive says
ISS Expedition 64 crew member, Russian cosmonaut Sergey Ryzhikov takes part in a training session at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Zvyozdny Gorodok [Star City], Moscow Region. Anton Novoderezhkin | TASS | Getty Images For more than two decades, the space agencies of the United States and Russia have been partners through the…
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The SEC’s proposed short-selling rule is part of a focus on more disclosure
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler testifies before a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee oversight hearing on the SEC on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., September 14, 2021. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed new rule that would tell investors more about short sales is part…
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With the stock market’s snapback, the focus shifts to Powell testimony and jobs report
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., January 26, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies before Congress in the week ahead, and markets will hang on what he says regarding how the Ukraine conflict could impact Fed policy. Powell will…
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DOJ indicts BitConnect’s Indian founder for $2.4B crypto Ponzi scheme
The founder of the infamous crypto exchange BitConnect, Satish Kumbhani, has been charged for allegedly misleading investors globally and defrauding them of $2.4 billion in the process. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), a San Diego-based federal grand jury specifically charged Kumbhani for orchestrating the alleged Ponzi scheme via BitConnect’s “Lending Program”: “BitConnect operated…
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Exploring Florida’s Merritt Island: A Space Coast Peninsula With A Rocketing Market
With a landscape of sun-soaked coastal dunes, saltwater marshes and mesic forests—as well as a warm, wet climate—the eastern Florida seaside town of Merritt Island can often resemble a tropical island. “The first time I drove down the South Tropical Trail I could have sworn I had been transported to the Caribbean,” says Grace Vista,…
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77% of homebuyers face unexpected repair costs in first year of ownership, survey finds. Here’s how to head off surprise expenses
Iryna Imago | Istock | Getty Images Ah, the joys of homeownership … until something breaks and there’s no landlord to call. If you just moved into your new home or are in the market for a house, be aware that 77% of homeowners have dealt with an unexpected issue that required shelling out money…
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Alzheimer’s Disease: 5 Stocks on Biotech Radars
While Biogen rides a big-cap rollercoaster, a few small players are creating better trading opps.
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4 Things to Always Do Before You Start Trading
Jump right in and make a profit immediately? That’s what most people think will happen when they enter the world of trading. But there are several things that experienced traders like David Jones always do before they open a new trade. He goes over every one of them in detail here, from picking which markets…
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Ethereum futures premium hits a 7-month low as ETH tests the $2,400 support
Ether (ETH) reached a $3,280 local high on Feb. 10, marking a 51.5% recovery from the $2,160 cycle low on Jan. 24. That price was the lowest in six months, and it partially explains why derivatives traders’ main sentiment gauge plummeted to bearish levels. Ether’s futures contract annualized premium, or basis, reached 2.5% on Feb.…
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Back to losses for munis to end volatile week
Municipal triple-A yields rose three to four basis points on Friday, losing up to half the gains they made Thursday, as U.S. Treasuries saw losses throughout the day but ended flat. Equities rallied hard after the European Union imposed sanctions on Russia and the U.S. indicated it would follow suit. Municipals had a hard time…
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Why Sell a Put (Unlimited Risk) When You Could Buy a Call?
In this video you will learn when you should sell a PUT vs BUY a CALL – there are advantages and disadvantages to both, but in certain situations, you may want to buy a call and others to sell a put. We will go on the screen and the risk analysis to show you the…
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Nevada doubles down on affordable housing with federal funds, bonds
Nevada has doubled down on housing efforts with a $500 million “Home Means Nevada” initiative and the dedication of the majority of its private activity bond authority to affordable housing. Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced plans to tap federal funds for the housing initiative during an off-cycle State of the State speech delivered Wednesday at…
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VIX ETFs: Buyer Beware!
Understanding VIX contango and ETF leverage can save you a small fortune.
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