As it happens, Schiff admitted that he had reached a settlement to liquidate his bank based in San Juan, as the climax of the lengthy conflict with the banking regulators on the Caribbean island, the New York Times’ Frances Robles reported on August 9. What the liquidation agreement says According to the report, the regulators have acknowledged in the deal that Schiff’s bank did indeed have cash at its disposal, despite declaring it insolvent earlier....

Total market capitalization for cryptocurrency markets reached its highest level for over a year this weekend. Billions in new capital flooded into digital assets lifting the figure to $360 billion according to Tradingview.com. The move has eclipsed February’s high of around $300 billion and returned markets to their June 2019 peak of just above current levels. The massive momentum was halted by the mass liquidation of leveraged positions which caused a $20 billion flash crash in just an hour on Sunday....

Namely, the growth of the cybersecurity unicorns in the first half of 2022, if sustained, could lead to an all-time high, dwarfing 2021’s 36 unicorns, according to data supplied by AtlasVPN. AtlasVPN findings show that new cybersecurity unicorns have boomed in 2021 and that growth has continued throughout 2022, and if the growth continues, the projections show a record year for cybersecurity unicorns. Drop in funding Despite the growth in new cybersecurity unicorns, global cybersecurity funding dropped by 32% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in Q2 2022, to $4....

The overall number of transactions on DBS Digital Exchange more than quadrupled in June compared to April, with purchase orders accounting for 90% of trades. When compared to April 2022, the amount of Ethereum (ETH) acquired in June 2022 increased by 65%, while the number of Bitcoin (BTC) purchases quadrupled according to a statement by the bank, Finews.Asia reported on August 23. Additionally, DBS saw an increase in demand for its custody services, which are responsible for the independent storage of digital assets inside the bank....

According to Lagarde, the borderless aspect makes it necessary for central banks globally to collaborate in coming up with the currency while stressing the need for regulations; she said during the Forum on US-European GeoEconomics on September 28. Concerns about the digital Euro The ECB president also shelved concerns that if a digital version of the Euro is unveiled, it would not eliminate cash because most people are still attached to banknotes....

Expectations were revised downward by analysts going into the earnings as other streaming companies posted disappointing earnings. DIS reported $1.08 earnings per share (EPS), with revenue rising by 37% year-over-year to $19.2 billion, while Wall Street expected $20.1 billion. An important detail was shared in the earnings report, and that a reduction in revenue of $1 billion due to an earlier termination of a license agreement with an undisclosed partner....

When you want to find something specific you shared or mentioned in the conversation, you can open it and search through the conversation. So, can someone know that you searched for something in your Messenger conversation with them? We will begin by highlighting the steps for searching through a Messenger conversation. Next, we will discuss whether Messenger notifies someone when you search in a conversation and conclude with frequently asked questions....

In fact, after Musk declared himself the ‘Dogefather’ during his Saturday Night Live (SNL) appearance on May 8, 2021, the coin has since dropped by over 93%. During the appearance, DOGE was trading slightly above $0.725, while at press time, the token was valued at $0.05. Ahead of the SNL show, Dogecoin at some point was trading at a record high with the market capitalisation hitting $92.23 billion amid heightened volatility....

According to a recent advisory by the authorities, which serves as a comprehensive resource on DPRK’s cyber activities, North Korean hackers are posing threats to the world with their malicious online behavior. It also recommends measures to mitigate the issue. The advisory is available as PDF and online and aims to inform and educate the public about the threats they could face because of North Korean hackers, especially when it comes to maintaining the stability of the global financial system....

Using an online alias, FBI agents identified a South Florida resident who reeled in millions by selling “over 100,000 sales of illicit items and hacked online account information” on some of the world’s largest Dark Web markets, according to a civil forfeiture case disclosed by the U.S. Department of Justice on April 5. Notably, the individual made a profit by selling stolen online account information for popular online services like HBO, Netflix, and Uber, among others, gaining access to the Dark Web via the use of the TOR (The Onion Router Network)....

The hybrid car-aircraft called AirCar transforms from a car into an aircraft in just 2 minutes and 15 seconds. It can also revert back to a car by folding down the narrow wings along the sides. The BMW-powered aircraft runs on regular petrol-pump fuel and can carry a combined weight of up to 200 kilograms, but unlike the drone taxi, another type of air vehicle that can take off and land vertically, the AirCar requires a runway to take off and land....

Speaking with Kitco news, the former Finance Minister of Greece, Yanis Varoufakis, discussed his thoughts on crypto, particularly the flagship digital asset Bitcoin, in addition to gold and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Recently, Christine Lagarde, the head of the European Central Bank, said she thinks “cryptocurrencies are worthless.” Regarding her tough stance, Varoufakis stated: As a result, the former finance minister believes that cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin won’t replace fiat currencies:...

At the moment, SBF has been granted a $250 million bond, a decision that has since resulted in criticism from industry players. Amid questions on how the bond deal was reached, lawyers representing Bankman-Fried have asked the judge to keep the names of individuals who guaranteed the bail secret. As things stand, Bankman-Fried is expected back in court on January 3, where he will formally enter a plea. Interestingly, sources close to the matter indicate the former FTX CEO will plead ‘not guilty’ in the high-profile case....

In this line, HashKey Capital was also identified as one of the most significant financial supporters of cryptocurrency initiatives, as per The Block’s ‘Digital Asset Funding Landscape’ report published on January 17, which monitored 6,380 venture capital financing agreements in the blockchain sector over the previous six years, creating a comprehensive database of the crypto venture funding environment. HashKey Capital, which has so far made 321 investments in the cryptocurrency space, was identified in the study as one of the most active venture capital firms....

During economic downturns, material stocks usually lose their luster like most stocks do; however, with the rise of inflation, the war in Ukraine, and stressed supply chains, the prices of materials have skyrocketed. Needless to say, these developments bode well for material stocks, with reliable cash flows and strong dividends. Keeping this in mind, Finbold has identified three material stocks that are currently doing well in the market and that investors might consider adding to their watch lists....

Writing an attractive custom status is a great way to create a persona for yourself. That way, people will be willing to connect with you or join your server. While setting the status, you must pay attention to the character limit of Discord. So, how many characters are in a Discord status? If the characters in a Discord status are limited, what does it stand for? How do you create a Discord status that will spark people’s interest?...

But is there a cap on how many connections you can have on LinkedIn? Let’s look at how you can best utilize your thirty thousand connections and a few people you must connect with on LinkedIn. This article will also discuss effective connections and how they can benefit you on LinkedIn. What Is The Cap On Connections on LinkedIn? There is a 30,000 connection limit. This limit ensures you’re selective with your connections....

TikTok is notoriously vague about its verification process, and they don’t give out a lot of information about what it takes to get verified. However, you can use some tactics to increase your chances of getting verified on TikTok. Don’t lose heart too soon, though. Here, we’ll review everything you need to know about getting verified on TikTok. Let’s go through the ins and outs of verification so you can increase your chances of being one of the chosen ones....

Besides gaming, Discord has witnessed uptake from other users with different interests like movies and TV shows, sports, investing, or connecting with friends and family. If you’re one of the users whose primary interest in Discord is gaming related, you’ve likely heard about the Jeeves bot. So, how can you add the Jeeves bot to your Discord server? Read on to learn more about adding the Jeeves bot to your Discord and the uses of this bot....

One way to stand out on LinkedIn is by adding your skills to your profile, and when someone comes across your profile, they may decide to hire you. Adding skills to LinkedIn is an easy task. This guide covers how to add your skills to LinkedIn using the mobile app and the desktop version of LinkedIn. Furthermore, we will see why adding your skills is crucial and how to edit or remove a skill on LinkedIn....