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What is the Russian ruble (RUB)? The Russian ruble is the national currency of the Russian Federation. The ruble is the second oldest currency still in circulation, behind the pound sterling. It is made up of 100 kopecks. Key points to remember The ruble is the currency of the Russian Federation. The ruble has been…
The Bitcoin (BTCUSD) price surge last December led to an increase in open interest and trading volume for Bitcoin futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) as traders sought to hedge their positions in Bitcoin in the spot market by opening futures positions on the exchange. This, in turn, helped the exchange become the world’s…
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur and Polygon founder Sandeep Nailwal has raised $50 million for a new startup fund dedicated to Web3 companies, underscoring venture capital’s growing interest in the blockchain-powered internet. Nailwal’s venture firm, Symbolic Capital, is backed by cryptocurrency protocols, exchanges, crypto-focused auditing firms and other venture capital investors, the company disclosed Thursday. Symbolic’s fund has…
What was the General State Reserve Fund (SGRF)? The term State General Reserve Fund (SGRF) means a sovereign wealth fund (SWF) established by the Sultanate of Oman in 1980. The fund was established to manage Oman’s investments incomewith the aim of ensuring the economic stability and sustainable development of the country, and was administered by…
If you’re interested in retirement, either because you’re planning your own or because you find the subject fascinating, you may have wondered if you could share your knowledge in a formal way. The good news? It is quite possible, there are introductory courses in retirement led by specialists in the field. The bad news? Most…
What is a credit card dump? A credit card dump is a type of crime in which the criminal makes an unauthorized digital copy of a credit card. This type of crime has been around for decades, but has seen greater public awareness in recent years due to the growing prevalence of credit card forgery,…
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