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How blockchain intelligence can prevent Russia from evading sanctions

As pointed out by Caroline Malcolm, head of international policy at Chainalysis, the transparent nature of blockchain technology makes it relatively easy for crypto intelligence companies to track funds related to sanctioned entities. “We’re in quite a unique position because of the transparency and the permanency and the immutability of that public record,” explained Malcolm in an exclusive Cointelegraph interview. …

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How to Make the Most of It

If you have your credit score above 800, congratulations. This demonstrates to lenders that you are an exceptional borrower and places you well above the average US consumer score. In addition to bragging rights, a credit score over 800 can qualify you for better offers and faster approvals when applying for new credit. Here’s what you need to know to …

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Worried about inflation’s impact on your retirement savings? Invest in cryptocurrency

Around the world, personal financial stress is peaking. A recent study in America found that more than three in four people feel anxious about their financial situation. This is seeding anti-risk mentalities and prompting fears around the safety of long-term savings, including retirement funds. However, that shouldn’t mean hiding money under the floorboards. Nor should it necessarily mean handing over …

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Ascent Student Loans 2022

Tarifs fixes 3,89 % à 13,16 % (Les taux sont pour les prêts de premier cycle. Les taux les plus bas indiqués incluent une remise de débit automatique.) Taux variables 2,52 % à 11,11 % (disponible uniquement sur des durées de prêt de cinq ou 10 ans) Montant du prêt 2 001 $ jusqu’à 400 000 $ (total) Conditions de prêt 5, 7, …

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Commodity Investing: Top Technical Indicators

In any asset class, the main objective of any trader, investor or speculator is to make trading as profitable as possible. In Commodities, which includes everything from coffee to crude oil, we will analyze fundamental analysis and technical analysis techniques, which are employed by traders in their decisions to buy, sell or hold. The technique of fundamental analysis is considered …

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Bitcoin price threatens lowest weekly close since 2020 as inflation spooks markets

Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to two-week lows on June 11 as the week’s Wall Street trading ended with bears in control. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView U.S. inflation print proves setback Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView followed BTC/USD as it reached $28,528 on Bitstamp, its lowest since May 28. The pair had fallen in step with stock …

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Hackers exploit zero-day bug to steal from General Bytes Bitcoin ATMs

Bitcoin ATM manufacturer General Bytes had its servers compromised via a zero-day attack on Thursday that enabled hackers to make themselves the default administrators and modify settings so that all funds would be transferred to their wallet address. The amount of funds stolen and the number of ATMs compromised have not been disclosed, but the company has urgently advised ATM …

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CD Rate Trends, Week of August 1, 2022: Rates rise

CD duration Last week’s best national rate Best national rate of the week To change 6 months 3.01% APY 3.01% APY No change 1 year 2.70% APY 3.00% APY +0.30 2 years 3.00% APY 3.50% APY +0.50 3 years 3.25% APY 3.55% APY +0.30 5 years 3.64% ABS 3.65% ABS +0.01 For the second time in six weeks, the Federal …

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Currency Swap vs. Interest Rate Swap

Currency Swap vs. Interest Rate Swap: An Overview Swaps are derivative contracts between two parties that involve the exchange of cash flows. One counterparty agrees to receive one set of cash flows while paying another set of cash flows to the other. Interest rate swaps involve the exchange of interest payments, while currency swaps involve the exchange of a cash …

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Stablecoin issuers hold more US debt than Berkshire Hathaway: Report

Stablecoin issuers like Tether (USDT) and Circle have accumulated a significant share in the United States Treasury market, outperforming major traditional finance players. Various stablecoin providers collectively held $80 billion worth of short-term U.S. government debt as of May 2022, according to a study by the investment bank JPMorgan released on Aug. 16. Tether, Circle and other stablecoin firms accounted …

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