Economy
Cryptocurrencies replacing traditional fiat currencies; wealth inequality; the economic impact of automation and the next industrial revolution—this page covers the trends and news that will influence the economies of the future.
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https://www.wealthmanagement.com/etfs/ether-futures-etf-filings-return-en-masse-amid-crypto-optimism
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Wealthmanagement
(Bloomberg) -- Exchange-traded fund issuers are once again venturing into crypto territory that regulators had recently steered them away from.
VanEck, Roundhill and Volatility Shares are among a half dozen issuers that have submitted applications for Ether-futures ETFs since Friday, according to...
VanEck, Roundhill and Volatility Shares are among a half dozen issuers that have submitted applications for Ether-futures ETFs since Friday, according to...
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https://theconversation.com/urban-mines-how-to-unlock-our-electronic-junks-potential-222670
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Theconversation
Instead of developing new mining infrastructures, what if we recovered the metal deposits contained in the electronic objects we no longer use, such as smartphones or computers? There are very good reasons for focusing on the potential of these "urban mines", also known as secondary mines to distinguish them from the "primary" mines where resources in the ground are exploited directly.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/forrester/2023/11/14/in-2024-banks-face-a-boring-yet-dangerous-year-ahead/
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Forbes
With 2024 looming, Forrester is publishing its predictions for what banking executives and leaders can expect in the coming year. There will, of course, be disruptions and some chaos (we'll discuss some of that in just a moment). But after a tumultuous four years, 2024 will be noteworthy in large...
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https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5768/4/4/38
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Mdpi
1. IntroductionThe hospitality industry is a major worldwide industry and one of the fastest growing sectors worldwide [1]. The etymology of "hospitality" derives from the Latin word "hospes", meaning host [2]. The word "xenia" [3]—the ancient Greek concept of hospitality—had almost sacred...
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https://www.techdirt.com/2023/10/28/this-week-in-techdirt-history-october-22nd-28th/
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Techdirt
This week in 2018, the broadband industry sued Vermont over consumer protections and net neutrality, while a few states got into the broadband fight on the side of the FCC, and we noted how perfect the coordination was between the agency and telecom lobbyists. Another report showed that FOSTA increased sex trafficking, and we saw a lawsuit over the "Shitty Media Men" list.
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https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/11/tech/microsoft-irs-back-taxes/index.html
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Microsoft plans to contest a US Internal Revenue Service request for an additional $28.9 billion in back taxes for the years 2004 to 2013, the company said in a securities filing Wednesday.
The demand is the result of a yearslong audit by the IRS into Microsoft's past...
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Microsoft plans to contest a US Internal Revenue Service request for an additional $28.9 billion in back taxes for the years 2004 to 2013, the company said in a securities filing Wednesday.
The demand is the result of a yearslong audit by the IRS into Microsoft's past...
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https://ceoworld.biz/2023/03/22/the-impact-of-blockchain-on-iot-data-privacy/
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Ceoworld
The Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain technology have received much attention in recent years as two technologies with the potential to transform many different fields. But, data privacy has become an increasing problem as IoT devices become increasingly widespread. With so much information...
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https://www.financemagnates.com/cryptocurrency/bybit-launches-crypto-trading-platform-in-the-netherlands-in-collaboration-with-satos/
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Financemagnates
The new platform features fiat deposits and withdrawals supervised by the Dutch National Bank. Bybit will offer Dutch users access to trading tools, education resources, and a range of financial products.
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https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-02-06-uk-court-uncover-real-identity-bitcoin-founder.html
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Naturalnews
A high court in the United Kingdom is deciding on a case that could end up proving whether an Australian computer scientist's claim to be the mythical figure who created Bitcoin is true or false. For years, Craig Wright, 54, has claimed to be the mysterious, anonymous crypto founder who wrote under the pseudonym "Satoshi Nakamoto" in 2008 the white paper that led to the creation of Bitcoin as the world's cornerstone cryptocurrency, but has so far failed to provide substantive evidence to prove his claims.
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/insight-into-hedge-accounting-elections-8582120/
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Jdsupra
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 significantly changed the U.Federal income tax code, including introducing the new Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT). The CAMT is a parallel tax system that applies to applicable corporations based on their Adjusted Financial Statement Income (AFSI) for tax years beginning after December 31, 2022.
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https://blockchain.news/news/okx-faces-allegations-of-restrictive-practices-in-ice-coin-listing
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Blockchain
OKX, a leading Web3 technology company and crypto exchange, recently made headlines with the integration of its wallet with Osmosis, a decentralized exchange on the Cosmos blockchain, enhancing its Dollar-Cost Averaging Bot and surpassing $10 billion in its Liquid Marketplace's cumulative...
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https://www.fintechfutures.com/2023/11/fintech-futures-top-five-stories-of-the-week-10-november-2023/
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Fintechfutures
Here's our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week. Buy now, pay later (BNPL) giant Klarna plans to establish a new holding company in the UK as part of its preparations for a blockbuster initial public offering (IPO). CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski sought approval last week among the company's largest shareholders to form a new legal entity that would sit above its existing corporate structure.
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https://www.thehindu.com/business/npci-ties-up-with-iisc-for-joint-research-on-blockchain-and-ai-technology/article67921745.ece
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Thehindu
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced the signing of a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, for conducting joint research on Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. The association is expected to propel further innovation through the establishment of the "NPCI-IISc Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Deep Tech Research & Development".
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https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/tip/Smart-contract-vulnerabilities-and-how-to-mitigate-them
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Techtarget
Smart contracts execute processes, transactions and other tasks when specific events, conditions and logic are met, depending on how they are programmed. Smart contracts are deployed on a blockchain, such as Ethereum or other distributed ledger infrastructure, where they listen for events and updates from cryptographically secure data feeds called oracles.
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https://medium.com/the-future-of-money/the-problem-with-the-financial-services-elite-97871f30ffa9#.2x7kb7e15
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Medium
The “sharing economy” of Silicon Valley parlance makes an Orwellian mockery of the word “sharing”; if you are sharing something with other people, by definition, you aren’t making them pay. But…
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https://www.fintechfutures.com/2024/03/ebook-beyond-the-basics-a-c-suite-checklist-for-banking-security-strategy/
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Fintechfutures
In an era of evolving banking landscapes and heightened cybersecurity threats, financial institutions are facing a challenge of safeguarding sensitive customer data and maintaining trust. This free e-book, "Beyond the basics: a C-suite checklist for banking security strategy", explores banking application security, gives insight into threats, best practices, and provides detailed checklist for bolstering security measures.
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https://fintechnews.sg/76252/sponsoredpost/dynamic-data-streamlines-customer-experience-fights-fraud-in-digital-banking/
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Fintechnews
As the digital economy continues to surge and expand, consumer expectations for fast, secure access to products and services seem never-ending.
Furthermore, when it comes to financial services, there is an entire generation of consumers cropping up who have barely stepped foot inside a...
Furthermore, when it comes to financial services, there is an entire generation of consumers cropping up who have barely stepped foot inside a...
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https://insidebitcoins.com/news/sei-crypto-price-prediction-for-2024-understanding-the-seis-recent-price-rally
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Insidebitcoins
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$SEI, the native token of Sei Network, has been experiencing a swift upward trajectory, hitting new record highs and showing a positive price movement.
Sei operates as a layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for...
$SEI, the native token of Sei Network, has been experiencing a swift upward trajectory, hitting new record highs and showing a positive price movement.
Sei operates as a layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for...
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https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/18/13327
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Mdpi
1. IntroductionIn 2015, the United Nations General Assembly approved the universal 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development [1]. It includes 17 distinct Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 individual targets under these goals. They were at first thought to be aspirational and global...
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https://mashable.com/deals/march-6-hr-block-tax-software
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Mashable
TL;DR: Through March 10, get an app that searches for tax deductions and gives you five free federal eFiles along with a quick state file from H&R Block for just $23.99 with code ENJOY20. If you're nervous about tax season, it might be time to consult a professional. No, that doesn't mean you...
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https://www.forexlive.com/Cryptocurrency/sec-now-ready-to-consider-eth-futures-report-20230802/
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Forexlive
The SEC has indicated its readiness to publicly consider the latest ether futures filings, according to two sources cited by Blockworks. The noted that the readiness to consider doesn't necessarily mean they will be approved. The report adds to the mounting evidence that Blackrock and others were tipped off before filing for bitcoin ETFs.
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https://fashionunited.com/news/fairs/cphfw-releases-first-sustainability-requirements-revisions-what-does-this-mean-for-participating-brands/2024032659080
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Fashionunited
In 2020, as the first fashion week, Copenhagen Fashion Week developed its own sustainability requirements in collaboration with Danish consultancies Rambøll and In Futurum and the Danish industry association Dansk Fashion and Textile. Since then, participating brands have been selected based on a...