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The U.S. government is partially shut down, and that’s thrown a wrench into the SEC’s regular activity. One of the biggest consequences right now is the halt on reviewing applications for spot altcoin ETFs. For investors hoping to see new crypto funds approved soon, especially ones linked to Solana and other popular tokens, the wait just got longer. SEC Freezes Review During Budget Impasse The SEC has a contingency plan for situations like this, and it clearly states that only emergency cases will be reviewed during a shutdown. Everything else, including new financial product applications, is off the table for…

Enjoyed this article? Share it with your friends! A man in Singapore has admitted to stealing over a million dollars in cryptocurrency after secretly taking a photo of a handwritten recovery phrase inside another person’s apartment. The man, Teo Rong Xuan, formerly worked as a diver in the Singapore Armed Forces.He faces charges for breaking into a home, misusing a computer system, and using stolen funds, according to court records shared on October 1. Did you know? Want to get smarter & wealthier with crypto? Subscribe – We publish new crypto explainer videos every week! What is a Crypto Bridge?…

USD remains under downside pressure against most major currencies. Global equity markets continue to edge higher while bond markets are treading water. The September US Challenger job cut announcement data is today’s highlight (12:30pm London, 7:30am New York), BBH FX analysts report. ADP payrolls drop, heightening Fed dovish bets”Yesterday, the private-sector ADP employment report pointed to worsening labor demand. ADP payrolls unexpectedly dropped -32K (consensus: +51k) in September after a revised -3k decline in August (prior: +54k). In the absence of the September nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report, due to the US government shutdown, the ADP data takes greater significance. While…

Leaders today face challenges unlike those of any previous generation. Remote and hybrid work models have redefined how teams communicate and collaborate. Technology—especially AI—is transforming modern leadership and how organizations operate. And the pace of change isn’t slowing down. If anything, it’s speeding up. What does this mean for leaders who want to build strong, resilient teams?In this type of environment, leading teams that thrive requires more than traditional technical and leadership skills. It goes way beyond hitting performance metrics, too. Today, success comes down to three pillars of modern leadership: agility, ethics, and employee engagement. Mastering these areas is…

By Greg Hart, CEO, Coursera I’m pleased to introduce the 2025 edition of Coursera’s Learner Outcomes Report, created in collaboration with The Harris Poll. As a global learning platform, Coursera aims to help the world’s learners master the right skills to grow their careers. As technological disruption, economic uncertainty, and demographic shifts reshape the global labor market, fulfilling this responsibility has never been more urgent—or more within our reach.  The Learner Outcomes Report offers us a valuable opportunity to assess our progress towards delivering on this mission. We’ve gathered insights from more than 52,000 learners across 179 countries to understand…

The opening song on Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl references the character Ophelia from William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, who faces a tragic fate. According to the song’s lyrics, Taylor “might’ve drowned in the melancholy” if she hadn’t been saved by her true love. “I heard you calling / On the megaphone,” Taylor sings. “You wanna see me all alone.” The lyrics appear to be a nod to Travis Kelce calling Taylor out on his New Heights podcast for not meeting him at her Eras Tour, which is how their romance began.  “I swore loyalty to me, myself and I,”…

Of course there have been inevitable (and not entirely unfair) jokes about The Rock running for an Oscar since The Smashing Machine was announced, but Safdie and Johnson certainly make a compelling case for it. While even a wig and some prosthetics can’t hide his incredibly recognisable visage, there’s a delicateness and vulnerability Johnson brings to the role as well as obvious physical command that combine into a mesmerising and empathetic character study. He understands Kerr – undoubtedly because he was a part of the wrestling world long before he was an actor – and watching how deftly he delivers this performance, it’s a shame Johnson…

Five years ago, The CARES Act authorized the Federal Reserve to create emergency lending facilities in the name of aiding the US economy during the COVID-19 economic downturn. In a 2021 appraisal of the Fed lending facilities, several AIER Sound Money Project (SMP) scholars observed:   Although some facilities likely helped to promote general liquidity, others were primarily intended to allocate credit, which blurs the line between monetary and fiscal policy. These credit allocation facilities were unwarranted and unwise. One such facility was the Municipal Liquidity Facility (MLF), which loaned money to state and local governments. In my recent AIER White…

The holidays bring more than just sales, they also bring a wave of customer returns and unsold inventory. This year, an estimated 18 percent of sales – or around $170 billion worth of merchandise – will be returned. Without an efficient resale plan in place, these returns can drain recovery, tie up space, and create a costly post-holiday headache. In our annual holiday playbook, we provide a data-driven guide to turning holiday returns and overstock into revenue. With resale strategies used by many of the world’s largest retailers and brands, the playbook shows companies how to: Move returned and…

The explosive India National Cricket Team opening batsman Abhishek Sharma has opened up on feeling inferior to his childhood friend Shubman Gill after the latter made it to the Indian team before him.Abhishek Sharma also revealed how a conversation with the legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh brought a massive change in his mindset and pushed him to achieve success. Abhishek Sharma wins Player of the Tournament in Asia Cup 2025The left-handed opening batsman Abhishek Sharma set the stage on fire in the Asia Cup 2025 and consistently scored runs for the Suryakumar Yadav-led India National Cricket Team. Your daily dose of…