The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has recently raised concerns regarding permissionless blockchains within the banking sector. This type of blockchain, also known as trustless or public blockchain, allows unrestricted access to anyone on the network, posing unique risks to financial institutions. The BCBS has identified several issues with permissionless blockchains, particularly the lack
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Artem Chigvintsev, a former Strictly Come Dancing star, has recently been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in the United States. The 42-year-old Russian dancer, who gained fame by winning the BBC competition in 2010 with his celebrity partner Kara Tointon, found himself in trouble in California. The arrest took place after police responded to
Recently, the FDA issued a final rule that will have significant implications for tobacco retailers across the United States. This new rule raises the minimum age for certain restrictions on tobacco product sales, in alignment with the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act signed in December 2019. The federal minimum age for the sale of tobacco products
The 2024 Venice Film Festival started with the highly anticipated sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton. Despite the excitement surrounding the film, some critics have pointed out that it lacks originality and feels more like a nostalgic revisit rather than a fresh take on the story. The film has been
Donald Trump, the former president and Republican presidential nominee, is making headlines once again by promoting his organization’s new crypto platform, which has recently been rebranded as “World Liberty Financial.” This move comes as Trump continues to position himself as a pro-crypto candidate for president, leveraging his political brand to attract supporters and donors within
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger recently spoke at the Deutsche Bank’s technology conference in Dana Point, California, acknowledging the challenges the company has faced in recent weeks. Following a disastrous earnings report, Intel’s stock price plummeted by 26%, marking the worst day on Wall Street for the chipmaker in over 50 years. Share prices have seen
Best Buy recently announced that it exceeded earnings and revenue expectations for the most recent quarter, leading to an increase in its fiscal-year profit guidance. The retailer now anticipates full-year adjusted earnings per share to fall within the range of $6.10 to $6.35. This is a significant increase from the previous range of $5.75 to
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 was recently unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event, showcasing its impressive features such as a 7.6-inch primary display and a 6.3-inch outer screen. Equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and a 4,400mAh battery, the foldable phone has caught the attention of many tech enthusiasts. Despite its innovative
The connection between socioeconomic status and biological age has been a topic of interest in a recent study. Researchers have found that the educational attainment of one’s grandparents can have an influence on their biological age. This suggests that the benefits of socioeconomic status can be passed down not only to the next generation but
Salesforce, the business software giant, exceeded expectations in its fiscal second-quarter results. The company reported an increase in earnings per share, with $2.56 adjusted compared to the expected $2.36. Moreover, Salesforce’s revenue of $9.33 billion surpassed the estimated $9.23 billion, showcasing an 8% year-over-year growth. A notable development was the announcement of the departure of