Understanding Treasury Bonds and Other Investments
Read on to see if Treasury bonds have a place in your portfolio.What is a Treasury bond?A Treasury bond, or "T-bond," is a debt issued by the U.S. government to raise money. When you buy a T-bond, you lend the federal government money, and it pays you a stated rate of interest until the loan comes due. These types of securities are fully guaranteed by the U.S. government, so the probability that you won't get your money back is extremely low. What is a Treasury Bond? Play Video A bond is...
Understanding Treasury Bonds and Other Investments
Read on to see if Treasury bonds have a place in your portfolio.What is a Treasury bond?A Treasury bond, or "T-bond," is a debt issued by the U.S. government to raise money. When you buy a T-bond, you lend the federal government money, and it pays you a stated rate of interest until the loan comes due. These types of securities are fully guaranteed by the U.S. government, so the probability that you won't get your money back is extremely low. What is a Treasury Bond? Play Video A bond is...
The future of money is digital – but NZ needs a careful framework to prevent the pitfalls of cryptocurrency
New Zealand’s central bank is preparing for a future that includes the mainstream use of cryptocurrency. At the end of last year, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) published an issues paper, Private Innovation: Te Auahatanga, on digital currencies. The paper sparked a wide-ranging discussion on the development of the cryptoasset market and how to respond to the challenges it presents. The RBNZ received 50 submissions on its paper, with consultation ending in April. A summary of the submi...
The future of money is digital – but NZ needs a careful framework to prevent the pitfalls of cryptocurrency
New Zealand’s central bank is preparing for a future that includes the mainstream use of cryptocurrency. At the end of last year, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) published an issues paper, Private Innovation: Te Auahatanga, on digital currencies. The paper sparked a wide-ranging discussion on the development of the cryptoasset market and how to respond to the challenges it presents. The RBNZ received 50 submissions on its paper, with consultation ending in April. A summary of the submi...
Musk’s Milady Meme, Opening Up Ordinals
This week, Ordinals moved further into the mainstream after leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced that it would soon add support for the Bitcoin-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in its marketplace. Meanwhile, Miladys, the eerie, wide-eyed NFT project that has spawned a cult following, saw a brief spike in its floor price after Elon Musk tweeted out a meme featuring an avatar from the collection. Plus, digital asset custodian Aegis Custody is offering free custodial services to wom...
Musk’s Milady Meme, Opening Up Ordinals
This week, Ordinals moved further into the mainstream after leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced that it would soon add support for the Bitcoin-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in its marketplace. Meanwhile, Miladys, the eerie, wide-eyed NFT project that has spawned a cult following, saw a brief spike in its floor price after Elon Musk tweeted out a meme featuring an avatar from the collection. Plus, digital asset custodian Aegis Custody is offering free custodial services to wom...
Cathie Wood’s ARK Adds Surveillance-Sharing Agreement to Bitcoin ETF Application
Cathie Wood's investment management firm, ARK Invest, is on the growing list of US-based firms that filed for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) approval with the SEC. The investment manager, alongside crypto asset manager 21Shares, filed an amended spot BTC ETF proposal and added a surveillance sharing agreement. This amendment followed almost two weeks after BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF filing that generated a loud buzz within the crypto ecosystem.ARK’s Revised Spot BTC ETF...
Cathie Wood’s ARK Adds Surveillance-Sharing Agreement to Bitcoin ETF Application
Cathie Wood's investment management firm, ARK Invest, is on the growing list of US-based firms that filed for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) approval with the SEC. The investment manager, alongside crypto asset manager 21Shares, filed an amended spot BTC ETF proposal and added a surveillance sharing agreement. This amendment followed almost two weeks after BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF filing that generated a loud buzz within the crypto ecosystem.ARK’s Revised Spot BTC ETF...
Rise in Salaries Paid in Bitcoin as Employees Opt for Crypto Amid Economic Uncertainty
Human Resources industry executives have noted that employees are willing to receive their salaries in Bitcoin (BTC), given the current hyperinflation and political conundrum in many regions worldwide. Recent bank failures and volatility among fiat money are shifting people to opt for stablecoins like USD Coin (USDC), sources told Cointelegraph. Several high-profile sportsmen and politicians have already chosen to receive part of their monthly pay in the form of Bitcoin. New York City Mayor E...
Rise in Salaries Paid in Bitcoin as Employees Opt for Crypto Amid Economic Uncertainty
Human Resources industry executives have noted that employees are willing to receive their salaries in Bitcoin (BTC), given the current hyperinflation and political conundrum in many regions worldwide. Recent bank failures and volatility among fiat money are shifting people to opt for stablecoins like USD Coin (USDC), sources told Cointelegraph. Several high-profile sportsmen and politicians have already chosen to receive part of their monthly pay in the form of Bitcoin. New York City Mayor E...
