Pi Network arms its testnet with a DEX and AMM for DeFi innovation

Pi Network has rolled out two new capabilities on its testnet, including a decentralized exchange (DEX) and an automated market maker (AMM), according to a Sept. 30 statement. These additions create a sandbox for token swaps, liquidity pools, and other DeFi experiments without putting the mainnet at risk. The update arrives as the Pi Coin faces […]

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Government Shutdown: Here's What Investors Need to Know (and Maybe Do) Now

In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall breaks down what’s happening with the government shutdown, its likely implications, and how he’s prepared as an investor. He also explains why owning stocks like Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) and Brookfield (NYSE: BN) can really pay off during uncertain times like this. *Stock prices used were […]

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Can your retirement survive coming Social Security changes?

At a Glance: Social Security is projected to be insolvent by 2032. Expect benefit cuts, a higher retirement age, higher taxes, and means-testing as possible fixes. I’m personally preparing for Social Security reform by savings and investing in high-yield investments. The Social Security Administration now forecasts that its OASI Trust Fund will become insolvent in 2032 – […]

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White House withdraws nomination of Brian Quintenz for CFTC chair

Key Takeaways The White House has withdrawn Brian Quintenz’s nomination to chair the CFTC, ending his potential leadership of the derivatives regulator. Brian Quintenz is a former CFTC commissioner known for his active role in crypto regulation discussions and his support for presidential policies. Share this article The White House withdrew Brian Quintenz’s nomination for […]

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Ripple and Coinbase to qualify as crypto custodians under new SEC staff guidance

The SEC issued a no-action letter on Sept. 30, allowing investment advisers to use state-chartered trust companies as qualified custodians for crypto assets, opening the door for Ripple, Coinbase, and other digital asset firms to serve registered funds. The staff guidance clarifies the definition of “bank” under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the […]

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Why is the Stock Market Up So Much in the 2020s?

Author James Playsted Wood once wrote, “The thing that most affects the stock market is everything.” The list does seem endless when you start ticking off the factors that influence stock market returns over time. Headlines, geopolitical events, economic growth, government policies, human emotions, investor positioning, interest rates, inflation, risk appetite, demographics, quarterly earnings reports and […]

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Strategy expands Bitcoin holdings amid MSTR stock slump

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) expanded its Bitcoin holdings by purchasing of 196 BTC for $22.1 million at an average price of $113,048 per coin, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dated Sept. 29. According to the firm’s dashboard, this acquisition marks its third-smallest buy this year, following its 130 BTC […]

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