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Crypto: SEC charges Terraform Labs and CEO Do Kwon with defrauding crypto investors
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission accuses Singapore-based Terraform Labs, issuer of a crashed stablecoin, and CEO Do Kwon, of fraud.
Crypto: Around 25% of new crypto tokens looked like pump-and-dump schemes in 2022, report says
A quarter of all crypto tokens launched in 2022 saw steep price declines in just the first week of launch, according to a report by Chainalysis.
ETF Wrap: ETFs are increasingly ‘mainstream for fast money’ amid rise in options activity tied to exposures in stocks, bonds
Options activity surrounding exchange-traded funds has jumped, as the ETF market evolves to increasingly attract investors engaging in short-term trading strategies or to express their views on stocks and bonds, according to research from Citigroup.
: DraftKings stock gains after record revenue and increased 2023 guidance
DraftKings Inc. cleared $800 million in revenue in the fourth quarter, a new record just one quarter after topping $500 million for the first time.
: Visa CFO Vasant Prabhu to retire at the end of September
Visa Inc. Chief Financial Officer Vasant Prabhu plans to leave his position at the end of the fiscal year, the financial-technology giant announced Thursday.
The Human Cost: Would you spend $30,000 on a wedding? This couple got married at a gas station for $986 — and loved every minute.
Take some advice from a couple who got married at a gas station in Spokane, Wash., and another who eloped to Savannah, Ga.
The Human Cost: This couple got married at a gas station for $986 — and loved every minute of it.
Take some advice from a couple who got married at a gas station in Spokane, Wash., and another who eloped to Savannah, Ga.
Living With Climate Change: What happens if Antarctica’s Florida-sized ‘Doomsday’ glacier melts faster? 5 things to know
The ‘Doomsday’ glacier, officially known as Thwaites Glacier, could push up sea levels by several feet if it detaches.
Living With Climate Change: What happens if Antarctica’s Florida-sized ‘Doomsday’ glacier melts faster? 5 things to know
The ‘Doomsday’ glacier, officially known as Thwaites Glacier, could push up sea levels by several feet if it detaches.