Palau is set to become the first country to impose a widespread ban on sunscreen in an effort to protect its vulnerable coral reefs. The government has signed a law that restricts the sale and use of sunscreen and skincare products that contain a list of ten different chemicals. Researchers believe that these ingredients are […]

WASHINGTON  – U.S. job growth rebounded sharply in October and wages recorded their largest annual gain in 9-1/2 years, pointing to further labor market tightening that could encourage the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again in December. The Labor Department’s closely watched monthly employment report on Friday also showed the unemployment rate steady at […]

In a sharply worded speech Thursday, the president announced two new immigration policies that are expected to be met with lawsuits in federal court. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump delivered a sharply worded speech on immigration Thursday, vowing to hold undocumented immigrants in detention until they could be deported and to block asylum seekers from claiming asylum if they are caught […]

A new blockchain trade finance platform developed by a dozen banks, among them HSBC, BNP Paribas, and Standard Chartered, launched this week in Hong Kong, Reuters reported Oct. 31. The platform, dubbed eTrade Connect, aims to improve efficiency in the financing of international trade by reducing the time needed to approve trade loan applications from thirty-six to just four hours. HSBC is reported to have […]

There is a rapidly growing interest in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies among institutional investors while there seems to be lethargy in the number of retail buyers operating within the space. As such, bitcoin and altcoins now constitute a new institutional investment class since 2017, according to new research from major US bank Morgan Stanley. In the report titled “Bitcoin Decrypted: A Brief […]

Calculating your crypto taxes is one of the more stressful parts of being a cryptocurrency trader. The time it takes to report on your crypto taxes depend on the number of coins you have, the number of trades you’ve done, and the number of exchanges you use. Not only that, but every exchange has a […]

Nothing is perfect. This statement is not only a universal truth but also the main driver of innovation. When the first cryptocurrency appeared, it literally blew up the world. People considered Bitcoin as the key to financial freedom — it was anonymous, fast and transparent. But as time went by, users saw the other side of the […]

This guide is designed to help you avoid letting your emotions dictate your trades. Buying and trading cryptocurrencies can be an emotional experience. It’s fast-paced and there are lots of different kinds of trades and purchases to make. Some people try to make money off the volatility of cryptocurrency prices through short-term day trading. Others are […]

Voting, as a decision-making process on society’s major issues, has been around for thousands of years. There was a time when decisions were made by a narrow circle of authorized persons by throwing coloured balls into a special amphora or by a simple hand gesture. However, as the population increased, society developed, and more and […]

By Patrick Hall Lessons learned from creating new product categories in technology One of the best ways to accelerate the growth of your business and create a highly defensible market position is to create a new product category, and establish a leadership position in it. This is the grand slam of Go-To-Market plays that captures most […]