304 days or roughly nine months ago, 42 companies held bitcoin on their balance sheet with an aggregate total of 1,350,073 bitcoin on March 1, 2021. Today, metrics indicate there are 59 companies, a few countries, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with 1,499,493 bitcoin held in treasuries. Private and Public Companies, ETFs, and Countries — Treasuries
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Municipals ended 2021 little changed and lightly traded. U.S. Treasuries pared back losses and equities saw modest gains. Municipal bond mutual fund inflows hit $1.2 billion in the last reporting week of the year. Triple-A benchmarks saw a basis point bump on bonds in 2029 but were largely unchanged otherwise. Ratios rose slightly on the
2021 was an interesting year for interior design. We saw lots of new interior design trends including more traditional looks, fluting, and wallpaper everywhere. But many of the styles that were popular in 2021 won’t stay that way for long. 2022 will be an interesting year for interior design as we collectively try to get
In this article OSTK Attorney Sidney Powell looks at attorney L. Lin Wood as he speaks during a press conference on election results in Alpharetta, Georgia, December 2, 2020. Elijah Nouvelage | Reuters A lawyer allied with former President Donald Trump hosted numerous conspiracy theorists looking to overturn the results of the 2020 election at
Shark Tank celebrity Kevin O’Leary, also known as Mr. Wonderful, says he would be ready to increase his crypto allocations up to 20% as soon as there are clearer regulations around stablecoins. O’Leary, a former Bitcoin (BTC) skeptic, is now a vocal advocate of cryptocurrency, which currently makes up over 10% of his investment portfolio.
A new exchange is trying to make it easier to hedge against events in politics and other areas. Kalshi, a firm founded by Tarek Mansour and Luana Lopes Lara, was designated as a contract market by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in late 2020 and officially launched in June. The exchanges offers binary, yes-or-no contracts
A pedestrian walks past Biogen Inc. headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Monday, June 7, 2021. Adam Glanzman | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Biogen — Shares of Biogen slid more than 7% after Samsung denied a report in South Korean media that it was in talks to
The U.S. Virgin Islands is nearing a vote on a proposed $1 billion matching fund bond refunding to address a multibillion-dollar pension shortfall. Unless there is an unexpected infusion of cash or reduction of benefits before fiscal 2024, Moody’s Investors Service projects the USVI Government Employees Retirement System will run out of money by that
We‘ve all heard stories of billion-dollar future contracts liquidations being the cause of 25% intraday price crashes in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) but the truth is, the industry has been plagued by 100x leverage instruments since BitMEX launched its perpetual futures contract in May 2016. The derivatives industry goes far beyond these retail-driven instruments,
Municipals saw some pressure on long rates as U.S. Treasuries sold off and equities made gains. Triple-A benchmarks saw a basis point cut on bonds outside of 2035 but were largely unchanged otherwise. Ratios fell on the moves in UST. The five-year was at 46%, 67% in 10 and 76% in 30, according to Refinitiv
Nearly two years into the pandemic, we are still spending more at home than we have in previous years. So the way our living spaces look has become more important than ever. But design isn’t exclusive to aesthetics anymore— functionality has become essential. These two factors have been the biggest influences on interior design trends.
The Covid-19 pandemic upended the home-buying process. Historically-low mortgage rates coupled with an inventory shortage created a red hot market, with houses selling within hours of being listed, often for well over asking price. No one knows exactly what the future has in store. But housing experts tell CNBC Make It that in 2022, buyers
The growth of the stablecoin sector within crypto has been one of the most impactful developments of 2021. In particular, stablecoins became integral to the expanding decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem as their total value eclipsed $162 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. One project that has seen its token price surge thanks to its focus on stablecoins
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on December 02, 2021 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images It’s time for my best guesses for next year: 2022 is a year to go big and bold, because a boom is coming. Not a boom in everything, but certainly a
In this article DIDI VSCO Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Wednesday. Victoria’s Secret — Shares of Victoria’s Secret jumped more than 10% after the intimate apparel retailer announced a $250 million accelerated share repurchase program. The company also reaffirmed fourth-quarter guidance provided in November, including an up
Puerto Rico bankruptcy Judge Laura Taylor Swain approved a settlement between the Oversight Board and the governor on contested pension laws, removing a large roadblock to the island’s bankruptcy deal. Under the deal, Swain declared the laws illegal with the stipulation the board and Gov. Pedro Pierluisi would craft a deal for better employee pensions
Blockchain data research firm Arcane Research has taken a look at the year that was in its final report for 2021 and offered its predictions for crypto markets going into 2022. Arcane’s Dec. 28 The Weekly Update report focuses on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) but delves into other major coins, decentralized finance (DeFi), meme
The year winds down with another day of an unchanged muni market and slightly weaker U.S. Treasury market while equities were mixed. Triple-A benchmarks were left unchanged and ratios were also little changed. The five-year was at 47%, 70% in 10 and 78% in 30, according to Refinitiv MMD’s 3 p.m. read. ICE Data Services
While most oceanfront hotels are known for traditional beach style with seashell decor and lots of kitsch, Tower23 in San Diego couldn’t be a more unique getaway. This modern hotel appeals to tourists, surfers, or simply anyone who needs a chic retreat in the area. Located in the Pacific Beach neighborhood, it has the vibe
As many as one third of 40 Chinese property developers rated by Fitch Ratings could suffer a cash squeeze in a severe scenario where home sales revenue drops by 30% next year, says the ratings giant. “The longer the stresses on China’s property sector last, the greater the risk of a loss in consumer confidence,”