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Craig Wright came out in 2016, claiming he was Satoshi Nakamoto, the one to invent Bitcoin. The crypto community has been skeptical about it since then, and the real face behind the pseudonym remains unknown. The Crypto Open Patent Alliance, also known as COPA, has filed a case to seek a ruling that the computer scientist is not what he claims to be. The High Court found Craig’s claims false and said they are a brazen lie. Jonathan Hough KC represents a group of cryptocurrency exchanges and developers. He has been their voice to the media, with the recent statement…
Locksmiths are the highest-earning tradespeople in the UK, with an average hourly wage of £44.65, analysis from Capital on Tap has revealed. They are able to charge more due to the urgency and critical nature of their job, as well as the less saturated market due to the specialised skill set and specific training required. They’re also the most highly-rated, boasting an average rating of 4.97/5. Alex Miles, chief operating officer at Capital on Tap, said: “Whether you’re a tradesperson just starting out, or a small business owner looking to expand your offering, understanding the pricing landscape is crucial for…
Feeling burned by sharp increases in your car-insurance rates over the last year? Buckle up: Insurance is only going to get more expensive.Car-insurance premiums will continue to climb this year after rising more than 43% since January 2022, according to new research from Bankrate. “While we hope to see rates stabilize soon, that likely won’t happen until at least 2025,” Bankrate analyst Shannon Martin said in a statement. The average cost for full-coverage car insurance in the U.S. was $2,543 per year in January, up 26% from $2,014 in the same month of last year. In January 2022, the average…
Investors favor municipal bonds, or “munis,” for two main reasons. They are exempt from federal taxes, and they are relatively low-risk investments. While stable, income-producing bonds warrant a position in any well-diversified portfolio, there are inherent drawbacks to owning munis. Individuals interested in purchasing them need to consider several factors before making muni bonds part of their investment strategy. Key Takeaways The interest you receive from muni bonds is free from federal taxes but there may be state or local taxes or both.Beware: If you receive Social Security, your bond interest will be counted as income in calculating the taxable…
G20 Summit In Delhi: A common framework or template on crypto assets is expected to emerge during G20 Summit under India’s presidency to be held later this week, sources said. The expected framework will provide guidance to deal with risks, both financial and regulatory, related to such digital currencies, they said. About NDTV (English news channel): NDTV is India’s Most-Trusted News Broadcaster with the latest updates in news, sports, entertainment and much more from within India and around the world. Watch big political debates, exclusive entertainment interviews, news bulletins, current affairs, talk shows and tech reviews with our 24×7 news…
sarayut Thaneerat/Moment via Getty Images Introduction CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) is a large-cap stock keenly noted for its expertise in nitrogen products, which are primarily used by the agricultural sector. CF’s operations, like most other stocks from the material sector, remain susceptible to the cyclical hues that afflict its end markets. Yet still, it has remained resolute in its ability to dole out dividends, which it has been doing so, since it made its debut on the markets, back in August 2005. We think the dividend facet of CF has been quite underappreciated by the role it has played…
Despite the Bitcoin price failing to properly clear the $43,000 resistance over the last week, it has not stopped investors from taking their positions in the digital asset. According to reports, the Bitcoin transaction volumes have reached their highest points in almost two years, showing a willingness from investors to enter the market even at elevated prices. Bitcoin Sees Elevated Transaction Volumes Data from The Block has shown that Bitcoin continues to witness elevated trading volumes, culminating in new yearly highs in January. According to the chart, these elevated trading volumes began on October 2023, which coincides with the time…
Ritchie Clapson CEng MIStructE is a veteran property developer of 40+ years, an author, industry commentator, and co-founder of the leading property development training company propertyCEO According to The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, the ultimate answer to Life, The Universe and Everything is forty-two. As answers go, it has a reassuring simplicity, yet as the book later points out, to make sense of the ultimate answer it helps quite a bit if you know the ultimate question. I won’t spoil the ending for you in case you’ve not yet indulged, but I wouldn’t be giving too much away if…
It’s commonly held wisdom on Wall Street that there’s nothing traders like more than a big round of job cuts. Research from Bank of America tosses that axiom into the trash can. Strategists at Bank of America led by Savita Subramanian studied earnings transcripts of companies that used the word “layoff.” Relative to the industry group they’re in, the more they use the word, the worse the return. A company using the word “layoff” 10 times during a call saw a daily underperformance of 1.7% relative to the industry the company is in. The dropoff was most noticeable on the…
More than 55% of U.S. taxpayers use paid preparers, according to data from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as of December 2021. If you regularly turn to a tax pro to prepare your return—or if you have recently decided that you want to work with one—here are some tips for finding the right person for your tax situation. Key Takeaways There are several types of paid tax preparers, but all must have a current ID number from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).The higher the preparer’s level of credentials, the more they are likely to charge.Only certain types of preparers can…