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Source: Live Mint Soybeans, corn edge higher on dry South America weather Strong US dollar pressures wheat Thin post-holiday trade volume causes increased volatility (Updates prices to settlement) CHICAGO, Jan 2 (Reuters) – Chicago soybean and corn futures were higher in see-saw trading on the first trading day of 2025, supported by ongoing concerns related…
Source: Coin Tegraph The stablecoin is also more widely distributed across blockchain networks. Read Full Article
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Source: The Verge Samsung’s smart fridges will soon be able to identify when you’re running low on something and add items to your Instacart app so you can order what you need from the grocery delivery service right from your fridge. Today, Samsung announced a multiyear partnership with Instacart that will let you shop for…
Source: Bitcoinist The Financial Conduct Authority, the UK’s financial watchdog, faces challenges in enforcing its rules on illegal crypto advertisements. Despite flagging 1,702 illegal cryptocurrency ads, websites, and apps between October 2023 and October 2024, only 54% were removed online, with nearly half still active and luring potential investors or unsuspecting victims, the Financial Times…
Source: Coin Tegraph The Terraform Labs co-founder was indicted on eight felony charges in 2023 but will likely face an additional count for money laundering conspiracy. Read Full Article
Source: Live Mint TSX ends up 0.7% at 24,898.03 Materials group jumps 3.3% Energy gains 1.6% with oil up nearly 2% (Updates to market close) Jan 2 (Reuters) – Canada’s main stock index rose on Thursday on the first trading day of 2025 as a jump in commodity prices boosted energy and metal mining shares,…
Source: Bitcoinist According to Bloomberg, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has set a new benchmark in the world of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) since its launch in January 2024. With over $50 billion in assets amassed in just 11 months, IBIT has achieved a feat unparalleled in the industry, outpacing traditional funds that have been operating…
Source: Coin Tegraph “The whole problem with centralized systems is that there’s a center,” Naoris chief strategy officer David Holtzman told Cointelegraph. Read Full Article
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25546252/STK169_Mark_Zuckerburg_CVIRGINIA_D.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "Meta appoints new Trump-friendly policy chief")
Source: The Verge Meta is shaking up its policy team ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, with global policy head Nick Clegg stepping down after seven years at the company. He’ll be replaced by Joel Kaplan, a prominent Republican and Meta’s current vice president of policy. In a post on Facebook, Clegg says it’s the…
Source: Bitcoinist Dogecoin has witnessed an explosive increase in the number of large transactions, ahead of Ethereum. This provides a bullish outlook for the foremost meme coin as it suggests that Whales are actively accumulating DOGE. Dogecoin Sees 41% Surge In Large Transactions IntoTheBlock data shows that Dogecoin has witnessed a 41% surge in large…
