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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Yuga Labs, the company behind Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), over its non-fungible token (NFT) collections and cryptocurrency. According to a report, the financial watchdog wants to know whether some of Yuga’s non-fungible tokens and cryptocurrency ApeCoin are similar to stocks and should follow the same disclosure

When is the right time to retire? It’s a question that depends on your personal needs and circumstances—not to mention your plans for what you’ll do instead. We’ve all had days when we’re prepared to hand our boss a resignation letter and lead the good life of a retiree. While leaving the workforce early might

Large cryptocurrency mining pools exist so that people who do not have the financial and computational resources to mine competitively can pool their resources and increase their chances of being awarded a coin. While it is possible to mine solo, joining a mining pool increases your chances of being rewarded. Whether large mining pools are

Editor’s note: Below you’ll find the week 109 release of the NYC Recovery Index, originally published October 4, 2022. Visit the NYC Recovery index homepage for the latest data. New York City’s economic recovery experienced a positive week ending September 24, 2022, with the index score rising one percentage point to 76 out of 100.

Welcome back, and welcome aboard. We’re in another one of those good news equals bad news moments in the markets and the economy when the good news in the labor market is bad news for equity investors. After U.S. equity markets rallied more than 5% to start the week and the month of October last

Welcome to The Green Investor, powered by Investopedia. I’m Caleb Silver, the Editor-in-Chief of Investopedia, and your guide and fellow traveler on our journey into what it means to be a green investor today, and where this investing team is headed in the future. In this episode, insurance goes under the microscope in the wake

October has seen certificate of deposit (CD) rates rising on the heels of the Fed’s September 21 announcement of another massive rate hike. This week, the top nationwide rate rose further among the three shortest terms, while remaining flat for terms of 18 months or longer. Savers can now earn a notable 4% or more

Tech giant Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has partnered with Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) to allow users to pay for cloud services using crypto. A select group of customers will now be able to make payments with Bitcoin, Ether, and Dogecoin. In response to the news, Coinbase’s stock rose over 7%. Key Takeaways Google has partnered with cryptocurrency

After winning the approval of New York’s financial regulator earlier this fall, the Bank of New York Mellon is all set to hold its customers’ bitcoin and ether starting this week. The nation’s oldest bank has added cryptocurrencies to its custody services. Key Takeaways BNY Mellon will begin to hold select customers’ bitcoin and ether

Rates on conventional 30-year mortgages saw a pause Monday in their boldly swinging pattern of the last two weeks, essentially holding flat after bolting back into the 7% range to end last week. Averages on every major Jumbo product, on the other hand, soared higher Monday. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages The 30-year average shed

Harry Dexter White was the driving force behind the Bretton Woods agreement that spawned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. In his role as a government economist, White became the architect of the modern, postwar world economy and helped the U.S. become the global power it is today. However, he is mainly

The S&P 500 measures the value of the stocks of the 500 largest corporations by market capitalization listed on the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq Composite. The intention of Standard & Poor’s is to have a price that provides a quick look at the stock market and economy. Indeed, the S&P 500 index is

An index of small business optimism edged up slightly by 0.3 points in September to a reading of 92.1 as sales expectations rose, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). However, the index still remained below its 48-year average of 98, as rising costs weigh on businesses, with close to a third of owners saying

The European Union (EU) lawmakers have passed the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) bill, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at regulating the digital asset market. The members voted 28 to 1 in favor of the landmark new crypto laws. The bill will pass onto the European Parliament for a final vote in the next

From the time of ancient civilizations to the modern era, gold has been the world’s currency of choice. Today, investors buy gold mainly as a hedge against political unrest and inflation because of gold’s low correlations with other asset classes. In addition, many top investment advisers recommend a portfolio allocation in commodities, including gold, in order

The S&P 500 consists of 500 companies that issue a total of 505 stocks, as some companies, such as Berkshire Hathaway, have issued multiple classes of shares. The top 10 largest holdings are listed on the official S&P Global website. An S&P 500 company must meet specific requirements to be included as a constituent within

Mortgage rates have yo-yoed dramatically the past two weeks, with the latest movement being a big push higher again. The 30-year average is now back to the 7% range and less than a tenth of a point under the 20-year high it hit in late September. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages Rates on 30-year loans

The CFA Level III exam is the last in the series of three exams conducted by the CFA Institute. Coupled with at least 48 months of relevant work experience, successful completion of the final level yields a charter membership. While the first two levels revolved around basic financial knowledge, investment valuation comprehension, and the application

The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2021, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020, provided money for a new type of Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) advance and funding for a new grant that targets shuttered venues. Guidance from the Small Business Administration (SBA) describes how to get part or all of your PPP loan forgiven

Former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke and two other U.S economists, Douglas Diamond and Philip Dybvig, won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for work over the course of four decades on the role that bank bailouts play in financial crises. Key Takeaways Three U.S. economists won the 2022 Nobel Economics Prize for work