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Mango Markets, a decentralized finance (DeFi) trading platform on the Solana blockchain, has become the latest victim to hackers who stole $117 million from the platform. According to a tweet from Mango Market, the hack was caused by a price manipulation on the native MNGO token.  Mango Markets has offered the attacker to contact them at

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 07, 2022 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images (Click here to subscribe to the Delivering Alpha newsletter.) Cash, one of the most hated corners of the market for years, is getting some newfound love from money managers as the Federal

The types of gifts people enjoy receiving change as they move through life. A stuffed animal might become a prized possession for a toddler, whereas older kids might enjoy sports equipment. Teens and adults alike could get a kick out of receiving the latest electronic device. Physical gifts like these have varying degrees of staying

Mortgage rates rose higher across most loan types Tuesday, including a bump in 30-year rates that returned the flagship average to its 20-year high, registered just two weeks ago. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages Rates on 30-year mortgages climbed a tenth of a percentage point Tuesday, raising the average to 7.42%. That’s the same notable

The G20’s Financial Stability Board (FSB), a global financial authority, has published a report for an international level of regulation for the cryptocurrency market. The FSB says that the crypto market is evolving fast and that it has come to the point where more focused regulation is necessary. The global watchdog has posted a list

What Was the Byzantium Fork? The Byzantium hard fork was an update to Ethereum’s blockchain, implemented in October 2017 at block 4,370,000. It consisted of eight Ethereum Improvement Protocols (EIPs) designed to improve Ethereum’s privacy, scalability, and security attributes. The Byzantium hard fork was an essential and critical update to Ethereum’s blockchain. It was implemented

Gold is a popular asset among investors wishing to hedge against risks such as inflation, market turbulence, and political unrest. Aside from buying gold bullion directly, another way to gain exposure to gold is by investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that hold gold as their underlying asset or invest in gold futures contracts. Some investors

To buy stocks, you’ll typically need the assistance of a stockbroker, since you cannot simply call up a stock exchange and ask to buy stocks directly. When you use a stockbroker, whether a human being or an online platform, you can choose the investment that you wish to buy or sell and how the trade

Even though Halloween is just a single day, as a holiday it is nonetheless responsible for a great deal of consumer spending on everything from costumes and makeup to candy and party supplies to (of course) pumpkins. Based on the Keynesian school of economic thought, major spending holidays can have significant and positive short-term benefits

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

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

When it comes to unemployment, different parts of the United States are affected in distinct ways by the current economic circumstances. While the national unemployment rate provides a good indicator of how the country is doing as a whole, it can diverge considerably from what you might be facing in your home state. That’s where

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), Facebook’s parent company, took another step in its pivot towards the metaverse, unveiling a virtually reality headset called Meta Quest Pro and saying the firm would focus on how to build the future of connection within virtual and augmented reality.” The headset, known while under development as Cambria, comes seven years

Key Takeaways Analysts estimate EPS of $2.87 vs. $3.74 in Q3 FY 2021. Net interest margin is expected to rise YOY. Total revenue is expected to increase modestly YOY, but at the fastest pace in seven quarters. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), the largest U.S. bank by consolidated assets, is likely to report that 3Q

Key Takeaways Analysts estimate adjusted EPS of $1.53 vs. $0.30 in Q3 FY 2021. Load factor is expected to rise sharply YOY to its highest level in three years. Revenue is expected to be at its highest level in at least four years. Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL), the world’s largest airline before the pandemic

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

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.

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

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

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