Cofotoisme | E+ | Getty Images How long it takes you to save for a 20% down payment on a home depends in part on where you live. In a pricey area such as New York City, it could take the typical buyer roughly 10.85 years to save $173,000, which is 20% of the median
Month: January 2025
TOKYO, Jan. 17, 2025 /CNW/ — GOLFIN, the pioneering Web3-based Golf2Earn platform, has been announced as the official sponsor of Web3 Hub Davos 2025. The event, taking place from January 20–23, 2025, in Davos, Switzerland, runs alongside the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting and will highlight the latest advancements in Web3, blockchain, and decentralized technologies
In this article KBR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT KBR headquarters in Houston, TX. Courtesy: KBR Company: KBR Inc (KBR) Business: KBR provides scientific, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. The company operates through two segments: Government Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions. Its Government Solutions (GS) business segment provides
A completed planned development is seen in Ashburn, Virginia, on Aug. 14, 2024. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images Mortgage demand started this year stronger than it did last year, even though interest rates are higher. Total mortgage application volume last week was 7% higher than the same week one year ago, according to
DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake that struck Tibet earlier this week, leaving a trail of destruction and heartache. The tragedy has claimed at least 126 lives, injured 188 people, and displaced tens of thousands as over 3,000 buildings
Jeffrey Gundlach speaking at the 2019 SOHN Conference in New York on May 5, 2019. Adam Jeffery | CNBC DoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach believes the Federal Reserve is missing the bigger picture again. “The Fed looks like Mr. Magoo, driving around, bumping into things. Then became systematic, got inflation to come down,” Gundlach said in an
The problem of stolen manhole covers in Turkey might seem an unlikely starting point for a new way for buildings to withstand earthquakes and tackle the construction industry’s environmental issues, but when a Turkish businessman heard about a new material that prevented the thefts, it sparked an idea. Cast iron is traditionally used to make
Project Opens Pre-Orders for Next-Generation Humanoid AI Companion NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Eliza Wakes Up, the project bringing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) agents to life, today announced that pre-orders are open for “Eliza”— the next-generation personal robot set to redefine the capabilities of robotics and intelligent machines. Powered by Eliza Wakes Up,
Manusapon Kasosod | Moment | Getty Images Dub, a platform that allows retail traders to mimic the investments of notable people in business and government, debuted a service Thursday that pays select everyday investors to share their portfolios. Retail traders accepted into Dub’s so-called top creator program will be paid royalties for users to access
Interest rates moved lower near the end of 2024 as the Federal Reserve cut rates three times, shaving a full percentage point off the federal funds rate since September. In 2025, that trend is likely to continue. But with inflation still above the Fed’s 2% target, a strong labor market and a new administration, the central
Interest in crypto investment skyrocketed last year, driven by soaring bitcoin (BTCUSD) prices and heightened demand for bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to a recent survey by Bitwise and VettaFi, 96% of financial advisors reported receiving questions about cryptocurrencies from their clients—a significant jump from 88% the previous year. However, only 14% of advisors currently
Nate Anderson on January 6, 2023 in New York. Anderson exposes corporate fraud and ponzi schemes through his company Hindenburg Research. The Washington Post | The Washington Post | Getty Images Hindenburg Research, an upstart research and investment firm that made a name for itself with several successful short bets, is closing, founder Nate Anderson
Flames and smoke from the Palisades Fire surround a home (C) in the community of Topanga, California, on January 9, 2025. David Swanson | Afp | Getty Images Firefighters are still working to contain the record-breaking fires that have been raging for more than a week in Southern California. The fires in the Greater Los
Crypto ETF innovation is set to be a key trend in 2025, with new funds and hybrid strategies emerging. However, market analysts predict demand may fall short of the historic levels seen during the first year of bitcoin ETFs, signaling a more tempered growth phase ahead. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds revolutionized the market when they launched,
In this article BTC.CM= Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Omer Taha Cetin | Anadolu | Getty Images Crypto ETFs may be entering a year of innovation, with new funds and new approaches, but don’t expect demand to match what was seen in the first year of bitcoin ETFs. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds debuted a year
First-time homebuyers may struggle to find adequate starter homes when the 2025 buying season begins this spring. The homes that once gave Americans a stepping stone into real estate are disappearing, according to experts. While the exact definition of a starter home varies, they’re typically under 1,400 square feet. In 2023, just 9% of the
If you missed out on Bitcoin (BTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE) during their meteoric rise, you’re not alone. The good news is that the crypto market always presents fresh opportunities. This article identifies nine promising projects that could be the next crypto to explode in 2025. From decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms to blockchain gaming innovations, these
In this article NVDA RGTI Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks with the press during the launch of the supercomputer Gefion at Vilhelm Lauritzen Terminal in Kastrup, Denmark, on Oct. 23, 2024. Ritzau Scanpix | Mads Claus Rasmussen | Via Reuters Quantum computing stocks dropped Wednesday after Nvidia CEO Jensen
TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The VerifiedX (VFX) Network, VerifiedX.io, has launched its mainnet non-custodial wallet VFX SwitchBlade, which enables full native Bitcoin functionality. The VFX SwitchBlade also supports a ‘first-mover’ fully decentralized and self custodial Bitcoin Tokenization (Verified Bitcoin) with on-chain native features, enabling real day-to-day utility, while solving current frictions for all Bitcoiners
In this article NVDA DDOG UBER Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An Uber rideshare sign is posted nearby as taxis wait to pick up passengers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on February 8, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images The new year has only just started, but macro uncertainty
HONG KONG, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nano Labs Ltd (Nasdaq: NA) (“we,” the “Company,” or “Nano Labs“), a leading fabless integrated circuit design company and product solution provider in China, today announced that the Company through Nano bit HK Limited (“Nano bit”), its wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into a partnership (the “Partnership”) with BitFi, a
A flight engineer performs a test flight in a CAE Inc. 7000 Series Boeing Co. 737-800 flight simulator at a CAE facility in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. Christinne Muschi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Company: CAE Inc (CAE) Business: CAE provides simulation training and critical operations support solutions in Canada, the
DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has released the latest crypto derivatives report, published weekly with Blocks Scholes. Noting BTC’s retreat from the $100k mark a week into the new year, the analysis showed on-risk assets including crypto bore the brunt of broader macro factors.
In this aerial view taken from a helicopter, the Kenneth fire (below) approaches homes while the back side of the Palisade fire (above) continues to burn Los Angeles county, California on January 9, 2025. Josh Edelson | Afp | Getty Images Insurers exposed to the California homeowners’ market sold off sharply Friday as the devastation
Recent data reveals a significant exodus from cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with $742 million in collective outflows from Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) ETFs. This sudden shift highlights investor uncertainty in the volatile crypto market, raising concerns about the stability of these investment vehicles. BlackRock, Valkyrie, and Grayscale Among Crypto ETFs Hit by $742M Reduction
A Vestas wind turbine near Baekmarksbro in Jutland. Afp | Getty Images European wind power stocks tumbled Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump said he would prevent the construction of new turbines. “We’re going to try and have a policy where no windmills are being built,” Trump told reporters at a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Canaan INC (NASDAQ: CAN), a leading blockchain hardware manufacturer, today announced the launch of the Avalon Mini 3 and Nano 3S in Las Vegas, CES. The two innovative Bitcoin mining devices are designed to democratize cryptocurrency mining for individuals and turning a home heating system into a crypto mining
In this article EIX PCG SRE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A palm tree burns as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, at the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, U.S. Jan. 8, 2025. David Swanson | Reuters Fear and uncertainty surrounding the wildfires in California appear
Residential homes in Discovery Bay, California, US, on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Mortgage rates in the US increased to the highest level since July. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates last week moved higher for the fourth week in a row. That caused already very weak mortgage demand to drop even
As cryptocurrencies continue reshaping the financial world, savvy investors are already looking for the best digital assets to add to their portfolios in 2025. The crypto market has evolved beyond speculative investments, with an increasing focus on scalability, real-world applications, and strategic partnerships. Here’s a breakdown of the top crypto coins for 2025 that promise