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JPMorgan Chase 'dark horse' exec Doug Petno among top three contenders to succeed CEO Jamie Dimon: report
New York Post - 18 Jan 2025 02:04
Doug Petno, Troy Rohrbaugh and Marianne Lake are the three top contenders to succeed JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, according to a report.
Verizon Survey Reveals Surge in AI Use Among Small Businesses Amid Economic Challenges
Small Business Trends - 18 Jan 2025 05:33
Verizon's latest survey reveals a surge in AI adoption among small businesses, alongside increased tech investments to address challenges and drive growth.
Major Swiss Bank Expands Crypto Offerings With Ethereum Staking
Bitcoin.com - 18 Jan 2025 03:00
Swiss state-owned bank Post Finance AG has expanded its digital-asset offering by introducing staking for ethereum (ETH), allowing holders to earn passive income. The bank plans to add staking for other tokens soon. Post...
Trump's Meme Coin Mania: $4B Valuation Propels Presidential Crypto to Center Stage
Bitcoin.com - 18 Jan 2025 15:00
Following former President Donald Trump's latest venture into the world of cryptocurrency, his Solana-based meme coin has swiftly become the focal point of widespread discussion. With a current market capitalization of $...
DOGE is yet another responsibility on Elon Musk's plate. That doesn't faze these Tesla investors.
Business Insider - 18 Jan 2025 14:03
Elon Musk has his work cut out for him as DOGE kicks into gear. Many shareholders aren't worried about him losing focus on Tesla.
JPMorgan Chase is the best performer among U.S. banks. What that means for investors.
Market Watch - 18 Jan 2025 13:06Microstrategy to Issue Additional Shares to Fund Bitcoin Purchase
Bitcoin.com - 18 Jan 2025 06:30
Microstrategy plans to use unique shares expansion model to raise more funds for the acquisition of bitcoin. Michael Saylor Still Wants More Bitcoin Microstrategy intends to expand its authorized class A common stock fro...
TikTok says it will go dark Sunday unless Biden admin assures service providers they won't be punished
New York Post - 18 Jan 2025 04:45
The statement came hours after the Supreme Court upheld a law banning TikTok in the United States on national security grounds if its Chinese parent company ByteDance does not sell it.
The Man Making Billions From the Wildest Bitcoin Bet
Wall Street Journal - 18 Jan 2025 04:00
MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor is buying as much of the cryptocurrency as he can. Some big-name investors are going along for the ride.
Employees Prioritize Travel and Flexibility in Job Perks, ScoutLogic Study Finds
Small Business Trends - 18 Jan 2025 23:44
ScoutLogic's study reveals job seekers in 2024 prioritize travel opportunities, flexibility, and personal development over traditional benefits like retirement plans and stock options.
Ethereum Slips Further Behind as Competitors Steal the Spotlight
Bitcoin.com - 18 Jan 2025 23:30
As the global cryptocurrency market capitalization expands to $3.59 trillion, the second-largest digital asset, ethereum (ETH), has struggled to keep pace with its peers. Over the past six months, its performance has lag...
Steak 'n Shake to cook fries in beef tallow: 'Authentic way'
New York Post - 18 Jan 2025 23:09
The iconic burger joint is making the switch to tallow.
SEC charges against Elon Musk rocked Wall Street -- but is the tech CEO a victim of lawfare?
New York Post - 18 Jan 2025 23:04
As a CEO of a public company, there are certain things you  need to know from day one.
TRUMP memecoin makes record price run, possibly multiplying Donald Trump's net worth by 5x
Coin Telegraph - 18 Jan 2025 22:56
The "official" TRUMP memecoin has seen almost $10 billion in trading volume in less than 24 hours, and the rally looks set to continue.
Trump launches surprise meme coin -- sparking buying frenzy days before inauguration
New York Post - 18 Jan 2025 22:51
A poster advertising the coins shows a much-slimmer-looking Trump with his fist raised in an apparent reference to his assassination attempt.
Tether Confirms Skyscraper Construction in El Salvador
Bitcoin.com - 18 Jan 2025 22:30
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, the issuer of USDT and one of the larger companies in the crypto space, has confirmed plans to physically relocate part of its operations to El Salvador besides moving its headquarters to th...
Anthropomorphizing AI: Dire consequences of mistaking human-like for human have already emerged
Venture Beat - 18 Jan 2025 22:25
Anthropomorphizing AI creates dangerous blind spots in business decision-making beyond simple operational inefficiencies.
Five major banks offering mortgage relief in fire-ravaged L.A. region areas, Newsom announces
L.A. Times - 18 Jan 2025 22:00
Five major banks will offer homeowners up to three months of forbearance on mortgage payments in areas devastated by the Southern California wildfires.
Capital One Customers Complain of Being Locked Out of Accounts
The New York Times - 18 Jan 2025 21:48
The company said a technical issue with a third-party vendor was to blame for a disruption with deposits and payment processing that stretched into the weekend.
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Business Insider - 18 Jan 2025 21:37Vitalik Buterin announces leadership changes for Ethereum Foundation
Coin Telegraph - 18 Jan 2025 21:32
"People seeking a different vision are welcome to start their own organizations," Buterin wrote in a January 18 social media post.
NFT Sales Hit $156M as Ethereum and Azuki Steal the Spotlight
Bitcoin.com - 18 Jan 2025 21:30
Amid a broader upward trajectory in cryptocurrency valuations, the non-fungible token (NFT) market registered a measured 2.78% increase in total sales during the week spanning Jan. 10-17, 2025. Over this period, aggregat...