Bitcoin helping people of Lebanon navigate financial crisis
Published by City AM By Darren Parkin Lebanon is grappling with one of the most severe financial crises in its history, marked by hyperinflation, a devalued currency, and widespread economic instability. In these times of economic turmoil, Bitcoin, which is…
Hidden in plain sight: Women face subtle forms of discrimination and bias in the workplace
The subtler, more insidious forms of discrimination that women face at work often go unnoticed. (Shutterstock) Gender discrimination remains a pervasive issue in the workplace. While obvious cases of discrimination against women — like sexist comments or the systematic underpayment…
Crypto Fees: How do transaction fees on the Bitcoin protocol differ from the transaction fees on the Ethereum protocol?
We all ow that transaction fees associated with crypto transactions can cause users to spend too much, or even avoid doing transactions all together. The fees in crypto have been a barrier for some entering the asset class. Let’s take…
Philips Kept Complaints About Dangerous Breathing Machines Secret While Company Profits Soared
by Debbie Cenziper, ProPublica; Michael D. Sallah, Michael Korsh and Evan Robinson-Johnson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; and Monica Sager, Northwestern University ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re…
Harassment and abuse perceived to harm poor women less − new research finds a ‘thicker skin’ bias
People think sexual harassment and domestic abuse are less harmful for women in poverty than for higher-income women, according to four studies involving 3,052 Americans conducted by my colleagues and me. We also found that people believe women in poverty…
Deceit pays dividends: How CEO lies can boost stock ratings and fool even respected financial analysts
Everyone is vulnerable to the ‘truth bias’ − even people paid to know better. Stephanie Phillips/E+ via Getty Images The multibillion-dollar collapse of FTX – the high-profile cryptocurrency exchange whose founder now awaits trial on fraud charges – serves as…
Making History, Biden Joins UAW Picket Line & Calls on Big 3 to Give Autoworkers “Significant Raise”
In a historic show of support for striking autoworkers, President Biden became the first sitting U.S. president to join a picket line Tuesday when he joined UAW members outside a General Motors facility in Wayne, Michigan. The American Prospect‘s executive…
Gary Gensler says “Bitcoin†is not a security!
The post Gary Gensler says “Bitcoin†is not a security! appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News In a recent conference, Gary Gensler, the chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stated that Bitcoin is not a security. However,…
Gary Gensler Hearing: US House Committee Threatens SEC; SEC Is Choking The Crypto MarketÂ
The post Gary Gensler Hearing: US House Committee Threatens SEC; SEC Is Choking The Crypto Market appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Today, all eyes are on Gary Gensler, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), who found…
Worries Resume For The Chinese Property Sector
China’s Property Worries Resume The twin worries about the ongoing fragility in China’s economy and high interest rates lingering for longer in the United States have quashed hopes of a dose of Monday motivation to start the week. The FTSE…