Author: Anthony M. Orbison

The BIO Association, a Swiss nonprofit, has unveiled plans to launch BIO tokens ahead of its decentralized biotech network, BIO Protocol, according to a Sept. 30 statement shared with CryptoSlate.The association seeks to bridge the gap between biotechnology and crypto through its decentralized biotech network. This platform will serve as a launchpad for on-chain science communities.In addition, it aims to democratize access to scientific research and funding. Central to this goal is creating BioDAOs—community-led organizations that develop and finance scientific intellectual property.The BIO Association spun out from Molecule AG, a Swiss company specializing in tokenization infrastructure for DeSci organizations.Currently, the…

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Financial services myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.Accounting firm BDO lost celebrity clients led by the rapper Jay-Z following accusations that a staff member had been stealing money from customer accounts.People familiar with the matter said Jay-Z and Megan Thee Stallion were among the stars to have severed relationships with BDO’s Miami operations, which manages personal and business finances ranging from paying bills to filing taxes on behalf of the rich and famous.Jay-Z’s departure stemmed from anger over how BDO dealt with accusations in 2022 that a staff member…

By Anirban Sen NEW YORK (Reuters) -CVS Health is exploring options that could include a break-up of the company to separate its retail and insurance units, as the struggling healthcare services company looks to turn around its fortunes amid pressure from investors, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. CVS has been discussing various options – including how such a split would work – with its financial advisers in recent weeks, the sources said, requesting anonymity as the discussions are confidential. The plan to potentially split the company’s pharmacy chain and the insurance business has been discussed with the board…

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has recently lagged behind other top tokens, posting losses on both a 24-hour and weekly basis. Despite this downturn, some analysts believe that if Ethereum can overcome critical resistance levels in the near future, it may follow seasonal trends typically seen in “Uptober,” potentially leading to a price recovery. Ethereum Struggles To Break $2,800 Resistance  Technical analyst Daan Crypto Trades recently pointed out that Ethereum has yet to make a higher high, a feat achieved by Bitcoin (BTC) last week. In order to reverse its…

What would you do if you had a six-figure salary? Perhaps you’d never cook another meal again or indulge in a monthly Thai massage and a Soho House membership to unwind from the stress that comes with being at your A-game. Here at The Good Life you don’t have to imagine what life at the top looks like anymore: Get real-life inspiration for how the most successful live their lives.  Today Fortune meets Finn Lagun, the millennial co-founder of Pasta Evangelists.  Lagun wasn’t the brainchild behind the pasta delivery company. It was actually his cofounder, Alessandro Savelli, who came up…

Popular clothing retailer H&M  (HNNMY) , which operates over 500 stores in the U.S., is beginning to feel the brunt of a major change in consumer behavior. The retailer just revealed in its third-quarter earnings report for 2024 that its customers are starting to pull back on their spending, and it’s having a negative impact on sales.Related: Popular fast-fashion brand hikes prices amid controversyDuring the third quarter, H&M’s net sales across all regions declined by 3%, compared to the same time period in 2023. In North and South America specifically, sales shrunk by 2%. The company’s operating profit, which is how…

Este artículo también está disponible en español. SUI has seen a 15% surge in the past week following its remarkable price action throughout Q3. The cryptocurrency’s performance continues to fuel investors’ sentiment, but some believe the upcoming unlock event could hinder its rally toward a new all-time high (ATH) next quarter. Related Reading From ‘SUIptember’ To ‘Uptober’ In the past three months, SUI’s price surged 114%, moving from the $0.8 mark to the $1.75 price range. The cryptocurrency was among the best performers throughout Q3, registering green numbers while most tokens bleed during the market retraces. In August, the token…

Adobe Firefly, Tyler Le/BIStocks could see a 10% drop by the end of the year, Stifel’s Barry Bannister says.The bank’s stock-strategy chief pointed to the slowing job market and the potential for sticky inflation.He added that interest rates likely aren’t dipping below 3% without an economic slowdown.The stock market could be headed into an end-of-the-year correction, according to Stifel’s Barry Bannister.The investment bank’s chief stock strategist said investors should take caution heading into the fourth quarter. That’s because the job market is slowing, and inflation could remain sticker than markets are expecting — two headwinds that could spark as much…

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s central bank has barred Canada’s global investment bank from confidential briefings after one of its clients leaked details from a closed door briefing, two sources aware of the decision said on Tuesday. This is the second instance of a leak after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) was criticised last year when then Governor Philip Lowe briefed traders at a private meeting hosted by Barrenjoey Capital Partners, after the central bank surprised markets with a hawkish outlook on rates. Assistant Governor Christopher Kent met with economists and trading clients of RBC Capital Markets, the investment banking…

Follow Nikolaus on X Business Insider published a new report today on where Bitcoin currently stands in regards to the upcoming U.S. presidential election, with exactly what you would expect from a left leaning mainstream media outlet. The article states that “Trump and Harris have different reasons to try to attract the crypto community”, and while I agree it is true that it would be good for both candidates to win over this vote, only one of them has actually put in the work to do so. The article begins by noting how Bitcoin, and cryptocurrency at large, is not…