: ‘Climate’ is the new buzzword in a crop of new ESG funds that were just launched
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: ‘Climate’ is the new buzzword in a crop of new ESG funds that were just launched

The “E” in environmental, social and governance investing has always garnered the most attention. New fund launches so far this year are no different.Asset managers opened 24 funds in the first quarter, including 15 exchange traded funds, with sustainable mandates, according to Morningstar data. A fifth of those focus on climate action. Alyssa Stankiewicz, an… […]

Ethereum Merge makes network more vulnerable to attack — Security expert
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Ethereum Merge makes network more vulnerable to attack — Security expert

The security expert said that while PoS isn’t “theoretically” as secure as PoW, he admits it still has “sufficient practical security.” 3357 Total views 42 Total shares Despite the Ethereum Merge being touted as a major upgrade to the blockchain network, its transition to proof-of-stake theoretically makes it more vulnerable to exploit.Speaking to Cointelegraph, the… […]

Google gets in on Ethereum Merge excitement with nifty easter egg
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Google gets in on Ethereum Merge excitement with nifty easter egg

The new feature has been added with just days left until the long-awaited Ethereum Merge. 3219 Total views 26 Total shares As a sign of support for the upcoming Ethereum Merge, tech juggernaut Google is marking the time left until the upgrade with a new countdown timer. Typing any variation of “Ethereum Merge” or “The Merge”… […]

Algorand Foundation outlines $35M exposure to crypto lender Hodlnaut
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Algorand Foundation outlines $35M exposure to crypto lender Hodlnaut

The Foundation stated that it is “pursuing all legal remedies to maximize asset recovery.” 1570 Total views 24 Total shares The Algorand Foundation has revealed a $35 million USDC hole in its balance sheet as a result of exposure to embattled cryptocurrency lending firm Hodlnaut, which has paused withdraws since Aug. 8. Algorand is an institutional-grade… […]

Lawrence A. Cunningham’s Quality Investing: Berkshire’s biggest shareholders could undermine Buffett’s legacy and all that makes the company unique
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Lawrence A. Cunningham’s Quality Investing: Berkshire’s biggest shareholders could undermine Buffett’s legacy and all that makes the company unique

The critical takeaway from the recent annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway BRK.A, +0.73% BRK.B, +0.75% has been the least reported: the shareholder base has changed radically and the only way to assure that Berkshire endures beyond Warren Buffett is for his controlling stake be preserved after he leaves the scene.  Buffett spent his life cultivating a high-quality… […]

Crypto traders eye ATOM, APE, CHZ and QNT as Bitcoin flashes bottom signs
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Crypto traders eye ATOM, APE, CHZ and QNT as Bitcoin flashes bottom signs

The United States equities markets rallied sharply last week, ending a three-week losing streak. The S&P 500 rose 3.65% last week while the Nasdaq Composite soared 4.14%. Continuing its close correlation with the U.S. equities markets, Bitcoin (BTC) also made a strong comeback and is trying to end the week with gains of more than… […]

What is PAX Gold (PAXG) and how does it work?
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What is PAX Gold (PAXG) and how does it work?

In recent years, nonfungible tokens (NFTs), cryptocurrencies and other modern investment options have become trendy. However, physical commodities such as gold are still in high demand. In 2021, the global market capitalization for cryptocurrency surpassed $2 trillion. Now, investors must ask themselves: which option should I choose — crypto or gold?Gold is a commodity that… […]