Central Banks: Who Needs Them? (Spoiler Alert: No One)

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Authored by Vibhu Vikramaditya via The Mises Imstitute, As the Federal Reserve hikes its lending rate to a range of 0.25–0.50 percent, murmurs are heard around the world, with financial pundits predicting doom due to the increased pressures imposed on the cost structures of firms that are recovering from the pandemic lockdowns.The Federal Reserve is…

More pot shops cropping up in airports, malls across Canada as retail competition grows | Globalnews.ca

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When travellers cut through British Columbia ‘s Prince George Airport this summer, Owen Ritz and Reed Horton envision them browsing and buying more than duty-free treats and baubles. The American roommates-turned-business partners hope passengers will stop by Copilot, a cannabis store they’re seeking approvals to open and believe will be the world’s first airport pot…

From salad bowls to sandwiches, your lunch is getting a lot more expensive. Here’s what you need to know about ‘lunchflation.’

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Lunches are getting more expensive, according to new data from payments company Square.It’s been classified as “lunchflation,” a trend that affects office workers, among others.Inflationary prices for salad bowls and sandwiches are down to rising costs for restaurants.Sign up for our weekday newsletter, packed with original analysis, news, and trends — delivered right to your…

BTS Deserves a Grammy, but Do the Grammys Deserve BTS?

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It’s been a year since BTS lost their very first Grammys race, and their devoted fanbase, ARMY, continues to be perplexed.The bittersweet feeling of seeing the South Korean boy band finally be recognized by the Recording Academy—both with a nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and an invitation to perform on the storied stage—but promptly…

Ethereum’s ETH 2.0 shift to proof-of-stake is just months from launch, and analysts are bullish about the update. Here’s why.

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Vitalik Buterin addresses crowd at ETHDenver Jesse Morgan/ ETHDenver Ethereum will move from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake this summer, Vitalik Buterin has confirmed.The ETH 2.0 ‘Merge’ upgrade promises to cut transaction fees, increase coins ‘burned’ and improve congestion.That should in turn limit supply and lift activity, giving analysts reason to be bullish in the long term.Ethereum…

When Are Cryptocurrencies Appropriate Investments for Retirement Plans and IRAs? DOL Cautions 401(k) Plan Fiduciaries to Exercise Extreme Care

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Cryptocurrencies and digital assets—such as bitcoin, ether and non-fungible tokens (NFTs)—have become some of the hottest investment products in recent years.The growing interest has inevitably led to retirement plan participants and individual retirement account (IRA) owners wanting to invest their tax-deferred retirement assets (plan assets) in cryptocurrency.Investing plan assets in cryptocurrency is complicated, however, because…

5 Best Crypto Exchanges of April 2022

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Shutterstock Best for Beginners Coinbase Our Partner Highlights : Platform rewards users for consuming educational material Number of Cryptocurrencies : 130+ Transaction Fees (Maker/Taker) : 0.40% – 0.00% / 0.60% – 0.05% Account Minimum : $2 Trading on Mobile App (iOS and Android) : Yes Start Investing $0 Commission Platform Public Our Partner Highlights :…

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