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Crypto hedge fund ponies up for bet that crypto will perform better in markets

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A North Carolina hedge fund manager is putting forth a huge wager that the crypto market will outperform the S&P 500 by the end of the decade. Morgan Creek, based in Chapel Hill, recently put forth a $1 million wager as an invitation to skeptical investors who believe it will not outperform the Standard & Poors index to put their money where their mouth is, according to a CNBC report. The firm operates the Digital […]

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Appeals court rules against Donald Trump’s asylum ban

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- A Federal appeals court denied President Donald Trump's request to strike down a lower judge's order to block the administration's asylum ban for migrants who enter the country illegally. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals late Friday said Trump's new rules limiting who can seek asylum go against U.S. law, and are attempt at an "end-run around Congress." "Just as we may not, as we are often reminded, 'legislate from the bench,' neither may the Executive legislate […]

todayDecember 8, 2018 6

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German cuisine: a treat for travelers

Eating in Germany is a big part of the fun of traveling there. Ingredients are wonderful (especially if you eat with the season), traditions are prized, "modern German cuisine" is giving old dishes tasty and entertaining new twists, and small, creative foodie places are thriving in every city. And here's even more good news: Eating well in Germany is an amazing value — cheaper than in France, Britain, Italy, or Scandinavia. Get ready for surprises on the menu. Even in […]

todayDecember 2, 2018 9

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Three U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan identified

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The Department of Defense on Wednesday identified three U.S. service members killed when an improvised explosive device blew up in Afghanistan. The two soldiers and one airman died Tuesday from injuries sustained in Andar, Ghazni province, as part of the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission, the Pentagon said in a news release. Army Capt. Andrew Patrick Ross, 29, of Lexington, Va., and Army Sgt. 1st Class Eric Michael Emond, 39, of Brush Prairie, Wash., were assigned to the […]

todayNovember 28, 2018 20

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The 21st Money Weekly Newsletter 11/16

Crypto News & Analysis   Bitmain's co-founder Jihan Wu has been removed from the director's chair at Bitmain. It has been reported that Mr. Wu has been demoted to the position of supervisor and no longer has the authority to manage the day to day affairs of Bitmain. An unnamed source from Bitmain disclosed the functions and details of Mr Wu's new role within the company. The source describes Mr. Wu's demotion as follows,   “After changing to a supervisor, […]

todayNovember 17, 2018 5

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North Korea could be ‘moving forward’ with nuclear program, analysts say

NEW YORK (UPI) -- North Korea could be quietly moving forward with its nuclear weapons program while stalling talks on denuclearization -- as differences between the United States and South Korea raise new concerns, analysts tell UPI. In a week that began with fresh threats from Pyongyang to restart its nuclear program over the weekend, followed by the abrupt cancellation of a planned meeting in New York between U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and North Korean official Kim Yong […]

todayNovember 7, 2018 19

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Could Brexit be the reason behind the 43% spike in green energy patents?

In 2016, an estimated 10,500 patents for renewable energy were filed by companies and corporations worldwide. In 2017? Over 14,800 patents for green energy have been filed so far, a 43% increase. This includes patents filed in a number of sectors, including solar energy, biofuels, hydropower, wind energy, geothermal, and waste-generated energy. A study by UK law firm EMW also found that the number of patents filed for these types of energy has nearly doubled in the last five years […]

todayOctober 30, 2018 38

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How your Android phone can help get you quick loans

Loans are considered lifesavers in a time of tribulation, but with so much red tape in the application process, some people prefer not to deal with the misgivings of getting an approval. It is disheartening if you’re already at your wit's end, behind on your bills or hindered in your business plans, but a daunting rejection can present such a situation that you never want to set foot in a financial institution for a loan ever again. Technological advancements have […]

todayOctober 23, 2018 7

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Comcast wins Sky auction with $40 billion bid, stock tanks early

PHILADELPHIA/LONDON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Comcast shares fell 6 percent, despite falling as low as 8 percent, Monday following the announcement that they had won the bidding war for British media giant Sky, redrawing the global media landscape. Comcast was in a bidding battle with 21st Century Fox and Disney, ending with a $40.13 billion final bid, amounting to $22.66 per share compared to the Fox/Disney bid at $20.55 per share when the three companies were inquired of their best offer […]

todaySeptember 24, 2018 5

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