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Suspicious $LINK Accumulation Fuels Speculation Of Institutional Interest
- A suspicious accumulation of $LINK tokens has been observed over the past five days.
- 30 newly created wallets withdrew 1.37 million $LINK tokens (worth $34.1 million) from Binance.
- Rumors are circulating about potential institutional interest in Chainlink, with BlackRock possibly exploring a partnership.
- Whales have also been quietly accumulating $LINK during price dips, indicating growing interest in the project.
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Insider
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I drove a $95,000 BMW i5. Here are 14 features that show why it's a great high-performance luxury EV.
- The BMW i5, the first all-electric version of the 5-Series has been launched by BMW to sell alongside the new eighth-generation internal combustion-powered 5-Series. The i5 joins a segment comprised of established players like the Audi e-tron GT and Tesla Model S, as well as newcomers like the Mercedes-Benz EQE and Lucid Air.
- I recently drove a 2024 BMW i5 in M60 trim with xDrive all-wheel-drive and found it impressive with its exhilarating performance, luxurious cabin, and understated styling.
- The base rear-wheel-drive BMW i5 eDrive40 starts at $66,800, while a range-topping, all-wheel-drive i5 M60 xDrive test car starts at $84,100.
- 14 features that help make the i5 a great high-performance luxury EV, include BMW's subtle design that exudes certain understated elegance, the nifty modular platform, supercar-like power, fast charging and excellent handling.
- The i5 has a sensibly packaged cabin with massive infotainment screens, interactive LED light strips that double as touch-sensitive climate controls and seat controls, advanced driver cockpit, supportive front seats, feature-packed infotainment system, panoramic roof and luxurious rear cabin.
- The i5 comes loaded with standard safety and driver's assistance tech like active driving assist, active blind spot detection, lane departure warning and adaptive cruise control requires the $2,000 Driving Assistance Pro package. It also has 21-inch bi-color wheels as an optional upgrade.
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Why IOTA Rebased Could Dominate Real-World Asset Tokenization in 2025
- IOTA Rebased is advancing blockchain scalability and efficiency with its feeless, decentralized architecture, making it ideal for tokenizing real-world assets.
- The platform focuses on regulatory compliance and interoperability, positioning itself as a leader in real-world asset tokenization by 2025.
- IOTA Rebased implements Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) technology for easy scalability and energy conservation.
- By integrating with other blockchain networks and conventional financial frameworks, IOTA Rebased aims to bridge the gap between blockchain and real-world applications.
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USV Transfers $54.56M In $UNI To Coinbase Prime Amid Increased Institutional Interest
- Union Square Ventures (USV) has transferred $54.56 million worth of $UNI tokens to Coinbase Prime.
- This is part of a series of transactions that started on December 6.
- USV still holds 10.364 million $UNI tokens, valued at $149.66 million.
- Grayscale's DeFi Investment Fund has allocated approximately $4 million to $UNI tokens.
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Tax-Exempt Interest Income: Your Path to Tax-Free Earnings
- Many investors are attracted to municipal bonds and U.S. Treasury bonds, in particular, for their tax-exempt status.
- Tax-exempt interest refers to interest that's excluded from your gross income calculation at the federal level, the state/local level, or both.
- Tax-exempt interest comes mainly from municipal bonds and U.S. Treasury bonds.
- Interest from Treasury bonds, bills, and notes is federally taxed.
- Muni bond interest is not federally taxed and may be exempt from state and local taxes.
- Municipal bonds, or muni bonds, are typically issued by state and local governments and U.S. territories. They finance government operations and projects, such as building schools or restoring roads.
- Bondholders receive two interest, or coupon, payments a year, which are not subject to federal income tax. After a set period of time, bondholders receive their original investment back.
- Interest earned from Series EE and Series I Savings Bonds are also exempt from state and local taxes.
- While Treasurys are backed by the federal government and are considered the closest thing to a risk-free investment, investors still owe federal taxes on the interest income.
- Investment gains in a 529 college savings plan are not taxable at the federal or state levels if the funds are used for education.
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Spore.fun: Pioneering Autonomous AI Reproduction On Solana
- Spore.fun introduces autonomous AI reproduction and evolution on Solana.
- AI agents create their own tokens using Pump.fun and compete on decentralized marketplaces.
- $SPORE token gives birth to $ADAM and $EVE, marking the second generation.
- Successful agents reproduce, while unsuccessful ones are eliminated, creating progressively stronger AI swarms.
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Whale Secures 97% Profit On $CRV As Market Dynamics Indicate Strategic Accumulation
- A notable cryptocurrency whale transferred 4 million $CRV tokens, worth approximately $3.81 million, to Binance, securing a 97% profit totaling $1.88 million.
- The recent 57% price surge in $CRV suggests a potential accumulation phase driven by institutional investors or other large market participants.
- Despite institutional dominance, retail interest has fueled the surge in $CRV, with engagement metrics and volatility levels reflecting heightened market activity.
- The interplay between institutional accumulation and retail momentum sets the stage for continued volatility in the near term for $CRV.
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TechJuice
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Sindh Government Bans Private Schools from Collecting Advance Fees
- The Sindh Education Department has instructed private schools not to collect any advance or additional fees beyond the agreed-upon deadline.
- New fee collection guidelines have been issued, stating that tuition for matriculation students can only be collected until April 2025.
- Fees for June and July 2025 can be collected from students moving to higher grades in April and May 2025.
- Strict action will be taken against schools that do not comply with the guidelines.
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PYMNTS 2024: Insights From Innovators, Retailers and Industry Trailblazers
- PYMNTS conducts thousands of interviews a year, some with the usual suspects of banks, card networks and FinTechs that define the financial services space, and some that get a bit outside of that strike zone.
- Duncan Wardle spent 30 years as the head of innovation and creativity at Disney. Wardle has never worked at a bank or FinTech, nor is he a finance expert.
- Loyalty programs have become a ubiquitous part of the retail landscape, offering consumers rewards and incentives for sticking with their favorite brands. CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health, acknowledged this challenge and responded by streamlining its ExtraCare loyalty program.
- While direct-to-consumer brands may generally find that less is more when it comes to consumers’ checkout experiences, Sonos found that for the high-consideration items it sells, adding more steps to the process can help consumers feel more confident in their purchases.
- While the COVID-19 pandemic altered the global healthcare landscape, particularly around how care organizations connect with patients, there still exists an opportunity to streamline, digitize and ultimately democratize how patients seek and process healthcare information.
- Cybersecurity remains a pressing and complex challenge for financial institutions. It’s a space where technology and strategy must align to ensure resilience and compliance, and it sits against an evolving and dynamic backdrop of operational innovation, particularly as it relates to cloud computing.
- “We say the biggest barrier in innovation is, ‘I don’t have time to think,’
- “Millions of users add to cart on Sonos.com, and just 40% of those users actually continue to start checkout, so if you can improve that rate a little bit, you’re actually going to see a huge net impact,”
- “The basic information of ‘what to do next’ if you are seeking care and looking for guidance is hard to come by,”
- “Cloud should be viewed as a strategic enabler rather than merely a new technology to deploy.”
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Bitstamp Says Ripple’s XRP is Going to Make History In 2025 — Here’s Why
- Bitstamp, the world’s longest-running cryptocurrency exchange, predicts that 2025 could be a significant year for XRP.
- Bitstamp is developing a derivatives platform on the XRP Ledger, potentially offering innovative trading opportunities.
- Speculation around Bitstamp's acquisition by Robinhood in 2025 could increase retail investor exposure to XRP.
- Positive factors for XRP include the potential pro-crypto stance of the incoming Trump administration, ongoing legal battles with the SEC, and the recent approval of RLUSD by the NYDFS.
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Pymnts
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Gen Z Drives Enthusiasm for Embedded Finance Usage
- Embedded lending is gaining popularity, particularly among Gen Z and millennial consumers.
- Consumers are using embedded lending for essential expenses like groceries and bills.
- Microbusinesses and small businesses are finding value in embedded finance for operational and growth needs.
- Lenders must address challenges like compliance and scalability to fully unlock the potential of embedded finance.
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Mid-Market Companies Rewrote Rules of Working Capital in 2024
- The management of working capital has shifted from reactive to proactive, thanks to digital innovation.
- Working capital is now seen as a strategic lever for growth, with improved operational efficiencies and digital innovations.
- Virtual card payments have emerged as a game-changer, transforming into a sophisticated working capital solution.
- Top performing growth corporates strategically deploy working capital solutions and enjoy increased net profit margins.
- Approximately 80% of CFOs and treasurers plan to increase their use of external working capital, with virtual card usage projected to double.
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Digital ID Verification Reduces Stadium Entry Wait Times by 68%
- Digital identity verification and blockchain-based ticketing are reducing wait times at stadium entry by up to 68%.
- MLB's Go-Ahead Entry system utilizes digital ID and facial recognition for a touchless and secure entry process.
- Blockchain-based ticketing improves ticket authenticity, fraud prevention, and fan engagement.
- Privacy concerns and adoption challenges need to be addressed for wider implementation of these technologies.
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Ethiopia’s Dam Powers 18% Revenue Through Bitcoin Mining
- Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam powers Bitcoin mining, generating 18% of Ethiopian Electric Power’s revenue from digital assets.
- Ethiopia has turned its idle energy from the dam into a profitable digital asset, spending $1 billion on Bitcoin mining activities in the past year.
- The Ethiopian government has secured deals with 25 BTC mining businesses, generating tens of millions of dollars in income.
- Bitcoin mining combined with renewable energy initiatives is driving economic development and funding impactful projects in Africa.
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Pymnts
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Will 2025 Open the Floodgates for Open Banking?
- Open banking is a key trend in financial services, enabling individuals to have control over their financial data.
- APIs play a crucial role in facilitating the exchange of permissioned data between providers.
- Interest in open banking among US consumers is growing, with 46% expressing interest in using it for at least one product or service.
- Further adoption of open banking is expected, with pay by bank and embedded finance being key areas of innovation.
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