Vancouver Bitcoin reserve effort hits resistance from city bureaucrats
Vancouver city staff say Bitcoin is not permitted under the Vancouver Charter and recommend closing Mayor Ken Sim’s 2024 reserve proposal ahead of a March 10 council vote.
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The Fed's favorite inflation gauge was already running hot. And that was before war sent gas prices soaring
Because oil is an input cost for freight, manufacturing, and more, a sustained energy shock has the potential to embed itself in the price of almost everything Read Full Article →
Vietnam and the Geopolitics of Critical Minerals
While Washington builds coalitions, Vietnam is betting on self-reliance. Read Full Article →
Interest Rate Changes Are Transforming Home Buyer Behavior
Northern IL Home Search - Interest rate changes have become one of the largest influences on today’s housing market, shaping how buyers search for homes, make offers, and plan for the future. Read Full Article →
FTC to send $47 million back to renters - see who qualifies for payments
The Federal Trade Commission is distributing over 400,000 checks totaling $47.2 million. This settlement is against Invitation Homes, a major landlord. The company faced accusations of misleading renters about costs, charging hidden fees, and unfairly keeping security deposits. Many renters will receive compensation for deceptive practices. The FTC
