Sam Bankman-Fried. Jabin Botsford/Getty Images LedgerX is preparing to make $175 million available to FTX’s bankruptcy proceedings, sources told Bloomberg. The company is one of the few solvent members of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire. The money was set aside for a bid to garner regulatory approval to clear derivatives trading. One of the only solvent…
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Liz Ann Sonders. Screenshot via Bloomberg TV The US is already in a “rolling recession,” according to Charles Schwab’s Liz Ann Sonders. Sonders said that could soon weigh on corporate earnings, with more downside possible for stocks. But if a downturn is mild and the labor market stays strong, equities could be in for a…
Holiday shopping reached record highs this Thanksgiving weekend, here’s how small businesses can capitalize on the craze. SpicyTruffel/Getty Images Holiday shopping rose this Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday weekend, up 17% from last year. Social media is one way to attract the eager customers and book sales this holiday season. Founders share four ways to invest…
Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Tax-loss harvesting can help you rebalance your portfolio or cut your losses…
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 at a gate in Austin, Texas George Rose/Getty Images An “unruly” Southwest passenger tried to open the plane door mid-flight, according to reports. The woman said “Jesus told her to open the plane door,” according to Click2Houston. She is now facing charges alleging assault and interfering with the flight crew….
The news: Block sellers completed more than 61 million transactions between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, per a press release. Afterpay helped drive spending: Online and in-person transactions using buy now, pay later (BNPL) grew 120% relative to pre-holiday levels. Key context: Expectations for the holiday season have been muted, in part thanks to the longer shopping period and flat November sales year over…
Getty Images 1 in 5 businesses fail within the first year, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Setting your business up requires careful planning and consideration. These seven basic steps can help create a solid foundation for all entrepreneurial endeavors. Becoming an entrepreneur, being your own boss, and leaving the 9-5 work life…
You can now see your Spotify Wrapped for 2022. Spotify Spotify Wrapped — the feature that shows your favorite songs, artists, and genres of the year — is back. Your Spotify Wrapped gets updated every year and comes with a playlist of your top 100 songs. You can find your Spotify Wrapped story and playlists…
You may have encountered a glitch that leaves your Instagram direct messages blacked out. Instagram; Insider Thanks to a bug in a recent Instagram app update, your direct messages might appear blacked out. Update your Instagram app to a newer version to see if that resolves the problem. If the problem persists, you may be…
Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Citi’s newest credit card, the AT&T Points Plus℠ Card, is a decent…