Thrift Savings vs. 401(k) Plans

Thrift savings plans (TSPs) and 401(k) accounts are two vehicles used to save and invest for retirement. Both operate similarly in many ways, including tax advantages, caps on contributions and requir...

Solana price analysis: SOL increases value after bullish invention at $11.39

Solana price analysis for December 25, 2022, reveals the market following a partial bullish movement; moreover, Solana has obtained massive negative momentum, signifying a decline for the SOL market. ...

Russia Is About To Legalize Cryptocurrency For International Trading

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s administration is bringing new changes to the utilization of crypto assets and blockchain technology in the nation to overcome the monopoly of the United States doll...

Amid the arctic blast, Texas miners voluntarily shut down or curtail operations

Bitcoin miners are again showcasing how they can play an essential role in the energy infrastructure as miners shut down or limit production to support the ecosystem in Texas. Texas is facing a hard f...

Crypto is like the ‘World of Warcraft’ economy and legitimizing it with regulations would hurt the financial system, says economist

In the wake the FTX collapse, calls to regulate crypto have increased among U.S. lawmakers. But doing so would confer legitimacy to the crypto industry, a prominent economist argued this week, and tha...

Americans hold onto $21 billion in unused gift cards

You may want to check your junk drawer. Nearly half of all Americans are holding onto $21 billion in unused gift cards, according to a new report from Creditcards.com. That averages out to about $175 ...

Shiba Inu’s BONE Up 10% in Time for Christmas

Gamza Khanzadaev Shiba Inu ecosystem’s token surges 10% in three days prior to Christmas The Shiba Inu ecosystem token, BONE, is up 10% in the last three days, just in time for Christmas. Since ...

Bitcoin mining hashrate declines more than 30% amid America’s big winter storm

The continuing blizzard in the U.S. has had a drastic impact on bitcoin miners, causing many of them to shut down.  A major shake-up is happening on the Bitcoin network with the hashrate — a mea...

How did Cryptos Perform on Christmas Eve in 2022?

The year 2022 was a harsh one for cryptocurrencies. Currently, there is a lot of uncertainty about whether cryptos will continue to dump in the coming year. However, Christmas eve was a stable day for...

Bitcoin, Ethereum See Modest Gains Heading Into Christmas

This week in coins. Illustration by Mitchell Preffer for Decrypt. The crypto market is limping into the new year, but the week heading into Christmas brought very modest gains for the two leading coin...

Will BNB face a FTT situation — CZ, Binance and these occurrences have the answer

Life comes at you fast, they say— one day you are at the spearhead of revealing misdoings. A few weeks later, you are trying to give reasons why your exchange was facing no troubles despite the words ...

What are reflection tokens and how do they work?

Yield farming, liquidity mining, and staking have become common practices in the crypto market due to the remarkable growth the DeFi ecosystem has witnessed in recent years. These features enable user...

Why Arbitrage Is the Key to Crypto Success this Winter

SPONSORED POST* Now, more than ever, digital assets holders need a reliable strategy that can provide a predictable profit, and the only mode of crypto investing that can be guaranteed to meet this br...

These 2 Stock Giants Look Compelling at Current Levels

Recognizing the right stocks is a skill that every investor needs to learn, and the sheer volume of market data, on the main indexes, on individual stocks, on and from stock analysts, can present an i...

FTX Paid $12M Retainer to Law Firm Before Bankruptcy Filing

Before filing for bankruptcy, FTX paid its lead lawyers over $12 million to oversee the earliest parts of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. According to court filings, the now-bankrupt cryptocurr...

Look Overseas for Stock Market Investments in 2023, Strategists Say

With the brutal returns of 2022 almost behind investors, those looking to make up lost ground might do better to look abroad next year. Some strategists see a better set-up for foreign stocks than the...

North Korea Hacker Group Net 300 ETH From Phishing 1k NFTs

Blockchain security company SlowMist said the North Korean APT hacker group was responsible for large-scale crypto and NFT phishing attacks that net the group roughly 300 ETH. According to the report,...

These money and investing tips can help give your portfolio a holiday makeover

Don’t miss these top money and investing features: Sign up here to get MarketWatch’s best mutual funds and ETF stories emailed to you weekly! INVESTING NEWS & TRENDS A stock-market indicator with ...

Most of Staked Ethereum (ETH) Handled By Only 4 Providers

Arman Shirinyan Ethereum’s decentralization might be in danger, considering distribution of staking on network Decentralization is an extremely sensitive topic for cryptocurrency enthusiasts as ...

Four major cryptocurrency stories to track as we head toward the New Year

There are trending stories to watch for in the world of crypto as we head toward 2023. Though it may be the holiday season, it seems there is always action in crypto. Here’s what’s potenti...

Boston Fed partners with MIT to launch an open-source CBDC project 

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston joins a list of banks experimenting with CBDCs, launching its Project Hamilton together with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. MIT and the Federal Reserve Bank ...

Santa’s Crypto ‘Naughty’ List 2022

The cryptocurrency industry has seen more than its fair share of controversy, fraud, and questionable decisions this year. From the downfall of the ambitious Terra blockchain helmed by tall-talking Do...

Santa Claus rally, FTX fallout, and restart of Keystone top week ahead

Investors are poised this week to see whether Christmas miracles really do come true with hopes for a Santa Claus rally. Thus far, the Nasdaq is down 8.7% over the past month, while the S&P 500 an...

Silicon Valley will remain ‘leader’ of the startup world

In recent years, entrepreneurship has spread outside of hotbeds like the Bay Area, with vibrant startups emerging in unlikely cities such as St. Louis, Atlanta, and Chattanooga. Still, Steve Case, the...

Oryen Network Buyers Celebrate While Cardano (ADA) Holders Are In The Red. ORY Presale Live

The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with enthusiasm as Oryen Network’s presale has gone live, providing investors with the opportunity to purchase tokens at a guaranteed profit from here with a launch...

10 ways American finances actually improved in 2022, despite high interest rates and a slump in stocks

Many Americans are ending the year feeling gloomy about their finances, and you don’t need to be a psychiatrist to figure out why. Runaway inflation gnawed through household budgets as prices soared o...

D.C. spending deal sets way for employers to help workers build cash savings

As people watch their savings sink under inflation’s pressure, one provision in the congressional year-end spending deal aims to make it easier for workers to save money for life’s unexpected expenses...

Judge withdraws from FTX case citing conflict of interest

Judge Ronnie Abrams steps away from prosecuting the crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried, as her husband had a connection with the ill-fated crypto exchange FTX. Abrams wrote in a filing that she might need...

Crypto Is Down Bad, But VCs Keep Pouring Money In

zk humor column Given the contagion and chaos we have witnessed since Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto exchange FTX had a sudden multibillion-dollar coronary, you may be tempted to conclude the entire crypt...

4 Times Advisors Should Use Custom Indexing, According to Vanguard

Direct indexing is a hot strategy for financial advisors looking to differentiate themselves to potential clients – but what is it and when does it make sense for clients? The idea behind indexing, of...

Second Mortgage vs. Home Equity Loan: Which Is Better?

Second Mortgage vs. Home Equity Loan: Which Is Better? Owning a home can yield valuable benefits, including the opportunity to accumulate equity in the property. Equity is the difference between what ...

Declining mortgage rates offer some buyers a sliver of hope as they face the ‘insurmountable wall’ of still-high prices and surging interest rates

Declining mortgage rates offer some buyers a sliver of hope as they face the ‘insurmountable wall’ of still-high prices and surging interest rates As winter sets in, temperatures are dropp...