California's push for electric vehicles (EVs) has raised concerns among automakers like Toyota. The Golden State's plan to require 35% of new vehicles sold in 2026 to be zero emission has left Toyota's Jack Hollis feeling skeptical. "We simply don't see this happening, " he said. Toyota worries that
Ever wondered how international trade finance started? Let's hop back in time to the Middle Ages. Back then, trade finance was a local affair, with merchants and bankers creating their own unique financial tools. Picture this: a merchant in Italy might use a different method than one in China. As tr
Bitcoin's value hit a new record high of $75, 000 after Donald Trump won the 2024 U. S. presidential election. The crypto community is excited, seeing this as good news for Bitcoin. Michael Saylor, who runs MicroStrategy, tweeted that we now have a "Bitcoin President. " Trump's stock in his company
Imagine if Donald Trump becomes the U. S. president again next year. Experts think this could lead to a big wave of companies joining up, especially in the media and tech worlds. Why? Because Trump is likely to change leaders at important government agencies. These leaders might let companies merge
Industrial growth and environmental damage often go hand in hand. A major hurdle is dealing with the waste from hard-to-recycle items like medical supplies. Scientists are searching for new materials that fit into a circular economy, where waste is reduced and everything is recycled. The European Un
Ever since the Middle Ages, international trade finance has been a key part of global business. It all started with local merchants and bankers creating their own unique financial assets. Over time, this system became more centralized, with leading trading centers like Antwerp, Amsterdam, and London
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies saw a rise in prices on Tuesday. This happened as investors waited for the results of the U. S. presidential election. Bitcoin, the most well-known cryptocurrency, climbed to over $70, 000. Other cryptocurrencies like Ether, Solana, and XRP also saw gains. Even mem
Ever wondered how politics and crypto mix? Let's talk about Coinbase, a major crypto exchange. Years ago, the company's founder, Brian Armstrong, kept his distance from Washington. But as crypto grew bigger, so did Coinbase's need to get involved. Armstrong started spending more time in D. C. , meet
The exchange-traded funds (ETF) sector is preparing for big changes starting in 2025, and who wins Tuesday's election might influence these changes. A likely victory for Republican Donald Trump could mean less strict rules than the past four years. Whoever comes into office, ETF companies are gettin
In a surprising move, giants like Microsoft and venture capitalists from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) have come together. But this isn't about a new tech project. It's about a plea to governments: don't mess with their money by regulating AI. They say it’s about protecting startups, but the truth migh
