Seattle-area schools have been using a health survey called "Check Yourself" to gather information from students as young as 10. This survey covers topics like gender identity, romantic interests, and substance use. The data collected is then shared with external organizations, which has raised priv
Kraken, a major crypto exchange, just bought Backed Finance. This company makes xStocks, which turns regular stocks into digital tokens. Kraken wants to make these tokenized stocks even more popular. They plan to add xStocks to their global money app. This will make it easier for people to buy, sel
Kraken, a major player in the crypto world, has taken a significant step towards going public. This comes hot on the heels of a massive fundraising round that valued the company at a staggering $20 billion. The company has filed a draft registration form with the SEC, aiming to list its shares on W
Kraken, a well-known crypto exchange, just secured a massive $800 million investment. This huge sum includes a $200 million contribution from Citadel Securities, a major player in the financial world. The goal? To bring traditional finance into the blockchain era. The funding round was split into t
Kraken, a major player in the crypto exchange world, just scored a huge $200 million investment from Citadel, a big name in traditional finance. This isn't their first big win though. Just a few months ago, they raised a whopping $600 million, bringing their total to $800 million in recent funding r
Seattle has a new mayor-elect, and she's already making waves. Katie Wilson, who recently won the Seattle mayoral race, surprised many by joining Starbucks workers on strike. She didn't just show up; she actively encouraged people to boycott the coffee chain. This move aligns with Wilson's strong s
Seattle's living costs are higher than most places in the U. S. This is a big deal for people who rely on Social Security. The Social Security Administration just announced a 2. 8% increase in benefits for 2026. But will this be enough to cover the rising costs in Seattle? The cost of living in Sea
Kraken, a big US-based crypto exchange, decided to shut down its NFT marketplace after a couple of years. The announcement was made in late November, and users have until early next year to move their NFTs to a crypto wallet. Kraken said they're doing this to focus on new products and services. Sta
Seattle saw a crime spree this week, with nine people stabbed in just 38 hours. By Friday, a suspect was in custody, according to police. The first attack happened on Thursday morning, when a 52-year-old woman was stabbed eight times. Later, three men were stabbed, one multiple times. A fourth victi
Stadium deals, often hailed as modern-day marvels of architecture and engineering, are also complex financial puzzles. Enter Stacy Sonnenberg, a financial whiz at Goldman Sachs, who's shaking things up with her innovative securitization strategies. Think of it like this: she's turning stadiums in
