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Apr 30 2026FINANCE

Bank Leader Says Tokenizing Assets Won’t Make Them Liquid

Oliver Harris, now the head of JPMorgan’s blockchain unit, said tokenization alone will not solve liquidity problems. He told a crowd in Toronto that putting an asset on the blockchain does not automatically make it easier to trade. Harris has moved from Goldman Sachs and a small crypto start‑

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Nov 18 2025BUSINESS

A New Leader for SkySparc: Oliver Bussmann Takes the Helm

Oliver Bussmann has been chosen to lead SkySparc as the new Chairman of the Board. This move comes after a big investment from Bregal Milestone, a major player in the software private equity world. Bussmann is no stranger to the tech scene. He's got a strong background in financial technology and ha

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Apr 27 2025SCIENCE

Olive Oil's Secret: The Compound Conundrum

Olive oil is famous for its health benefits. Two key compounds in olive oil are oleacein and oleocanthal. They are known for fighting inflammation, cancer, and even brain diseases. But there is a catch. These compounds are highly reactive. They quickly bond with primary amines. These amines are foun

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Feb 17 2025SCIENCE

Small Trees, Big Impact: The Science Behind Controlling Olive Tree Size

Olive trees, a staple in Mediterranean farming, are facing a challenge. They need to adapt to modern farming methods. These methods include high-density orchards and mechanized cultivation. This means farmers need to control the size of the trees. This is where the study comes in. It uses genetic ma

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Dec 16 2024CRIME

Olivet University: California Court Says No More

Olivet University, founded by Korean-American cleric David Jang, has been ordered to close by a California judge. The university is no stranger to legal trouble, with a federal criminal investigation underway for money laundering, visa fraud, and labor trafficking. The state's education regulator, t

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

New Boss at Constantin Film Shakes Things Up

Oliver Berben, the new head of Constantin Film, is taking on the fast-changing German media scene with a new strategy. He's all for the government's plan to tweak production incentives and make broadcasters invest more in European shows. Berben thinks it's time for producers to find new ways to make

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