Japan's top bond dealers are pushing for a change in the government's bond sales strategy. They want more short-term notes, like two-, five-, and ten-year bonds. At the same time, they're asking for fewer super-long bonds to be issued. This shift comes as Japan's longer-term bonds have been under pressure. There's talk of more bond issuance under Prime Minister Sana...
Yearn Finance, a well-known player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, recently revealed an issue with its yUSND vault on the Arbitrum network. The problem was caused by a lack of liquidity in the USND token, which led to significant slippage when swapping liquidation rewards. This incident specifically affected the vault's rETH Stability Pool Strategy, where ...
In a democracy, citizens elect representatives to make decisions. But over time, lobbyists have stepped in to push for specific causes. Some of these causes are important, like medical research or environmental protection. Others are more about business interests, like mining or pharmaceuticals. Lobbying has its place, but it's not right that public bodies, like tra...
Kevin O'Leary, a well-known investor, has some strong opinions on home buying. He thinks it's not always the best move, especially for young adults. His advice? Rent first, invest the savings, and buy later when it makes more sense. O'Leary suggests that buying a home only makes sense if you plan to stay in it for at least five years. If you're early in your career,...
A recent U. S. proposal to end the Ukraine-Russia war has set off alarm bells in Kyiv. Ukrainian officials are worried that the plan would force their country to make big compromises that could weaken its security and independence. The plan, which was put together by American and Russian officials without Ukraine's input, includes some tough demands. It asks Ukraine...
In the world of cryptocurrency, partnerships can turn sour quickly. Core Foundation and Maple Finance, once collaborators, are now locked in a legal battle. Core accuses Maple of breaking their agreement and misusing confidential information to launch a competing product, syrupBTC. This feud started after Core secured a court injunction in the Cayman Islands to stop ...
Maize, a staple crop, faces a big problem: antimony (Sb) pollution. This harmful substance sneaks into the soil and messes with the plants, making them grow poorly and reducing their nutritional value. But here's a twist: tiny fungi called arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) might just be the heroes maize needs. These fungi team up with maize roots, creating a symbio...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has taken the gaming world by storm, earning a record-breaking 12 nominations at The Game Awards. This achievement is even more impressive considering it's from a relatively new studio, Sandfall Interactive. The game's success can be attributed to its unique blend of familiar and innovative elements, much like Baldur's Gate 3, which swept ...
Elon Musk has been dropping hints about Tesla's upcoming projects. During a recent chat on The Joe Rogan Experience, he confirmed that the long-awaited Roadster is still in the works. He even promised that the upcoming reveal will be something truly unforgettable. Musk also teased the idea of a flying car, which has always been a hot topic. The Roadster was first sh...
In the world of digital money, trust is a big deal. Zircuit Finance is stepping up to make things safer. They just launched a new platform to tackle the big problems in decentralized finance (DeFi): credit risks and security issues. With $3 billion already secured, they offer a stable place for big investors to grow their money, starting with up to 11% returns on USD...