The US FDIC says banks can engage in cryptocurrency and other legally permitted activities without prior regulatory approval if they manage risks appropriately
Basically the crypto version of the housing crisis. @opinionatedogre : Because greedy banks are historically known for self-restraint and managing risks appropriately... Holy shit, the next Wall St. ...
Documents: besides FTX, US bank Silvergate has been used by 12+ crypto companies that were fined, closed, bankrupt, or under investigation, including Binance
The good news about the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's cryptocurrency empire is that its failure did not send shock waves through … Tweets: @smdiehl , @theraheelhasan , @mikulaja , @intelligencer , @...
Uber buys food delivery service Postmates for $2.65B in an all-stock deal
I met Bastian Lehman, CEO and co-founder … Kari Astillero / Micky : Uber confirms $2.65 billion all-stock purchase of Postmates Bhumika Khatri / Inc42 Media : Daily Tech Briefing: Paytm Solidifies Ins...
Researcher finds 29,463 employees were laid off from 292 tech companies between March 11 and April 21 due to the COVID-19 pandemic
the worst numbers since the Great Depression. This is an unprecedented economic crisis that will require unprecedented solutions. Let's give $2000/month to people who are struggling. https://www.cnbc....
Fiverr and other freelancing sites have broadened employment opportunities for workers, but endless competition has led to lower wages and little stability
My Research on Digital labour and the gig economy Tweets: @alanasemuels : I was surprised at the stellar quality of the $5 short story and $5 love letter I bought on Fiverr. But what happens when tale...
Fiverr and other freelancing sites have broadened employment opportunities for workers, but endless competition has led to lower wages and little stability
Alana Semuels / The Atlantic : Tweets: @theatlantic , @alanasemuels , @alanasemuels , and @alanasemuels Tweets: @theatlantic : Digital platforms like Fiverr are increasing competition for lots of dif...