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Digital assets investment firm Galaxy Digital has bought $306 million worth of Solana in a single day after teaming up with investment firm Multicoin Capital and trading firm Jump Crypto to create a so-called crypto treasury company.Galaxy scooped up 1.2 million Solana (SOL) on Sunday from multiple exchanges and sent them to the crypto custody firm Fireblocks, according to blockchain data reported by Lookonchain.It extends a Solana buying spree from Galaxy since Wednesday, which has seen it buy up over $1.5 billion worth of the token.On Thursday, Galaxy said that it’s linking up with Multicoin Capital and Jump Crypto to…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. It can be tough out there for the freelance duck hunter. Modern waterfowl migrations (and the weather that drives them) are unpredictable, there’s tough competition on many public marshes, and private ground is often locked up by locals or outfitters.  I’ve been lucky to hunt ducks and geese across much of the country, plus I’ve had the opportunity to interview traveling waterfowl hunters who have way more experience than I do. I’ve learned two key points from those experiences: there’s still…

China’s Retail Sales rose 3.4% year-over-year (YoY) in August vs. 3.8% expected and 3.7% in July, the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Monday.Chinese Industrial Production increased 5.2% YoY in the same period, compared to the 5.8% forecast and 5.7% seen previously.Meanwhile, the Fixed Asset Investment came in at 0.5% year-to-date (YTD) YoY in August, missing the expected 1.4% figure. The July reading was 1.6%.AUD/USD reaction to Chinese dataThe soft Chinese data dump has little to no impact on the Australian Dollar (AUD). At the time of writing, the AUD/USD pair is trading 0.10% higher on the day at 0.6653.…

Stablecoins have become a buzzword in the financial world, especially for freelancers navigating the increasingly global and digital job market. But what exactly are they? Essentially, stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value by pegging to a reserve of assets, typically fiat currencies like the US dollar. This stability is crucial for freelancers, as they often operate in countries with fluctuating currency worth. In places facing inflation, stablecoins allow them to receive payments without their local currency losing value. But what are the upsides and downsides of this payment method? How Do Stablecoins Stack Up Against Bank Transfers?…

Bank of New York officially claimed 192,000 square feet of former Condé Nast space at One World Trade Center, we’ve learned. Negotiations for the sublease were reported in the Commercial Observer. BNY needs the four floors while it renovates its headquarters at 240 Greenwich Ave., the CO reported. Bank of New York needs the four floors at One World Trade Center while it renovates its headquarters at 240 Greenwich Ave. Bloomberg via Getty Images The deal reflects Lower Manhattan’s resilience 24 years since 9/11, as spelled out in a report by the Downtown Alliance. The business improvement district’s second-quarter summary…

Did you know that half of businesses start from home? You can own and operate all kinds of businesses remotely, from an online store that you manage by yourself to large scale ventures with physical locations and teams of employees. Ahead, discover 23 home business ideas to kick-start your entrepreneurship journey, along with guidance on how to make them work for you. 23 best home business ideas Buy products in bulk and sell them online Sell homemade products Start a dropshipping store Start a print-on-demand business Offer online services Teach online classes Sell digital products Grow an audience you can…

The digital landscape trembles with opportunity as skilled professionals worldwide abandon traditional office chains, choosing instead the freedom of freelancing. Amidst this revolution, one platform consistently emerges as the North Star for independent talent: Upwork. By 2025, its evolved ecosystem has solidified its position as the undisputed launchpad for freelance careers, seamlessly connecting visionaries with top-tier global talent while pioneering tools that make remote collaboration feel like second nature. Whether you’re a graphic designer in Jakarta or a blockchain developer in Berlin, Upwork’s intuitive interface and robust infrastructure empower you to build a borderless career on your own terms.Why Upwork…

Buy now, pay later plans offer an attractive alternative to credit cards for consumers: They allow purchases to be split into short-term, typically interest-free installments.”Credit isn’t new. Credit’s been around for thousands of years and credit cards aren’t new. But they’ve had a hard time adapting to consumer needs,” said Michael Linford, chief operating officer of Affirm. “I think the thing that we’re seeing in the industry right now is widespread adoption of alternatives to credit cards.”An estimated 86.5 million Americans used buy now, pay later loans in 2024, according to eMarketer, and that number could rise to 91.5 million…

Passive income may not make you a millionaire overnight, but it can supplement your salary and help you build consistent wealth over time. Through investments, royalties, rentals, and revenue, passive income is money you earn without the need for ongoing work. It’s not linked to a regular job and doesn’t require your constant attention. That means more freedom, flexibility, and cash for you. Explore these straightforward passive income ideas to strengthen your financial portfolio. 36 passive income ideas Investment funds Startup investments Dividend stocks Bonds Buy a website Buy a local business High-yield savings accounts Peer-to-peer lending Crypto staking Rental…

Stocks ended mixed on Friday but ended the week with strong gains, driven by investor confidence in an imminent rate cut and strong AI and broad tech sector momentum. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rose 0.95%, while the S&P 500 (SPX) jumped 1.59%, its fifth positive week in the last six, and the Nasdaq-100 (NDX) rallied 1.86% for its second winning week in a row. Thursday brought the bullish trifecta, with all three key indexes reaching fresh records – so it was no surprise that Friday saw a pullback on heavy profit-taking amid heightened investor nerves as stock market bubble…