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FILE – A ribbon-cutting ceremony in 2023 at the new Gresham business, Blissful Lashes. In 2023, Oregon had the highest number of new business registrations of any state in the nation, according to federal data. (Photo courtesy of the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce)In 2023, following the end of the COVID pandemic, Oregon experienced more new business registrations than any other state in the nation.It was part of anomalous growth in new business ventures across the U.S. following the pandemic, but Oregon has for most of the last decade seen significantly more new businesses register in the state than exit,…

The Global Banking & Finance Review Awards programme has officially opened nominations for Private Equity Firm of the Year / Best Private Equity Fund Manager 2026, recognising organisations that have demonstrated excellence in private equity investing, value creation, and delivering strong returns across diverse market conditions.As private equity continues to play a vital role in global capital markets, firms are increasingly driving growth, innovation, and transformation across industries. From supporting early-stage ventures to executing large-scale buyouts and strategic investments, private equity managers are instrumental in unlocking value, enhancing operational performance, and generating long-term returns for investors.The Private Equity Firm of…

Chainalysis said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is more likely to use stablecoins than Bitcoin to pay transit fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Chainalysis said stablecoins are a more practical option for large commercial transactions because price stability and liquidity are critical. It said the IRGC has previously used stablecoins for oil trades, weapons procurement and fund transfers, while Bitcoin is used mainly for cyber activity such as ransomware. Forecast Trend Report by PeriodSee more mid- to long-term trend analysisPhoto: Shutterstock As Iran considers charging oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz transit fees in cryptocurrency,…

Money Metals – Buy Gold, Silver & Precious Metals for Investment In a rapidly shifting geopolitical environment, gold continues to demonstrate both its resilience and its complexity as a financial asset.  In a recent episode of the Money Metals Podcast, host Michael Maharrey spoke with Joseph Cavatoni , Market Strategist for North America at the World Gold Council, to unpack gold’s behavior amid the Iran–U.S.–Israel conflict and broader macroeconomic uncertainty. Recorded against the backdrop of a potential ceasefire and volatile global headlines, the discussion explored gold’s recent price movements, investor behavior, and the evolving role of the metal in modern…

He’s an actor. He’s a singer. He’s a fan of Taylor Swift. He’s a husband and a father. And he’s also a Los Angeles homeowner. And now, Jesse McCartney — of “All My Children,” Dream Street and his own solo career — aims to sell his home in the Hollywood Hills for $2.79 million, The Post has learned. Its sale would mark the end of an era for McCartney, who records show has owned the property since 2014. He bought it for $1.96 million, the records also show. Jesse McCartney. Lacey Davey The residence is a standout in its design.…

Step inside the looksmaxxing manosphere and you’ll be inundated with tips and tricks on how to become more attractive. Whether you want to achieve a chiselled jawline or obtain “hunter eyes”, the majority of this advice comes in the form of at-home, DIY hacks. There’s ‘towel biting’, which consists of chewing on a folded-up towel for approximately 15 minutes a day. Mewing, a tongue exercise used to improve the shape of the jaw. Facial exercises with names like “Zygopush” and “the Hunter Squeeze” aim to hollow out cheeks and make eyes more “wolf-like” in shape, respectively. And, of course, the…

Sustainable investing-focused superannuation and investment fund manager Australian Ethical Investment announced the launch of the Australian Ethical Investment Growth Opportunities Fund, designed to provide wholesale investors with access to a diversified portfolio of private market investments focused on long-term growth and measurable impact. The new fund is being launched with a A$500 million (USD$353 million) seed investment from Australian Ethical, alongside a cornerstone commitment up to A$125 million (USD$88 million) from Australia’s government-owned specialist climate investor Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). CEFC Executive Director Heechung Sung said: “By backing a new institutional vehicle with CEFC investments, we are helping to…

How should one invest in mutual funds during different market cycles? Is it SIP or Lumpsum? Moneyfront CEO & Co-founder Mohit Gang shares a formula that could help decide the split. #Watch Sonal Bhutra #SIPvsLumpSum #InvestingStrategy #MutualFunds LinkedIn Source link

In fact, on a recent episode of the New York Times’ Daily podcast, Carreyrou said he’s “somewhere between 99.5% and 100%” certain that he’s figured out Nakamoto’s true identity, Yahoo Finance reports (2).​As a vocal member of the cryptography-focused online activist community called “Cypherpunks,” Back was unquestionably close to Bitcoin’s inner circle in the early days, and he never denied that. In fact, he openly supported Bitcoin and blockchain at multiple events and through his technology company Blockstream (3).But Carreyrou’s article suggests that Back is hiding his true identity as Bitcoin’s founder. Of the many correlations Carreyrou dug up, some…

The foreign exchange market processes $9.6 trillion in daily turnover, according to the Bank for International Settlements’ 2025 Triennial Survey; that’s a 28% jump from three years prior. What’s striking isn’t the number itself but who (or rather, what) is responsible for most of it. Finance Magnates estimates that roughly 85% of forex volume is now algorithmic. Machines are doing the heavy lifting, and they’ve been getting considerably better at it.For independent traders, this used to feel like watching from the sidelines. Institutional firms had the compute power, the data feeds and the engineering teams. That gap has narrowed significantly.…