‘Institutions Are Ready To Play’: How Blockchain Is Gaining Traction In Traditional Finance

At last week’s Benzinga Fintech Deal Day & Awards, Mitchell DiRaimondo, co-founder and lead project manager of SteelWave, addressed the increasing interest of traditional financial institutions in blockchain technology and tokenized real estate investments. Speaking on a panel alongside representatives from BlackRock and Tzero, DiRaimondo shared his thoughts on the gradual but meaningful changes reshaping…

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‘Inflation fatigue’ may spur shoppers to spend cautiously Black Friday weekend

By Long Island and national retailers will roll out discounts on Black Friday, hoping to draw customers to the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season.Yet holiday retail spending is expected to grow modestly this year with  consumers still shell-shocked over recent years’ soaring inflation, retail experts said. The U.S. inflation rate has fallen after soaring to a 41-year high…

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What do Donald Trump’s plans mean for unemployment in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trumps ambitious plans to tackle unemployment in 2025 have sparked heated debate among economists, business leaders, and everyday Americans. With promises of slashing … President-elect Donald Trump’s ambitious plans to tackle unemployment in 2025 have sparked heated debate among economists, business leaders, and everyday Americans. With promises of slashing regulations, incentivizing domestic manufacturing,…

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