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London - With the ongoing commercialization of distributed ledger technology (DLT) and digital assets, the use of digital money going beyond central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is set to significantly increase, according to Citi’s latest and fourth edition of its Securities Services Evolution whitepaper series. 65% of respondents plan to use non-CBDC options like stablecoins, tokenized deposits, money market funds and digital payment systems to support cash and liquidity requirements for digital securities settlements by 2026, versus 15% who plan to use CBDCs. This is a stark contrast to the previous year where CBDCs were the preferred form of digital money at 52%.

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Dow Jones Industrial Average managed to advance to more of its historical highs yesterday, surpassing the 40,300 level for the first time. The same applies to the S&P 500 index, which touched the level of 5666 before falling. The Dow Jones gains were supported by the second-heaviest stock in the index, Goldman Sachs, after better-than-expected earnings results for the Q2, in addition to optimism about the return of Donald Trump to the White House, betting on a less stringent regulatory environment and the near certainty of the possibility of an interest rate cut next September.

BEIJING (Xinhua) -- The Hannover Messe 2024, an international industrial fair, was held from Monday to Friday in Hanover, Germany. This year's exhibition attracted nearly 4,000 exhibitors from about 60 countries and regions, among which Chinese exhibitors accounted for 30 percent of total. At the exhibition, Shaanxi Blower (Group) Co., Ltd ("Shaangu" for short) showcased a model named "low-carbon energy-saving smart energy interconnection island".

However, seasoned traders understand that effective risk management is not only crucial for preserving capital but also essential for achieving sustainable profitability in the long run. Bolsalia, your new trading platform, explores the fundamental concepts of risk management, its impact on profitability, and why it’s indispensable for traders of all levels.

During the past weekend over the last two days, Bitcoin traders were surprised by a significant downward movement that brought the price of Bitcoin to levels around $24,000. Historically, it's unusual for Bitcoin or cryptocurrency currencies to experience price fluctuations of around 10% within just two or three days. The recent drop of 11.4% from $29,340 to $24,980 between August 15th and August 20th caught many off-guard and led to the largest liquidation in the cryptocurrency market since the FTX crash in November 2022. So, was this violent drop significant in terms of reshaping the cryptocurrency market?

Gold prices continue to decline in the second session this week, reaching the level of $1904 an ounce, at around 9:00 GMT today. This continuous pressure on gold comes with the strength of the US dollar and the rise in US Treasury yields. The US dollar is gaining more strength this week as well, as it is a safe-haven currency. This is especially after the influx of more negative data from the Chinese economy at dawn today, which comes after a previous series of disappointing data, which in turn comes within a turmoil in the Chinese real estate sector and a growth slowdown.

The transition to the “digital era of education” produced many changes in the industry and many benefits for professors, students, and parents who are looking to make a smart investment by accessing programs that provide the best education solution according to their needs. Online education has experienced a rapid growth with the global edtech investments reaching $18.66 billion in 2019, and the overall market for online education projected to reach $350 Billion by 2025. In this global scenario there are many institutions investing in online pedagogy innovation and many cases where online education is outperforming traditional education, in terms of quality of instruction and interactions and students’ achievement.

Could the new trading platform Orbeon Protocol (ORBN), currently in Phase 3 of its presale, really deliver 6000% returns as analysts have predicted? Or are established players like Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Ethereum (ETH) set to surge in the new year, offering a similar or even better profit? Read on for detailed analysis and predictions.

Jack Holmes, Artemis’ fixed income manager.

2022 was a tough year for the high yield market as the stickiness of inflationary pressures became apparent and central banks rushed to tighten monetary conditions. European high yield had the additional pressure of an energy crisis and worries around gas shortages over the winter period.

Artemis’ global equities manager, Simon Edelsten, thinks the US will improve fastest, with Europe and the UK lagging – and maybe some good news from Asia.

• Inflation may continue to rise
• Stockmarkets will remain volatile – but offer opportunities
• Markets need stable interest rates – so the US looks more appealing
• Markets are underestimating the fall in profit margins
• The US recession should be mild
• European manufacturers will struggle with higher energy costs
• Asia could be the surprise for 2023

Communique of the First Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. (Adopted at the First Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on October 23, 2022). The first plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) was held in Beijing on October 23, 2022.

Will the controversial Vilnius-Beijing-Taipei triangle become a square that includes Brussels? It is known that recently Lithuania has promoted unusual diplomatic actions that have significantly affected the normality of its relations with the People's Republic of China. It is also known that Taiwan is a sensitive matter that must be handled with special care and within the framework of the recognition of the principle of one China - a keystone that precedes the establishment of normalized diplomatic relations. That Vilnius has promoted a different approach in its relationship with Taipei, ignoring Beijing's requirements is not only a problem in its relations with China, Lithuania's viewpoint also takes it away from the majority position in the European Union. Lithuania has done this unilaterally, without consulting its allies, but warned of the consequences of its actions, Vilnius has received the solidarity of the EU countries and the community institutions.

To make this idea come true, CARRAT will launch a collection of bracelets on Kickstarter on the 30th of August 2022– click here to pre-order a bracelet. Born from the accumulation of many negative experiences around personal safety in our everyday life. CARRAT wanted to create a bracelet that allows everybody to feel safe and protected in case of danger.

In our latest insight piece, we examine the likely impact of Russia’s decision to suspend gas supplies via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline. In early September, Russia announced that it would keep the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline to the EU closed until sanctions are lifted. As the lifting of sanctions appears off the table, this implies that the EU will be without a large chunk of Russian gas supply this winter. The impact on the EU economy will be twofold. First, Russia’s decision will keep gas prices high in the coming months—prices are currently around four times higher than a year ago—and likely weigh on the euro, dampening households’ purchasing power and consumption. Second, the move raises the risk of energy rationing this winter, which could have a significant impact on industrial output.

The battery deal will enable Candela to scale up production swiftly, bringing mass-market electric boats one step closer to reality. In a watershed moment for electrification at sea, the two Swedish companies Polestar and Candela have ventured into an agreement where Polestar will supply the battery and charging systems for Candela’s revolutionary hydrofoiling speedboats. The deal lets Candela tap into state-of-the art automotive battery technology and scale up production of its best-selling electric boats.

TradingPlatforms.com established that new addresses on Ethereum Network recorded a 62.98% decline since the beginning of the year. In January, the number of new addresses on the Ethereum Network was 3.08 million. Comparatively, the number of new addresses on Ethereum by August 16 stood at 1.14 million.