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Standard Chartered says Bitcoin not a safe haven against geopolitical risk – gold is

Oct 4, 2024

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Standard Chartered say that gold is a hedge against geopolitical risk, whereas Bitcoin is is a hedge against TradFi issues such as bank collapses or de-dollarisation/U.S. Treasury issues.

Analysts at the bank like buying BTC/USD on a dip under USD60K

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.

Heads up for ECB speakers on Friday – Buch, Escriva, Centeno, de Guindos

Oct 4, 2024

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Times are listed GMT/US Eastern time: 0615/0215 Keynote speech by ECB board member Claudia Buch at 10th Anniversary International Financial Markets Conference organised by Lithuanian Central Bank 0700/0300 Bank of Spain governor Jose Luis Escriva and Bank of Portugal governor Mario Centeno to speak at an event 1000/0600 Remarks by ECB Vice President Luis de...

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill to speak on “What’s next for the UK economy?”

Oct 4, 2024

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0755 GMT / 0355 US Eastern time: Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill speech at the annual conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales Topic will be of interest to traders: What’s next for the UK economy? This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.

Narcissistic grandiosity predicts greater involvement in LGBTQ activism

Dec 22, 2024

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The Archives of Sexual Behavior recently published research that examines the role of dark personality traits in activism. The findings indicate a pattern where narcissistic grandiosity is associated with higher participation in LGBTQ movements, demonstrating that motivations for activism can range widely from genuine altruism to personal image-building. The researchers...

Archeologists unearth 2,600 year-old lost Temple of Poseidon

Dec 22, 2024

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Archaeologists in the Western Peloponnese have uncovered a monumental temple complex near the coastal village of Samikon, believed to be dedicated to Poseidon, the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. This discovery offers new insights into ancient Greek religious practices and underscores the cultural and strategic importance of Poseidon’s...

High-dose caffeine improves reaction time but increases nervousness

Dec 22, 2024

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A recent study in Spain found that an intake of 6 mg/kg of caffeine improved participants’ reaction times in a series of reaction tasks. It also made participants more nervous, alert, and active. The research was published in the European Journal of Nutrition. Caffeine is a natural stimulant found in...

Standard Chartered says Bitcoin not a safe haven against geopolitical risk – gold is

Heads up for ECB speakers on Friday – Buch, Escriva, Centeno, de Guindos

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill to speak on “What’s next for the UK economy?”

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Narcissistic grandiosity predicts greater involvement in LGBTQ activism

Archeologists unearth 2,600 year-old lost Temple of Poseidon

High-dose caffeine improves reaction time but increases nervousness

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