Dangote Group has projected to boost its total employment to about 65,000 with its ambition to expand into steel production, electricity generation and port development. Currently, the conglomerate spans across cement, sugar, salt, fertiliser, and petrochemicals with about 30,000 workers, approximately 80 per cent of them Nigerians employed at the refinery. Speaking in a recent [...]
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Cryptocurrency punters are increasing the odds that a country other than the U.S. and Israel will strike Iran as the regional conflict spreads into Gulf states hosting American troops.Probability Of Another Country Entering War SurgesPolymarket odds that a third country initiates a military attack against Iran by March 7 surged to 39%, up from 28% the day before. The possibility of the attack happening by the end of the month has risen to 66%.More than $660,000 has been wagered on the outcome. The market resolves to “Yes” if the country uses aerial bombs, drones, or missiles against Iran or its embassies or consulates. Intercepted missiles or drones, as well as surface-to-air missile strikes, will not be ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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BitcoinWorldPBOC USD/CNY Reference Rate: Strategic 148-Pip Appreciation Signals China’s Calculated Currency ShiftThe People’s Bank of China (PBOC) strategically adjusted the USD/CNY reference rate to 6.9088 on Thursday, marking a calculated 148-pip appreciation from the previous day’s 6.9236 fixing. This significant move by China’s central bank signals deliberate currency management amid evolving global economic conditions and domestic policy priorities. Market analysts immediately noted the substantial daily adjustment, [...]This post PBOC USD/CNY Reference Rate: Strategic 148-Pip Appreciation Signals China’s Calculated Currency Shift first appeared on BitcoinWorld.
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It feels as if spring is flying by before the spring weather truly arrives. But now, with the first signs of sun, one can slow down to appreciate the pleasant weather, even if it's not possible right now to slow down in classes (or appreciate them). To help you reach calm in at least some facets of your life, the Arts section presents our weekly picks for new media releases, beginning with my personal recommendations.Doesn't it feel like the Frankenstein movie just came out? Prepare for deja vu, as director and writer Maggie Gyllenhaal gives us The Bride!, a story in which Frankenstein's monster requests Dr. Euphronius to resurrect him a wife out of a murdered woman. Zooming into the perspective of a character addressed more in the books than in previous movie adaptations, The Bride! should be a nice addition to every Frankenstein fan's Letterboxd account.Promising surreal and speculative content, The Body Builders is a novel that displays Ada and Atticus' meant-to-be romantic relationship as Ada becomes increasingly detached from her family as well as reality. It all started when her dad left her mom to spend more time in the gym bodybuilding. When Ada's mom invites her on a Greek holiday, it seems that everything unwinds. The question that intrigues me in this book is how speculative and surreal it can get, and to what extent Ada is able to stay attached to reality - I guess I'll have to read to find out.I'm sure I'm not the first one - nor will I be the last - to tell you that a new Harry Styles album is dropping. Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. from the title alone promises to be a multivalent album that could go in any number of directions, and fans will certainly jump at the first chance to immediately dissect the famous artist's newest work. So, should we see what it's all about, too?It's no secret that Hopkins produces numerous to-be-famous graduates every year, ranging from those in every science to each of the arts. It's nearly impossible to keep track of all notable alumni's career-making wins. However, events like the MFA Alumni Reading from Amanda Gunn and Gwen E. Kirby of the Writing Seminars department make it easier. This reading will expose audience members to both writers' skilled crafts while also showing Hopkins community members what is possible for them in the future, so it's a night you won't want to miss.But of course, only four picks per week won't do it for all of you, or maybe you won't find my personal recommendations to your taste. If that's the case, then don't worry because, as always, we have included below a more comprehensive list of new media releases for you to partake in:To watch...Othello, directed by Tom Morris - March 4The Bride!, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal - March 6Heel, directed by Jan Komasa - March 6Hoppers, directed by Daniel Chong - March 6Youngblood, directed by Hubert Davis - March 6To read...The Body Builders, by Albertine Clarke - March 3Now I Surrender, by Álvaro Enrigue, translated by Natasha Wimmer - March 3An Impossibility of Crows, by Kirsten Kaschock - March 3Night Night Fawn, by Jordy Rosenberg - March 3The Beginning Comes After the End: Notes on a World of Change, by Rebecca Solnit - March 3To listen...Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., by Harry Styles - March 6These Frightening Machines, by Katherine Priddy - March 6Werewolf, by The Brook & The Bluff - March 6Make-up is a lie, by Morrissey - March 6Satellite, by Charlotte Sands - March 6Live events...Amanda Gunn and Gwen E. Kirby: MFA Alumni Reading - March 4, 6-7 p.m. in Gilman 50 This event is free.Decision Points at Homewood House - March 5, 5-6 p.m. at Homewood House Registration is required. Ticket prices vary.Hopkins Symphony: Clowning Around! - March 7, 7:30-9:30 p.m. in Shriver Hall Registration is required. Ticket prices vary.Music at Evergreen: Ziggy and Miles, Guitar Duo - March 8, 2-4 p.m. at Evergreen Museum and Library Registration is required. Ticket prices vary.Shriver Hall Concert Series: Isidore String Quartet and Jeremy Denk, Piano - March 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Registration is required. Ticket prices vary.
Crypto Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs), led by Bitcoin (BTC) funds, have broken their one-month negative streak after recording significant inflows over the last week, signaling renewed demand for the digital asset-based investment products amid broader market weakness and geopolitical tensions. Related Reading: Crypto’s Quietest Month In Nearly A Year — But Hackers Haven’t Gone Away Crypto Funds Break Out Of Multi-Week Bleeding In its latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, CoinShares revealed that crypto investment products recorded around $1 billion in inflows during the last week, breaking out of the multi-billion-dollar outflow streak that began mid-January with no notable outflows. Crypto-based funds saw cumulative outflows of $4 billion during the previous five weeks, driven by market weakness and overall negative sentiment. Notably, the US market accounted for most of the negative net flows, while Bitcoin ETPs showed the weakest performance among major cryptocurrencies, recording over $3.80 billion in outflows since January 23. Now, funds based on the flagship cryptocurrency showed the strongest performance, with over $881 million in inflows, according to CoinShares’ data. Although the $3.7 million in inflows into short Bitcoin investment products highlights that the opinion remains polarized, the report noted. Ethereum investment products recorded their strongest week since mid-January, registering inflows totaling $117 million. Despite this, the two largest cryptocurrencies by market cap remain in a net outflow position Year-to-Date (YTD). Conversely, Solana funds saw $53.8 million in inflows last week and $156 million in inflows YTD. In addition, the US accounted for most inflows, with $957 million, while Canada, Germany, and Switzerland saw continued inflows of $34.1 million, $31.7 million, and $28.4 million, respectively. “From a macro standpoint, it is difficult to attribute the shift in sentiment to a single catalyst. However, prior price weakness, a break below key technical levels, and renewed accumulation by large Bitcoin holders appear to have contributed to the reversal,” explained James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares. “At a more anecdotal level, recent client discussions have been almost entirely focused on identifying entry points rather than reducing exposure to the asset class,” he continued. Bitcoin ETF Investors Show Diamond Hands Amid last week’s rebound, Nate Geraci, co-founder of the ETF Institute, highlighted US spot Bitcoin ETF investors, who have “largely displayed diamond hands” during the market correction and negative sentiment. The ETF expert observed that Bitcoin funds’ cumulative $6.5 billion in outflows since the October 10 crash were a “drop in the bucket” compared to the $55 billion in cumulative total net inflows that the category has seen since its January 2024 debut. As reported by NewsBTC, Geraci stressed that while these major drawdowns are “a walk in the park for long-time BTC investors,” newer ETF investors also appear unfazed by the recent market conditions and are “apparently buying the dip.” Related Reading: Blood Moon Affecting Bitcoin Price? Why A Surge Above $100,000 Could Be Coming Similarly, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas discusses the performance of spot Bitcoin ETFs over the past two years, affirming, “As an ETF watcher, you know just how absurd this strength amid a 50% drawdown.” He stated that the funds’ overall performance is “the real story,” rather than the $6 billion that has come out during the latest market downturn, which he concluded was normal for most assets. As of this writing, Bitcoin is trading at $65,582, a 2.2% decline on the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com