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☆ How VC Stephen Hays scraped his life off rock bottom after addiction and a bipolar diagnosis to tackle mental health stigma
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Rebecca Torrence | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Some parents had voiced concerns about Hays' "background," he told Business Insider. In 2020, he started What If Ventures, a venture firm focused on investing in mental health startups. Hays's new public persona as a staunch mental health advocate also puts a certain pressure on him to perform his recovery — "and I hate that," he said. He wants to show people struggling with their own mental health that working to get well is good enough. Advertisement"I don't just want to destigmatize addiction and mental health issues — I want to destigmatize the journey of getting better," he said.

Persons: —, Stephen Hays, Hays, couldn't, didn't, They'd, it's, Christine, he'd, Amit Etkin, Etkin, he'll, that's, Stephen, Christopher Kim, Kim, Hays doesn't, It's Organizations: Service, Little League baseball, Business, Neuroscience, Ventures, West, Space Ventures, Atlantic City, Magazine, Deep Space Ventures, Alto Neuroscience, BI, Argosy Strategic Partners, Argosy Locations: Dallas, Texas, Atlantic, Las Vegas, Colorado, Wickenburg , Arizona

☆ How 5G technology is helping curb carbon emissions and waste at the Paris Games
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Chris Stokel-Walker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Installing and using 5G technology could help minimize the Olympics' environmental impacts. Sustainability initiatives also extend to the 5G technology powering the Olympic Games. Orange, the telecommunications provider for the Paris Games, has set itself the goal of limiting its carbon emissions to 10,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide. Environmentally friendly technology that can support more fansThough 5G systems require infrastructure installation, their technology is more sustainable than older connectivity systems like analog distributed antenna systems, Swank said. Recycling 5G equipment for more sustainabilityTo work toward its carbon-emissions goal for the Paris Games, Orange decreased its equipment manufacturing and infrastructure-deployment footprint.

Persons: —, Kevin Swank, Swank, CommScope, Kelvin Chaffer, Chaffer Organizations: Service, Games, Janeiro Games, Social Sciences, Paris Games, Olympic Games, T, Dallas Cowboys, Paris Olympics, Software Locations: Rio, France, Germany, Arlington , Texas, Orange

☆ Bitcoin tests $70k after Trump says US will be 'crypto capital of the planet'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Kelly Cloonan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

During remarks over the weekend, Donald Trump said he wants to make the US a "bitcoin superpower." Trump said he has raised $25 million in crypto donations over the last two months. AdvertisementDuring remarks a weekend bitcoin conference, presidential hopeful Donald Trump pledged to make the US the "crypto capital of the planet, and the bitcoin superpower of the world" if elected in November. Kennedy, a staunch crypto supporter, said Trump's policies while in office capped the currency's growth and reminded the audience that Trump once called Bitcoin "a scam against the dollar." AdvertisementTrump's comments follow his party's recent growing support for crypto.

Persons: Donald Trump, Bitcoin, Trump, —, Gary Gensler, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Kennedy, Ross Ulbricht, he's, He's, Cameron, Tyler Winklevoss Organizations: Service, SEC, Twitter, Gemini, Trump, Assets, Government Surveillance Locations: Nashville

☆ New Vanguard CEO says improving customer experience is a 'very high' priority and AI could help
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The new CEO at Vanguard said Monday that the asset management giant could lean on artificial intelligence as it looks to improve its customer service experience. Vanguard, which built its reputation as a low-cost and investor-friendly brokerage firm, has seen criticism about its customer service in recent years. Difficulty in reaching a Vanguard representative on the phone is one common complaint seen in online forums. CEO Salim Ramji told CNBC's Bob Pisani on Monday that fixing the customer experience is "very high on my list of priorities" and that artificial intelligence looks like a promising avenue for help. Ramji comes to Vanguard from rival BlackRock, making him the first outsider CEO for the roughly $9 trillion asset manager.

Persons: Salim Ramji, CNBC's Bob Pisani, Ramji, Jack Bogle Organizations: Vanguard, BlackRock Locations: Malvern , Pennsylvania

☆ Bitcoin is up more than 50% this year — here are key crypto tax rules every investor should know
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

After holding crypto for more than one year, you'll qualify for long-term capital gains of 0%, 15% or 20%, depending on taxable income. Higher earners may also owe an extra 3.8% levy, known as net investment income tax. By comparison, short-term capital gains or regular income taxes apply to assets owned for one year or less. New crypto reporting rulesThe U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS in June released final guidance for digital asset brokers, which phases in mandatory yearly reporting. With limited past reporting on basis, crypto investors can still establish a "reasonable allocation" before Jan. 1, 2025, according to an IRS revenue procedure released in June.

Persons: Donald Trump, Jon Cherry, Adam Markowitz, Andrew Gordon Organizations: Republican, Getty, IRS, Luminary, Internal Revenue Service, U.S . Department of, Treasury, Gordon Law Group Locations: Nashville , Tennessee, Windermere , Florida

☆ How Flavor Flav became a sponsor and 'official hype man' of USA Water Polo at the Paris Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The American stealing the show at the Paris Olympics is Flavor Flav. The 65-year-old performer, whose real name is William Jonathan Drayton Jr., has been a fixture at the 2024 games thanks to his partnership with USA Water Polo. The Public Enemy rapper has embraced his new role as "official hype man" of the women's team, appearing poolside at the team's matches wearing a water polo cap and Team USA branded waterproof clock necklace. "By sponsoring a water polo team and helping these girls out, this is bigger than me winning a Grammy." In a comment on the post, Flavor Flav committed his support to the team that has won gold for the past three Olympics.

Persons: Forget Simone Biles, Caeleb Dressel, Flav, William Jonathan Drayton Jr, I've, Maggie Steffens, aren't, imma Organizations: Paris, USA Water Polo, USA, USA Water, NBC, Roll Hall of Famer, Associated Press, CNBC Locations: Paris

☆ 63-year-old CEO shares the top 3 red flags she sees in employees: ‘No one wants to be in their presence'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

McKissack, 63, is the founder and CEO of Washington D.C.-based construction firm McKissack & McKissack, which she launched with $1,000 from her savings in 1990. She churned through employees who weren't the right fit in her company's early years and the business struggled, she says. These three red flags stand out the most when McKissack is hiring employees or evaluating her current talent, she says. People who lack integrityEvery boss needs to be able to trust their employees, McKissack says. "If I don't want to be in their presence, then no one wants to be in their presence, usually" she says.

Persons: McKissack, they're, Heidi K, Gardner, Steve Adcock, Adcock Organizations: Washington D.C, CNBC, Harvard Law School

☆ Coinbase could be ready to achieve a mainstream milestone that boosts the stock, predicts Oppenheimer
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Bitcoin pushing further into the mainstream could be laying the groundwork for crypto stock Coinbase to join the S & P 500 , according to Oppenheimer. "We believe 1) increasing regulatory clarity, and 2) digital asset becoming mainstream can increase the chance that COIN will be included in S & P 500," he added. Lau has an outperform rating on Coinbase and a price target of $282, which implies a roughly 12% increase from current levels. It's gained about 160% in the past year, outperforming the S & P 500 in that time. Over the pas three years, however, shares are up just 3%, while the S & P 500 has gained 23%.

Persons: Oppenheimer, Owen Lau, Lau, Donald Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Cynthia Lummis, Ro Khanna, Coinbase, It's Organizations: Republican, Democratic Locations: blockchain, Nashville, Wyoming, California

☆ Nation states are going to start thinking about bitcoin reserves, analyst says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailNation states are going to start thinking about bitcoin reserves, analyst saysRichard Byworth, head of liquid alternatives at Syz Capital, discusses bitcoin and global policies for bitcoin markets.

Persons: Richard Byworth Organizations: Syz

☆ How One Man Lost $740,000 to Scammers Targeting His Retirement Savings
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Tara Siegel Bernard | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

He was actually assisting criminals in stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars — of his own money. “They kept telling me, ‘This is a big case and we are going to stop a whole ring of people,’” Mr. Heitin said. I was going down the hole with them.”It cost him almost all of his retirement savings: roughly $740,000. Americans spend a lot of energy saving for retirement and worrying about losing money to the gyrations of the stock market. But these days, sophisticated criminals — on dating sites, social media, in messaging apps, or using malicious software — present an ever-growing risk to people and their savings.

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☆ Rep. Ro Khanna says he advised Kamala Harris' team about crypto
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | Kaan Oguz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRep. Ro Khanna says he advised Kamala Harris' team about cryptoRep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) sits down with CNBC Crypto World from the crypto conference Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee to discuss crypto regulation and Democrats' stance on digital assets.

Persons: Ro Khanna, Kamala Harris Organizations: CNBC Locations: Nashville , Tennessee

☆ Bitcoin: We're about 6 months into an 'institutional kind of boom,' digital asset technology firm says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin: We're about 6 months into an 'institutional kind of boom,' digital asset technology firm saysFred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings, says "if you look at the bitcoin ETF, it has reduced the friction for buying, holding and owning bitcoin significantly."

Persons: Fred Thiel Organizations: Marathon Digital Holdings

☆ De la religión al bitcóin: 24 horas en la camaleónica campaña de Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Shawn Mccreesh | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Yen eases as Nikkei jumps, central bank meetings loom
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Sterling was steady near a 2-1/2-week low to the euro ahead of the Bank of England's policy announcement on Thursday. The dollar gained 0.29% to 154.24 yen early in the Asian day, after dipping as low as 151.945 on Thursday for the first time since May 3. Last week, the dollar sank 2.36% against the yen for its worst weekly performance since late April. Speculation has grown that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates on Wednesday at the same time as significantly reducing its monthly bond purchases. Elsewhere, the Australian dollar gained 0.31% to $0.6568, recovering from Friday's low of $0.65105, a level not seen since the start of May.

Persons: Sterling, Tony Sycamore, bitcoin, Donald Trump Organizations: Bank of, Nikkei, Bank of Japan, IG, Federal Reserve, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Australian, Republican Locations: Japan, U.S, China

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves before the bell: McDonald's, Tesla, Stellantis and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

McDonald's — Shares were down slightly in the premarket after the fast food giant reported second-quarter results that missed analyst expectations . Bristol-Myers Squibb — The pharma stock shed 1.5% following a downgrade to underweight from equal weight at Barclays. This call comes after Bristol-Myers Squibb issued better-than-expected earnings and raised its full-year guidance on Friday. Tesla — The electric vehicle maker advanced 1.5% after bring crowned the top pick U.S. auto stock by Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas. The Marvel movie raked in more than $200 million during its opening weekend, making it the strongest debut on record for an R-rated film.

Persons: McDonald's, Olin, Myers Squibb, Myers, Tesla, Morgan Stanley, Adam Jonas, Stellantis, Microstrategy, —, Samantha Subin, Sarah Min, Michelle Fox, Fred Imbert Organizations: JPMorgan, Technologies, Guggenheim, Myers, pharma, Barclays, Myers Squibb, Bristol, Ford, Deutsche Bank, Chrysler, Dodge, Disney, Marvel Locations: Bristol, Monday's premarket

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☆ Good opportunity to buy into weakness with the Nikkei, says Renaissance's Jeff DeGraaf
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailGood opportunity to buy into weakness with the Nikkei, says Renaissance's Jeff DeGraafJeff DeGraaf, Renaissance Macro Research chairman, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk bitcoin, copper, the Japanese Nikkei and more.

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☆ Bitcoin nears $70,000 as investors digest Trump crypto comments and look ahead to central bank meetings
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Investors are coming back into the market after bitcoin ended last week flat and ether dropped roughly 8%. Additionally, traders are watching the Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan and the Bank of England – all of which are meeting this week. Eyes are on Fed Chair Jerome Powell in particular, hoping his comments will confirm an interest rate cut in September. He also said it would be his policy to keep 100% of the bitcoin the U.S. government currently holds (about 210,000 bitcoins), serving as the beginning of a National Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. In remarks that garnered the biggest roar from the audience, Trump vowed that he would replace Gensler "on day one."

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☆ Trump stops short of delivering crypto monetary policy commentary during Bitcoin 2024 keynote
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTrump stops short of delivering crypto monetary policy commentary during Bitcoin 2024 keynoteCNBC's Mackenzie Sigalos reports on news from Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville.

Persons: Mackenzie Sigalos Organizations: Trump Locations: Nashville

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin moves toward $70,000 then dips as investors digest political developments: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, CNBC Crypto World brings you highlights from former President Donald Trump's speech over the weekend at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville and Rep. Ro Khanna discusses crypto regulation from the conference.

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☆ Bitcoin rising after Donald Trump's keynote to Nashville industry conference
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin rising after Donald Trump's keynote to Nashville industry conferenceCNBC's MacKenzie Sigalos reports on the former president's promises on bitcoin and the push by Democrats to lay out a clear agenda on crypto as the fintech voting bloc because a bigger part of the conversation in the 2024 presidential race.

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☆ Philips shares jump 10.5% as second-quarter sales grow despite China weakness
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Karen Gilchrist | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Comparable group sales rose 2% to 4.5 billion euros ($4.88 billion), as demand in North America held strong, even as China sales dipped. Shares of Dutch device maker Philips jumped more than 10.5% in early deals Monday after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings. CEO Roy Jakobs told CNBC that he was encouraged by the "robust" second-quarter results, adding that he had "strong confidence" that the company would meet its full-year guidance of comparable sales growth of 3-5%. The company reported a number of cost savings over the period, including productivity savings of 195 million euros across operating model savings of 57 million euros, procurement savings of 71 million euros, and other programs' savings of 67 million euros. Jakobs said the settlement brings "finality" to the U.S. case, and will allow the company to return its focus to innovation.

Persons: Philips, Roy Jakobs, Jakobs Organizations: CNBC, Philips, Reuters, U.S Locations: North America, China, London

Romona Smith, 20, Nashville, Tennessee Undergraduate subsidizing her college costs with shifts at Kroger and McDonald’s. “Me working wasn’t enough,” said Smith, who described the latter experience as strengthening her resolve. Living situation: Spending the summer rent-free with her college roommate and family in their five-bedroom home in Corona. Romona Smith, 20, NashvilleSmith is pursuing a double major in social work and psychology, along with a certification as a registered behavior technician to work with people with ADHD or autism. With her out-of-pocket tuition set to hit nearly $5,000 this fall, Smith wants to avoid another financial Hail Mary.

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☆ This biographer exchanged emails with Bernie Madoff from prison for a decade. Here’s what he learned
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Richard Behar Courtesy: Lizzie CohenYou probably haven't heard Bernie Madoff's name in awhile, but that doesn't mean the infamous fraudster's story is over, or the pain he inflicted. Irving Picard, an 83-old court-appointed trustee, still spends his days trying to claw back money from the those who benefitted from Madoff's Ponzi scheme, and to reduce the staggering losses of others. 'Prison was a great relief for him'AN: How did Madoff say life in prison changed him? In prison, he'd typically wake up in his cell at around 4 a.m., make coffee in bed with an instant hot water machine, then read, or listen to NPR until breakfast. RB: Bernie said he was under constant stress over the Ponzi, and would talk out loud to himself sometimes in the office, because of the pressure.

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