Currency

• "We are not only fortifying our commitment to a superior crypto experience but also solidifying our position as the undeniable leader in the ever-evolving crypto industry", said Peter Smith, CEO and Co-Founder of Blockchain.com.
• "This partnership signifies a pivotal moment in Blockchain.com's growth trajectory, propelling us towards owning the crypto space and ensuring that Blockchain.com remains the pioneer of the future of finance.
• As we look forward, our dedication to innovation, security, and empowering individuals remains unwavering."
• "This collaboration will open new doors and opportunities for SoFi members, providing access to a broad range of digital tokens and advanced trading features."

• RUSTON, La., Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Century Next Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (OTCQX: CTUY), the holding company of Century Next Bank, with $716.5 million in assets, today announced financial results for the 3rd quarter ended September 30, 2023.
• This growth continued to provide added strength to the Company’s liquidity position during the nine months ending September 30, 2023.
• Noninterest-bearing checking increased $120.1 million and interest-bearing checking accounts increased $2.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
• Century Next Financial Corporation is the holding company for Century Next Bank (the “Bank”) which conducts business from its main office in Ruston, Louisiana.

• In an apparent attempt to “talk across the political divide”, former chancellor George Osborne and former shadow chancellor Ed Balls have launched a podcast.
• Political Currency has been billed as a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the rooms and minds where the key decisions are made.
• It hasn’t taken long for the two men to use the podcast to celebrate their joint achievements.
• So, things which are contested can become consensual and when people agree, that is often how our county moves forward.
• And yet poverty itself has so far only been mentioned once on the podcast, around halfway through episode one.

Listen to the ‘grown-ups’

• They appear very happy with the current state of British politics and the people in charge.
• For them, in 2023, the grown-ups are back in charge again – and that includes their gaining air time.
• We forced our opponents to change their minds.” There is an older parallel to be drawn, too.
• They were Michael Foot, Peter Howard and Frank Owen and their targets were the British public figures who appeased 1930s Germany.

• The "Metaverse - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
• As we look ahead to 2023 and 2030, the metaverse market is expected to continue evolving and expanding across different geographic regions.
• Each region will exhibit unique growth patterns and trends, shaping the future of the metaverse.
• Simultaneously, the hardware segment is expected to experience impressive growth, with an estimated 44.8% CAGR over the next eight years.