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Virgin Galactic reopens ticket sales, with prices starting at $450,000 per seat

Virgin Galactic delivered second-quarter results after the market closed on Thursday and announced the reopening of ticket sales for spaceflights.

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Russian group releases stolen credit cards on dark web. Here's how to protect your credit from criminals

An estimated 1 million stolen credit cards were posted on the dark web, and it may be time you take steps to prevent fraudsters from using your personal data.

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Astra stock jumps 24% as rocket builder targets late August for first launch since going public

Publicly traded rocket builder Astra will go for its first launch of the year later this month, planning to transport a Pentagon payload to orbit.

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Space company Maxar stock drops 14% after delaying launch of next-generation satellites

Space company Maxar Technologies shares dropped in trading Thursday after it announced another delay to the launch of its next-generation imagery satellites.

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Documentary (30mins): Quantum technologies role in our sustainable future

Tech UK | Jul 29, 2021 Quantum Computing Can Serve as a Multifaceted Tool to Help Scientists and Engineers Take on the Challenge of Ensuring a Sustainable Future, Say Industry Figures. A new documentary – Quantum Technology | Our Sustainable Future from The Quantum Daily, developed in partnership with Oxford Instruments Nanoscience – was released today with a call from


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Crypto scams, DeFi hacks, and rug pulls: Why the crypto industry needs insurtech

Insurtech Insights | Aug 5, 2021 When you have even just $100 in a liquidity pool, you dread the day you awake to it being gone. Your bags are gone. How do you alleviate that concern? With insurance. Unfortunately, DeFi users don’t have much choice when protecting their assets, and only an estimated $2 billion


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Reg CF Update: Interview with Sherwood Neiss on Investment Crowdfunding

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | Aug 3, 2021 Reg CF was bumped up to $5 million in March. We quickly saw issuers jump in to raise more than the prior funding cap of $1.07 million. Are you surprised as to how the market reacted to the improved environment? Woodie Neiss: I’m not.  If you


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Robinhood surges another 13% a day after jumping past IPO price

Cathie Wood purchased 89,622 shares of HOOD on Tuesday in ARK Fintech Innovation ETF, a position worth roughly $4.2 million.

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These retirees are more likely to be ‘comfortable’ or ‘affluent,’ study finds

These factors are most common among those who are ‘comfortable’ or ‘affluent’ in retirement, according to a study. Here are the key takeaways.

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Op-ed: Real estate investment trusts may provide inflation protection for investors

Real estate investment trusts are rebounding due to the recession recovery and a concern
about inflation and potentially higher interest rates.

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Robinhood halted for volatility after surging 65%, trading app up 120% this week

Cathie Wood purchased 89,622 shares of HOOD on Tuesday in ARK Fintech Innovation ETF, a position worth roughly $4.2 million.

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Are you protected under the new eviction ban? Here's what you need to know

A few days after the national eviction ban expired, the CDC has issued a new protection for renters. This time, the rules are a little more complicated.

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Interac and many of Canada’s leading financial institutions enhance Interac e-Transfer to introduce instant digital payments for businesses

Interac Corp. | Release | Aug 4, 2021 Interac e-Transfer® for Business supports critical finance transformation as corporate Canada pursues recovery and growth TORONTO, Aug. 4, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, Interac Corp., with the support of 13 leading Canadian financial institutions, is launching Interac e-Transfer for Business, an innovative solution that builds on the widespread adoption of


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Robinhood surges as much as 81% in second day of wild trading

Cathie Wood purchased 89,622 shares of HOOD on Tuesday in ARK Fintech Innovation ETF, a position worth roughly $4.2 million.

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Due Diligence Basics for Startup Investors

Conducting due diligence prior to making an investment is critical for startup investors. Learn the basic steps investors can take to conduct their own due diligence on an offering before investing. Continue reading

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