In a groundbreaking move, ApeChain, developed on behalf of the ApeCoin DAO, has integrated zkVerify, a zero-knowledge proof verification protocol created by Horizen Labs. This integration, set on ApeChain’s Jenkins Testnet, aims to elevate the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of zero-knowledge proof verification for Web3 games, particularly on the highly anticipated Arbitrum Orbit Chain. While zero-knowledge
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As the month came to a close in 2024, the municipal market appeared relatively calm, with minimal activity ahead of the Fourth of July holiday-shortened week. Despite a new-issue slate totaling a modest $240 million, there were significant developments to observe on the sidelines. Munis demonstrated resilience compared to U.S. Treasuries, holding steady while government
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The recent announcements from Nike have left Wall Street in a state of shock and uncertainty. After a lackluster fiscal year and a disappointing quarterly report, Nike CEO John Donahoe is facing criticism and doubt about his leadership. The company’s projected sales decline of 10% for the current quarter is far worse than anticipated, causing
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California is currently facing tax revenue shortfalls that are putting pressure on the state’s policy agenda under the leadership of Governor Gavin Newsom. In a recent State of the State speech, Newsom focused more on national politics rather than addressing the challenges within the state. The agreement reached on the budget and the $297.7 billion
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Asian markets experienced a period of uncertainty on Friday as most Asian currencies struggled to break out of a tight range. The strength of the dollar, hovering near two-month highs, was a key factor influencing the currency markets. This strength in the dollar led to the weakening of the Japanese yen beyond levels that were
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The municipal bond market saw minimal movement on Thursday, with the final large deals pricing and mutual funds experiencing outflows. U.S. Treasury yields decreased, while equities showed an uptick towards the end of the day. The ratios between municipal bonds and Treasury securities varied across different timeframes, highlighting the uncertainty in the market. Municipal bond
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