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CFOs' economic optimism declines amid tariff concerns

Economic optimism among chief financial officers has decreased in the first quarter of 2025, according to the CFO Survey.

Martin G. Morgado joins advisory council at New York Fed

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has announced the appointment of Martin G. Morgado to its Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC), effective immediately.

Crypto Price Overview: March 24, 2025

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin & more: Today's crypto overview — March 24, 2025

Clerical jobs hit hard by tech advancements from 1980-2015: Cleveland Fed report

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has released a report highlighting the impact of information technologies on clerical workers in major metropolitan areas from 1980 to 2015.

Carlyle invests €250 million into European ophthalmology leader Sanoptis

Global investment firm Carlyle has announced a strategic investment of €250 million in Sanoptis, a European leader in ophthalmology services.

Crypto Price Overview: March 23, 2025

From Bitcoin to Solana: Here’s how major cryptocurrencies moved today – March 23, 2025.

Financial Stability Oversight Council discusses key issues in March 2025 meeting

The Financial Stability Oversight Council convened on March 20, 2025, to discuss various issues affecting the financial sector.

Treasury removes sanctions on Tornado Cash amid ongoing concerns over North Korean cyber threats

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the removal of economic sanctions against Tornado Cash, as stated in their recent filing in the case Van Loon v. Department of the Treasury.

Ron Rivera appointed general manager of Cal Golden Bears football program

UC Berkeley has announced the appointment of Ron Rivera as the general manager of the California Golden Bears football program.

U.S. imposes sanctions on network supporting Iran's oil exports

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced new sanctions targeting entities involved in Iran's oil exports.

UC Berkeley community protests perceived attacks on higher education

Hundreds of individuals, including UC Berkeley faculty, students, and community members, assembled at Sproul Plaza to protest actions they view as attacks on higher education by the Trump administration.

Crypto Price Overview: March 22, 2025

Tracking the latest price action across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and more on March 22, 2025.

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iranian oil minister and shadow fleet operators

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against Iran’s Minister of Petroleum, Mohsen Paknejad, along with several entities across multiple jurisdictions, including China and India.

Crypto Price Overview: March 21, 2025

Tracking today’s crypto price changes across Binance Coin, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other key cryptocurrencies on March 21, 2025.

Crypto Price Overview: March 20, 2025

Here’s how Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and other key cryptocurrencies performed on March 20, 2025.

Treasury Secretary discusses economic agenda with EU Commissioner

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent engaged in an introductory call with European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis.

Fortitude Re enters $4B annuity reinsurance agreement with Taiyo Life

FGH Parent, L.P., known as Fortitude Re, has finalized a $4 billion reinsurance agreement with Taiyo Life Insurance Company.

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland releases 2024 financial statements

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has announced the release of its 2024 annual financial statements.

UC Berkeley team develops squirrel-inspired robot capable of agile landings

Biologists and engineers at the University of California, Berkeley have developed a robot named Salto, which can mimic a squirrel's ability to land on narrow branches.

Treasury reports January 2024 international capital flow data

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has published the Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for January 2024, revealing a net TIC outflow of $48.8 billion.