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The Grand Bend community centre is one step closer to becoming a reality. A conceptual facility design proposes a variety of features for the much anticipated addition to the community. The proposal includes several amenities on the main floor The proposed main floor layout of the Grand Bend Community Centre (Source: Municipality of Lambton Shores, Skinner Architects) The upper floor would feature the following The proposed upper floor layout of the Grand Bend Community Centre (Source: Municipality of Lambton Shores, Skinner Architects) The outside of the facility would include an outdoor kitchen, picnic area, and parking. The proposed location for the facility is 18 Municipal Drive, Grand Bend (Lion’s Park) – which is near the intersection of highways 21 and 81. Currently the property is home to a baseball diamond, pavilion and outdoor shuffleboard court that would be decommissioned to make room for the new community centre. 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United States Senator Bernie Sanders' three resolutions in the US Senate to stop US weapons transfers to Israel were defeated on November 20. The resolutions to end US support for Israel’s genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza all received between 18–19 votes from Democrats and none from Republicans. While less than 20% of the 100 senators supported the bills, the vote reflected a growing divide in the Democratic Party and demonstrated significant opposition to President Joe Biden and the majority of Democrats who solidly back the Jewish state. that two-thirds of Democrats would like to either stop military aid to Israel altogether or make it conditional on a ceasefire. As the Democratic Party failed that political and moral test, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued warrants for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity, including starvation as a method of warfare, intentional attacks on civilians, “murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts”. The ICC also issued a warrant for Hamas commander Mohammed Deif. Biden condemned the ICC’s actions, stating, “The ICC issuance of arrest warrants against Israeli leaders is outrageous. Let me be clear once again: whatever the ICC might imply, there is no equivalence — none — between Israel and Hamas. We will always stand with Israel against threats to its security.” Also, at this same time, in the United Nations Security Council, the US cast the only vote against a proposal calling for an immediate and unconditional cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, effectively vetoing the resolution in the 14–1 vote. “We could not support an unconditional cease-fire that failed to release the hostages,” said Robert A Wood, a US ambassador to the UN. This was the fourth time that the US blocked a ceasefire resolution in the Security Council. The week before, the UN Human Rights Office condemned the killing of civilians in the war in Gaza, saying that 70% of the victims were women and children. It reported that 43,300 people had been killed but that many other dead are buried under the bombed-out buildings. UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said, “this unprecedented level of killing, and injury of civilians is a direct consequence of the failure to comply with fundamental principles of international humanitarian law”. While Biden’s support for Israel remained unwavering, Donald Trump’s administration will be even worse. During the presidential debate before Biden dropped out of the race, Trump called for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “finish the job in Gaza”. In his first presidential term (2016–20), Trump supported the Netanyahu government, moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. He also supported Israeli claims to the Golan Heights and to the West Bank and cut aid to Palestinians. Trump’s new ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, is a Christian Zionist who does not recognise the existence of the Palestinian people. Protests against US support for Israel and against Israel’s war against Palestine have continued, though the campus movement was suppressed as students were suspended, expelled or jailed. But off campus, activities continue. At Travis Airforce Base in northern California, about 50 protestors blocked the entrance to the base, and 28 people were arrested. One activist posted on X, “Americans want peace! STOP KILLING CHILDREN People’s Embargo! Stop funding Israel and War crimes.” Under Trump, protesters will face greater surveillance, investigations, accusations of being foreign agents or terrorists, and the possible deportation of immigrants. Anti-Zionists will be accused of antisemitism and may be charged with hate speech. Resisting Trump is going to require a new strategy on the left. [Reprinted from . Edited for clarity.]Longtime QVC program host Jennifer Coffey announced she is leaving the network at the end of the year. “Join me please for my final show on New Year’s Eve. So fitting!” Coffey wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, November 19. “We close out one chapter and begin another. I can’t wait to hear about your new adventures as I share mine with you too. I don’t know about you, but I’ve got Big Plans and I want to watch and support you as you work on yours. We got this.” While announcing her departure from the shopping channel, Coffey took a trip down memory lane and recalled the memorable phone call she received in 2011. After “much visualization and prayer,” Coffey learned she would become a QVC program host selling everything from fashion and beauty to electronics and food. “Mama got her dream job,” she wrote. “For thirteen years I have been learning how to do this. I learned from the best in the business. I made forever friends, and I met inspiring and beautiful souls I never thought I’d ever share a room with let alone a television studio. But most importantly, I got to know YOU. And you allowed me into your homes as my dream came true.” Whether working alongside fashion designers Isaac Mizrahi and Susan Graver , or listening to music next to Coldplay, Coffey couldn’t share just one favorite memory. Looking ahead, however, she’s excited to show people that their dreams can come true. “One thing about dreams is that they evolve, grow and change,” she wrote. “I’ve made the choice to end my years as a QVC host but am 100 percent certain it is not the end of my time in this building. And I hope you follow me along right here on social media as I continue to bring you along for the wild ride.” Soon after sharing her news, Coffey received many warm wishes from viewers and fellow QVC hosts including Nancy Yoon . “We love you so much Jennifer Coffey,” Yoon wrote via Facebook . “This is truly bittersweet for all of us. So sad you are leaving but so happy for you to shine!! Thank you for being such an amazing host and friend to so many and wonderful mentor to me!!” You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News QVC fashion designer Renée Greenstein added, “Go for it all and teach the inspirational knowledge you have learned. Congratulations.” Coffey said she looks forward to shopping with the audience throughout the holiday season and taking trips down memory lane before her final show on New Year’s Eve. QVC also applauded Coffey for her contributions for more than a decade. “Jen has been an integral part of our Host Team for 13 years, hosting a variety of successful shows across multiple categories, always offering her keen eye for style, whether in beauty, home, accessories or fashion,” QVC said in a statement to Us Weekly on Friday, November 22. “During her remaining time with us, we will continue to celebrate Jen and all she has done for QVC. Her last on-air appearance will be on Tuesday, December 31 with a final farewell show. We wish Jen well as she embarks on her next chapter and thank her for her contributions in engaging our customers during her tenure.”WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who the White House fears could be unjustly targeted by President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, a preemptive move that would be a novel and risky use of the president’s extraordinary constitutional power. The deliberations so far are largely at the level of White House lawyers. But Biden himself has discussed the topic with some senior aides, according to two people familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday to discuss the sensitive subject. No decisions have been made, the people said, and it is possible Biden opts to do nothing at all. Pardons are historically afforded to those accused of specific crimes – and usually those who have already been convicted of an offense — but Biden’s team is considering issuing them for those who have not even been investigated, let alone charged. They fear that Trump and his allies, who have boasted of enemies lists and exacting “retribution,” could launch investigations that would be reputationally and financially costly for their targets even if they don’t result in prosecutions. While the president’s pardon power is absolute, Biden’s use in this fashion would mark a significant expansion of how they are deployed, and some Biden aides fear it could lay the groundwork for an even more drastic usage by Trump. They also worry that issuing pardons would feed into claims by Trump and his allies that the individuals committed acts that necessitated immunity. Recipients could include infectious-disease specialist Dr. Anthony Fauci, who was instrumental in combating the coronavirus pandemic and who has become a pariah to conservatives angry about mask mandates and vaccines. Others include witnesses in Trump’s criminal or civil trials and Biden administration officials who have drawn the ire of the incoming president and his allies. Get the latest political news stories, from local elections and legislation to reaction to national events. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy . Some fearful former officials have reached out to the Biden White House preemptively seeking some sort of protection from the future Trump administration, one of the people said. It follows Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter — not just for his convictions on federal gun and tax violations, but for any potential federal offense committed over an 11-year period, as the president feared that Trump allies would seek to prosecute his son for other offenses. That could serve as a model for other pardons Biden might issue to those who could find themselves in legal jeopardy under Trump. Biden is not the first to consider such pardons — Trump aides considered them for him and his supporters involved in his failed efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election that culminated in a violent riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. But he could be the first to issue them since Trump’s pardons never materialized before he left office nearly four years ago. Gerald Ford granted a “full, free, and absolute pardon” in 1974 to his predecessor, Richard Nixon, over the Watergate scandal. He believed a potential trial would “cause prolonged and divisive debate over the propriety of exposing to further punishment and degradation a man who has already paid the unprecedented penalty of relinquishing the highest elective office of the United States," as written in the pardon proclamation. Politico was first to report that Biden was studying the use of preemptive pardons. On the campaign trail, Trump made no secret of his desire to seek revenge on those who prosecuted him or crossed him. Trump has talked about “enemies from within" and circulated social media posts that call for the jailing of Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, former Vice President Mike Pence and Sens. Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer. He also zeroed in on former Rep. Liz Cheney, a conservative Republican who campaigned for Harris and helped investigate Jan. 6, and he promoted a social media post that suggested he wanted military tribunals for supposed treason. Kash Patel, whom Trump has announced as his nominee to be director of the FBI, has listed dozens of former government officials he wanted to “come after.” Richard Painter, a Trump critic who served as the top White House ethics lawyer under President George W. Bush, said he was reluctantly in support of having Biden issue sweeping pardons to people who could be targeted by Trump's administration. He said he hoped that would “clean the slate” for the incoming president and encourage him to focus on governing, not on punishing his political allies. “It’s not an ideal situation at all,” Painter said. “We have a whole lot of bad options confronting us at this point.” While the Supreme Court this year ruled that the president enjoys broad immunity from prosecution for what could be considered official acts, his aides and allies enjoy no such shield. Some fear that Trump could use the promise of a blanket pardon to encourage his allies to take actions they might otherwise resist for fear of running afoul of the law. “There could be blatant illegal conduct over the next four years, and he can go out and pardon his people before he leaves office,” Painter said. "But if he’s going to do that, he’s going to do that anyway regardless of what Biden does." More conventional pardons from Biden, such as those for sentencing disparities for people convicted of federal crimes, are expected before the end of the year, the White House said.

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OTTAWA — U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and those in his corner continue to muse about annexing Canada, though Canadian officials have largely sidestepped those comments. In a post on the social media platform X, Eric Trump shared a doctored photo of his father purchasing Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal on Amazon, with the phrase "We are so back!!!" Since winning the presidential election in November, Trump has repeatedly referred to Canada as the "51st state." On Trump's Truth Social platform, he's also repeatedly referred to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the "governor" of Canada. Trump has also threatened 25 per cent tariffs against Canada, which has prompted discussions at both the federal and provincial levels on the best way to deal with the incoming Trump government. Carleton University professor Aaron Ettinger said federal officials have rightly been dismissing the social-media posts and maintained a "focus like a laser beam" on the real and "existential threat" of tariffs. "This strikes me as being profoundly unserious," said Ettinger, who has studied Canada-U.S. relations during the first Trump presidency. "These are taunts; these are churlish provocations that are not mature, and do not reflect just how serious the coming trade war is," he said. Ettinger said Trump is likely continually posting about Canada because it plays well to his supporters, without being seen as a real threat of annexation. "We know his moves. He makes fun of, he belittles, he mocks, because he can," he said. But he said that a vacuum of leadership in Ottawa from embattled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is spurring "the freelancing of some of the provincial leaders" in response to Trump's comments. For example, Ontario Premier Doug Ford weighed in on Trump's postings on Dec. 18, telling media that "we'll never be the 51st state. We're Canada; we're proud to be Canadians. We'll always fight for that." Ettinger said civil society is similarly better to focus on convincing Americans to not impose damaging tariffs on Canada, instead of amping up anti-Trump rhetoric. "Canadians should worry first about what Canada's actual national interests are," he said. "We're not going to out-trash talk Donald Trump, so don't even bother trying and focus instead on the core stuff that really matters." In response to Trump's threats, the Trudeau Liberal government has unveiled a $1.3 billion spending package over six years to address Trump's threats, which concern border security and the flow of illegal drugs into the United States. Canada's ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman has repeatedly characterized Trump's comments as gentle ribbing between two close countries. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said on Dec. 13 that she has quipped to Republican senators that they could join Canada as the eleventh province. Greenland's head of government, Múte Bourup Egede, suggested that Trump's latest calls to purchase the territory from Denmark would be as meaningless as those made in his first term. "Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and will never be for sale," he said in a statement. "We must not lose our years-long fight for freedom." Panama President José Raúl Mulino has also rebuffed Trump's musing about taking over the Panama Canal. "Every square metre of the canal belongs to Panama and will continue to," he said in a video, to which Trump fired back on his social media site, "We'll see about that!" This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 24, 2024. — With files from The Associated Press Dylan Robertson, The Canadian PressIn the end, the City Council said “Yes” to Mayor Eric Adams’ plan to permit tens of thousands of new homes across the five boroughs. Councilmembers voted 31-20 on Thursday to approve changes to a thicket of zoning restrictions that limit the size of new development in every neighborhood in the city. Adams dubbed the proposal “City of Yes” — as in “Yes In My Backyard” — and said the changes will allow for the construction of more than 80,000 new homes over the next 15 years. The revisions will affect every section of the city, from suburban Staten Island to the office canyons of Midtown. The plan will allow some property owners to add an extra apartment or small home on their lots, ease the conversion of empty offices into condos and permit developers to construct bigger buildings near subway stations. The plan could put a dent in New York City’s deep housing shortage. A survey conducted last year by the city’s housing agency found just 1.4% of the city’s roughly 2.3 million apartments were vacant and available to rent. For apartments priced under $2,400, the vacancy rate was less than 1%. Council Speaker Adrienne Adams said allowing more housing will help the city address a major shortage that contributes to historically high rents and sale prices, fuels record homelessness and drives many New Yorkers out of the city altogether. “We recognize the severity of the decades-in-the-making housing crisis, the impact it is having on working- and middle-class New Yorkers, and the urgency that is required of us,” Speaker Adams said Thursday. “This is a major step forward.” At the end of 2022, Mayor Adams announced a “ moonshot ” goal of creating 500,000 new homes over the next decade. His original “City of Yes” plan aimed to build up to 109,000 new homes over 15 years, and though the modified zoning plan came in with a smaller estimate of homes to be built, he hailed it as a signature policy achievement to move the city toward his more ambitious goal. “City of Yes will forever change the course of our city’s history,” he said in a statement following the vote. Nearly every New York lawmaker agrees the city is facing a housing crisis, but the final fate of the mayor’s rezoning plan appeared uncertain in the weeks leading up to the vote. Councilmembers representing lower-density sections of the city, like northeastern Queens and south Brooklyn, bristled at proposed changes that would allow slightly larger buildings near those neighborhoods' homes. Members in districts without access to the subway system decried a proposal to eliminate minimum parking requirements in new developments. And several members, including Speaker Adams, pointed out that merely changing zoning rules doesn’t automatically mean that most low- and middle-income New Yorkers will be able to afford the homes that get built. Last month, the Council negotiated with the administration to address those concerns. The final package approved on Thursday excludes several low-density areas from most new development, creates a tiered system for parking requirements and includes explicit affordability rules for larger projects near transit hubs and along commercial streets. Those changes reduced the number of potential homes that could be built, but made the package more politically feasible. Councilmembers also secured $5 billion in future city spending to build more affordable housing, improve streets and sewer systems, offer down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers and staff city housing agencies. Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged to chip in $1 billion of that total. “Our only shot at solving New York’s affordability crisis is by building more housing,” Hochul said in a statement following the vote. Other cities and states have revised their zoning codes in recent years to allow for more new development as a housing crisis racks much of the country. California has enacted laws allowing property owners to add an extra unit on their lots. Minneapolis, Minnesota; Austin, Texas and Columbus, Ohio have all eased restrictions on new development in an effort to bring more housing to market. The plan the City Council approved on Thursday could generate momentum for new state-level housing policies ahead of Albany’s upcoming legislative session, which starts in January. The National Low Income Housing Coalition estimates New York state needs more than 666,000 new units to meet the housing needs of roughly 1 million extremely low-income people, such as families of three earning less than around $40,000 annually. The zoning changes are an important step to “making sure every single neighborhood and every single corner of the city is responsible for being a part of the affordable housing solution,” said Barika Williams, executive director of the Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development.

NoneFijian Drua half back Philip Baselala is ready to make his move for a top three position. The 20-year-old is currently ranked fourth for the position in the current Drua squad where he has to compete against Frank Lomani, Simione Kuruvoli and Peni Matawalu. “This is one of my main targets for next season (Super Rugby Pacific) and that is to get more game time,” Baselala said. “Frank and Simi encouraged me to challenge each other because it won’t only help us but also help push for our fitness and to get a spot (in the starting line-up). Baselala has played two Super Rugby matches in 2023. Then this year he suffered a knee injury that kept him off the whole season. Not only that, this season the former Suva Grammar School back also suffered a wrist injury where he had to undergo surgery. “I was able to complete my rehab and I finally got the green light to play again,” he added. Feedback: waisean@fijisun.com.fj

Near Infrared Imaging Market to Reach USD3.2 Billion by 2034 with a 3.9% of CAGR 12-24-2024 06:12 PM CET | Health & Medicine Press release from: Future Market Insights Near Infrared Imaging Market The global near infrared (NIR) imaging market is set to experience steady growth over the coming decade, with its valuation expected to rise from USD 2.2 billion in 2024 to USD 3.2 billion by 2034. This growth trajectory represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% over the forecast period. The market's expansion reflects the increasing adoption of NIR imaging technology in medical diagnostics, surgical procedures, and preclinical research. The progression of the market from USD2.1 million in 2022 to a projected USD2.2 billion in 2024 highlights the significant investment and demand for advanced imaging solutions. Near infrared imaging, known for its ability to provide clear, real-time images of tissues, blood vessels, and lymph nodes, has become an indispensable tool in cancer surgery, vascular imaging, and tissue analysis. The technology's non-invasive nature, coupled with its precision, is driving its adoption in clinical and research settings. Request a Sample of this Report Now: https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/sample/rep-gb-18251 As healthcare providers seek to enhance surgical precision and reduce complications, NIR imaging is gaining momentum as a vital component of image-guided surgery. The rising prevalence of cancer and the growing need for minimally invasive procedures are further propelling demand. Key stakeholders, including hospitals, research institutions, and biotech firms, are investing heavily in the development of next-generation NIR imaging systems. Key Takeaways The global near infrared imaging market is projected to grow from USD2.2 billion in 2024 to USD3.2 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 3.9%. The market's growth from USD2.1 million in 2022 to USD2.2 billion in 2024 underscores rising demand for NIR imaging technology. Near infrared imaging is increasingly being adopted for cancer surgery, vascular imaging, and tissue analysis due to its real-time, non-invasive imaging capabilities. Rising demand for minimally invasive procedures and growing healthcare investments are driving the development of next-generation NIR imaging systems. As advancements in medical imaging technology continue, near infrared imaging is set to play an essential role in improving diagnostic accuracy, surgical outcomes, and patient care. This growing market reflects the shift toward precision medicine and the development of cutting-edge imaging tools in modern healthcare. Market Drivers Advancements in Imaging Technology: Continuous improvements in near infrared imaging technology are enhancing diagnostic capabilities, making it a preferred choice in various medical applications. Increasing Demand for Non-Invasive Procedures: The non-invasive nature of near infrared imaging techniques is driving their adoption in clinical settings, particularly for surgical guidance and diagnostics. Growing Prevalence of Chronic Diseases: The rising incidence of conditions such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases is boosting the demand for effective imaging solutions, including near infrared technologies. Rising Awareness and Acceptance: Increased awareness among healthcare professionals and patients about the benefits of near infrared imaging is contributing to market growth. Government Initiatives and Funding: Supportive government policies and funding for medical research are facilitating advancements in near infrared imaging technologies. Regional Insights North America: Expected to dominate the market due to advanced healthcare infrastructure and high rates of chronic diseases. Asia-Pacific: Anticipated to exhibit significant growth driven by increasing healthcare expenditures and a growing population. Challenges High Costs of Equipment: The cost associated with advanced near infrared imaging systems may limit accessibility for some healthcare facilities. Regulatory Hurdles: Navigating regulatory requirements for new imaging technologies can pose challenges for manufacturers. Competitive Landscape in the Near Infrared Imaging Market The key players are increasingly leveraging the benefits of collaborations. Manufacturers are taking advantage of partnerships with hospitals, mergers with other manufacturers in the market, acquisitions, and more collaborative strategies. The pharmacy automation market does not feature highly dominant manufacturers. Instead, the market is fragmented, with several key players enjoying their share. Manufacturers are also receiving increasing approvals from several governments to enhance their pharmaceutical infrastructure for medical purposes. Recent Developments in the Near Infrared Imaging Market In 2023, Quest Medical Imaging launched its NIR-II Fluorescence Imaging System, providing high-resolution imaging in the second near-infrared (NIR-II) window. This system offers deeper tissue penetration and reduced scattering compared to traditional NIR imaging systems. In 2022, Leica Microsystems launched its NIR Fluorescence Imaging System, designed for use in both clinical and research settings. The system offers high-resolution imaging and compatibility with a wide range of NIR dyes. In 2023, Medtronic (Visionsense) received FDA approval for its NIR Fluorescence Imaging System, designed for use in minimally invasive spine surgery. The system aids in visualizing nerve structures and blood vessels. In 2022, Stryker received FDA clearance for its SureView NIR Imaging System, designed for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures. The system incorporates NIR technology to enhance visualization of blood flow and perfusion during surgery. Near Infrared Imaging Market Key Players Quest Medical Imaging B.V. Stryker KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG Olympus Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. Mizuho Medical Co, Ltd. Shimadzu Corporation Leica Microsystems Medtronic PerkinElmer, Inc. Carl Zeiss Meditec Fluoptics Key Segments By Product Type: Devices Near-infrared Fluorescence Imaging Systems Near-infrared Fluorescence & Bioluminescence Imaging Systems Reagents Indocyanine Green (ICG) Other Reagents By Application: Preclinical Imaging Cancer Surgeries Gastrointestinal Surgeries Cardiovascular Surgeries Plastic/Reconstructive Surgeries Other Applications By End Use: Hospitals & Clinics Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies Research Laboratories By Region: North America Latin America Europe South Asia East Asia Oceania Middle East and Africa (MEA) Explore FMI's Related Ongoing Coverage on Healthcare Market Insights Domain: Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing Market - https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/direct-to-consumer-genetic-testing-market Biotherapeutics Virus removal filters Market - https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/biotherapeutics-virus-removal-filters-market Oncology Information Systems Market - https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/oncology-information-systems-market About Future Market Insights (FMI) Future Market Insights, Inc. (ESOMAR certified, recipient of the Stevie Award, and a member of the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce) offers profound insights into the driving factors that are boosting demand in the market. FMI stands as the leading global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, consulting, and events for the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Consumer Technology, Healthcare, Industrial, and Chemicals markets. With a vast team of over 400 analysts worldwide, FMI provides global, regional, and local expertise on diverse domains and industry trends across more than 110 countries. Contact Us: Future Market Insights Inc. Christiana Corporate, 200 Continental Drive, Suite 401, Newark, Delaware - 19713, USA T: +1-347-918-3531 For Sales Enquiries: sales@futuremarketinsights.com Website: https://www.futuremarketinsights.com LinkedIn| Twitter| Blogs | YouTube This release was published on openPR.

By James Royal, Ph.D., Bankrate.com Cryptocurrencies are enormously volatile, but that volatility can create opportunities for profit if you’re looking to trade these digital assets. Cryptos such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have risen a lot since their debut — but they’ve also experienced tremendous boom-bust cycles along the way. Experienced traders have been speculating on cryptocurrencies for years, but how can you get started if you’re new to the crypto market? Here’s how to start investing in cryptocurrency and the significant risks you need to watch out for. First things first, if you’re looking to invest in crypto, you need to have all your finances in order. That means having an emergency fund in place, a manageable level of debt and ideally a diversified portfolio of investments . Your crypto investments can become one more part of your portfolio, one that helps raise your total returns, hopefully. Pay attention to these five other things as you’re starting to invest in cryptocurrencies. As you would for any investment, understand exactly what you’re investing in. If you’re buying stocks, it’s important to read the annual report and other SEC filings to analyze the companies thoroughly. Plan to do the same with any cryptocurrencies , since there are literally thousands of them, they all function differently and new ones are being created every day. You need to understand the investment case for each trade. In the case of many cryptocurrencies , they’re backed by nothing at all, neither hard assets nor cash flow of an underlying entity. That’s the case for Bitcoin , for example, where investors rely exclusively on someone paying more for the asset than they paid for it. In other words, unlike stock, where a company can grow its profits and drive returns for you that way, many crypto assets must rely on the market becoming more optimistic and bullish for you to profit. Some of the most popular coins include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana , Dogecoin and Tether (a stablecoin) . So before investing, understand the potential upside and downside. If your financial investment is not backed by an asset or cash flow, it could end up being worth nothing. A mistake that many new investors make is looking at the past and extrapolating that to the future. Yes, Bitcoin used to be worth pennies, but now is worth much more . The key question, however, is “Will that growth continue into the future, even if it’s not at quite that meteoric rate?” Investors look to the future, not to what an asset has done in the past. What will drive future returns? Traders buying a cryptocurrency today need tomorrow’s gains, not yesterday’s. The prices of cryptocurrencies are about as volatile as an asset can get. They could drop quickly in seconds on nothing more than a rumor that ends up proving baseless. That can be great for sophisticated investors who can execute trades rapidly or who have a solid grasp on the market’s fundamentals, how the market is trending and where it could go. For new investors without these skills — or the high-powered algorithms that direct these trades — it’s a minefield. Volatility is a game for high-powered Wall Street traders, each of whom is trying to outgun other deep-pocketed investors. A new investor can easily get crushed by the volatility. That’s because volatility shakes out traders, especially beginners, who get scared. Meanwhile, other traders may step in and buy on the cheap. In short, volatility can help sophisticated traders “buy low and sell high” while inexperienced investors “buy high and sell low.” If you’re trading any asset on a short-term basis, you need to manage your risk , and that can be especially true with volatile assets such as cryptocurrency. So as a newer trader, you’ll need to understand how best to manage risk and develop a process that helps you mitigate losses. And that process can vary from individual to individual: Newer traders should consider setting aside a certain amount of trading money and then using only a portion of it, at least at first. If a position moves against them, they’ll still have money in reserve to trade with later. The ultimate point is that you can’t trade if you don’t have any money. So keeping some cash in reserve means you’ll always have a bankroll to fund your trading. It’s important to manage risk, but that will come at an emotional cost. Selling a losing position hurts, but doing so can help you avoid worse losses later. Finally, it’s important to avoid putting money that you need into speculative assets. If you can’t afford to lose it — all of it — you can’t afford to put it into risky assets such as cryptocurrency, or other speculative assets, for that matter. Whether it’s a down payment for a house or an important upcoming purchase, money that you need in the next few years should be kept in safe accounts so that it’s there when you need it. And if you’re looking for an absolutely sure return, your best option is to pay off high-interest debt. You’re guaranteed to earn (or save) whatever interest rate you’re paying on the debt. You can’t lose there. Finally, don’t overlook the security of any exchange or broker you’re using. You may own the assets legally, but someone still has to secure them, and their security needs to be tight. If they don’t think their cryptocurrency is properly secured, some traders choose to invest in a crypto wallet to hold their coins offline so they’re inaccessible to hackers or others. Remember that investing in cryptocurrency can be part of a broader investment strategy, but shouldn’t be your only one. While investing directly in cryptocurrency is popular, traders have other ways to get into the crypto game, some more directly than others. These include: Each of these methods varies in its riskiness and exposure to cryptocurrency, so you’ll want to understand exactly what you’re buying and whether it fits your needs. In theory it takes only a few dollars to invest in cryptocurrency. Most crypto exchanges, for example, have a minimum trade that might be $5 or $10. Other crypto trading apps might have a minimum that’s even lower. However, it’s important to understand that some trading platforms will take a huge chunk of your investment as a fee if you’re trading small amounts of cryptocurrency. So it’s important to look for a broker or exchange that minimizes your fees. In fact, many so-called “free” brokers embed fees — called spread mark-ups — in the price you pay for your cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is based on blockchain technology . Blockchain is a kind of database that records and timestamps every entry into it. The best way to think of a blockchain is like a running receipt of transactions. When a blockchain database powers cryptocurrency, it records and verifies transactions in the currency, verifying the currency’s movements and who owns it. Many crypto blockchain databases are run with decentralized computer networks. That is, many redundant computers operate the database, checking and rechecking the transactions to ensure that they’re accurate. If there’s a discrepancy, the networked computers have to resolve it. Some cryptocurrencies reward those who verify the transactions on the blockchain database in a process called mining. For example, miners involved with Bitcoin solve very complex mathematical problems as part of the verification process. If they’re successful, miners receive a predetermined award of Bitcoins. To mine Bitcoins , miners need powerful processing units that consume huge amounts of energy. Many miners operate gigantic rooms full of such mining rigs in order to extract these rewards. As of October 2024, running the Bitcoin system burned as much energy per year as the country of Poland. If you’re looking to invest in Bitcoin, you have a variety of ways to do so, and you can work with a number of companies, including: If you’re looking to buy Bitcoin, pay particular attention to the fees that you’re paying. Here are other key things to watch out for as you’re buying Bitcoin . An altcoin is an alternative to Bitcoin. Many years ago, traders would use the term pejoratively. Since Bitcoin was the largest and most popular cryptocurrency, everything else was defined in relation to it. So, whatever was not Bitcoin was lumped into a catch-all category called altcoins . While Bitcoin is still the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization by far, it’s no longer the only game in town. Other altcoins such as Ethereum and Solana have grown in popularity, making the term altcoin somewhat outmoded. Now with a reported 15,000 or more cryptocurrencies in existence, it makes less sense than ever to define the industry as “Bitcoin and then everything else.” Cryptocurrency is a highly speculative area of the market, and many smart investors have decided to put their money elsewhere. For beginners who want to get started trading crypto, however, the best advice is to start small and only use money that you can afford to lose. Bankrate’s Brian Baker contributed to an update of this story. ©2024 Bankrate.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Manny Pacquiao Joins International Boxing Hall of Fame

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