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If there’s one buzzword that’s making waves across industries, it’s blockchain. While its roots lie in cryptocurrency, this technology has found fertile ground in forex trading, transforming how traders and brokers interact. Whether you're an experienced trader or a newcomer, understanding blockchain's role in forex could be your golden ticket to navigating this fast-moving market with ease and confidence. Blockchain is more than just a tech trend. It’s a decentralized ledger system that records transactions in a way that's transparent, secure, and tamper-proof. In the context of forex trading, blockchain addresses some of the most persistent challenges—think settlement delays, hidden fees, and a lack of transparency. One of blockchain's standout features is its ability to eliminate intermediaries. Traditional forex trading often involves banks and clearinghouses, which can slow down transaction times and drive up costs. With blockchain, peer-to-peer trading becomes a reality, allowing instant transactions. Consider this. According to a report by MarketWatch, the global forex market processes over $6.6 trillion in trades daily. Blockchain can reduce settlement times from the standard T+2 (trade date plus two days) to near-instantaneous, meaning your funds are available faster. This isn’t just a convenience—it’s a game-changer in a market where timing is everything. Ask any trader about their pet peeves, and lack of transparency will be high on the list. Blockchain fixes that with an immutable ledger. Every trade is recorded and accessible to all participants in the network, leaving no room for hidden manipulations or unauthorized alterations. Imagine knowing exactly when your trade is processed and having a clear breakdown of associated costs. This level of clarity builds trust between traders and brokers. No more worrying about invisible spreads or mysterious deductions from your profits. Blockchain also has a knack for making forex trading more cost-effective. Without middlemen taking their cut, transaction fees plummet. For traders dealing in large volumes, even a slight reduction in costs can mean a substantial increase in profitability. A study by Deloitte found that blockchain could reduce infrastructure costs for financial institutions by up to $20 billion annually. These savings inevitably trickle down to individual traders, making the forex market more accessible to a wider audience. Another fascinating development is the emergence of forex crypto pairs. Blockchain has given rise to digital currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins, which are now being traded against traditional fiat currencies. This opens up new avenues for diversification and hedging, adding another layer of strategy to forex trading. For example, during times of geopolitical instability, traders often seek refuge in stablecoins like USDT to protect against volatile fiat markets. Blockchain facilitates these trades seamlessly, offering traders a lifeline in uncertain times. When exploring blockchain's role in forex, it's impossible to ignore the brokers that are integrating this technology to benefit their clients. One name that’s gaining traction is Exness. Exness has leveraged blockchain to provide faster withdrawals and deposits, offering a smoother trading experience. Its emphasis on transparency aligns perfectly with the principles of blockchain. If you’ve ever wondered the following: is Exness legit , the answer lies in its growing reputation among traders who value efficiency and reliability. Security is a major selling point for blockchain in forex trading. With traditional systems, the risk of cyberattacks and data breaches is a constant concern. Blockchain’s decentralized nature significantly reduces these risks. Each transaction is encrypted and verified by multiple nodes, making it nearly impossible for hackers to alter or steal data. A report by IBM noted that blockchain-based systems are 85% less vulnerable to cyberattacks compared to centralized systems. For traders, this peace of mind is invaluable. The integration of blockchain into forex is still in its early stages, but the potential is undeniable. As technology continues to evolve, we could see fully decentralized forex trading platforms, cutting out brokers altogether. Smart contracts could automate trades based on pre-set conditions, removing the need for manual intervention and reducing human error. Regulation, of course, will play a significant role in shaping the future. As more governments recognize blockchain's benefits, the framework for its use in forex will only strengthen, paving the way for wider adoption. For years, forex trading seemed like the playground of institutional investors and hedge funds. Retail traders often faced barriers such as high entry costs, limited access to advanced tools, and a lack of transparency. Blockchain is breaking down these barriers, leveling the playing field in unprecedented ways. Decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms are a prime example. These platforms, built on blockchain technology, allow retail traders to participate in forex markets directly without needing to rely on traditional brokers. By using smart contracts, traders can execute complex transactions with ease and at a fraction of the cost. Blockchain isn’t just a passing trend—it’s a technological revolution reshaping forex trading as we know it. From faster transactions to greater transparency and enhanced security, the benefits are hard to ignore. Brokers like Exness are leading the charge, proving that the marriage of blockchain and forex is not just possible but highly beneficial. If you’re yet to explore blockchain in your forex journey, now might be the time. After all, staying ahead of the curve is the hallmark of every successful trader.AUSTIN, Texas — For the second time this month, Bevo will have to watch the Texas Longhorns on a screen instead of in Atlanta. On Monday, officials with the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl said Bevo will not be allowed on the sidelines, once again citing space concerns. Bevo was barred from the SEC Championship game against Georgia for the same reason, despite the history between Bevo and the University of Georgia's mascot, Uga. Peach Bowl officials said the 1.9 million-square-foot Mercedes Benz Stadium doesn't have enough sideline space to make sure Bevo, the players and everyone else on the field are safe. "We love all of the great traditions of college football and no doubt, Bevo is one of the best," bowl officials said in a statement. "The unfortunate reality is there simply is not enough room on the sidelines ... We unfortunately will not be able to have Bevo on the field." Reaction pours in after the Benz bans Bevo Outgoing Austin City Council Member Mackenzie Kelly immediately reacted to the news, asking the Peach Bowl to " stop messing with tradition " and to let Bevo "BE LEGENDARY." Others also poked fun at the vast on-field terraces offered by the stadium, akin to the size of someone's backyard, as the perfect place to put Bevo. Some people even floated conspiracy theories on social media that Bevo is still being punished for nearly spearing Uga X in January 2019 ahead of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Regardless of Bevo's status for the New Year's Day game against Arizona State University, the game has already been sold out. Currently, tickets on resellers start at around $59. More Longhorns coverage:
Mental and child health professionals have advised parents against feelings of disappointment over their inability to provide adequately for the festive period, warning that prolonged feelings of disappointment may lead to some mental disorders. They listed the mental disorders to include emotion, stress, anxiety disorders, and depression, clarifying that while disappointment should be acknowledged, it shouldn’t dampen their mood or overshadow the reason for the season. This is coming after parents lamented their inability to provide adequately for Christmas and New Year celebrations, citing biting inflation and current economic realities. Parents who spoke separately with PUNCH Healthwise expressed sadness over their inability to get basic food items, including chickens, which characterised the Christmas celebrations in many households. Checks by our correspondent at Kara livestock Market in the Isheri area of Ogun State revealed that turkey prices range from N60,000 to N75,000 while old layers sell at N8,000 to N10,000 and guinea fowl prices are between N10,000 to N12,000. Also, local chicken sells from N8,500 to N15,000, while broilers are being sold for N15,000 to N17,000 and breeders sell at N30,000. Speaking to our correspondent, the Chairman, Kara Market Chicken Sellers Association, Abdullahi Dandere, lamented low sales, adding that the cost of the birds has resulted in low patronages. “The economic situation in the country has resulted in low patronage currently as everyone is complaining about money. The people are not coming to the market, because by this time last year, it wasn’t like this. In fact, since I started this business, I have not experienced this low sales and it is affecting all our members here,” Dandere said. On her part, a chicken seller who identified herself as Alhaja Iya Moria, said while the bird’s prices had increased, there had been low patronage. “It is surprising that the market is dull at this time of December and the little we have in stock that is not moving as it should and that is already increasing business debt. By this time last year, we’ve already have the feeling that festivity is in the air but now, we are yet to see people come to patrnoise us,” she said. “Before now, you’d have felt December in the air since October because of increased sales and customers trooping into the market. Even now, our turkey suppliers that would have flooded the market to supply goods are not in their numbers as against what we used to witness,” the Oyo State born trader said. Parents lament A public school teacher in the Magboro area of Ogun State, who craved anonymity, said the current reality doesn’t guarantee bubbling festivities, adding that her household will have to celebrate with whatever is available. “No, Christmas won’t be as usual this year, far from it. Even a blind man can see what is happening in the market today. With the current N70,000 minimum wage, how will a family cope? Now, chicken is N35,000 to N40,000, it is unheard of. “I am not sure I will be buying chicken for that price. For average Nigerians, that is kind of impossible for now. Look at the environment, everywhere is so dry that you can’t afford chicken to celebrate, just chicken and not a cow. Even a kilo of fish is now around N3,500. Christmas can’t be as usual for our household because I can’t buy a chicken at N40,000,” the public servant said. A 45-year-old resident of Iju Obawole axis of Lagos State said with the price range of chicken, she would be exploring other proteins for her family during Christmas. The mother of two, who identified herself as Mrs Quadri, explained that she can’t afford to buy chicken at what she described as an outrageous amount. “Heard chicken is N30,000 upward, it (chicken) is a no-no. No, I’m not buying. I can’t afford that. So far we eat something, that’s something too, not necessarily chicken,” she said. On her part, a woman who identified herself as Mrs Seun, explained that they had decided in her household to go for kilos of frozen turkey, adding that even those whom they share free chicken for in the previous years won’t get anything this year. “Previously, we used to kill at least five chickens because we do have people that come around to celebrate with us. Aside from that five for the family, we still buy for pastors. But as it is this year, we are not even planning on buying any chicken. We have resorted to buying kilos of frozen turkey to celebrate on a lowkey,” she said. Also, the story of Mrs Mojisola Ademola wasn’t different from others. Ademola, who resides in the Ojodu Berger area of Lagos, told our correspondent that it was saddening that the festivities may not come with many of the things that characterised it in her household. “With the situation of things, our celebration will be lowkey as we have commitment to pay our children’s tuition fees in January. If Chicken isn’t affordable, we go for what is. Also, the normal outing with children has been suspended. There won’t be an outing this year just to ensure that prices of items aren’t what they used to be. Essentially, all food items are now pricey and we will be celebrating in a moderated manner. I hope things get better as soon as possible. Related News Sit-at-home cripples Yuletide shopping, commercial activities in Anambra Worst Yuletide ever, Benue tailors lament low patronage Yuletide : Protect our sweepers, bag your waste, LAWMA urges Lagosians “While the children may not be happy with the cutback in our festive season plans, we’d make them understand that it is what the current realities demand. I believe they will adjust eventually,” the mother of three told our correspondent. Experts warn against depression However, speaking exclusively to PUNCH Healthwise , President, Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria, Prof Taiwo Obindo, cautioned parents against feelings of disappointment over their inability to meet up with kids and societal expectations. The professor of psychiatry at the University of Jos, Plateau State, said that if expectations were not properly managed in homes, it could lead people into depression. According to the expert, the individual who probably has been given but couldn’t give right now would have his or her emotions impacted as would be a source of stress to the person. “Presently, an average Nigerian cannot even buy rice to feed themselves. Then, when you’re not able to fulfill your desires, it impacts your mental health. Also, not being able to give out as you would have wanted to also impact on mental health. So, significantly, not being able to meet needs, celebrate the way they would have wanted to impact on people’s mental health. It is a season of sharing and love and if one is not able to do that, it impacts on individuals’ mental health,” the don said. The honorary consultant psychiatrist at the Jos University Teaching Hospital added that if the disappointment is not well managed, it could lead to stress, anxiety disorders and depression in people. “This will impact on mental health in the sense of individuals’ inability to do what he/she does regularly and as such, anxiety disorder can develop in the person. And if the disappointment is so bad, the person can also go into depression. “The personality of the individual matters and there may be a deterioration in the person’s personality and so the key issues that could develop include stress disorder, anxiety disorder and depression. Of course, some may even because they cannot buy clothes or rice and chicken think of taking their lives,” the mental health expert said. On how parents can manage such disappointments in their children and wards, the don explained that such moments should be used as a teaching curve for kids to learn resilience. “It (festive season) is something they (children) think about for the whole year, they look forward to and prepare for it and therefore, it is a big disappointment when their expectations are not met because it is said that the higher the expectation, the more the frustration if the expectation is not met. So, the kids will feel disappointed and inferior to their friends who have so much to celebrate and therefore, it would impact their mental health. “Ideally, a child that is well brought up would have developed resilience for such a situation. You know, we tend to over-protect and indulge our children and because of that they develop an entitlement mentality and if the parents cannot do some things, it is a form of disappointment to them and will impact their mental health and unmet expectations are a big disappointment to some of them who have not developed resilience.” Also speaking on the effect of dull festivity devoid of Christmas chickens and other associated food items on children, a Consultant Paediatrician at the General Hospital, Isolo, Dr. Ayodele Renner, said while children may experience some sadness, it wouldn’t linger on. “For children who might have experienced festive seasons that are exciting, there is a tendency for them to experience a little bit of sadness, but it is a short-term sadness, short-time lowering of spirits but in the long term, it is unlikely to affect them if there is a stable and balanced family dynamics. The financial and current economic realities are evidence that a lot of these things might not be available in several households,” the children expert said. He, however, urged parents to acknowledge the feelings of disappointment in their children to eliminate depressive tendencies in them. “The feelings of disappointment are inevitable for both parents and children when there is a lot of anticipation but those expectations are not met. Disappointment is real and should not be dismissed so parents should acknowledge the disappointment the children are feeling and tell them it is perfectly fine to feel the way they feel and that that is essentially what life entails- ups and downs- that disappointment and setbacks are part of life. “But that there is always hope and as long as you count your blessings that they are healthy and their loved ones are around them and little that are provided are adequate even if they cannot get them new things because at the end of the day, there would be families who may have all beside them but once the parents have inculcated the spirit of contentment in their children, then they would appreciate the little things they have,” the expert said. Renna also advised parents against taking out the frustration of unmet expectations on their children and wards. “The difficulties of meeting up with financial responsibilities as parents in trying to make the festive season exciting for their children can be quite enormous and in that regard, the parents might experience frustration, a sense of anxiety, and disappointment of not being able to meet up with the requirements of making the festive season exciting for their children. “What happened this week where people went to get palliatives in three different cities in Nigeria resulted in numerous casualties and the reality on the ground is a pointer that a lot of parents might not be able to provide some of the things needed to make the festive season memorable for their children. And sometimes, this inability to provide can lead to frustration which they might take out on the children by ways of excessive punishments, verbal, psychological and emotional abuses,” the expert said.Bank of America signs again with FIFA for US-hosted Club World Cup that still has no TV deals
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As protests broke out across American cities in June 2020, Pete Hegseth, co-host of the weekend “Fox & Friends” show, joined an on-air panel to discuss the situation in Seattle, where protestors had created a self-declared autonomous zone around a few blocks near downtown. Hegseth, speaking remotely from his home, suggested the only way to save the city was to send in the military. “The question is, do you send in the troops? Do you say, ‘Hey, this isn’t going to happen anymore’? Or do you let Seattle, sort of, implode on itself?” said Hegseth, comparing it to teaching a wayward child a lesson. “It’s the idea of you caught your kid with cigarettes underage. Do you take them away right away or do you force them to smoke every cigarette in front of you in the entire pack to learn the lesson of what’s not going to work?” As President-elect Donald Trump ’s pick to lead the US military as secretary of defense, Hegseth would be in position to execute that kind of order should it come from the White House. During his first term in office, Trump never went so far as to order active-duty troops to put down riots in American cities. The closest he came was in the summer of 2020, when he ordered the DC National Guard to assist local law enforcement in responding to riots and looting in the city. He also asked governors to send in their state guard units to DC. Among those who deployed to the nation’s capital that summer was Hegseth. “If the National Guard had not been called up, I can’t help but think where Washington, DC, would be right now,” Hegseth said on Fox News in 2020. Hegseth also applauded a controversial New York Times op-ed written that summer by Republican Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton, who called for the military to break up nationwide riots around the country. While Hegseth called the policy a “ very mainstream idea ,” some Pentagon officials expressed concern about using the military to “dominate” protesters and worried about using military force against civilians. Polls at the time indicated Americans were evenly split on the idea of using the military to quell riots and protests that summer. Hegseth’s position on using the military to put down domestic riots is among a number of controversial policies he has supported in the past, including speaking in favor of enhanced interrogation methods such as waterboarding, pardoning US soldiers convicted of war crimes, targeting cultural institutions in drone strikes, and banning women from combat roles . CNN’s KFile reviewed hundreds of Hegseth’s radio and TV appearances from 2008 through 2024, many of which occurred while he was a Fox News contributor and host. After initially criticizing Trump’s lack of national security experience during the 2016 presidential primaries, Hegseth became one of Trump’s most ardent supporters after he won the election that year. On military matters in particular, Hegseth has often praised Trump’s decisions and sometimes encouraged him to go further. Hegseth’s selection has been clouded by a number of factors, including his decision in 2020 to pay an undisclosed amount in a settlement to a woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2017. Hegseth strongly denies her allegations . A New Yorker article published Sunday alleged Hegseth was pushed out as the head of two veterans’ advocacy organizations amid internal allegations of financial mismanagement and personal misconduct. Hegseth’s lack of experience has also raised concerns about his ability to manage a large organization like the Pentagon with its nearly $1 trillion annual budget. But his views on certain aspects of military policy, albeit expressed from the confines of his job as a cable news co-host, strike some experts as outside the mainstream, not in keeping with classic military doctrine, and all but impossible to implement. “If he came into the secretary of defense job trying to institute all these policies, boom, boom, boom, the place would stop functioning and he would find himself an irrelevant secretary of defense,” said retired Army Maj. Gen. James “Spider” Marks, a CNN military analyst. In a statement to CNN, a spokesperson for the Trump-Vance transition touted Hegseth’s record of military service and defended his past comments as a Fox News host. “Pete has shared points of view in the past as a private citizen and media personality, but as nominee for Secretary of Defense, he’s committed to upholding the Constitution and President Trump’s Make America Strong Again agenda,” the statement read. An early Trump critic A Princeton and Harvard graduate, Hegseth, 44, joined the Army National Guard in 2002 and served for nearly 20 years before retiring as a major. He deployed to Guantanamo Bay, where he served as an infantry platoon leader, and later served combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was awarded two Bronze Stars, among other awards, for his service. He frequently appeared on Fox News while working at veterans-related nonprofits and later became the weekend co-host of “Fox & Friends” in 2017. During the 2016 presidential election, Hegseth initially supported Republican Sens. Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz. He harshly criticized Trump’s grasp of national security issues and for saying that he got his military advice from people like himself on Fox News. “You wouldn’t want a top-tier presidential candidate getting all of their military advice from watching ‘Meet the Press.’ There’s a lot more nuance. There’s a lot more detail,” Hegseth said i n August 2015. “Foreign policy, national security is not about TV shows. [The campaign is] going to have to walk back a little bit from this idea that he gets it from the political shows.” Before Trump secured the 2016 Republican nomination, Hegseth also attacked him for his five draft deferments during the Vietnam War, calling him an “armchair tough guy.” “[Trump is] all bluster, very little substance. He talks a tough game. But then when pressed he’s an armchair tough guy,” Hegseth said on Fox News in March 2016, noting that Trump sought his “own five military deferments.” In October 2015 , Hegseth further attacked Trump for flip-flopping his position on the war in Afghanistan – first saying he never supported the war and calling it a mistake before reversing that position – and condemned Trump’s stance on the Iraq War and the veterans who fought in it. Hegseth on numerous occasions was critical of Trump’s stances on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, which the president-elect has shifted multiple times over the years. However, Hegseth has since embraced Trump’s skepticism of those two wars and his “America First” ethos. “If you step back for a moment and look at what was our return on investment, you start to realize, I can eat – I need to eat some humble pie. Put America first and realize that our orientation in the Middle East is ultimately not making us safer right now,” Hegseth said in September 2020. War criminals and waterboarding In 2019, CNN reported that Hegseth was privately courting Trump to pardon some servicemen accused and convicted of war crimes. Against the advice of his Pentagon officials , who worried the pardons would undermine the military justice system, Trump pardoned two service members and restored the rank of a Navy SEAL who had been demoted. Hegseth reiterated his support for not criminalizing soldiers on a podcast in June 2024. “Donald Trump pardoned a bunch of guys I advocated for in his last couple years in office. They killed the right guys in the wrong way, according to somebody. I’m done with that,” Hegseth said. “We need to fight total war against our enemies when we do. And yeah, you don’t kill civilians on purpose, but you kill bad guys. All of ’em, you stack bodies, and when it’s over, then you let the dust settle and you figure out who’s ahead.” Hegseth also pushed Trump to take further action against Iran after the president ordered a drone strike in January 2020 that killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani. In a Fox News segment, Hegseth suggested Trump should take further action by targeting cultural sites that may harbor dangerous weapons – a violation of both international law and the Department of Defense’s policy . “If we want to defeat them, we have to think smart about how we navigate within these rules, without playing a game rigged to help them,” he said in January 2020 . “I don’t want to hit cultural sites on purpose. If you are using one to harbor your most dangerous weapons, that should be on the list.” Like Trump , Hegseth has also praised waterboarding as an “effective” tactic. He said it was “absolutely a mistake” to take waterboarding off the table in 2016 and said the president had the power to bring it back. “If it’s gonna keep us safe, all it would take is an executive order by the next president to change that law,” Hegseth said in 2016. Congress codified a ban on waterboarding in 2015. CNN’s Winter Hawk and Ileya Robinson-Williams contributed to this report.