Jersey Mike’s, the fast-growing sandwich chain that ranked #2 in the 2024 Franchise 500, has embarked on its first major international expansion, marking a significant milestone in its history. The company, which began with one location at the Jersey Shore in 1956, has been steadily growing its footprint across the U.S. and is now setting
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More People Have $1 Million in Their Retirement Accounts Than Ever Before — Here’s the Secret to Getting There, According to an Expert
The number of 401(k)-created millionaires has reached a new peak as retirement balances overall grow for the third quarter in a row. Fidelity analyzed more than 48 million retirement accounts, including IRAs, 401(k)s and 403(b)s, for its latest quarterly retirement analysis. The study found that in Q2 2024, the number of 401(k) millionaires hit a
First Mover Americas: BTC Little Changed, on Course to End August Down 8%
This article originally appeared in First Mover , CoinDesk’s daily newsletter, putting the latest moves in crypto markets in context. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every day . Latest Prices CoinDesk 20 Index: 1,891 −1.6% Bitcoin (BTC): $59,574 −0.6% Ether (ETH): $2,516 −1.5% Nikkei 225: 38,647.75 +0.74% Top Stories Crypto prices were muted
Bridge Fundraising for Stablecoin-Based Payments Network Totals $58M: Report
Bridge aims to build a global stablecoin payments network to “enable companies to use a stablecoin rail without thinking about it,” one of its founder said. Companies keen to incorporate stablecoin payments face challenges of accessing on-ramps and off-ramps and facilitating transfers across different tokens and blockchains. 00:54 How Blackbird Brings Dining Experiences On-Chain 18:43
Elon Musk, Tesla Win Dismissal of Lawsuit Alleging Dogecoin Market Manipulation
A Manhattan judge permanently dismissed a lawsuit that alleged Elon Musk and Tesla manipulated the price of dogecoin (DOGE) by exploiting Musk’s social media influence and public statements. Judge Alvin Hellerstein said Musk’s statements about dogecoin were “aspirational and puffery,” not factual claims, and thus, no reasonable investor would rely on them. A Manhattan judge
Bitcoin Drops Under $59K as BTC Demand Wanes, BlackRock’s IBIT Logs Outflows for the Second Time
Bitcoin experienced a decline, falling below $59,000 with a weekly loss of over 3.5%, amidst signs of reduced demand and net outflows from major ETFs, such as BlackRock’s IBIT. However, data shows an uptick in U.S. retail investor interest, evidenced by a higher bitcoin price premium on Coinbase and increased inflows from international exchanges to
Russia Is About to Try Using Crypto to Get Around Sanctions
Russia will start its trial of cross-border payments using crypto next week. Recent statements from senior Russian leaders suggest the law’s purpose is to use crypto to counter sanctions. The law hands power to Russia’s central bank to oversee an “experimental” regime. Russia will begin trialing cross-border crypto payments next week in an effort to
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