NFT sales hit $335 million over the past week. These were the 5 best-selling digital collections.

NFT sales had a breakthrough year in 2021, and over the past 12 months, volume has hit $22 billion.The NFT market is dominated by a handful of standout leaders due to their popularity and rarity.  Loading Something is loading. The cryptocurrency boom over the past few years has helped propel a newer market to record… Continue reading NFT sales hit $335 million over the past week. These were the 5 best-selling digital collections.

A crypto startup is selling Solana NFTs from a vending machine in New York in exchange for fiat currency

NFT marketplace Neon launched a vending machine that dispenses digital collectibles. The machine stands in New York’s financial district and accepts fiat currency instead of crypto. A Neon cofounder told Decrypt the company wanted to “demystify” the NFT buying process. Loading Something is loading. You can now buy new-age digital collectibles from a retro vending… Continue reading A crypto startup is selling Solana NFTs from a vending machine in New York in exchange for fiat currency

‘A big deal’: Canadian Nicole Musicco lands high-profile job as investment chief at US$480-billion CalPERS

Musicco is stepping in as the fund embarks on a major shift to step up investments in both private equity and debt, and close a funding shortfall Nicole Musicco is the new chief investment officer at California Public Employees’ Retirement System. Photo by Supplied/Calpers A Canadian pension executive with a low public profile has landed… Continue reading ‘A big deal’: Canadian Nicole Musicco lands high-profile job as investment chief at US$480-billion CalPERS

B.C. budget includes $2.1 billion in disaster relief; $5.5 billion deficit

Finance Minister Selina Robinson says a three-year climate fund will support ongoing disaster cleanup and rebuilding Author of the article: Finance Minister Selina Robinson says the budget also includes cutting average child-care fees to about $20 per day. Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck files VICTORIA — British Columbia has earmarked $2.1 billion to fund… Continue reading B.C. budget includes $2.1 billion in disaster relief; $5.5 billion deficit

Amazon’s Canadian landlord plans bond market debut

RBC Canadian Core Real Estate Fund plans to issue green bonds in the near future Author of the article: Bloomberg News Esteban Duarte An Amazon warehouse north of Calgary in Balzac, Alta. Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh files A Canadian commercial real estate landlord whose largest tenant is Amazon.com Inc. is marketing its inaugural… Continue reading Amazon’s Canadian landlord plans bond market debut

CPPIB partners with Lennar in US$979 million U.S. apartment push

The investment comes as both rents and home prices soar in the U.S. amid a shortage of available properties Author of the article: Bloomberg News Ari Altstedter Contractors work at Lennar Corp.’s housing project in San Francisco, California. Photo by David Paul Morris/Bloomberg files Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is partnering with homebuilder Lennar Corp.… Continue reading CPPIB partners with Lennar in US$979 million U.S. apartment push