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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fold Holdings Slumps 7% on Delay in Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card
Fold Holdings (FLD) notified customers early Monday afternoon of a delay in the rollout of its Fold Bitcoin Credit Card. Shares quickly slumped more than 7% on the news. "A key infrastructure partner unexpectedly exited the credit card business, disrupting our planned rollout," said Fold in an email to customers. "As a result, the launch of the Fold Bitcoin Credit Card is delayed as we transition to a new partner better aligned with out long-term roadmap." Fold came public at around $10 per share in February this year, but quickly slumped lower, bottoming in mid-April at $2.51. Shares are now changing hands at $4.25.
Health Line
01-07-2025
- Health
- Health Line
Can Vitamin E Help Hepatic Steosis (Fatty Liver)?
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may benefit some people with liver disease. But research is inconclusive. Steatotic liver disease (SLD), previously known as fatty liver disease (FLD), refers to a group of conditions in which excessive fat builds up in the liver. Some liver fat is normal, but excess liver fat could impact liver function and lead to serious complications. There are two types of SLD. These have been renamed in 2023 by global liver societies to help reduce stigma and more accurately reflect the underlying causes of these conditions: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD): This condition involves a buildup of fat in the liver, but it causes little to no inflammation or liver damage. It used to be called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH): This is a more severe type of fatty liver disease involving liver inflammation and other changes, such as cirrhosis (scarring). It used to be called non-alcoholic-associated steatohepatitis (NASH). According to the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) Guidelines and the American Diabetes Association (ADA), vitamin E supplements may be beneficial for certain people with MASLD and MASH. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved vitamin E supplements for treating SLD, and not all studies fully support their purported benefits. It's important to work with a doctor to develop the best treatment plan for you. Keep reading to learn more about the possible benefits of vitamin E for SLD and how much to take. What are the benefits of vitamin E for fatty liver disease? Vitamin E is a fat-soluble compound known for its antioxidant properties. These compounds help neutralize free radicals, which can cause oxidative damage to various cells in the body, such as hepatocytes (liver cells). According to the AASLD, vitamin E supplementation may also help in the treatment of MASH by: reducing levels of the enzyme aminotransferase, a marker of liver damage protecting liver cells from inflammation reducing cellular ballooning, which is when liver cells get bigger and appear large and round, like balloons preventing the buildup of fat and fat-induced damage Furthermore, a 2020 review also found that vitamin E supplementation may help reduce liver fibrosis (scarring) in adults and children living with MASH. How much vitamin E should you take? There are no official guidelines on how much vitamin E to take for hepatic steosis (fatty liver). Research suggests that a daily dosage of 400 to 800 International Units (IU) (180 to 360 milligrams) taken for 3 to 24 months may help relieve inflammation in people with SLD. This can be taken as a single dose or divided into two doses. Some studies also found that vitamin E may contribute to slowing down liver scarring and other complications when taken in combination with other supplements and medications, including: Vitamin C: 500 mg per day Pioglitazone: 45 mg per day Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA): 12 to 15 mg per kilogram of bodyweight per day Despite these findings, however, it's important to note that none of these medications and supplements are FDA-approved for treating SLD, and other research has found mixed results. A healthcare professional can help develop the best treatment plan for you, which may include a combination of lifestyle, dietary, and medical treatments. Who should take vitamin E? Researchers are still trying to determine who might benefit from taking vitamin E supplements for SLD. The AASLD notes that vitamin E supplementation may benefit people with MASH who don't have diabetes. A 2021 review found similar recommendations, but also suggests that a combination of vitamin E and pioglitazone may be beneficial for people with MASH and type 2 diabetes. The ADA and AASLD conclude that vitamin E supplementation for SLD should be considered on an individual basis. As such, it's best to work with a healthcare professional to help decide whether vitamin E is right for you. What are the possible side effects of vitamin E? Researchers are still trying to understand the possible side effects of vitamin E supplementation for SLD. According to a 2024 review, the following side effects have been reported across various studies: diarrhea constipation nausea upper respiratory infection sinusitis bronchitis arrhythmia cataract gastroenteritis gout syncope (fainting) The AASLD notes that vitamin E supplementation may also be linked to prostate cancer and stroke, but the evidence is inconclusive. More research is needed to understand the possible side effects of vitamin E supplementation. Other natural remedies There's currently no cure or specific medical treatment for SLD. Lifestyle and dietary changes are considered the primary treatment for SLD and other liver conditions. If you're living with MASLD or MASH, the following natural remedies may help manage your condition: maintaining a healthy-for-you weight eating a well-balanced diet of nutrient-dense whole foods exercising regularly managing other health conditions, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and stress trying some herbal remedies, such as turmeric, ginger, and garlic A healthcare professional could help develop an appropriate treatment plan for you. The bottom line Steatotic liver disease refers to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), two conditions in which excessive fat builds up in the liver. Some healthcare organizations and researchers have found that vitamin E supplementation may help improve markers of liver disease, reduce oxidative stress, and reduce liver inflammation. However, the research is inconclusive, and more studies are needed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bitcoin Platform Mezo Debuts Mainnet to Build Circular BTC Economy
Blockchain venture studio Thesis, which is backed by Pantera Capital and Hack VC, has debuted its Bitcoin layer-2 network Mezo's mainnet. Mezo is built to be Bitcoin finance platform that enables its users to unlock practical utility in BTC and thus become their own bank, according to an emailed announcement shared with CoinDesk. The project debuted its testnet last year following a $21 million fundraising round led by Pantera. Users can use their BTC as collateral to mint and spend Mezo's native stablecoin MUSD, this creating a circular economy powered by BTC. An ongoing barrier to wider bitcoin adoption is the reticence users have to sell or spend it, which may be out of concern for losing value tied up in their holdings. This, amongst many other reasons, can explain why bitcoin has yet to fully prove itself as a form of money beyond being a store of value. "Holders haven't had many options to actually use their bitcoin without giving it up," CEO of Thesis, Matt Luongo, said. "With [Mezo}, I can park my BTC, access a credit line and live my life. This is what being your own bank was always meant to look like. It finally lets HODLers have their cake and eat it too." Mezo has teamed up with numerous crypto platforms that provide use cases such as e-commerce store Bitrefill, which offers gifts cards for MUSD, and BTC finance app Fold (FLD), which offers a cashback debit card and provides bitcoin rewards.
Jordan Times
30-04-2025
- Jordan Times
Suspect in Zarqa murder case detained pending investigation
AMMAN — The Criminal Court prosecutor on Wednesday began questioning an Arab national who allegedly murdered a man in Zarqa a day earlier, official sources said. The victim was found stabbed to death at his home in Zarqa on Tuesday night, Police Spokesperson Lt. Col. Amer Sartawi said. 'An investigation team was tasked with investigating the incident and concluded that the suspect was the perpetrator who vanished shortly after the body was discovered,' Sartawi told The Jordan Times. The investigation team was able to pinpoint the whereabouts of the suspect and arrested him without any major incident, the police official added. 'Officers found a sharp object and some of the victim's belongings with the suspect,' Sartawi added. In his initial confessions, the suspect stated that 'he murdered the victim following a heated argument,' according to Sartawi. The sharp object was sent to the Forensic and Laboratories Department (FLD) for further examination, a second source told The Jordan Times. Blood and tissue samples taken from the victim were also sent to the FLD for further analysis, according to the second source. The Criminal Court prosecutor ordered that the suspect be detained at a correctional and rehabilitation facility for 15 days pending further investigations, the second source added. Investigations are ongoing in the case, Sartawi added.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Fold Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock (FLD) Soared Last Week
We recently compiled a list of the . In this article, we are going to take a look at where Fold Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock (NASDAQ:FLD) stands against the other stocks. Micro- and small-cap companies dominated the stock market last week, clocking in impressive gains on the back of a flurry of catalysts that boosted investing appetite. We named last week's top 10 performers that outperformed the Russell 2000 index, which dropped by 4.04 percent week-on-week. Among them, one firm particularly stood out with its outstanding 317-percent jump, thanks to a $1-billion deal that could fuel its growth prospects. To come up with the list, we considered the stocks with the highest week-on-week change, comparing their share prices on March 7 and February 28. We classified micro-cap companies as those with a market capitalization below $300 million and small-cap firms as those with a market capitalization below $2 billion. A close-up of a laptop with a Bitcoin ecosystem monitor running in the background. Fold Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock (NASDAQ:FLD) grew its share price by 44 percent week-on-week to end Friday's trading at $7.58 apiece versus the $5.26 finish on February 28 following news that it hiked its Bitcoin ownership by 475. Following the purchase, Fold Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock (NASDAQ:FLD)'s total Bitcoin ownership now stands at 1,485. According to Fold Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock (NASDAQ:FLD), it financed its new acquisition through the issuance of convertible notes at a 100-percent premium with a conversion price of $12.50 per share. Fold Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock (NASDAQ:FLD) CEO Will Reeves also said that Bitcoin will play a huge role in the foundation of a new financial era, which FLD promised to support moving forward. Reeves emphasized that Bitcoin's corporate treasury serves a dual purpose by providing value to investors seeking Bitcoin exposure while also functioning as a strategic reserve to support its Bitcoin-native financial products. Overall FLD ranks 9th on our list of last week's top performers. While we acknowledge the potential of FLD as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than FLD but trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and Complete List of 59 AI Companies Under $2 Billion in Market Cap Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Sign in to access your portfolio
