With this lockdown in Auckland seeming to go on forever, it’s a good time to refresh evryone on what support is available and what changes have been made to the support.If your business has reduced revenue COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme The Wage Subsidy Scheme will be available to all businesses while any part of the country is in Alert Levels 3 or 4. For example, while Auckland is in Alert Levels 3 or 4, businesses in Auckland and other parts of the country can apply for the COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme. You can apply for the COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme…
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This is the third of four parts in this series. Part 1 can be found here and Part 2 can be found here.7. Building or Integrating an MCP Server: What It TakesGiven these examples, you might wonder: How do I build an MCP server for my own application or integrate one that’s out there? The good news is that the MCP spec comes with a lot of support (SDKs, templates, and a growing knowledge base), but it does require understanding both your application’s API and some MCP basics. Let’s break down the typical steps and components in building an MCP server:1.…
With Europe’s institutional appetite for digital assets increasing and its regulatory framework firming up, we recently hosted Unlocking Derivatives: Regulation, Markets & Beyond. The session convened market leaders and asset managers to talk through the growing relevance of crypto derivatives for professional investors. Following our recent launch of Europe’s largest regulated futures offering, here’s a deeper look at that discussion. A strategic fit: Why derivatives, why now? The panel opened by framing derivatives not as high-octane trading tools but as essential instruments for capital efficiency, risk management and portfolio precision. For institutional investors juggling liquidity constraints, multi-asset mandates or strict…
Nintendo’s Switch 2 launch is underway worldwide. The console officially releases June 5, meaning buyers in territories in earlier time zones have already gotten their hands on it. As midnight rolls across North America, players here will do the same. Many fans preordered their Switch 2, allowing them to skip the in-person lines planned for midnight sales at retail stores. Others are currently bidding on consoles being sold by scalpers.Sellers on sites like eBay and Mercari have created their own ecosystem of preorder sales, capitalizing on fears that the ongoing tariff drama and possible stock shortages will make the Switch…
by Stacy Jackson June 4, 2025 Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month with Lucia, a new luxury restaurant located in LA’s historic Fairfax district. An illuminating dining experience has arrived on the Los Angeles food scene, and foodies are welcome to drop by and enjoy a new restaurant loaded with Afro-Caribbean culinary treats. Hospitality expert Sam Jordan’s “Lucia” restaurant officially opened on May 28, just ahead of Caribbean American Heritage Month. Located in the historic Fairfax District, Lucia is making history of its own. A press release revealed that the destination has become the first restaurant in the city to present…
It’s easy to look at President Donald Trump’s second term and conclude that the less power and reach the federal government has, the better. After all, a smaller government might provide Trump or someone like him with fewer opportunities to disrupt people’s lives, leaving America less vulnerable to the whims of an aspiring autocrat. Weaker law-enforcement agencies could lack the capacity to enforce draconian policies. The president would have less say in how universities like Columbia conduct their business if they weren’t so dependent on federal funding. And he would have fewer resources to fundamentally change the American way of…
On April 18, 2022, BITMAIN – the world’s leading producer of cryptocurrency mining hardware held a 2-day site visit event in Pyote, Texas, inviting key customers to witness firsthand the first fully operational hydro cooling data center in North America, operated by Poolin. Over 30 mining companies attended the event, learning how to incorporate the latest hydro cooling technologies into mining operations. The event started with a seminar for guests, during which BITMAIN introduced the technology behind the latest hydro cooling products, the ANTMINER S19 Pro+ Hyd., the recently released ANTMINER S19 XP Hyd., and ANTSPACE HK3, an ANTMINER hydro container.…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Turning personal hobbies into sources of income sounds attractive in many ways, but it comes with some challenges. You must learn the process behind making your hobbies profitable. It’s also important to understand that turning your passion into a viable venture requires a lot more than just passion.This article will explore what’s really required to monetize your hobbies without compromising the original purpose of hobbies and the standards of professionalism.Related: Turning Passion into Profit: 4 Entrepreneurs Who Found Success in Their Hobbies Understanding the difference between a hobby and a businessMany people…
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Large language models (LLMs) are transforming how enterprises operate, but their “black box” nature often leaves enterprises grappling with unpredictability. Addressing this critical challenge, Anthropic recently open-sourced its circuit tracing tool, allowing developers and researchers to directly understand and control models’ inner workings. This tool allows investigators to investigate unexplained errors and unexpected behaviors in open-weight models. It can also help with granular fine-tuning of LLMs for specific internal functions. Understanding the AI’s inner logic This circuit tracing tool works based…
Bitcoin is big. It is in every newspaper and news programme, and even the Government of Malta have announced their intention to legislate in support of cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology and ICOs. There is no doubt that its future is looking bright and its popularity will continue to increase, but what if you want to buy Bitcoin from Malta? If you are a beginner, how on earth do you get into this new, exciting, and disruptive industry? In this article we will discuss: Bitcoin In a Nutshell Is Buying Bitcoin In Malta Legal? The BOV Limitations On Investing In Cryptocurrencies Buy…