Forbes’ Post

🐺 Unraveling the Mystique of the ‘Wolf of Wall Street’! The term ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ is often associated with individuals who achieve rapid success in the stock market, sometimes through unscrupulous means. The term gained popularity through Jordan Belfort, a former stockbroker who pleaded guilty to fraud and related crimes in connection with stock-market manipulation. He famously referred to himself as the ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ in his 2007 memoir, which was later adapted into a film of the same name. The ‘wolves’ are often seen as aggressive, ruthless, and willing to bend the rules to achieve success. While their tactics may lead to short-term gains, they often result in long-term consequences, as seen in Belfort’s case. While the term carries a negative connotation, it serves as a reminder of the importance of ethics and integrity in finance. It underscores the need for transparency, accountability, and fair practices in the world of Wall Street. So, let’s continue to learn from the past and strive for success the right way! Remember, true success is built on a foundation of integrity and respect. 🌟 #WolfOfWallStreet #FinanceEthics #WallStreet #LinkedInLearning #Moneyminded #JordanBelfort

The NYSE floor lost an icon this week with the passing of Arthur Cashin. His unparalleled legacy, wisdom, and contributions to the trading community have left an indelible mark on the industry. Our colleague and Chief Global Strategist, Jay Woods, CMT Woods, shared reflections on Arthur’s extraordinary career and influence in a conversation with Schwab’s Nicole Petallides. All of us at Freedom Capital Markets, especially our NYSE veterans, extend our heartfelt condolences to the Cashin family. Arthur’s impact will be felt for years to come, and he will be deeply missed. #NYSE #ArthurCashin #Legacy #FinancialServices #FreedomCapitalMarkets #CapitalMarkets

Powerful and inspiring interview to our CEO Jamie Dimon. Here my takeaways: * Family first. Take care of your health, mind, body, friends... * Travel to learn: Some great ideas for your business come from traveling and understanding other ways of doing things * Work hard but work SMART! (Great quote: "I'm sorry, I wrote a long letter because I didn't have time to write a short one") * BE PREPARED: For all scenarios. This is the best way to avoid a surprise (no coincidence JPM was strongly positioned for the sub-prime crisis) * Ask a lot of questions and make sure you understand what is being asked to you (at one point I thought he was interviewing the journalist 😄) * Don't let yourself be weaponized. No need to have all answers now. "You can have everything but not at the same time" * AI is a great tool to improve our world. Is imperative to assure appropriate usage of it * Blockchain is a great technology/ tool....Blockchain, not Crypto Currencies 😅 *Traditional banking is key to move, hold, secure and raise money + research. We can co-exist with Fintech etc but banking is a pillar for the world's economy stability * And obviously couldn't miss this one: JPMorgan Chase & Co. moves USD 10 Trillion per day... Fun fact: This is for more than 52MM payments (~1/4 of world's USD transactions). To do this you have to be BIG! #JPMorgan #thisisjpmorgan #jpmorganpayments https://lnkd.in/et8G9REe

My investment decisions are simple. I only buy what I understand and can explain to an 8 year old.

Gary Gensler's resignation as SEC Chair is four years too late, and it’s annoying that we have to wait until Jan. 20 for him to leave. He has cost the US economy untold trillions of dollars in lost capital and missed opportunities through his stubborn, unfair and incomprehensible opposition to crypto, and his departure is being welcomed by everyone from Wall Street to the crypto community. His announcement to leave the chairmanship is the latest indication that crypto prices will rise to new heights over the next several years. If you aren’t knowledgeable about this new asset class yet, now’s the time to get started. 

Donald Trump has announced Bo Hines as the Executive Director of the incoming administration's "Crypto Council," under the leadership of David Sacks. The council aims to foster innovation and growth in the digital assets space while ensuring industry leaders have the resources needed to succeed. Hines, a former college football player and U.S. House Republican candidate, brings a fresh perspective to this new advisory group. His appointment aligns with Trump’s broader vision to position the United States as the global leader in crypto innovation. These moves are part of a series of high-profile pro-crypto appointments, including former Andreessen Horowitz partner Sriram Krishnan as Senior AI Policy Adviser and Paul Atkins as the SEC chair nominee. Together, these efforts underscore a commitment to creating a regulatory and economic environment where digital assets can thrive. How will these appointments reshape the future of crypto and AI in the U.S.? Let’s discuss. #CryptoCouncil #DigitalAssets #Leadership #Innovation

January 2021: Trading platforms crashing, orders frozen, investors panicking... That GameStop surge was a wake-up call for our entire industry. How do you build platforms that stay responsive when millions of retail investors suddenly flood in? Here’s a solid breakdown of how modern architecture handles these "black swan" events. If you're interested in high-performance computing in finance, it's worth your time. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/dZhKw6J9 #FinTech #TradingTechnology #RealTime #HighPerformanceComputing

The NYSE floor lost an icon this week with the passing of Arthur Cashin. His unparalleled legacy, wisdom, and contributions to the trading community have left an indelible mark on the industry. Our colleague and Chief Global Strategist, Jay Woods, CMT Woods, shared reflections on Arthur’s extraordinary career and influence in a conversation with Schwab’s Nicole Petallides. All of us at Prime Executions, Inc., especially our NYSE veterans, extend our heartfelt condolences to the Cashin family. Arthur’s impact will be felt for years to come, and he will be deeply missed. #NYSE #ArthurCashin #Legacy #FinancialServices #PrimeExecutions #CapitalMarkets

The sale would cement a yearslong shift by Wells Fargo away from San Francisco, with its senior leadership now largely based in New York or Charlotte, N.C. (Heeb, Karmin) NE school, eastward, Breton Wood, meatgrinder over AI and tech future! (Me)