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SEC Postpones Decision on Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Affecting All Seven Applicants
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opted to delay its decision on seven spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, including one from the financial giant, BlackRock. This move, announced in a recent agency filing, has pushed the decision timeline to October, marking yet another postponement in the ongoing saga of Bitcoin ETF approvals. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opted to delay its decision on seven spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, including one from the financial giant, BlackRock. This move, announced in a recent agency filing, has pushed the decision timeline to October, marking yet another postponement in the ongoing saga of Bitcoin ETF approvals. -
Proud Boys Leader Joe Biggs Sentenced to 17 Years: A Deep Dive into the Capitol Riot Case
In a landmark decision that underscores the gravity of the January 6 Capitol attack, Joe Biggs, a prominent leader of the far-right organization Proud Boys, has been handed a 17-year prison sentence. This verdict is among the most severe punishments meted out in connection with the Capitol riot, second only to the 18-year sentence given to Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes. In a landmark decision that underscores the gravity of the January 6 Capitol attack, Joe Biggs, a prominent leader of the far-right organization Proud Boys, has been handed a 17-year prison sentence. This verdict is among the most severe punishments meted out in connection with the Capitol riot, second only to the 18-year sentence given to Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes. -
Biden Administration Announces $72 Million Student Loan Relief: Ashford University Students in Focus
In a significant move to address the challenges faced by students defrauded by for-profit educational institutions, the Biden administration has announced the cancellation of $72 million in student loans. This relief targets 2,300 former students of Ashford University, a for-profit institution that faced allegations of issuing degrees without the necessary accreditation. In a significant move to address the challenges faced by students defrauded by for-profit educational institutions, the Biden administration has announced the cancellation of $72 million in student loans. This relief targets 2,300 former students of Ashford University, a for-profit institution that faced allegations of issuing degrees without the necessary accreditation. -
Apple's 3D Printing Venture: A Game-Changer for the Watch Series 9 Production
In a groundbreaking move, Apple Inc. is set to revolutionize its manufacturing process by integrating 3D printing technology into the production of its upcoming Apple Watch Series 9. This innovative approach, as reported by multiple sources, signifies Apple's commitment to exploring cutting-edge manufacturing techniques and potentially setting new industry standards. In a groundbreaking move, Apple Inc. is set to revolutionize its manufacturing process by integrating 3D printing technology into the production of its upcoming Apple Watch Series 9. This innovative approach, as reported by multiple sources, signifies Apple's commitment to exploring cutting-edge manufacturing techniques and potentially setting new industry standards. -
Apple's September Showcase: iPhone 15 and Beyond
Apple, the tech behemoth, has once again sent ripples across the industry by announcing its next major event scheduled for September 12th, 2023. The event, intriguingly named "Wonderlust," is set to unveil the much-anticipated iPhone 15, along with other products and updates. Apple, the tech behemoth, has once again sent ripples across the industry by announcing its next major event scheduled for September 12th, 2023. The event, intriguingly named "Wonderlust," is set to unveil the much-anticipated iPhone 15, along with other products and updates. -
'Vietnam's Tesla' Skyrockets 35%, Valuation Tops $210 Billion: Doubling Goldman Sachs
VinFast Auto, a Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, saw its stock surge 35% at one point during Monday's trading session, hitting an all-time high of $93 per share. This brought its in-session market capitalization to roughly $216 billion. The stock closed the day up 19.75% at $82.35, marking its sixth consecutive day of gains and a record close with a market value surpassing $190 billion. VinFast Auto, a Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, saw its stock surge 35% at one point during Monday's trading session, hitting an all-time high of $93 per share. This brought its in-session market capitalization to roughly $216 billion. The stock closed the day up 19.75% at $82.35, marking its sixth consecutive day of gains and a record close with a market value surpassing $190 billion. -
Chanel Handbags Nearing RMB100k: Worth the Splurge?
Luxury brand prices seem to have no ceiling, with Chanel emerging as one of the most flamboyant in their pricing strategies. Luxury brand prices seem to have no ceiling, with Chanel emerging as one of the most flamboyant in their pricing strategies. -
U.S. Suspects Missile Strike in Prigozhin's Plane Crash Near Moscow
In a recent development surrounding the tragic plane crash near Moscow, U.S. officials have expressed their belief that a missile, possibly launched from within Russia, was the likely cause of the incident. The plane, which was presumed to be carrying the Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, met its unfortunate fate earlier this week. In a recent development surrounding the tragic plane crash near Moscow, U.S. officials have expressed their belief that a missile, possibly launched from within Russia, was the likely cause of the incident. The plane, which was presumed to be carrying the Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, met its unfortunate fate earlier this week. -
SoftBank Consolidates Control Over Arm Ahead of Anticipated IPO
In a strategic move that underscores the shifting dynamics of the tech industry, SoftBank Group Corp has acquired the remaining 25% stake in UK chip designer Arm Ltd. This acquisition, which values Arm at a staggering $64 billion, is seen as a significant step in stabilizing the company's stock price as it gears up for a much-anticipated listing next month. In a strategic move that underscores the shifting dynamics of the tech industry, SoftBank Group Corp has acquired the remaining 25% stake in UK chip designer Arm Ltd. This acquisition, which values Arm at a staggering $64 billion, is seen as a significant step in stabilizing the company's stock price as it gears up for a much-anticipated listing next month. -
US Airlines Set to Double Flights to China by Year's End
Following the U.S. Department of Transportation's recent directive allowing Chinese airlines to gradually increase their flights between China and the US, American airlines have unveiled plans to expand their services as well. Following the U.S. Department of Transportation's recent directive allowing Chinese airlines to gradually increase their flights between China and the US, American airlines have unveiled plans to expand their services as well.