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Crypto asset manager Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has scored a major victory against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its efforts to convert its over-the-counter GBTC application into a listed Bitcoin ETF.

By Hannah Lang

By Jonathan Stempel and Mike Scarcella

The price of nonfungible tokens (NFTs) featuring Donald Trump surged after news outlets released a photo of the former United States President as part of his criminal case in the state of Georgia for allegedly attempting to subvert the will of voters in the 2020 election.

By Brendan Pierson

The American Federation of Government Employees is backing President Biden’s nomination of former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley to be the next commissioner of the Social Security Administration.

A federal judge on Wednesday declined to approve a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts, saying it fails to provide “fair and adequate” relief to vehicle owners

A federal judge on Wednesday declined to approve a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts, saying it fails to provide “fair and adequate” relief to vehicle owners

A federal judge overseeing the civil case between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and cryptocurrency exchange Binance, Binance.US and Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has ordered a motion for a protective order to go to a magistrate judge.

real estate empire. The Amazon.com Inc. founder, and the world’s third-richest person, agreed to pay $68 million for an estate in Indian Creek, a man-made barrier island in the larger Miami area, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Donald Trump obtained a search warrant for the former president's Twitter account in January and the company delayed complying, according to a U.S. appeals court opinion on Wednesday. The U.S.

Public Investment Fund is accelerating spending at home, often on obscure startups and projects that it plans to own and operate. Last month, PIF said it would start selling milk from camels and dates grown in the region around the holy city of Medina. Before that, it launched a halal meats exporter and a company aiming to make Saudi coffee globally popular.

NAIROBI—American military commanders were dismayed last month when a clique of top army officers seized power in Niger, the U.S.’s main ally in the fight against Islamist militants in West Africa. What stung perhaps most sharply were televised images of one particular man, Brig. Gen.

Renaissance World Tour performance at FedEx Field during the Washington, D.C. stop on Sunday, August 6, the show's start time was significantly delayed. Recognizing the predicament faced by her devoted fans, Beyoncé, in a remarkable display of compassion, took it upon herself to cover the $100,000 expenses required to extend the operating hours of the D.C. Metro trains by an additional hour. This thoughtful gesture ensured that concertgoers had a reliable means of transportation to return home safely after the extended show. A press release from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority confirmed that the generous contribution would facilitate the continued operation of all 98 metro stations, enabling concert attendees to exit smoothly and ensuring the necessary operational support. Despite the setbacks, Beyoncé delivered an impressive performance for D.C. concert goers on the rain-soaked night. The show was the second of two at FedEx Field and featured a playful challenge where she dared the audience to stay quiet during a specific song lyric. Notable attendees on the first night included Vice President Kamala Harris, Douglas Emhoff and Malia Obama. The Renaissance World Tour is currently touring North America after a successful European leg that earned $154 million from 21 shows. The tour supports Beyoncé's seventh solo studio album, Renaissance, which includes hit songs like «Break My Soul» and «Cuff It.» The album topped the Billboard 200 chart and produced Grammy-winning tracks.

Lawyers for Donald Trump have opposed a request from the U.S. Justice Department to limit what the former president shares publicly related to the 2020 election case.

Another Mega Millions drawing, another night without a jackpot winner

Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to federal charges after being arraigned in Washington, D.C. on Thursday related to an investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots.The U.S.

Trump faces District Judge Tanya Chutkan for his alleged involvement in the 2020 election interference, he might encounter a familiar adversary. In 2021, Judge Chutkan thwarted his attempts to prevent a Congressional committee from accessing his administration's White House records with the memorable statement: «Presidents are not kings, and Plaintiff is not president.» Chutkan’s ruling breathed new life into the congressional investigation, which has now come full circle with the case brought against Mr. Trump by Special Counsel Jack Smith landing in her court randomly. This assignment could be concerning for Mr. Trump's legal team as Judge Chutkan, aged 61, has developed a reputation for delivering harsh sentences to those found guilty of involvement in the riots over the past two years.

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is mourning the loss of Aslan, the 12-year-old African lion who died Monday while recovering from a veterinary exam.

Donald Trump of conspiring with six close allies to try and overturn his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden and unlawfully block the transfer of power, which culminated in the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, attack by Trump’s supporters on the U.S.

ClimateDepot.com publisher Marc Morano argues mainstream media is skewing temperature data to make it an issue on climate change on ‘Varney & Co.’