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Cryptocurrency financial services company, Matrixport has projected a possible rejection of spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF applications in January with final approval in the second quarter of the year.

Wall Street strategists express caution, noting that despite market optimism, immediate risk cuts are not likely.

The monthly spot trading volume on crypto exchanges exceeded $1 trillion in December 2023, marking the first time this significant volume level has been surpassed in over a year.

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Jeffrey Epstein's property in the US Virgin Islands, known for his scandals, is under renovations, image makeover and rebranding. After billionaire Stephen Deckoff bought the Caribbean Islands of Great St. James and Little St. James for $60 million, he ordered for reconstruction of many parts. He hopes to inaugurate the new attraction sometime in 2025.

United Cup opening the season. Sydney and Perth are co-hosting the second edition of the tournament, which sees nations face off in a mixed-gender format. Everyone's eyes will be on Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic who are in representing their respective countries. So far, Spain vs Brazil, Canada vs Chile, Poland vs Brazil, Poland vs Spain, Greece vs Chile, Greece vs Canda, Great Britain vs Australia, USA vs Great Britain, USA vs Australia, Italy vs Germany, France vs Germany, France vs Italy, Czech Republic vs China, China vs Serbia, Czech Republic vs Serbia, Netherlands vs Norway, Croatia vs Norway, Croatia vs Netherlands, Poland vs China has taken place.

Jefferies reiterated a Hold rating on Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and raised their 12-month price target on the stock to $255.00 (From $210.00) following the electric automaker’s 4Q volume report.

Kyiv's forces seek to embarrass the Kremlin and puncture President Vladimir Putin's argument that life is going on as normal despite the 22-month war. The situation in the border city of Belgorod, which came under two rounds of shelling on Wednesday morning, «remains tense», said regional Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov, writing on Telegram.

A single Bitcoin transaction could use the same amount of water needed to fill a garden swimming pool, according to a new study on the world’s most popular cryptocurrency.

Quicker and cheaper than its larger rival Bitcoin, Tron has overtaken its rival as a platform for crypto transfers associated with groups designated as terror organisations by the EU, Israel, the US and other countries, according to a Reuters analysis.

2023 was a roller coaster of a year for the markets, fuelled by rate-cut expectations from the US, the UK and Europe, global tensions erupting in the Middle East and, not least of all, disappointing news from China’s economy.

Vibrant Gujarat summit, the state has signed investment pacts worth Rs 7.17 lakh crore or $86 billion with at least 58 companies including the likes of HPCL, IOCL and Power Grid, it was announced on Wednesday. Further, Gujarat's information department has said that so far 234 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) have been signed in as many as 17 phases with a potential investment of about Rs 10.31 lakh crore. The Vibrant Gujarat Summit will be held between January 10 and 12, 2024. This will be the tenth edition of the summit and will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Captain Fresh raised Rs 110 crore in a funding round from Andhra Pradesh-based Nekkanti Sea Foods and financial and investment firm Shakti Finvest. The funding was done through an issue of 1,102 convertible preference shares at a price of over Rs 9 lakh each, the firm said in a filing with the Registrar of Companies.

In a recent interview, analyst Glen Goodman, author of The Crypto Trader, discussed if a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is priced in, and what could happen if the “unknown factor”, Gary Gensler, decides to delay it.

The year 2023 saw the largest US technology stocks, often referred to as the «Magnificent seven,» outshining the broader market, with gains ranging from 48% to an impressive 249%, while the S&P 500 Index closed with a 24.2% price return.

In 2023, BofA Securities clients witnessed another substantial year of equity inflows, collectively netting $66 billion in US equities.

MenoLabs business, a leading women’s health and dietary supplement branded portfolio from Amyris through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware for $3 million. Dr. Reddy’s acquired the entire MenoLabs supplements portfolio which includes seven branded products to treat perimenopause and menopause. Brands include MenoFit and MenoGlow probiotics, Happy Fiber and Well Rested dietary supplements, Athena’s Shield menopause support supplement, and Goodness Glow and Keep Glowing Gorgeous supplements for healthy aging support. The deal also includes the MenoLife health tracker app which supports the product line and provides community, education, and information to consumers regarding menopause. MenoLabs portfolio of products is sold in the United States, primarily through the brand’s own and other e-commerce marketplaces including Amazon and Walmart. “The MenoLabs acquisition will serve as a catalyst to accelerate growth in this space and build upon our aspiration to lead in the fast-growing women’s nutritional and wellness markets,” said Marc Kikuchi, CEO for Dr.

(Reuters) — U.S. stock index futures slipped on Wednesday, pointing to fresh losses on the second trading day of 2024, as Treasury yields extended gains ahead of data that could offer insights on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy easing plans.

₹1,304 in the initial trading hours on January 3. This surge followed the company's announcement of acquiring an Israel-based firm. The acquisition of Libra Merger Ltd marks Sun Pharma's second venture in Israel, following the notable acquisition of Taro Pharma.

BEIRUT : Israel was on high alert for an escalation with Hezbollah on Wednesday after one of the top leaders of the Palestinian Hamas was killed in a strike in Beirut that was widely blamed on Israel and heightened the risk of a broader Middle East conflict. The killing of Saleh Arouri, the most senior Hamas member slain since the war in Gaza erupted nearly three months ago, provided a morale boost for Israelis still reeling from Hamas' Oct. 7 attack as the militants put up stiff resistance in Gaza and continue to hold scores of hostages.

Adani group, which is redeveloping Dharavi slums, plans to finance the entire project via internal accruals and possible sale of equity in the special purpose vehicle (SPV) set up for the project, according to sources. Earlier this week, the company had appointed three companies, including noted architect Hafeez Contractor, as city planners to present a draft development plan for the Asia's largest slum cluster. In a statement, the group, which has promised to invest Rs 21,000 crore in the project, said it roped in design firm Sasaki, consultancy firm Buro Happold as design planners for the project as well as some experts from Singapore Housing Development Board. The statement did not mention any timeline for the project. The Adani group had in November 2022 won the bid to redevelop Dharavi, with an initial equity investment of Rs 5,069 crore. Hafeez Contractor is known for revolutionary social housing and slum rehabilitation authority projects in the city, while Sasaki is an interdisciplinary design firm from the US and Buro Happold is a consultancy from England known for its creative and value-driven infrastructure solutions. When asked about the media reports that the company was about to reach financial closure for the project with two lenders agreeing to fund it, a source in the know said the tender conditions are very clear, we cannot raise any debt to fund the project. We will dip into our own finances and look at other innovative financial instruments.