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The United States House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion received an education in the uses of blockchain technology in a hearing titled “Crypto Crime in Context: Breaking Down the Illicit Activity in Digital Assets.” The meeting began with a discussion of Hamas’s use of crypto for fundraising. However, the committee’s Chair, Representative French Hill, declared that as “phone and the internet aren’t to be blamed for terror financing,” crypto shouldn’t be either. The witnesses, including representatives from Consensys and Chainalysis, spoke about the need for international and public-private collaboration in stopping the misuse of digital assets, the need for well-crafted legislation and the intricacies of blockchain sleuthing.

Canada’s Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has opened a consultation period on crypto-asset disclosure requirements for federally regulated financial institutions. The consultation was foreseen in the 2023 federal budget, but its timing is tied to a similar inquiry initiated by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).

A spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) could rapidly become a $100 billion market, according to new projections by analysts at Bloomberg Intelligence. This prediction comes as Wall Street waits in anticipation for the SEC to finally approve the first Bitcoin ETF in the US.

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest has made a recent amendment to its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application in collaboration with 21Shares.

Bankrupt cryptocurrency lending company Celsius’ recovery plan has hit a road block with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

The digital asset market continues to notch multiple wins in recent months as it recovers losses recorded in previous months with multiple assets soaring to yearly all-time highs.

Kim Kardashian is all set to make her onscreen acting comeback in a new film which she will co-produce with comedy writer and producer Paula Pell. As per reports, the 43-year-old will star in a film titled "The 5th Wheel', which Kardashian is currently pitching to a number of major studios. The «female-driven comedy» will be written by Pell and screenwriter Janine Brito. After her recent role in FX's «American Horror Story,» where she portrayed Siobhan, a publicist working for Emma Roberts's character Anna Victoria Alcott, Kim Kardashian is expanding into feature film acting and production. In 2018, she made a cameo appearance as herself in «Ocean's Eight» and contributed her voice to the character Delores in two recent animated "PAW Patrol" movies. «It's really fun to step outside of your comfort zone and try something new and grow,» Kardashian said about her American Horror Story role at the 2023 Met Gala back in May.

Lionel Messi's Argentina will take on Neymar's Brazil as South American football giants are going head-to-head in World Cup 2026 qualifier match. While, Argentina top the CONMEBOL Table with 12 points from five matches, Brazil are at fifth place with seven points from five games. Uruguay, Colombia, Venezuela are sitting above Brazil. Messi's Argentina is the reigning world champion and overall it won the coveted trophy thrice. Brazil is the most successful team in the World Cup history with five titles.

“Digital innovation is transforming how we transact, manage money, and view value but poses risks to our financial system,” read a statement from the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI). “Recent crypto events underscore risks of unregulated financial innovation. Public disclosures enhance transparency, comparability of data, and market discipline for a safer financial system.”

Bitcoin bulls are bracing for another leg higher in the market and a potential challenge of the psychologically important $40,000 level in light of the recent formation of a bullish short-term technical pattern called an ascending triangle.

Once branded for a Texas-specific audience, the North American Blockchain Summit (NABS) shook things up in 2023 — changing its location and name as many United States lawmakers prepared for an election season.

The US Justice Department is negotiating with Binance in an attempt to resolve its investigation into the company, according to a November 20 report from Bloomberg citing people familiar with the discussions. The agreement would require Binance to pay $4 billion in fines. In return, the company would be allowed to keep operating while complying with US laws. According to the report, the announcement of an agreement “could come as soon as the end of the month.”

Bank of India (Sidbi) and The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) will back Sorin Investments, the startup fund owned by Sanjay Nayar, the former head of private equity firm KKR India, in a major sign of confidence for the veteran banker and deal maker. Both Sidbi and the ₹10,000-crore Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund, owned by NSIC Venture Capital Fund (NVCFL), a 100% subsidiary of NSIC, will invest about ₹300 crore into Sorin, said multiple people aware of the development. The fresh investments will help Sorin close its maiden fund at ₹1,300 crore.

Eric Garcetti on Monday advocated New Delhi and Washington should deepen their artificial intelligence (AI) conversation and referred to potential collaboration in the Indian Ocean Region to harness critical minerals. Pointing out that India and the US have initiated important steps towards strengthening their defence partnership, Garcetti said the two countries are committed to promoting resilient and rules-based international order to safeguard «free, open and inclusive» Indo-Pacific. Speaking at a select media briefing here organised by think-tank ORF, Garcetti said, «I think the joint statement (2+2 Dialogue) reflects both countries' resolve to promote resilient rules-based international order to safeguard free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific through the Quad and other metrics, global issues.»

Holding a commanding 3-0 aggregate lead, the USA aims to secure victory in the series, which also serves as a qualifier for the 2024 Copa America. The team achieved a shutout victory on November 16 in Austin, Texas, with goals from Ricardo Pepi, Antonee Robinson, and Gio Reyna.

Suits' is gearing up for a reunion at the ATX TV Festival, scheduled to take place from May 30 to June 2 in Austin, Texas, marking five years since the show's series finale. Confirmed panelists include Patrick J. Adams, Sarah Rafferty, and Dulé Hill, alongside the show’s creator and showrunner Aaron Korsh.

US President Joe Biden Monday said he believes that a deal to free some of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza in exchange for a ceasefire is close, reported Reuters. "I believe so," the US President said when he was asked whether a deal was near during a Thanksgiving ceremony at the White House.

Airbnb has named Ron Klain, former White House Chief of Staff for President Joe Biden, as its chief legal officer

In a move that may soon be replicated elsewhere, the Gila River Indian Community recently signed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to put solar panels over a stretch of irrigation canal on their land south of Phoenix

It looks like the U.S. canned seafood industry is moving well beyond tuna sandwiches thanks to a culinary trends that emerged from the coronavirus pandemic

Inflation has reached its lowest point in 2 1/2 years