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A report issued by the Office of the Maine State Treasurer highlighted the U.S. state’s interest in officially managing the abandoned and recovered crypto assets.

Nearly three quarters of consumers are delaying holiday purchases for discount shopping events such as Black Friday or Singles Day, and more than half plan to reduce spending to save money, according to a study from Ernst & Young. 

Investment management firm Ark Invest, led by pro-Bitcoin investment veteran Cathie Wood, has collaborated with exchange-traded product (ETP) provider 21Shares to launch a new suite of digital asset exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The move aims to provide a “robust set of options" for investors looking to get digital assets into their trading portfolio. 

Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed an audience on Nov. 8 at the World Internet Conference Summit in Wuzhen, China calling for international cooperation on risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI). 

With the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s first window opening up for the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF, analysts have noted that even if the SEC approves a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF), it will be a month before the actual launch.

The joint venture will focus on investing in companies across the digital assets spectrum including market infrastructure, risk and compliance tools, DeFi, tokenisation, consumer payments, and the metaverse. The parties intend to capitalise the vehicle with $100 million.Alex Manson, CEO, SC Ventures, says: “The region is fast becoming a hub for fintechs in the digital asset space due to its regulation, strengthening infrastructure and talent.

Iran on Thursday rejected a G7 statement which called on Tehran to stop supporting Hamas militants and taking actions that «destabilise» the Middle East. Tehran's comment came a day after foreign ministers from the G7 group of advanced economies, meeting in Tokyo, expressed support for «humanitarian pauses and corridors» in the Israeli-Hamas war. Israeli air strikes have pounded the Palestinian territory of Gaza since Hamas gunmen stormed across the heavily militarised border on October 7 to kill more than 1,400 people, most of them civilians, and seize around 240 hostages, according to Israeli officials. The subsequent Israeli bombing campaign in Gaza has killed more than 10,500 people, two-thirds of them women and children, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The G7 also called on Iran to «refrain from providing support for Hamas and taking further actions that destabilise the Middle East, including support for Lebanese Hezbollah and other non-state actors.» On Thursday, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani «strongly condemned» the statement by the group which includes the United States, Britain, Germany, Canada, Italy, France, and Japan. He said Iran has engaged in «non-stop efforts to stop military attacks of the Zionist aggressor regime (Israel) on the defenceless citizens» in Gaza.

The U.S. lawmakers are proposing a bill aiming to prohibit the U.S. government officials from transacting with Tether’s USDT, China-based blockchain networks, and “other foreign adversaries.”

Bitcoin (BTC) neared $37,000 on Nov. 9 as a fresh BTC price surge appeared to take traders by surprise.

Pro-crypto Congressman Tom Emmer has made progress in his efforts to limit the powers of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when it comes to enforcing regulations on digital assets.

Gautam Adani, the Chairman of apples-to-airports Adani Group, spoke about the opportunity he saw in the decline of China's project to spread a global footprint. “I anticipate that China, which was seen as the foremost champion of globalization, will feel increasingly isolated.

Panamanian highway, Kenneth Darlington, a 77-year-old lawyer and professor with dual citizenship in the US and Panama, has been arrested for shooting two environmental protesters blocking the road. The video of the encounter has since gone viral in social media. Darlington, leading a seemingly comfortable life, decided to take drastic action due to his frustration with persistent road blockades by protesters. His discontent reached a point where he was willing to trade his comfort for the consequences of his actions, even if it meant spending his remaining years in prison.

The Mortgage Bankers Association on Wednesday said the average contract rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped in the week ended Nov. 3 by a quarter percentage point to 7.61%, the lowest in about a month.

Adani Ports Q2 Results: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) Ltd announced its July-September quarter results for fiscal 2023-24 (Q2FY24) on Wednesday, November 9, reporting a rise of 4.2 per cent in net profit at ₹1,747.8 crore, compared to ₹1,677.5 crore in the corresponding period last year. The port major's revenue from operations in the second quarter of current fiscal stood at ₹6,646.6 crore, registering a growth of 27.6 per cent, compared to ₹5,210.8 crore in the year-ago period. On the operating front, Bata India's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) during the September quarter came in ₹4,053.9 crore, marking a growth of 35 per cent, compared to ₹3,005.5 crore in the same period last year.

Revenue from operations during the second quarter increased 28% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 6,646 crore. It was Rs 5,211 crore in the in the last year quarter. EBITDA for the quarter (excluding the forex loss) jumped 19% YoY to Rs 3,880 crore in the July-September period. The domestic cargo volumes of the company jumped 13% YoY to 98.12 mmt, while the total cargo volumes rose 17% YoY to 101.22 mmt in the reporting quarter. Mundra Port handled cargo volumes to the tune of 44.44 mmt in the September quarter, up 14% YoY.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opposed Binance’s arguments to dismiss the lawsuit adding that the motion has no real basis under law.

There is hope for those of us who live (and sleep) in the real world: Getting less than 8 hours of shut-eye a night doesn’t mean you’re doomed to an early grave. A recent study looking at sleep and longevity found that sleep “regularity"—going to bed and waking up at consistent times with few mid-slumber interruptions—matters more than how long you sleep. Sleeping six hours every night on a consistent schedule was associated with a lower risk of early death than sleeping eight hours with very irregular habits.

general elections in India would be one of the key triggers for the markets. Also Read: Diwali 2023 Stock Picks: Reliance, GAIL, Dr Reddy’s among top 10 buys from HDFC Securities However, analysts are bullish on the domestic markets given the resilient macros of the Indian economy. “The market is likely to witness a major rally before the next Samvat.

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd is expected to continue benefiting from the rising occupancy levels, improving average revenues per operating bed (APROB) as higher non covid revenues are also adding to profitability. Analysts expect revenue to grow, marking a recovery, post the muted trend in occupancy seen in Q1FY24 seen in Q1 for industry as a whole.

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest, in partnership with 21Shares, is launching a suite of digital asset ETFs, focusing on Bitcoin and Ethereum futures and blockchain technology.

The leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, is racing towards $37,000 as it has surged nearly 4% in the last 24 hours