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SEC approves first spot bitcoin ETFs in boost to crypto advocates

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Hunter Biden causes tumultuous scenes when he appears in Washington

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 Hunter Biden bursts into a committee meeting of the House Control Committee. An uproar ensues. That could land him in court. Washington, DC - Hunter Biden caused a stir in the USA with an unexpected visit to a committee meeting in the House of Representatives . Chaos suddenly erupted during the hearing to discuss formally charging US President Joe Biden 's son with contempt of parliament. The reason: Hunter Biden  surprisingly took a seat in the audience. The Republicans accuse Hunter Biden of having in the past exploited his father's important position as then Vice President Barack Obama for business in Ukraine and China . Many Republicans associate Hunter Biden's business with his. Republicans call for arrest of Hunter Biden Hunter Biden declined to testify at a closed hearing and instead offered to take the witness stand at a public session. Because he had refused the subpoena, the Republican-chaired committee now wanted to accuse him of contempt of Congress. Republican...

US SEC approves bitcoin ETFs in watershed for crypto market

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granted approval on Wednesday for the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to track bitcoin. This marks a significant milestone for the world's largest cryptocurrency and the broader crypto industry. The SEC approved 11 applications, including those from notable entities like BlackRock , Ark Investments/21Shares, Fidelity, Invesco, and VanEck. Despite concerns raised by some officials and investor advocates about potential risks, the regulatory decision opens up new avenues for investors in the crypto space. Auto Refresh and Link Loop × Click here and get 50$ Free The majority of the approved ETFs are set to commence trading on Thursday, sparking intense competition for market share among issuers. Representing a game-changer for bitcoin, these ETFs, a decade in the making, enable investors to gain exposure to the world's largest cryptocurrency without direct ownership. This devel...

Did bitcoin ETF get approved? Breaking News

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  Amid the turmoil caused by the breach of the SEC's X account and the dissemination of a false post claiming Bitcoin ETF approval, indications persist that a decision might be imminent today. A key executive from a potential Bitcoin ETF issuer shared with The Block that they anticipate approvals for S-1 forms later in the day. Additionally, reports from Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett echoed optimism among multiple potential ETF issuers regarding the likelihood of approvals arriving today. Despite the consensus that a decision is expected, the exact timing remains uncertain. Bloomberg's ETF analyst Eric Balchunas predicted formal approvals to potentially surface between 4-6 pm ET, coinciding with the start of the Derby on Thursday. However, his colleague James Seyffart suggested approvals might extend until around 6 pm ET, possibly after the market closes. Auto Refresh and Link Loop ×

Did Etf Bitcoin get approved?

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 The Securities and Exchange Commission announced on Tuesday that its X account had been compromised. This statement directly contradicted a post made moments earlier, which claimed that the agency had granted approval for the first Bitcoin exchange-traded funds to enter the market. Read More  Auto Refresh and Link Loop ×

Taylor Swift Stuns on the 2024 Golden Globes Red Carpet in Slinky Green Dress

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  Is Taylor Swift‘s slinky green dress at the 2024 Golden Globes Reputation (Taylor’s Version)-coded? Whether her floor-length evening gown is meant to reference a Rep-era snake or not, the pop icon stunned on the red carpet before the Golden Globes ceremony, where Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour was up for the cinematic and box office achievement award Sunday night. Swift, adorned with plenty of De Beers jewelry (including rings that appeared to wrap around like a snake coil, maybe) and reportedly wearing a custom Gucci dress, could certainly “make the whole place shimmer” in her glamorous look. With her hair down in soft waves — and the return of her signature bangs, after rocking a sideswept style most recently — the focus was her shiny, green gown; one could say its texture gave off snake-scale vibes, to the delight of fans hoping for a certain album whenever Swift announces her next re-recording. Swift’s elegant dress covered her shoes while baring her shoulders and back with its ...

See the full list of 2024 Golden Globes winners

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Golden Globes Win List 1:Barbie Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. 2:Oppenheimer During World War II, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves Jr. appoints physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer to work on the top-secret Manhattan Project. Oppenheimer and a team of scientists spend years developing and designing the atomic bomb. Their work comes to fruition on July 16, 1945, as they witness the world's first nuclear explosion, forever changing the course of history. 3:Poor Things Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation. 4:Anatomy Of A Fall A woman is suspected of her husband's murder, and their blind son faces...

Packers beat Bears in final

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Bears lead Packers 3-0 after first quarter Chicago won the coin toss and opted to start with possession. Justin Fields made an 18-yard pass to Equanimeous St. Brown, advancing the ball to the Green Bay 26. However, the momentum shifted when Lukas Van Ness sacked Fields, resulting in a 6-yard loss on the subsequent play. Facing third-and-13, Karl Brooks swiftly tackled Khalil Herbert for a 3-yard loss on a screen pass. Cairo Santos managed to score a 50-yard field goal, bouncing it off the left upright and giving the Bears a 3-0 lead with 8 minutes and 54 seconds remaining in the first quarter. Later, on third-and-6, Jordan Love skillfully evaded a blitz from Chicago and connected with Aaron Jones, completing a 7-yard pass. Love's momentum continued as he found Dontayvion Wicks on a double-move, resulting in an 18-yard gain and crossing midfield.