November 12, 20240 Comments

Bitwise Asset Management to Launch New Aptos (APT) Staking ETP on Swiss Exchange

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has announced the launch of an Aptos (APT) Staking exchange-traded product (ETP) (APTB) on the SIX Swiss Exchange. According to the press release, the ETP will represent the world’s first Aptos Staking ETP, aiming to enable both institutional and retail investors to engage with the Aptos smart contract platform. Says Bitwise CEO and co-founder Hunter Horsley, “For seven years, Bitwise has been a dedicated partner to

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November 12, 20240 Comments

Will Gary Gensler Resign This Week Like Former SEC Chairs?

XRP’s attorney, James Murphy, also known on Twitter as MetaLawMan, stated that he believes after the winning of the presidency by Donald Trump this year, SEC Chair Gary Gensler will resign. He cited a trend in history: when Trump won in 2016, Mary Jo White, then-SEC chair at the time, resigned, and upon Biden’s victory in 2020, Jay Clayton stepped down. He has brought these facts to indicate that Gensler

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November 12, 20240 Comments

Anthony Pompliano Reveals Donald Trump Owns Bitcoin

Professional Capital Management founder and CEO Anthony Pompliano revealed on Cavuto: Coast to Coast that the president-elect, Donald Trump, holds Bitcoin and “loves it”. Pompliano attributed the surge to the leadership of a pro-Bitcoin president who has vowed to protect the rights of its investors. He described this unprecedented stance as a game-changer for economic policy in the White House. According to Pompliano, this marks a significant shift in how

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November 12, 20240 Comments

Vitalik Buterin Outlines Plans To Improve The Ethereum Network

At Devcon 2024 in Bangkok, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined the platform’s advancements and his vision for its future, focusing on decentralization, scalability, and inclusivity. In his keynote, Buterin presented Ethereum as the “world computer,” a foundational platform for a diverse digital economy. Vitalik Buterin Unveils Ethereum Future at Devcon 2024 In a keynote address at Devcon 2024 in Bangkok, Vitalik Buterin shared insights into the evolving Ethereum Network and

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November 12, 20240 Comments

3 risks that could derail the Trump trade in stocks, Morgan Stanley says

President-elect Donald Trump was a frequent visitor to Michigan during the 2024 campaign.AP Photo/Alex Brandon Trump’s election win has sent the US stock market to fresh highs. Morgan Stanley says three risks could upend the ongoing Trump trade. The firm says investors should be closely monitoring bond yields and the US dollar. Equity investors have embraced Donald Trump’s return to the White House, but the post-election rally isn’t entirely risk-free.

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November 12, 20240 Comments

US jury awards $42m to ex-detainees at Iraq’s Abu Ghraib

A US jury has awarded $42m (£33m) to three former detainees of Iraq’s notorious Abu Ghraib prison, holding a Virginia-based defence contractor responsible for contributing to their abuse two decades ago. The verdict against CACI Premier Technology comes from the second trial of this case. The first ended in a mistrial in spring after a jury was unable to reach a decision. The court heard directly from plaintiffs Suhail al-Shimari,

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November 12, 20240 Comments

Questions about AIMCo’s future? Join our Q&A

Article content The Alberta government surprised everyone by firing the chief executive and entire board of directors at Alberta Investment Management Co. (AIMCo) last week, declaring the need for a “reset” at the $160-billion asset manager. What does this mean for the future of AIMCo, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith‘s Alberta Pension Plan gambit and the province’s Heritage Fund? We want to answer your questions. Please join the Calgary Herald’s Chris

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November 12, 20240 Comments

SPOT, CAVA, RIVN and more

Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Spotify Technology – Shares of the music-streaming service jumped about 8%. Total monthly active users for the third quarter came in at 640 million, reflecting an 11% jump from a year earlier and beating FactSet consensus estimates of 639.0 million. Still, Spotify fell short of the Street’s expectations on the top and bottom lines in the period. Skyworks Solutions — The

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November 12, 20240 Comments

Using night mode on your phone can help capture photos of the northern lights. Here’s how to turn it on.

How to use night mode to get good photos of the northern lights How to use night mode to get good photos of the northern lights 02:10 PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) — The northern lights are expected to be visible again throughout parts of the United States on Friday night.  When the northern lights, or the aurora borealis, are visible, the best way to see them is to find a dark

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November 12, 20240 Comments

Stocks fall as rally pauses, yields climb on Trump policy worry By Reuters

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) – A gauge of global stocks declined on Tuesday after advancing for five straight sessions while the dollar hit its highest level in over six months as investors weigh the impact of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s likely path of policies. Investors have flocked in to assets expected to benefit from Trump policies for his second term in office, after he pledged to impose high

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