The Vanguard Group, the second-largest issuer of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), plans to sit out the cryptocurrency ETF gold rush, according to Salim Ramji, Vanguard's CEO. “We will not be launching crypto ETFs,” Ramji said in an Aug. 14 interview with ETF.com. With almost $2.7 trillion in assets under management...

New Vanguard CEO: "We will not be launching crypto ETFs."

While other prominent financial firms have embraced the successful spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Vanguard has stood out for not giving its clientele trading access to any of the 11 BTC products that became available in mid-January. Salim Ramji, who last month took the reins at Vanguard from outgoing...

Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, SOL ETFs Still Not On The Table, CEO Of Giant Asset Manager Vanguard Asserts

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13F filings are one way to look under the hood of some firms, so to speak. The filings are required by the Securities and Exchange Commission for firms with over $100 million in assets under management every quarter. For the bitcoin ETFs, this is only the second quarter of disclosures,...

TradFi firms disclose positions in BlackRock’s bitcoin ETF

A cryptocurrency trader has managed to make around $300,000 in a single month shorting MakerDAO’s MKR token, having borrowed 500 MKR from popular decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Aave on July 19, to then sell the tokens for $1.37 million. The trader, according to on-chain analysis service Lookonchain, then spent...

Crypto Trader Bags $300,000 in a Month Shorting Leading DeFi Protocol’s Governance Token

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Bitcoin could soar in price over the next decade. But that's not the only reason billionaires are buying Bitcoin.

Billionaires Are Buying This Cryptocurrency That Could Soar 20,000%, According to MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Goldman Sachs, like JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley, now provides its clients with exposure to digital assets. Goldman Sachs (GS) is among the banking giants with certain exposure for its clients in a diverse range of Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to the quarterly report, the investment bank holds...

Goldman Sachs Currently Manages $419M in Bitcoin ETFs

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Horoscope of the Day, Friday, August 16th

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

Ripple IPO next? XRP skyrockets 175% in fund flows as investors can't stop buying. Fund flows into exchange-traded products tied to the popular cryptocurrency XRP surged 175% last week, according to the latest report from CoinShares. This week, an additional $700,000 flowed into XRP-related investment products, up from about $400,000 last week.

XRP Skyrockets 175% in Fund Flows as Ripple IPO Buzz Intensifies

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Major changes to how real estate transactions are conducted are set to take affect this month that will effect how both sellers, and buyers, compensate their agents. On March 15, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settled a lawsuit brought by home sellers regarding how broker commissions were handled. As a result of that settlement, the NAR will remove agent compensation amounts from Multiple Listing Services, provide detailed compensation information to buyers and sellers and attain a written agreement outlining that compensation structure.

Broker commissions on real estate transactions will look a lot different starting August 17

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If you’re a fan of hearty Italian meals without the hassle of cooking, you might be feeling a bit nostalgic. Buca di Beppo, the Orlando-based chain known for its family-style Italian feasts, is closing its doors—not just one, but 14 locations!

A Much-Loved Italian Restaurant in Florida Has Closed, and the Company Will Also Close 13 More

The speculative nature of Bitcoin won’t catapult digital assets into the mainstream, according to Kevin O’Leary. Rather, the ascension of crypto tech will be driven by the disruptive potential of stablecoins tied to real-world currencies, the Canadian investor and “Shark Tank” star believes. “We should expand...

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary Lays the Blueprint for Crypto Mass Adoption

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently deposited 200 ETH ($534,000) to the Kraken exchange, according to data provided by cryptocurrency analytics platform Lookonchain. The second-largest cryptocurrency is changing hands at $2,647, down 3% over the past 24 hours. Buterin's previous transfer took place on Aug. 9 when he transferred as much...

Ethereum’s Vitalik Makes Major ETH Transfer to Kraken

United States investment banking firm Morgan Stanley revealed that as of June 30, it held roughly $188 million worth of shares in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust exchange-traded fund (ETF). In an Aug. 14 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Morgan Stanley reported holding more than 5.5...

Morgan Stanley discloses $188M in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF holdings

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - A handful of institutional investors bought large positions in former President Donald Trump’s media company in the second quarter ahead of the company's inclusion in two Russell indexes, regulatory filings released on Wednesday showed.

BlackRock, Vanguard big purchasers of Trump Media shares in Q2, filings show

New York-based financial giant BlackRock has warned about cryptocurrency scams. Financial behemoth BlackRock has issued a warning about cryptocurrency-related scams on its social media account. "We urge caution in dealing with individuals, websites or social media platforms using our brand and offering training or investments," BlackRock said. BlackRock has stressed...

BlackRock Issues Major Crypto Warning

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It’s Grayscale season: 5 new crypto trusts in 3 months

In the past few months, the OG crypto asset manager has launched five different single-token trusts — near and stacks in May, and bittensor, sui and...

It’s Grayscale season: 5 new crypto trusts in 3 months

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