There are many reasons to celebrate the BlackRock Flexible Income ETF (BINC). The actively managed multisector ETF launched less than 15 months ago. It is already approaching $4 billion in assets. It’s also now among the larger active fixed income ETFs joining products from Fidelity, JPMorgan, and PIMCO. BINC...

Golden Age for Fixed Income at BlackRock

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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

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

Morgan Stanley's holdings in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF amount to $187 million. The firm has enabled its advisors to pitch spot Bitcoin ETFs to select clients. Wall Street titan Morgan Stanley held around $187 million worth of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), as of June 30, according to a recent 13F filing shared by MacroScope. The amount is equivalent to over 5.5 million IBIT shares.

Morgan Stanley holds $187 million in BlackRock's IBIT

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."

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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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

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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

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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

Binance has agreed to pay security regulators in Brazil a fine equivalent to $1.75 million for acting as a “securities intermediary” by offering derivatives trading in the country without a proper license. The settlement of 9.6 million Brazilian reais was revealed Tuesday by Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission...

Binance to Pay $1.7 Million to Brazil’s SEC Over Crypto Derivatives

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Leading Investors Include Delphi Ventures, D1 Ventures, Gate.io, Magnus Capital, and Cogitent Ventures. Rivalz Network, aims to transform the AI landscape by introducing the first AI Intel Layer, has raised $9 million in recent funding rounds. This funding marks a pivotal moment for Rivalz as it continues to innovate in AI data and decentralized infrastructure.

Rivalz Network secures $9M to advance AI Intel infrastructure

Dimitra ESG provides ESG maturity mapping and policy implementation for agribusinesses, integrating Web3 technologies to enhance sustainability efforts. The global market for environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices is experiencing significant growth. As awareness of sustainability and responsible business operations increases, companies with strong ESG frameworks are becoming more appealing to consumers, investors and partners.

Agribusiness adopts ESG practices to meet growing global market demands

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investment firm Sachem Head Capital Management built a new stake in CVS Health Corp during the second quarter when the healthcare company's stock price dropped roughly 25%, according to a regulatory filing made on Wednesday.

Hedge fund Sachem Head built CVS stake during second quarter

(Reuters) - Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley purchased a total of more than $600 million in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during the second quarter, regulatory filings showed on Wednesday. The two banks joined a group of hedge funds and financial advisers that have waded into the products, which began...

Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley Took Stakes in US Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Q2, Filings Show

During a recent conversation with securities law professor J.W. Verret, Stuart Alderoty, Ripple's top lawyer, said that he would not be surprised if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission does decide to appeal. However, XRP's legal status as a non-security is not going to be affected by this potential appeal,...

Ripple's Top Lawyer Won't Be Surprised if SEC Appeals

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$83 Billion in Bitcoin (BTC) in 24 Hours: What's Happening?

Ether’s stagnant price may not be creating many new millionaires lately, but its onchain activity indicates the network is approaching peak performance, according to Khelp Financial founder and CEO Boomer Saraga. “From a fundamental standpoint, Ethereum is reaching all-time highs, and I expect the price to follow,” Saraga explained...

Boomer says ETH fundamentals at all-time high, price is ‘lagging’

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Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

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Morgan Stanley discloses $188M in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF holdings

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...

Morgan Stanley discloses $188M in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF holdings

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