Ether prices spike on hopes of an ETF — but the SEC signals that’s less clear cut than bitcoin
After the approval of the bitcoin ETF, the price of Ethereum cryptocurrency ether rose on hopes the SEC might green light an ETH ETF.
Ark Invest president says bitcoin is now a ‘public good’ that all investors should have access to
Ark Invest President and COO Tom Staudt believes bitcoin is now a “public good” to which all investors should have access, as the company launches its first bitcoin exchange-traded fund.
Iran seizes oil tanker involved in U.S. dispute off coast of Oman
Iran has captured an oil tanker previously involved in a Washington-Tehran dispute over carrying U.S.-sanctioned crude, state media said.
Younger UK managers want a pay raise and free lunch to return to office, survey finds
Younger U.K. managers are looking for a pay raise and free lunches to entice them back to the office full-time, a new survey has found.
World Court hears Gaza Strip genocide case against Israel
The U.N.’s highest court is on Thursday hearing South Africa’s accusations of genocide by Israel in its ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
From Sam Altman to Emmanuel Macron: Who’s going to Davos 2024?
China’s second-in-command Li Qiang and the French president will both give special addresses.
China says the U.S. has ‘weaponized’ chip export controls
China’s Ministry of Commerce said Thursday the U.S. is weaponizing export controls and using them as a tool.
Europe’s biggest economy hit by travel disruption in what ‘looks increasingly like a general strike’
A three-day nationwide strike called by train drivers from Wednesday to Friday evening has added to travel disruption in Europe’s biggest economy.
Turkish lira hits fresh record low against the U.S. dollar
The beleaguered lira has fallen some 37% against the U.S. benchmark over the past year.
Swedish defense officials criticized after warning public to prepare for war; Kyiv rejects idea of cease-fire
Top Swedish defense officials have been accused of alarmism after they warned the public that it should be prepared for war.
