BlackRock and NASDAQ have revised their spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application to make it easier for Wall Street banks to participate. The new in-kind redemption model, presented during a Nov. 28 meeting with the United States Securities Exchange Commission, will allow banking giants such as JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to act as authorized participants…
LSU Women’s Basketball Sets School Records with 133-44 Rout of McNeese State On Tuesday night, No. 7 LSU women’s basketball team secured a historic 133-44 victory over McNeese State, setting new school records for both points in a game and margin of victory. Aalyah Del Rosario led the charge for LSU with 27 points and…
Following a July screening of Martin Scorsese’s film “Killers of the Flower Moon” in Tulsa, Oklahoma, many Indigenous viewers emerged with a range of complex emotions. For Dana Bear, a member of the Osage Nation, the movie brought to light the horrors of the Reign of Terror in Oklahoma during the 1920s, when dozens of…
Bitcoin (BTC) price is continuing to trade below its 2023 high, indicating that investors may have underestimated the strength of the $44,000 resistance. Despite trading below $42,000, reaching $50,000 and beyond is still possible. Bitcoin derivatives metrics show that traders remained optimistic despite a 6.9% drop, but the question remains whether this optimism justifies further…
Derek Brown, a lawyer, lobbyist, and former GOP chair, has announced his bid to replace Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, who is not seeking reelection. Brown, who served as the Utah Republican Party chair, is running for Utah attorney general in 2024. His announcement comes after Reyes reversed his previous decision and announced that he…
Early data and wastewater surveillance indicate an increase in the COVID-19 virus in Florida and across the United States. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports a rise in virus activity nationwide and specifically in Florida. Wastewater surveillance data in the state suggests that Florida may be headed for virus levels not seen since August….
Baltimore County Council Chair Julian Jones Faces Criticism Over Attempt to Curtail Inspector General’s Powers Baltimore County Council Chair Julian Jones is facing backlash from county officials, residents, and government watchdog groups for his recent efforts to limit the investigative powers of the Baltimore County Inspector General. The move has sparked widespread criticism, particularly from…
