Category: approves
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Cabinet approves extra NIS 3.3b budget for evacuees
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The Israeli government today approved a NIS 3.3 billion increase to the 2024 budget, as proposed by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, most of which will be used to help the displaced. The proposal did not appear on the cabinet agenda today but was added at the last minute. The funds…
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US FDA approves updated COVID shots ahead of fall and winter By Reuters
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Written by Maryam Sani and Manas Mishra (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer Inc. Pfizer (New York Stock Exchange:) and accident (NASDAQ:) is targeting a new variant of the disease, just in time for a vaccination campaign in the fall.…
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Australia approves project connecting Singapore to Australian solar farm via undersea cable
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Singapore is a small island nation that lacks natural resources and relies on imports for almost everything, including water and energy. About 2,600 miles away is Australia, rich in natural resources and open spaces. Now, a billionaire tech founder wants to use some of Australia’s unused land to give Singapore…
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SEC Approves the First Leveraged MicroStrategy ETF
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the launch of MSTX, the first single-share leveraged exchange-traded fund targeting MicroStrategy. The fund aims to generate 175% of the daily return of MicroStrategy shares. BREAKING: ?? SEC approves first long-term leveraged MicroStrategy ETF. pic.twitter.com/9NYrLh81sD — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) August 15, 2024 MSTX…
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Cabinet approves lower tax for early study fund withdrawals
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The Israeli government has approved Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s proposal to allow employees and the self-employed to withdraw money from advanced study funds (Keren Hashtalmot) with a reduced penalty until the end of 2024. The bill on the matter will now be fast-tracked through the Knesset. In the current legal…
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Nexstar raises dividend, approves mega buyback By Investing.com
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IRVING, Texas – Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NASDAQ), a diversified media company, today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.69 per share, payable on August 23, 2024, to shareholders of record through August 9, 2024. Additionally, the company’s board of directors approved a new share repurchase program of up…
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US SEC approves first spot ether ETFs to start trading Tuesday (July 23, 2024)
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High Risk Warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage also creates additional risks and exposure to loss. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk tolerance. You may lose some…
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Australia’s Largest Stock Exchange Approves It’s Second Bitcoin ETF
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The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Australia’s leading stock exchange, has approved the listing of the second Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on its platform. BREAKING: ?? Australia’s largest stock exchange has approved its second offering #Bitcoin Exchange traded fund. pic.twitter.com/SY5vIGEm4a — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) July 9, 2024 On July 9, the…
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Paramount Global special committee approves Skydance deal – reports
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mixmotive/iStock Editing via Getty Images Paramount Global Special CommitteeNASDAQ:LThe Board of Directors has approved a deal with Skydance Media. Media reports, including Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, said the special committee approved the sale to Skydance on Sunday. Under the deal, Skydance will buy National…
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Paramount Global special committee approves Skydance deal – reports
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mixmotive/iStock Editing via Getty Images Paramount Global Special CommitteeNASDAQ:LThe Board of Directors has approved a deal with Skydance Media. Media reports, including Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, said the special committee approved the sale to Skydance on Sunday. Under the deal, Skydance will buy National…
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Paramount’s board approves bid by David Ellison’s Skydance Media in sweeping Hollywood deal
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Paramount Pictures is the oldest film studio in Hollywood. (Brian Van Der Brug / Los Angeles Times) Technology billionaire David Ellison’s months-long quest to win control of Paramount Global approached the finish line on Sunday, in a deal that marks a new chapter for the long-suffering media company that is…
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Cabinet approves budget cut, coalition funds left untouched
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The Israeli cabinet today approved a 1% budget cut for all government ministries except the Defense Ministry for the 2024 budget, including NIS 525 million originally earmarked to raise high school teachers’ salaries. The 1% budget cut is intended to finance the continued evacuation of residents in the north and…
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US judge approves expedited schedule for Consensys suit against SEC
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A U.S. judge has granted a request by software company Consensys seeking an accelerated timeline in its lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a July 1 filing, Judge Reid O’Connor agreed to a timetable in which the court will now consider the substance of ConsenSys’ case…
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US judge approves expedited schedule for Consensys suit against SEC
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A U.S. judge has granted a request by software company Consensys seeking an accelerated timeline in its lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a July 1 filing, Judge Reid O’Connor agreed to a timetable in which the court will now consider the substance of ConsenSys’ case…
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Australia’s Largest Stock Exchange Approves It’s First Bitcoin ETF
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Australia’s largest stock exchange, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), agreed to list its first bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on its platform on June 20. The issuer will be VanEck, and the instrument will be called VanEck Bitcoin ETF (VBTC). ). BREAKING: ?? Australia’s largest stock exchange, ASX, has accepted the…
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Thailand Approves the First Spot Bitcoin ETF
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Thailand has agreed to launch its first spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), joining a growing list of countries adopting regulated bitcoin investment vehicles. BREAKING: ?? The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission approves first place #Bitcoin European Training Foundation. pic.twitter.com/ju1q83JvVP – Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) June 4, 2024 The Securities and Exchange Commission…
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Major Milestone: Hong Kong Regulator Approves 11 Crypto Exchanges To Operate In The City
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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) recently granted in-principle approval to 11 cryptocurrency exchanges to continue operating in the city. This marks the first step towards the issuance of Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) licenses since 2022. The move comes as Hong Kong aims to establish itself as a…
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Solana Validators Poised To Reap Rewards As Governance Approves Priority Fee Overhaul
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The Solana blockchain, known for its extremely fast transaction processing and growing ecosystem, has recently seen a major shift in its fee structure. In a landmark governance decision, Solana’s validators were given the authority to retain 100% of priority fees collected from transactions, a departure from the previous model that…
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Brazil’s Petrobras approves Chambriard as new CEO By Reuters
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SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazilian state oil company Petrobras said its board of directors on Friday approved the nomination of Magda Chamberillard as the company’s new chief executive following the surprise announcement last week. Chamberyard, a four-decade industry veteran, has already taken up her new position, Petrobras said…
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SEC Approves Spot Ethereum ETFs
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has just… consent The first batch of Ethereum (ETH) ETFs. These ETFs could have significant impacts across financial markets, given the popularity of the asset and the recognition that spot Bitcoin ETFs have been the fastest growing ETFs in the history of ETFs,…