Bitcoin falls ahead of ETF decision, ether surges 12% to highest level since May 2022

Bitcoin falls ahead of ETF decision, ether surges 12% to highest level since May 2022

Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Bitcoin tread water on Wednesday as investors awaited the official U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approval on spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds, a day after the regulator’s X account posted a false announcement on the highly anticipated news. The price of bitcoin was last lower by more than 2% at…

SpaceX and T-Mobile send first texts via Starlink satellites

SpaceX and T-Mobile send first texts via Starlink satellites

SpaceX founder Elon Musk and T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert on stage during a T-Mobile and SpaceX joint event in Boca Chica Beach, Texas, on Aug. 25, 2022. Michael Gonzalez | Getty Images SpaceX successfully sent text messages via Starlink satellites using T-Mobile’s network, it announced Wednesday, as Elon Musk’s company aims to bring its direct-to-device…

Budget fight threatens poor families with cuts to housing aid, evictions

Budget fight threatens poor families with cuts to housing aid, evictions

Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save Some of the roughly 5 million families who receive rental assistance from the U.S. government could see sharp cuts to their benefits — and even the threat of eviction — unless lawmakers in Washington can craft a budget deal that fully funds key housing programs…

Masks back in hospitals, the 30 best diets, and screen time warnings

Masks back in hospitals, the 30 best diets, and screen time warnings

Some hospitals have reactivated mask mandates in response to a rise in COVID-19 cases and influenza respiratory infections, although the current increase is minimal compared to the spikes seen during the pandemic. (iStock) BACK TO MASKING – Some hospitals in New York and several other states have reinstated mask mandates. Here’s what doctors have to…

SEC approves spot bitcoin ETFs in game-changer for crypto industry

SEC approves spot bitcoin ETFs in game-changer for crypto industry

The US securities regulator on Wednesday approved the first US-listed exchange traded funds to track bitcoin, its Chair Gary Gensler said, in a watershed for the world’s largest cryptocurrency and the broader crypto industry. The agency approved applications, including from BlackRock, Ark Investments, 21Shares, Fidelity, Invesco, and VanEck, among others, according to a notice on its…

Microsoft debated whether to shutter AI lab in Beijing due to political pressure: report

Microsoft debated whether to shutter AI lab in Beijing due to political pressure: report

Top Microsoft executives have reportedly debated whether to shutter a controversial artificial intelligence lab in Beijing – as the company’s cozy ties with China raise alarm bells on Capitol Hill. As The Post reported last month, prominent US lawmakers warned Microsoft that its ongoing work in China poses a potential national security risk after company…

LeBron James signs trading card deal with Fanatics Collectibles, leaving Upper Deck

LeBron James signs trading card deal with Fanatics Collectibles, leaving Upper Deck

LeBron James signs with Fanatics Collectibles in a trading card deal, leaving Upper Deck after 20 years. Courtesy: Fanatics LeBron James is moving his trading card sponsorship to Fanatics Collectibles after more than 20 years with rival Upper Deck. Fanatics will kick off the deal by selling a unique Bowman brand card featuring a dual…

American Century’s Rich Weiss still bearish on the market, says it’s difficult to see strong upside

American Century’s Rich Weiss still bearish on the market, says it’s difficult to see strong upside

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Closing Bell Rich Weiss, American Century Investments CIO, joins ‘Closing Bell’ to offer his bearish take on the market. 05:23 Wed, Jan 10 20244:54 PM EST

The S&P 500 will continue to meet resistance around the 4,800 level, says JPMorgan’s Jason Hunter

The S&P 500 will continue to meet resistance around the 4,800 level, says JPMorgan’s Jason Hunter

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Closing Bell Jason Hunter, JPMorgan head of technical strategy, joins ‘Closing Bell’ to discuss key levels to watch in the current market momentum. 02:30 6 minutes ago