BlackRock Expands Bitcoin Reach with European ETP Post U.S. ETF Success
BlackRock is set to launch a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) in Europe, aiming to start trading this month
February 6, 2025Section
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Trump to Impose Sanctions on International Criminal Court for Targeting U.S. and Israel
Sources confirm that President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC)....
February 6, 2025
Panama Canal Authority Rejects U.S. Claim of Preferential Transit Rights
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) denies U.S. claims of preferential crossing rights. The U.S. Department of State stated that Panama...
February 6, 2025
U.S. Trade Relations with Latin America: Mexico, Brazil, and Chile at the Forefront
Mexico, Brazil, and Chile stand out as the primary trade partners for the United States in Latin America, according to...
February 6, 2025
Trump Reimposes Sanctions on Iran, Targeting Oil Flows to China
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced new financial sanctions on February 6 2025 targeting an international network. Analysis from The...
February 6, 2025
Trade Deficit Surges to Near-Historic Levels Before Trump’s Tariff Implementation
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a staggering 25% increase in the trade deficit for December 2024, amounting to $98.4...
February 5, 2025
MicroStrategy Becomes Strategy, Betting Heavily on Bitcoin and A.I.
Crypto.news reports that MicroStrategy now goes by Strategy emphasizing its aggressive Bitcoin strategy. Coverage and analysis from The Rio Times.
February 5, 2025
Peso and Canadian Dollar Gain Ground as Trump Delays Tariffs
The Mexican peso and Canadian dollar appreciate this week. Both currencies benefit from a one-month delay on the 25% tariffs...
February 5, 2025
U.S. Proposal to Control Gaza Faces Global Rejection
President Donald Trump unveiled a controversial proposal on February 4, 2025, during a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
February 5, 2025