April 8, 2024

BlackRock Expands Authorized Participants List for Bitcoin ETF

BlackRock Expands Authorized Participants List for Bitcoin ETF

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has expanded the list of authorized participants (APs) for its spot Bitcoin ETF, adding esteemed Wall Street firms like Citi and Goldman Sachs. This brings the total number of APs to nine, showcasing BlackRock’s commitment to the cryptocurrency sector. The addition of these firms was disclosed through an amendment […]

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As Mapisa-Nqakula Resigns as Speaker some Call for Ramaphosa to follow Suit

As Mapisa-Nqakula Resigns as Speaker some Call for Ramaphosa to follow Suit

Speaker of the National Assembly Nosiviwe Mapis-Nqakula has resigned her position after having come under investigation by the Hawks over money laundering and bribery going into millions.1 This took place when she was Minister of Defence and War Veterans.2 President Ramaphosa has commended Nquakula for her resignation but came under fire having not followed in

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Israel Could face Lawsuit from Iran Over Missile Attack on Syria Embassy

Israel Could face Lawsuit from Iran Over Missile Attack on Syria Embassy

Syria remains relatively stable since the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) was pushed back to the periphery. Now with Israeli fighter jets having fired missiles at the Iranian Embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus earlier this week, killing senior military commanders1 vulnerabilities are exposed. Syria is Iran’s closest Arab ally so Israel was

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As Israel Deploys Troops to Rafah Tensions Simmer with the US

As Israel Deploys Troops to Rafah Tensions Simmer with the US

Tensions simmer after Russia and China vetoed a U.S. sponsored resolution last week, the U.N. Security Council approved a new resolution yesterday, demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in the Gaza Strip during the holy month of Ramadhan, which ends April 9th.1 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancelled a delegation that was supposed to visit the

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