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Many of the required revisions and adjustments are being carried out urgently by most companies, fueled by rumors that there may be a possible approval in January. BlackRock is making a strategic move in its plans for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by revising its approach to overcome regulatory obstacles. The asset management giant has updated its filing to feature cash redemptions instead of the previous in-kind model, where shares were converted directly to bitcoin. This change aligns with the preferences of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which has not shown a positive outlook on similar ETF applications in…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In the face of rampant disinformation, Professor Ruth Mayo from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem delivers a fresh perspective on the cognitive mindsets influencing our susceptibility to false information. Her comprehensive review challenges the prevailing belief that trust or distrust alone is the answer in combating disinformation. The work is published in the journal Current Opinion in Psychology. When it comes to confronting disinformation, solely relying on trust or distrust mindsets isn’t the most effective approach. While trust often leads to accepting false information, and distrust can act as a shield against it, both mindsets have…

Image by opolja via iStock It has always been hard to recruit great major donor fundraisers and hard to develop them from within existing fundraising teams. So what should you be looking for when trying to find that amazing individual to work with your top supporters? Below are some of the key attributes we feel make up the (almost) perfect major donor fundraiser: Tenacity – this is two-fold, internal and external; the fundraiser needs to be tenacious internally to get the information and stories that they need to inspire donors, from finance, programmes and communications teams – this requires pro-activity,…

A spokesman for West Sussex County Council said that emergency calls were still being responded to ‘as normal’ at Burgess Hill with the other engine able to come and go as needed and the station still operational. They added: “We are awaiting the delivery of a specialised part to fix the defective appliance bay door at Burgess Hill Fire Station, and our contractors are expected to rectify the issue this week.” Former firefighter Tony Morris, who founded the Stop The Cuts campaign, wondered why the repair was taking so long, reporting that the engine had been trapped ‘for over a…

Location : The M1 southbound between junctions J34 and J32 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 19 December 2023. Cause : Vehicle fire. Delay : There are currently delays of 1 and a half hours against expected traffic. Earlier Reason : Caused by the earlier broken down vehicle. Source link

Image Credit: Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock for Go Gala Suki Waterhouse is a mom to be, and if fans are right, she may be married soon, too! The singer, 31, stepped out in London on Monday wearing a black t shirt that showed a peek of her growing baby bump, and she shielded herself from the cold with a gray shawl [SEE PHOTOS HERE via TMZ.] She carried what appeared to be a beverage in one hand, and on her left ring finger she flashed a huge diamond ring in a radiant cut design, set sideways for a chic, modern look. Right…

Adobe has called off its deal to acquire Figma for $20 billion due to regulatory concerns in the EU and the United Kingdom, adding yet another data point to worries that the stricter stances taken by the world’s governments regarding competition rules may negatively impact startup exits. Venture capitalists and founders were already worried about exits after Visa’s $5.6 billion acquisition of Plaid in 2020 was canceled after a tough battle with regulators. And the appointment of Lina Khan, known for her antitrust research and agenda, as the chairperson of the Federal Trade Commission in 2021 didn’t do anything to…

The Turkish startup scene is bright with innovation, blending unique business ideas with cutting-edge technology. In 2024, these ten startups from Türkiye are not just transforming their respective industries; they’re setting trends globally. Let’s dive into what makes each of them stand out.   1. Gardrops: Revolutionising Pre-Loved Fashion   Gardrops is pioneering sustainable fashion in Türkiye by creating the largest marketplace for pre-loved clothing. Their platform offers an eco-friendly alternative to fast fashion, encouraging consumers to recycle and reuse garments. By connecting sellers of gently used clothes with eco-conscious buyers, Gardrops facilitates a circular fashion economy. This not only…

Major applicants for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States are amending their filings to comply with the cash redemption model demanded by securities regulators. Investment manager BlackRock and Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest have updated their S-1 registration statements for a spot Bitcoin ETF with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).Filed on Dec. 18, the S-1 amendments relate to the cash creation and redemption model for proposed spot Bitcoin ETFs, with BlackRock and ARK accepting the cash redemption system rather than in-kind redemptions, which imply non-monetary payments like BTC.ARK’s registration statement hinted that its ARK 21Shares…

Researchers at LMU, the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, and the University of Oxford have investigated how sleep affects memory. They found a link between breathing and the emergence of certain brain activity patterns in sleep that are associated with the reactivation of memory contents. The data points to possible consequences of unhealthy breathing on memory. How are memories consolidated during sleep? In 2021, researchers led by Dr. Thomas Schreiner, leader of the Emmy Noether junior research group at LMU’s Department of Psychology, had already shown there was a direct relationship between the emergence of certain sleep-related brain activity…