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Investors Cash Out Fast of Bitcoin ETFs but Price Remains Stable
American investors have reversed course, cashing out of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds after a hot run at the beginning of August. Data from Farside Investors shows that investors pulled over $385 million from the U.S. funds last week. The week before, the funds had received fresh cash every day, bringing in more than $865 million
African investment entity planned by Egypt as it seeks expanded BADEA funding
Egypt plans to establish a new investment entity to coordinate its investments in Africa and is urging the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) to expand its backing for continental infrastructure and trade initiatives, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Sunday. Abdelatty, who serves as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates
Wealthy House candidates eye payoffs in Florida Republican primaries
More than a dozen House candidates in Florida have poured over $1 million into their campaigns ahead of Tuesday’s primary elections, a CQ Roll Call analysis of fundraising reports shows. The investments — by 14 Republicans running for eight different House seats — come after the GOP-led state Legislature approved a new congressional map this
Paramount Co-CEO Chris McCarthy To Depart Upon Completion Of Skydance Acquisition As Deal Gets FCC Approval
Chris McCarthy, co-CEO of Paramount Global and president of Showtime/MTV Entertainment, is expected to depart the company once its acquisition by Skydance is completed early next month. The exit of McCarthy, a 22-year veteran of Paramount Global and predecessor Viacom, will become official once Skydance announces the post-merger leadership of the combined company with David
Paramount+ Black Friday deal: Get a two-month subscription with Showtime for $6
Cyber Monday streaming deals are still kicking, and Paramount+ has a rare one this time around. One of our top picks in our best streaming services guide, Paramount+ has discounted two months of both its ad-supported tier and Showtime tier to just $6. That comes out to $3 per month for the promo period, allowing
Paramount Television Studios, Brillstein Entertainment Partners Set First-Look Deal
Paramount Television Studios (PTVS) and Brillstein Entertainment Partners have entered into a multi-year first-look deal. Under the deal, the studio will co-develop and co-produce scripted series with Brillstein Creative Partners (BCP), Brillstein’s production arm, for Paramount platforms like Paramount+, Showtime, and CBS, as well as outside platforms. “We are incredibly excited about this new venture
Paramount+ is the latest streaming service to completely remove shows
Paramount+ has reportedly joined the trend of streaming platforms removing original shows to cut costs. The Real World: Homecoming, which reunites casts of the original 1990s MTV reality series, got the boot along with six other shows. Jordan Peele’s The Twilight Zone reboot, which ran from 2019 to 2020, was also a casualty. In addition
Paramount Plus and Showtime become ‘Paramount Plus with Showtime’
Paramount’s merging its Paramount Plus streaming service and premium Showtime channel, as first reported by The Hollywood Reporter. In an internal memo, CEO Bob Bakish announced the company’s rebranding its Showtime channel as Paramount Plus with Showtime.Paramount confirmed the change in a post on Twitter, noting that the merger is “the natural next step in
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Investors Cash Out Fast of Bitcoin ETFs but Price Remains Stable
American investors have reversed course, cashing out of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds after a hot run at the beginning of August. Data from Farside Investors shows that investors pulled over $385 million from the U.S. funds last week. The week before, the funds had received fresh cash every day, bringing in more than $865 million
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African investment entity planned by Egypt as it seeks expanded BADEA funding
Egypt plans to establish a new investment entity to coordinate its investments in Africa and is urging the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) to expand its backing for continental infrastructure and trade initiatives, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Sunday. Abdelatty, who serves as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates
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Wealthy House candidates eye payoffs in Florida Republican primaries
More than a dozen House candidates in Florida have poured over $1 million into their campaigns ahead of Tuesday’s primary elections, a CQ Roll Call analysis of fundraising reports shows. The investments — by 14 Republicans running for eight different House seats — come after the GOP-led state Legislature approved a new congressional map this
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US Treasury Asks For Public Input on Landmark Genius Act Crypto Legislation
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is moving fast with crypto regulation, with the government body asking for public comment on the landmark GENIUS Act. In a Monday announcement, the Treasury said that it was welcoming input from stakeholders on a proposed rule that would provide clarity to industry regarding who needs a license to
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Hedge Fund Billionaire John Overdeck’s Wife Seeks $6.2 Billion in Divorce Settlement
Eweeeeee!!! The divorce showdown between hedge fund billionaire John Overdeck and his wife Laura Overdeck has intensified, with Laura now demanding a staggering $6.2 billion settlement. The case, unfolding in a Newark courtroom, has been described as the biggest contested divorce in New Jersey history. Laura is asking for 35% of John’s stake in Two