Spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become big business since their initial launch in January 2024. Today, cryptocurrency ETFs account for nearly $150 billion in assets with nearly half of that coming from the iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: IBIT) . But if you're choosing to go with a Bitcoin ETF this year instead of buying Bitcoin directly through one of the exchanges, the...
Spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become big business since their initial launch in January 2024. Today, cryptocurrency ETFs account for nearly $150 billion in assets with nearly half of that coming from the iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: IBIT) . But if you're choosing to go with a Bitcoin ETF this year instead of buying Bitcoin directly through one of the exchanges, there are a couple of things you should know first. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Nikkei 225 53,549.16 +3.10% S&P 500 Futures 7,005 -0.16% Stoxx Europe 600 Index 609.75 -0.20% Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index 1,210.53 +0.08% Bitcoin 92,011.56 +1.14% Market data as of 06:07 am EST. Market data may be delayed depending on provider agreements. Five things you need to know Donald Trump said he is imposing a 25% tariff on goods from countries doing business with Iran as protests continue...
Nikkei 225 53,549.16 +3.10% S&P 500 Futures 7,005 -0.16% Stoxx Europe 600 Index 609.75 -0.20% Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index 1,210.53 +0.08% Bitcoin 92,011.56 +1.14% Market data as of 06:07 am EST. Market data may be delayed depending on provider agreements. Five things you need to know Donald Trump said he is imposing a 25% tariff on goods from countries doing business with Iran as protests continue. The tariff threat risks derailing his trade truce with China , the world’s top buyer of Iranian oil. Japanese stocks rallied to records while the yen and government bonds slumped on speculation Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may call a snap election. With her popularity high, a victory could give her a mandate for pro-stimulus policies. US stock futures are little changed before an inflation report that’s likely to show an uptick in price pressures. The New York Fed’s John Williams said interest rates are well positioned to stabilize the job market and bring inflation back to the 2% goal . JPMorgan reports earnings today, with other big banks to follow this week . Profits probably got a boost from dealmaking and strong trading revenue. But that’s largely old news; investors want to know how bankers view 2026. Global central bankers threw their support behind Jerome Powell after the Trump administration ratcheted up pressure against the Fed chair. Reacting to the threat of criminal charges, central banks including the ECB and the BOE said they “stand in full solidarity” with Powell. Can the rotation trade run? Investors’ newfound affinity for companies that benefit most from an accelerating economy is in for a tough test as fourth-quarter earnings reports kick off. Money has been flowing from the technology giants that powered the past three years of gains into shares of banks, consumer-product makers and materials producers. The bet is that these sectors are set to outperform as the US economy picks up steam in 2026. The problem for any jittery investors is that Big Tech i...
Hong Kong’s leading think tank has called for a centralised platform for artificial intelligence in schools, revealing that while 95 per cent of students use the technology, nearly one in four struggle to finish homework without it, putting their problem-solving and analytical thinking skills at risk. Our Hong Kong Foundation on Tuesday also said a more comprehensive AI curriculum should be formul...
Hong Kong’s leading think tank has called for a centralised platform for artificial intelligence in schools, revealing that while 95 per cent of students use the technology, nearly one in four struggle to finish homework without it, putting their problem-solving and analytical thinking skills at risk. Our Hong Kong Foundation on Tuesday also said a more comprehensive AI curriculum should be formulated to cover students at all academic levels. The think tank surveyed 1,200 primary and secondary...
Many residents in Hebei province are refusing to turn on their more expensive gas boilers this winter. Despite nearly a decade of government efforts to promote cleaner heating across North China, many residents in Hebei province are refusing to turn on their gas boilers this winter. “People can’t bring themselves to use it. They can’t afford to,” said the owner of a gas company in the city of Xing...
Many residents in Hebei province are refusing to turn on their more expensive gas boilers this winter. Despite nearly a decade of government efforts to promote cleaner heating across North China, many residents in Hebei province are refusing to turn on their gas boilers this winter. “People can’t bring themselves to use it. They can’t afford to,” said the owner of a gas company in the city of Xingtai. A typical rural household will spend 2,500 yuan ($359) to 4,000 yuan for heating over the winter without government subsidies, based on a local gas price of 3.18 yuan per cubic meter, the person calculated.
Hong Kong authorities have replaced Tai Po district officer Eunice Chan Hau-man, who recently apologised for her choice of attire at the funeral of the firefighter who died in the catastrophic Wang Fuk Court fire. Two government sources told the Post on Tuesday that her removal was not triggered by the episode, but had been planned “for a long period of time” after multiple internal complaints aga...
Hong Kong authorities have replaced Tai Po district officer Eunice Chan Hau-man, who recently apologised for her choice of attire at the funeral of the firefighter who died in the catastrophic Wang Fuk Court fire. Two government sources told the Post on Tuesday that her removal was not triggered by the episode, but had been planned “for a long period of time” after multiple internal complaints against Chan, who had served in the role for seven years. Those complaints were related to her abrasive...