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ReutersSat, Dec 13
Apollo bets against loans of Internet Brands, SonicWall and Perforce - FT
BitcoinistSat, Dec 13
Binance And HTX Get Regulatory Nod To Operate In Pakistan – Details
NewsBTCSat, Dec 13
Crypto Exchange Binance To Assist Pakistan In Tokenizing $2 Billion In Government Bonds
CryptopolitanSat, Dec 13
Trump’s AI czar defends POTUS push for federal AI oversight
Key Hyperunit whale expands Ethereum position amid weak prices
The Motley FoolSat, Dec 13
Netflix Plans to Make a Shocking Acquisition
Cryptocurrencies
Binance And HTX Get Regulatory Nod To Operate In Pakistan – Details
Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has issued “No Objection Certificates” (NOC) to Binance and HTX, allowing both platforms to begin formal steps to operate inside the country. Related Reading: UAE Telecom Powerhouse Embraces Dirham Stablecoin In New Payment Trial The clearan...Bitcoinist
Sat, Dec 13
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto Exchange Binance To Assist Pakistan In Tokenizing $2 Billion In Government Bonds
As Pakistan continues to deepen its involvement in the digital asset landscape, the country has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with crypto exchange Binance, aiming to explore the tokenization of up to $2 billion in sovereign bonds, treasury bills, and commodity reserves to enhance liquid...NewsBTC
Sat, Dec 13
Cryptocurrencies
Trump’s AI czar defends POTUS push for federal AI oversight
President Donald Trump’s Crypto Czar David Sacks, a prominent Silicon Valley investor and venture capitalist, is putting in overtime defending his boss’s push for federal AI oversight. Sacks argues that the administration is only focused on pushing back on the “most onerous examples of state regulation” while listing reasons such a move is needed for […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Dec 13
Stocks
Netflix Plans to Make a Shocking Acquisition
In this podcast, Motley Fool contributors Travis Hoium and Lou Whiteman and analyst Jason Moser discuss:Netflix's Warner Bros. Discovery deal.Mark Zuckerberg cuts metaverase spending.Where will disruption come from next?Stocks on their radar.Editor's note: This podcast was recorded before Paramount ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 13
Stocks
Forget IonQ: This Quantum Computing Stock Is a Better Buy
Key PointsIonQ has made technological progress in quantum computing.It's also lost a lot of money in the progress.10 stocks we like better than IonQ › Quantum computing is hot, hot, hot, with the Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ: QTUM) up 40% year to date and trading near its all-time high. And yet inve...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 13
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto Unrealized Losses Hit $350 Billion, With $85 Billion From Bitcoin Alone
On-chain data shows the Unrealized Loss in the crypto market recently ballooned to $350 billion, with Bitcoin accounting for a significant part of it. Unrealized Loss Has Spiked In The Crypto Sector After Bearish Price Action In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has shared the data ...Bitcoinist
Sat, Dec 13
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum Trades Near Whales’ Cost Basis For The Fourth Time Since 2021 – Historic Test
Ethereum is trading above the $3,200 level as bulls attempt to push the price back toward higher resistance zones, but market sentiment remains fragile. Fear and uncertainty continue to dominate as several analysts warn that the broader trend may still point toward a potential bear market. Yet, bene...NewsBTC
Sat, Dec 13
Stocks
Will You Be Able to Deduct Your IRA Contributions Next Year? For Some, the Answer Is No.
Key PointsThe IRS prevents some high earners from deducting their traditional IRA contributions.It depends on income and whether you or your spouse is an active participant in a workplace retirement plan.You can still make traditional IRA contributions even if you can't deduct them in 2026.The $23,7...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 13
Other
China holds low-key Nanjing Massacre memorial despite Japan tensions
China marks anniversary of 1937 massacre by Japanese soldiersChina's Xi does not attend memorialChina, Japan in a diplomatic crisis over Taiwan NANJING, China, Dec 13 (Reuters) - China held a low-key memorial ceremony on Saturday for the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, with President Xi Jinping not at...Reuters
Sat, Dec 13
Stocks
Is The Trade Desk Stock a Buy for 2026? Here are 3 Reasons For, and 3 Reasons Against It.
Key PointsThe Trade Desk still operates a strong, resilient business with a long growth runway.But competition has intensified.The valuation hasn’t reached bargain levels.10 stocks we like better than The Trade Desk › The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) enters 2026 as one of the most debated stocks in digi...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 13
Commodities
US threatens to pull highway funds from New York state over non-citizen truck driver licenses
New York must address immigrant truck driver concerns in 30 days or lose fundingNew York DMV denies non-compliance, calls Duffy's actions a stuntSimilar funding threats made to Minnesota, Chicago, and CaliforniaBy David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. Transportation Departm...Reuters
Sat, Dec 13
Other
California sues Trump administration over terminated transportation grants
California claims decision is arbitrary, threatens safety and economyTrump administration addresses concerns about non-English-speaking truck driversCalifornia drivers involved in fewer fatal accidents than national averageBy David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Dec 12 - California sued the Trump adminis...Reuters
Sat, Dec 13
Other
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee draws legal challenge from US states
California says fee violates immigration law, threatens servicesWhite House claims fee will prevent H-1B program abuseTwo other legal challenges are pendingBy Daniel Wiessner Dec 12 (Reuters) - California and 19 other U.S. states filed a lawsuit on Friday seeking to block President Donald Trump&#...Reuters
Sat, Dec 13
