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Jerusalem CNN  —  Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called Hamas “sons of dogs,” demanding the release of the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza and the disarmament of the militant group. Abbas said the priority is to stop “the Israeli genocide that the Gaza Strip is being subjected to.” He said the hostages present an excuse for Israel to continue attacking the besieged territory. “Sons of dogs, release the hostages and block their justifications,” Abbas said in a lengthy televised speech from Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. Israel has vehemently denied accusations of genocide, saying its war…

A new player is entering the institutional Bitcoin space. Cantor Fitzgerald, along with digital asset giants Tether, Bitfinex and global investor SoftBank is launching 21 Capital, a new Bitcoin-focused investment vehicle. The firm will hold billions in bitcoin and hopes to offer a more structured and diversified alternative to Strategy’s aggressive bitcoin acquisition program. The venture will receive $3 billion in bitcoin from its founding partners: $1.5 billion from stablecoin issuer Tether $900 million from tech investment giant SoftBank $600 million from the Bitfinex exchange All of this bitcoin will be converted into shares of 21 Capital at a fixed…

The tide of capital once destined for raw spot Bitcoin has begun to flow through institutional canals, spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), structured products and wrapped exposure, and while the water is rising fast, the waves aren’t quite the same. Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst, Eric Balchunas, pointed out on X that there is a large movement in leveraged long ETFs and, at the same time, safer bets like gold and cash. Suppose one had to choose if Bitcoin (BTC) was a risk-on or risk-off asset. In that case, it may come down to how investors interpret its narrative, whether they see it…

When Zach Ingrasci and Chris Temple had the idea to make the documentary film Vitalik: An Ethereum Story, they were actually filming another documentary, and over the course of their filmmaking journey, they ended up capturing both a deeper, human look at the world of crypto and an end product that serves as a use case for the future of crypto filmmaking.When crafting a documentary, filmmakers will typically start with a vision of what they’d like to explore, a vision often saddled with a set of assumptions, only to shatter that vision once filming begins, creating an entirely new direction…

Following its successful second reading, Bill 48—officially known as the iGaming Alberta Act—is preparing to undergo rigorous clause-by-clause analysis in the Alberta Legislative Assembly. This next critical phase involves discussions within the Committee of the Whole, where Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) will closely examine and debate individual sections of the proposed law, considering amendments that could shape the final regulatory framework.So far, Bill 48’s legislative journey has seen limited debate, primarily consisting of an hour-long session last week. During that brief exchange, legislators presented pre-written statements outlining their positions. The upcoming committee discussions, however, promise a more comprehensive examination…

Now in its third year, Awin’s 2024 Power 100 takes another step forward in showcasing our platform’s most interesting and innovative partners around the globe.Two years ago saw the inaugural release of the Power 100 – a handpicked list of 100 of the most unique partners selected by Awin’s publisher experts across the globe.   The follow-up version in 2023 expanded on our inaugural edition to feature success stories from a number of those partners, highlighting how those affiliates were supporting a wide range of goals for Awin advertisers.   And today, we’re excited to reveal the next generation of partners picked…

CNN  —  A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul on Wednesday leading to scenes of panic in the Turkish metropolis, officials said. The quake occurred in the Sea of Marmara close to Silivri, which lies around 70 kilometers (40 miles) to the west of the city, and aftershocks are continuing, according to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD). Istanbul authorities said there had been no loss of life but that 151 people were injured after “jumping from heights due to panic.” No residential buildings were damaged, the authorities added, but one abandoned building collapsed in the central…

Now in its 18th year, the Performance Marketing Awards showcase creativity, innovation and excellence within the industry.   Awin is honoured to have received the title of Affiliate Network or SaaS of the Year again this year. Winning this highly competitive category is a testament to all the work that Awin staff have been undertaking over the past year, cementing Awin’s position not only as a market-leading affiliate network but an award-winning SaaS platform in its own right.  We would also like to extend our congratulations and thanks to our valued partners who were awarded alongside us this year. These wins…

CNN  —  Gunmen killed at least 26 people and injured a dozen others in the disputed Himalayan region of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, a rare assault on tourists in an area fraught by decades of insurgency and opposition to India’s rule. The devastating massacre targeted sightseers in a popular tourist destination in Pahalgam, in the mountainous Anantnag district, and is the region’s worst assault on civilians in years. Most of the 26 people killed are understood to be travelers. While authorities investigate the attack, tensions are rising between India and its neighbor. Despite Pakistan denying that it had any…

To mark this significant milestone, we’re hosting a Special Edition Global ThinkTank in the stunning and picturesque Algarve region of Southern Portugal, bringing our partners from around the world together, in person. This will take place from the 19th-22nd of May 2025.  There are so many reasons you won’t want to miss this landmark event: Networking Opportunities  Meet with industry leaders, current and potential partners, and valuable connections from around the globe. This is a unique chance to forge new global partnerships and strengthen current relationships, all in one place.   Expert Industry Insights  Gain valuable knowledge from inspiring keynote speakers and…