(Reuters) – Will they, won’t they? U.S. regulators are keeping crypto players on the edge of their seats as they weigh whether to give their blessing to bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Derivatives traders are already piling in, though, betting the Securities and Exchange Commission will give the green light to …

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood victims in Johor and Pahang recorded a slight increase to 8,462 people at 74 relief centres as of noon on Tuesday (Jan 9) compared to 8,366 people at 73 relief centres in the morning. According to the latest report on the disaster situation in …

ROME: A popular Italian influencer has been placed under investigation by prosecutors looking into the purportedly charitable sales of traditional Christmas cakes sold with her logo. Chiara Ferragni, who has 29.5 million followers on Instagram, was already fined €1mil (RM5.09mil) by Italy’s anti-trust authority last month. The agency said her …

KUALA LUMPUR: SBH Marine Holdings Bhd has received approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd for its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia. The vertically integrated frozen seafood specialist will undertake an initial public offering (IPO) exercise entailing a public issue of 180 million new ordinary shares and an …

LAS VEGAS: CES, the annual high tech gadget extravaganza in Las Vegas, again delivers its wave of new inventions and cutting edge technology with artificial intelligence this year’s unavoidable buzzword. Here’s a look at some selected examples shown to the media, ahead of the official opening on Tuesday. Mirror, mirror …

KUALA LUMPUR: Acquiring various strategic assets to improve military capabilities is among the five main focuses for the Defence Ministry this year, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. The Defence Minister said acquiring the assets is meant to ensure the nation’s defence system is ready and respected by friends or …

A group of scientists from China’s top military technology research institution says it is developing a new defensive technology similar to an energy shield in science fiction. This invisible veil of protection composed of electrically charged ions stands ready to guard China’s drones, missiles and other such weaponry against high-powered …

LAS VEGAS: CES 2024 kicks off in Las Vegas this week. The multi-day trade event put on by the Consumer Technology Association is set to feature swaths of the latest advances and gadgets across personal tech, transportation, health care, sustainability and more – with burgeoning uses of artificial intelligence almost …

OIL prices rose slightly on Tuesday after sliding in the previous session, as markets weighed Middle East tensions against demand worries and rising OPEC supply. Brent crude futures rose 18 cents, or 0.2%, to $76.30 a barrel at 0445 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures inched up 0.1%, …

(Reuters) -FA Cup holders Manchester City face a tricky trip to Tottenham Hotspur, while in-form Aston Villa have been drawn to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the fourth round. Third-placed champions City are a point above Spurs with a game in hand in the Premier League table, while Villa …