The commission seeks public input on potential rule updates affecting foreign companies and investor transparency. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently issued a concept release seeking…
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Defense Secretary Warns of Imminent Threat from China
He urged Indo-Pacific allies to increase investments in defense, as European partners have. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke at the International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue…
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EPA Awards Brownfields Grants to Projects Across the Nation
Six Kentucky projects are among 23 recipients to benefit from cleanup and revitalization funding. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $18.8 million in Brownfields Grants for…
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Saudi Arabia Commits to $600 Billion Investment in U.S.
President Trump announces the economic commitment during his visit to Riyadh. The White House announced on Tuesday the commitment by Saudi Arabia to invest $600 billion in the…
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FTC Reports $470 Million Lost to Text Message Scams in 2024
Despite fewer reports, scam-related texts increased, with package, job, and bank fraud texts topping the list. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that consumers lost $470 million to…
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SEC to Host Crypto Custody Roundtable on Regulatory Integration
The event will explore legal and operational challenges in safeguarding digital assets. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will hold a public roundtable titled “Know Your Custodian:…
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U.S. Investors Purchase Panama Canal Control
The consortium now holds 80 percent of 43 international ports. A U.S. consortium of companies, including BlackRock, recently made a $22.8 billion deal to purchase 80 percent of…
Read MoreSEC Drops Coinbase Case to Refocus on Crypto Regulation
New Crypto Task Force plans to build clearer rules for digital assets. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently agreed to dismiss its civil enforcement case against Coinbase…
Read MoreSEC Opens Applications for Investor Advisory Committee
Available positions include at-large members and senior citizen representatives. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is accepting applications for its Investor Advisory Committee, which was created under the…
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President Trump Increases Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
His proclamation prohibits the relabeling of steel originating in China and Russia from being relabeled in Mexico or Canada. President Donald Trump recently released a proclamation to boost…
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