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In Bitcoin ETF news today, BlackRock filed a Form 8-A with the SEC on June 11, 2026 to register its iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, ticker BITA, for Nasdaq listing, the clearest signal yet that the fund is days away from going live. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted that an SEC 8-A filing of this kind typically means a launch within one week, putting his best estimate at Thursday, June 19. BITA is a first-of-its-kind yield-bearing Bitcoin ETF that holds spot BTC and IBIT shares, then sells covered call options on those holdings to generate 8–12% annual income for…

European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Martin Kocher stated in the European trade on Friday that it is too early to discuss what the central bank will do in the July meeting.RemarksThere are six weeks until the next rate-setting meeting at the end of July.A lot can happen in that time. Who knows what developments we will have.Market reactionNo immediate response by the Euro (EUR), following ECB Kocher’s remarks. During press time, EUR/USD is down 0.17% to near 1.1560. ECB FAQs The European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt, Germany, is the reserve bank for the Eurozone. The ECB sets interest rates…

Key Takeaways The Justworks platform streamlines HR operations, payroll and benefits administration, health insurance administration, and employee management from a centralized system. Modern technology, multi-state compliance, attractive benefits packages, time-tracking access, and transparent pricing are the key features of the platform. Users may find that limited HR modules, complex implementation issues, and limited global reach are challenging when using Justworks. Justworks offers a structured pricing plan for businesses at different growth stages. The Payroll plan starts at $8 + $50/month base fee, followed by PEO Basic at $79 and PEO Plus at $109. Overview Of Justworks Justworks is a modern…

“I never knew until kindergarten or so when they’re doing the tests on all the kids, and they were like, ‘Oh, you’re a little hard of hearing,'” she told The Hollywood Reporter in 2023. “It’s interesting.” Nevertheless, she displayed her signature wit at the time, too. “One of my friends is this great photographer, Petra Collins, and she has really bad vision,” the singer continued, “so we always joke that I make music because I have bad hearing, and she takes photos because she has bad vision.” Of course, Rodrigo is no stranger to rising above obstacles. Indeed, after bursting…

Movies are back! At least that’s what people who love film have been saying in the first half of 2026, largely due to the wild success of Curry Barker’s “Obsession” and Kane Parsons’ “Backrooms.” If we were doing a list of the most essential films of 2026 when it comes to understanding how audiences and the industry are shifting, those two horror indies would be near the top of the list. But we’re not. We’re doing something a little different: highlighting 20 films from 2026 that we feel like you need to see. Be warned that it’s not entirely scientific.…

Inflation remained elevated in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported yesterday. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.5 percent last month, down slightly from 0.6 percent in April. But on a year-over-year basis, headline inflation climbed again, rising to 4.2 percent from 3.8 percent — the fourth straight monthly increase in the annual rate and the highest reading in more than a year. Core inflation told a more reassuring story. Excluding volatile food and energy prices, CPI rose just 0.2 percent in May, half the 0.4 percent pace recorded in April. On a year-over-year basis, core inflation ticked…

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New Zealand is looking to bounce back in the second Test against England after suffering a 115-run defeat in the series opener at Lord’s. The Black Caps struggled to match England in key moments of the match and now face a must-win situation heading into the contest at The Oval, which begins on June 17.Following the opening Test, New Zealand’s players were given a short break before regrouping in London for preparations ahead of the second match. However, one player’s whereabouts became a major talking point after he departed the United Kingdom during the break, raising questions about his availability…

The Minnesota Wild can compete with Vegas and Florida for Dylan Larkin, but should they be patient in case others pop up? Joe Smith and Michael Russo of The Athletic: The Minnesota Wild aren’t moving center Joel Eriksson Ek or defenseman Jonas Brodin in a Dylan Larkin deal, as it would just create another hole that needs filling. The Wild can compete with offers from the Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers, but not if teams like the Montreal Canadiens were in the mix. Would the Panthers want to give someone like Anton Lundell? Would the Golden Knights want to…

Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and chief executive of Meta, the company that owns Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, has a similar holding of different classes of shares in his firm. Yet, his voting control is around 60% of the company, significantly less than Musk’s control of SpaceX.