Bitcoin, Ether fall; Brazilian Congress may approve regulation; North Korean hackers blamed for heist

Last year, eBay Inc. According to the binding agreement, BlackRock Real Assets, together with Mubadala, will invest $525 million via compulsorily convertible instruments for a 10.53 percent stake in the company, translating to a base equity valuation of $4.46 billion, according to a statement released by Mubadala. This newly created platform will consist of five […]

Bitcoin, Ether rise; India’s Kotak pauses crypto trade; China warns of digital financial risks

NFTs are ownership certificates of a unique digital item such as a video, recording, or cyber artwork. In a statement, Shell said Wednesday’s auction represented “another milestone” in its focus on Brazil, a country that accounts for about 13 percent of its global oil and gas production. BOSTON: Multiple US government agencies issued a joint […]

Bitcoin falls; sanctions on Russian darknet and crypto exchange — Crypto Moves | Arab News

Thousands of cryptocurrency enthusiasts will be attending the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami from Wednesday to Friday. Last year, cryptocurrency exchange FTX acquired the naming rights for the NBA arena in downtown Miami, replacing American Airlines. Work on the Red Sea Project is progressing steadily, and the first guests are expected to be welcomed by […]

TASI flat as uncertainty weighs on the market: Opening bell | Arab News

NEW YORK, LONDON: Oil futures fell sharply on Wednesday following a surprising rise in US crude stocks and after large consuming nations said they would release oil from reserves in conjunction with the United States to counter tightening supply. That US 60 million commitment is part of Washington’s previously announced plans to release a million […]

Saudi mining firm Amak’s shares soar over 60% a week after market debut | Arab News

is suspending all business operations in Russia, effective immediately, the US chipmaker said on Tuesday, adding that it has implemented business continuity measures to minimize disruption to its global operations. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy costs, also jumped 2.9 percent from a year earlier, staying at the rate seen in February. This […]

Volatility casts a long shadow over the global oil market | Arab News

Oil prices were also buoyed up by the US Energy Information Administration weekly data that showed another US crude stock drawdown last week. However, pressure on prices putting cap is now wobbly with inflation squeezing consumers and the coronavirus disease hitting demand and supply chains in China. Another crucial influencer is the Biden administration’s decision […]

Abu Dhabi to launch the world’s first carbon credit rating exchange | Arab News

During a summit session titled “Meeting the 2022 challenge: Will energy security derail the energy transition?” organized as part of the Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum, the panel discussed ways in which countries can shift their energy priorities to meet these challenges. Running until March 30, the GEC focuses on making it easier for entrepreneurs […]

SADAFCO eyes market domination with launch of $34m ice cream factory in Jeddah | Arab News

The company reported a decline in profit during the nine months ending Dec. With the new facility, Farrukh is optimistic about the company capturing more market share in the Kingdom. “Based on the experience that we have seen from Alphabet’s Waymo in Arizona, the revenue that you will generate from that deployment will be very, […]

Ukraine bans fertilizer exports to ‘maintain balance in domestic market’ | Arab News

“Now it’s the year of delivery. “Our plans include building further specialist steel, aluminum and composite vessels. A key provider of maritime defense and security capabilities in the Kingdom, Zamil participated at the WDS to showcase its 32-meter high-speed interceptor for the RSNF. The first one is a strategic partnership with UK-based global manufacturer Ribcraft […]

Stock markets, cryptos could fundamentally change amid instability | Arab News

The price of Bitcoin, the most traded cryptocurrency, has fallen from its November highs of nearly $70,000 to around $35,000. Policymakers have faced a very complex task in simultaneously improving public health, restoring normal economic and social interaction, and respecting individual freedom. Inflation is a supplement to the decline in employment and production, it reduces the […]

Saudi stocks extend losses, tracking the energy market: Closing bell | Arab News

The National Federation for Independent Business, a trade group, said it found in a monthly survey that 61 percent of small companies increased their prices in January, the largest proportion since 1974 and up from just 15 percent before the pandemic. In December, economists at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Business School estimated that the […]