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New ETF offers direct exposure to a digital asset used by global financial institutions for cross-border payments TORONTO, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purpose Investments Inc. ("Purpose”), the firm behind the world's first spot Bitcoin ETF and Canada's largest digital asset ETF manager*, is expanding its digital asset suite with the launch of the Purpose XRP ETF, now trading on the TSX under the ticker XRPP. The ETF offers spot exposure to XRP - the native token of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a decentralized blockchain designed to enable fast, low-cost...

- Key executives, including Founder Lee Hae-jin and CEO Choi Soo-yeon, engage in discussions with the local startup ecosystem - The new investment initiative will focus on investing in promising startups in North America, starting with video AI startup 'TwelveLabs'- NAVER has a strong track record of tech startup investments through its NAVER D2SF and is also known for acquiring Poshmark SEONGNAM, South Korea, June 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVER Corporation (CEO Choi Soo-yeon) announced the planned establishment of "NAVER Ventures," its new global venture investment initiative in Silicon Valley....

Watch: Gov. Kim Reynolds discuses task force for Iowa 'DOGE'Hear from Gov. Kim Reynolds as she talks about Iowa's 'DOGE' on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the Iowa State Capitol.Iowa's DOGE task force is considering issuing a recommendation to consolidate the state's 99 counties to improve government efficiency and enable property tax cuts.The task force argues that the current county structure is outdated and wastes resources, citing Iowa's low population density.The task force is focusing on streamlining services and regionalization rather than directly addressing property tax reform.Iowa's government efficiency task...

GAM European Equity Team Photograph GAM European Equity Team - Tom O'Hara, Jamie Ross and David Barker Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Zurich: 28 May 2025         PRESS RELEASEGAM Investments Strengthens European Equities Platform with Appointment of Leading Investment Team Tom O'Hara, Jamie Ross and David Barker join GAM Investments to manage flagship GAM Star European Equity and...

4-minute readAndrew P. Napolitano  |  Special to the USA TODAY NetworkCan FBI be sued if agents raid wrong house? Supreme Court to weigh in.Trina Martin, son Gabe Watson and partner Toi Cliatt seek compensation after their house was mistakenly raided by the FBI.The British government's use of general warrants, allowing searches of colonists' homes without specific cause, contributed to the American Revolution.The Fourth Amendment, designed to protect the right to privacy and property, requires probable cause for government searches.The author argues that the probable cause standard is insufficient, as natural...

FBI opens investigation into NY Attorney General Letitia JamesThe Department of Justice opened an investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, multiple news outlets reported.WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice has opened up an investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James over real estate transactions, multiple news outlets reported.The FBI investigation is tied to loans and property purchases in New York City and Virginia, the Albany Times Union, Guardian and Washington Post reported on May 8.President Donald Trump has frequently attacked James since she won a $454 million...

Aerial video along the Swannanoa River reveals the wrath of Tropical Storm HeleneAerial video along the Swannanoa River between Black Mountain and Asheville reveals the devastation of Tropical Storm Helene.Buncombe County’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 includes a 3.26-cent property tax increase to offset revenue shortfalls in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene.The budget prioritizes essential services, including $122 million for education, though still short requests from Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County Schools.ASHEVILLE – Described as a “break-even budget” focused on essential government services and recovery in the...

Reno redevelopment agency approves GSR arena project TIF contractReno's redevelopment agency voted 5-2 to approve the GSR arena project's tax-increment financing contract.The Reno redevelopment agency, which is made up of the city council members, voted in 5-2 to approve the tax-incremental financing contract with the Grand Sierra Resort’s phase one arena project.The deal would require GSR to be reimbursed 90% of its property tax, while the redevelopment agency would keep 10% of the property taxes. It sunsets in 2035.GSR owner Alex Meruelo said he would give the lease to the...

'This is a total dog and pony show. This is not anything that’s credible,' DeSantis said.House Speaker Danny Perez delivers a stunning rebuke to DeSantisThe Florida Legislature nixed the governor's special session and created their own, solely focused on immigration.Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized the House's late-session push for property tax cuts as ineffective.House Speaker Daniel Perez prefers sales tax cuts and formed a 37-member committee to explore property tax cut options, a move DeSantis called a "dog and pony show."The House’s push for property tax cuts will be ineffective,...

Mortgage preapproval first-time homebuyersIf you’re a first-time homebuyer, here’s how to get a mortgage preapproved.Starting earlier this month, any property listing that was publicly marketed to consumers but not listed on the local MLS within one business day no longer appears on Zillow.This step is in line with the National Association of Realtors' Clear Cooperation Policy, which aims to prevent exclusive real estate listings and increase fairness among buyers.Corrections & Clarifications: The headline on an earlier version of this story gave the wrong timing. The listing changes will happen later...