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Crypto exchange Binance opens trading to Syrians after U.S. lifts sanctions

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, said that Syrians will be granted full access to its offerings, which include more than 300 cryptocurrency tokens and stablecoins. The group added that the Syrian pound could now be used to buy and sell cryptocurrencies on the exchange. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration made a surprise announcement last month on lifting sanctions against Syria, where an Islamist-led government took power after overthrowing former leader Bashar al-Assad in December.

US regulators push through last-minute delay to new private fund reporting rules

NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. regulators scrambled on Wednesday to extend a deadline for new data reporting requirements for investment advisers to private funds, just one day before they were due to take effect. The rules, adopted by two U.S. markets regulators in February 2024, will require advisers to disclose more information to regulators in a bid to boost the government's ability to spot risks from private markets that have swelled in size in recent years. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission extended the deadline for compliance to later this year in a 3-1 vote on Wednesday, less than 24 hours before firms had to comply.

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Carnival vs. Disney

Carnival continues to break multiple operating and financial records amid strong demand for its cruise vacations. The Walt Disney Company is benefiting from a resilient consumer spending environment, fueling its media and entertainment empire. Leisure and entertainment giants Carnival (NYSE: CCL) and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) offer an abundance of options for anyone thinking about taking a vacation this summer.