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• Stobox Joins Qatar Financial Center Digital Assets Lab

  Stobox, a leading tokenization platform, has become a member of the Qatar Financial Center Lab, the most prestigious Digital Asset Association in the MENA region. This partnership aims to boost tokenization in Qatar, where tokens can legally represent property rights on real-world assets. Stobox and Qatar have already successfully tokenized the largest shrimp farm in the world and are now pursuing the tokenization of various other assets, which is expected to significantly benefit the Qatari economy.

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• Israel, Hamas Agree To Ceasefire Deal Including Hostage Release, Biden Confirms

  Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement, facilitated by diplomatic efforts from Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S. The deal aims to halt the hostilities and enable the release of hostages held by Hamas, marking a significant step towards easing tensions in the region.

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• Israel-Hamas, Day 46: Temporary Truce, Hostage Release Loom; Israeli Stocks Recoup Losses Post-October 7 Attacks

  In what appears to be a major development in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, a potential ceasefire and significant hostage release are reportedly close to being finalized on Tuesday. This breakthrough could mark a pivotal moment in the hostilities that have lasted for more than a month. Here are the latest developments: Details of the ceasefire and hostage release: A political source revealed on Tuesday that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is expected to last five days, during which 40 children and 13 female hostages will be released from Hamas captivity. Multiple officials, in contact with CNN, confirmed this advancement in negotiations. Optimistic remarks from Netanyahu: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a statement released by his office, expressed cautious optimism. “We are making progress… I hope there will be good news soon,” Netanyahu said, indicating that a positive outcome might be imminent. War Cabinet meetings scheduled: Responding to these developments, Israel’s war cabinet is scheduled to meet on Tuesday. This will ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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• Secretary Blinken Visits Israel, Affirms Strong US Support Amid Hamas Attacks; Markets Dip As Tensions Escalate

  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel early Thursday on a mission to reaffirm unwavering American support for Israel. His visit included critical meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog. Blinken’s message was crystal clear: the United States stands firmly behind Israel’s right to self-defense against the relentless barrage of terrorist attacks launched by Hamas. Blinken expressed heartfelt words during his speech: "It's hard to find the right words. It's beyond what anyone would ever want to imagine. It almost defies comprehension. This is a moment where everyone needs to make clear that there is revulsion, disgust, and a determination not to allow this to go forward." I'm in Israel today to deliver a message: you may be strong enough on your own to defend yourself, but as long as America exists, you will never, ever have to. https://t.co/6jxtvkA0kz — Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) October 12, 2023 Boosting Defense Efforts As the Washington Post reported Thursday, the ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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• Emerging Market ETFs That Topped S&P 500 in 1H

  The broader emerging markets were hurt badly mainly due to pain in Chinese equities and the strength in the greenback.

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