3iQ ETFs Added to the Ball Metaverse Index, Securing Investment from Roundhill Ball Metaverse ETF

3iQ ETFs Added to Ball Metaverse Index: 3iQ's Bitcoin ETF, Ether Staking ETF, and Solana Staking ETF have been included in the Ball Metaverse Index, which is managed by Ball Metaverse Research Partners and sponsored by Roundhill Investments.

Significant Investment in Crypto Assets: The Roundhill Ball Metaverse ETF now holds over $40 million in 3iQ's ETFs, enhancing exposure to leading crypto assets and reinforcing 3iQ's position as a leader in regulated digital asset investment products.

Baidu's Autonomous Vehicle License: Baidu, Inc. has received a Hong Kong license to test autonomous vehicles, marking the first pilot license since new legislation was enacted in March 2024. The license allows for one self-driving car to operate on designated roads from December 9, 2024, to December 8, 2029.

Financial Performance and Expansion Plans: Despite a 3% revenue decline in the fiscal third quarter, Baidu's earnings exceeded analyst expectations. The company aims to expand its Apollo Go robotaxi service to multiple regions, including Hong Kong and Singapore, while facing challenges such as U.S. semiconductor sanctions and a weak economy.

Roblox Stock Performance: Roblox shares have increased by 3.97% to $42.12 following an upgrade from Piper Sandler analyst Thomas Champion, who raised the price target to $54.00 and noted a rise in teen engagement with the platform.

Response to Allegations: In response to a short report claiming misleading user metrics and safety concerns, Roblox denied the allegations and defended its methodology for calculating daily active users, asserting that it accurately reflects platform engagement.