It's a More Secret Version of Bitcoin and It's on a Tear
With many crypto fans souring on bitcoin, some are getting behind Zcash, a privacy token that lets users shield transaction details and remain anonymous.
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Hana Bank to Buy $670 Million Stake in Crypto Exchange Operator Dunamu
Hana Bank will buy a roughly $670 million stake in crypto-exchange operator Dunamu, marking the largest single investment by a South Korean bank in digital-asset entities.
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Interactive Brokers Expands Prediction-Market Offerings
Users will be able to trade contacts related to elections or the economy, but not sports.
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Crypto Industry Notches Win in Washington After Brawl With Banks
Marquee crypto bill advances past key Senate committee following furious lobbying campaigns by both sides.
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Fed's Barr: Shrinking The Balance Sheet Is The Wrong Objective
Federal Reserve Gov. Michael Barr said shrinking the balance sheet is the wrong objective for the central bank, and many of the proposals to meet that objective would threaten financial stability.
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Charles Schwab Raises Revenue Outlook, Details AI Plans
Schwab said it is benefiting from both robust trading volumes and more customers turning to it for wealth management services.
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Brookfield Places $2 Billion Bet on SpaceX Ahead of IPO
The investment firm is tapping into businesses that stand to benefit from the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence.
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Klarna's Shift Toward Long-Term, Big-Ticket Loans Drives Strong Revenue
Klarna has become the go-to for buy now, pay later loans. Now, the payments company is shifting focus toward new offerings that cater to big-ticket purchases, and executives say the pivot is paying off.
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New State Laws to Bar Private Equity From Medicine Start to Show Their Teeth
California and Oregon have begun trying to punish healthcare investors that encroach on medical care.
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Garcia's Take: Large Fund Managers Put Institutional Investors Back in the Limelight
During recent earnings calls, leaders of listed private-equity and credit firms stressed a reviving institutional appetite for their strategies.
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Seasoned Dealmaker Sets Up Buyout Shop Targeting Israel's Hidden Gems
Israel-focused David Group Capital will back private-equity investments in mature companies across four main sectors.
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3i Group Shares Plunge After Slowdown at Retailer Action
The private-equity company reported weaker profitability at Action, which accounts for the bulk of the group's portfolio value.
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Aviva Posts Rise in Insurance Premiums
The insurer and asset manager's quarterly general insurance premiums reached £3.4 billion, up 19% compared with a year prior.
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Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Klarna, Zurich Insurance Group, 3i Group and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.
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