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FTX files for bankruptcy; Bankman-Fried resigns as CEO
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES NOV 11, 2022
FTX files for bankruptcy; Bankman-Fried resigns as CEO

Entities tied to FTX.com, FTX US and trading firm Alameda Research were part of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in Delaware.

FTX implosion raises new alarms about crypto exposure
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES NOV 10, 2022
FTX implosion raises new alarms about crypto exposure

While crypto skeptics feel vindicated, a proponent calls the collapse of the world's second-largest digital platform 'very bad news in the short term.'

FTX hurtles toward bankruptcy with $8 billion hole
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES NOV 10, 2022
FTX hurtles toward bankruptcy with $8 billion hole

Sam Bankman-Fried told investors the crypto exchange needs $4 billion to remain solvent. Meanwhile, U.S. authorities are investigating FTX.

Crypto market extends losses as Binance drops FTX takeover offer
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES NOV 09, 2022
Crypto market extends losses as Binance drops FTX takeover offer

The news that Binance withdrew its offer sent bitcoin to its lowest level since November 2020.

Crypto markets plummet as sense of dread hits FTX clients
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES NOV 09, 2022
Crypto markets plummet as sense of dread hits FTX clients

Customers of the fallen crypto exchange pulled out $430 million worth of bitcoin in the space of just four days.

SPAC boom over, NYSE moves to delist warrants of Schorsch-backed company
INVESTING EQUITIES NOV 08, 2022
SPAC boom over, NYSE moves to delist warrants of Schorsch-backed company

The exchange said the warrants weren't suitable for listing because of their extremely low pricing.

Binance Holdings plans to acquire rival FTX.com
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES NOV 08, 2022
Binance Holdings plans to acquire rival FTX.com

The proposed deal for Sam Bankman-Fried's 3-year-old exchange will 'help cover the liquidity crunch.'

Platform lets retirement savers access crypto investments
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2022
Platform lets retirement savers access crypto investments

ForUsAll says its Alt401(k) platform enables employees to invest in crypto through a brokerage window. Meanwhile, the firm has filed a lawsuit challenging the DOL's crypto warning.

JPMorgan executes first live trade on public blockchain
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES NOV 03, 2022
JPMorgan executes first live trade on public blockchain

The bank issued tokenized $71,000 as part of the Singapore central bank’s pilot programs exploring the use of decentralized finance in the banking sector.

Fidelity to launch commission-free retail crypto trading platform
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES NOV 03, 2022
Fidelity to launch commission-free retail crypto trading platform

The brokerage has opened up a wait list for its new service Fidelity Crypto which will offer custody and trading of Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Swiss private equity conglomerate targets wealthy US advisory clients
INVESTING RIAS NOV 02, 2022
Swiss private equity conglomerate targets wealthy US advisory clients

Partners Group, a $131 billion PE operation, is building out its US footprint with the launch of Private Wealth.

States where investors have the least interest in cryptocurrencies
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES NOV 02, 2022
States where investors have the least interest in cryptocurrencies

Crypto site Bitstacker.com analyzed Google data on search terms related to digital assets and scored each state on its residents’ use of the search terms.

Oppenheimer moves to cancel $36.7 million arbitration decision
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 31, 2022
Oppenheimer moves to cancel $36.7 million arbitration decision

While the firm filed a motion to vacate the award in Superior Court in DeKalb County, Georgia, it's extremely rare for courts to overturn Finra arbitration decisions.

Liquid alts funds see inflows while mutual funds see record outflows
INVESTING RIAS OCT 31, 2022
Liquid alts funds see inflows while mutual funds see record outflows

With the old-school mutual fund wrapper continuing to suffer during the down-market cycle, alternative strategies represent a lone bright spot.

States where investors have the most interest in cryptocurrency
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 28, 2022
States where investors have the most interest in cryptocurrency

Crypto site Bitstacker.com analyzed Google data on search terms related to digital assets and scored each state on its residents’ use of the search terms.

Nuveen bulks up private equity and private credit business with deal for Arcmont
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 27, 2022
Nuveen bulks up private equity and private credit business with deal for Arcmont

The deal combines North American and European businesses to create Nuveen Private Capital, a global debt platform with more than $60 billion in committed capital.

Four states move to shut down investment scheme tied to metaverse casinos
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 24, 2022
Four states move to shut down investment scheme tied to metaverse casinos

State regulators filed cease-and-desist orders against an organization based in the country of Georgia that was selling non-fungible tokens known as Slotie NFTs.

Republicans, Democrats could agree on some adviser issues after midterm elections
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 20, 2022
Republicans, Democrats could agree on some adviser issues after midterm elections

There's some chance that members of both parties will want to open private markets to more ordinary investors.

Investment scams targeting the elderly surge, government agency reports
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 20, 2022
Investment scams targeting the elderly surge, government agency reports

The Federal Trade Commission says older Americans lost $147 million in 2021, up 213% from 2020, with crypto rip-offs being a leading culprit.

IRS gives more clarity on how to report digital assets
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 19, 2022
IRS gives more clarity on how to report digital assets

In the 2022 tax form draft instructions, the agency explicitly says that digital assets include NFTs and virtual currencies.