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[ad_1] Transaction to raise up to $1.5 billion in total proceeds upon exercise of warrants, which would make Strive Asset Management one of the largest Bitcoin treasury companies, and the only one accumulating Bitcoin with alpha-generating strategies. The combined company will continue to have no outstanding debt for borrowed money after this financing. Strive CEO Matt Cole to discuss the company’s alpha-generating Bitcoin strategies during his 11:54 AM PT keynote on May 27, 2025, at the Bitcoin for Corporations Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Further details, including an investor presentation laying out Strive’s alpha-seeking Bitcoin strategies and full transaction information, are available on the Strive website. DALLAS, May…

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[ad_1] Women investing in alternatives aren’t just building wealth — they’re reshaping the future. With capital comes power, and a growing number of women are using that power to back innovations, challenge the status quo, and invest in ways that reflect their values. For these investors, data still matters — but so do instinct, purpose, and long-term impact. Last month, I presented “Women & Alts: A Global Perspective” at an event in Kuala Lumpur hosted by CFA Society Malaysia. What followed was an insightful conversation with two trailblazing panelists, Adelena Lestari Chong, CFA, and Vinie Chong Pui Ling, CFA, about…

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[ad_1] US 10-year yield drops 6 bps to 4.448% as bond auctions attract strong demand.Japan’s Ministry of Finance surveys the market amid concern over long-end yield spikes.The market is eying $70B five-year and $44B seven-year note auctions later this week.US Treasury yields fall across the whole curve due to concerns over an increase in global government debt supply, which sent yields rising last week, and retraced somewhat on expectations that Japan could begin issuing short-term debt.Treasury yields retreat as Japan mulls debt issuance changes; solid two-year auction calms supply-driven rate jittersGlobal yields were pressured as Japan’s Ministry of Finance sent…

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[ad_1] Kaleigh Harrison Cool Effect, a nonprofit known for its selective carbon offset portfolio, has added a Direct Air Capture (DAC) project for the first time—a signal that the emerging technology is entering a new phase of scrutiny and market validation. The addition of Project Juniper, operated by LA-based Clairity Technology in Nevada, brings a technology-first approach to a portfolio typically dominated by nature-based solutions. Representing just the second technology-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) initiative backed by the organization, Project Juniper is one of the few DAC efforts approaching carbon credit issuance. It’s currently undergoing third-party validation through Isometric, with credits…

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[ad_1] At a Glance Law 15,042/24 (the “Consumption Tax Reform”) was a milestone for the regulation of Brazil’s carbon market. It established the regulated market called the Brazilian Emissions Trading System (SBCE), recognized the “voluntary market,” and established tax rules for the trade of carbon credits. Simultaneously, Complementary Law 214/25 regulated various aspects of the Consumption Tax Reform, providing for the introduction of new consumption taxes (IBS and CBS) in 2026. To explain the tax treatment on the sale of carbon credits and clarify some important points, we have prepared this analysis of the tax treatment after Law 15,042/24 takes…

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[ad_1] BBC Expands Coverage of Personal Finance TopicsThe British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has broadened its content offerings in the personal finance sector, aiming to provide viewers and readers with more comprehensive financial information and guidance. This expansion comes at a time when many UK households face economic pressures from rising inflation, increasing interest rates, and ongoing cost-of-living challenges. The BBC’s decision to enhance its personal finance coverage reflects growing public demand for reliable financial information from trusted sources. New Content Initiatives The BBC’s expanded personal finance coverage includes a variety of formats across multiple platforms. Television programs, radio segments, online…

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[ad_1] The energy transition is accelerating, and battery storage is at the center of the shift. With more solar and wind energy on national grids, storing power is key. The world needs to save energy during peak production and release it when demand is high. Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are at the forefront: they are cheaper and more reliable than older battery types. According to UBS, total global storage capacity needs to grow eightfold by 2030 and 34 times by 2050 to keep up with renewable energy expansion. Notably, energy storage growth now outpaces electric vehicle (EV) sales. In 2024,…

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[ad_1] Wall Street is keeping a close eye on the bond market after long-term Treasury yields spiked last week as investors reassessed the US fiscal outlook in light of President Trump’s proposed tax legislation. The 30-year Treasury yield (^TYX) surged as high as 5.15% last week, hovering near its highest level since 2007. Yields pulled back slightly in early Tuesday trading, with the 30-year yield dipping back below 5% following reports that Japan’s central bank may scale back its own bond issuance. Still, investor anxiety remains elevated. While ballooning deficits have long been a concern, the current wave of unease…

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[ad_1] Wall Street is closely watching the bond market following a recent surge in long-term Treasury yields as investors reevaluate the US fiscal outlook in light of President Trump’s proposed tax legislation. The 30-year Treasury yield (^TYX) climbed to 5.15% last week, nearing its highest levels since 2007 as a combination of fiscal concerns, fiscal instability in Japan, and a weak Treasury auction pressured the US bond market. The 10-year Treasury yield (^TNX), meanwhile, had pressed above 4.6%, its highest level since February. Although yields eased slightly on Tuesday after reports said Japan’s central bank might reduce its bond issuance,…

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[ad_1] News that the government is considering restarting the regular use of private finance to pay for public infrastructure has got some in the sector excited about the possibility of private capital funding a significant pipeline of work. But the truth is that, while PFI was cancelled, private finance has never wholly gone away. The regulated asset base (RAB) model, under which investment is secured against a private revenue stream in a market underpinned by statutory regulation, still successfully funds water and energy sector investment in the UK. The RAB model was also behind major projects such as the successful…

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