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10.05 / 13:23

Provident Booking Action Fighting DAO Ant Arca Hedge Fund Calls for Aragon to Conduct ANT Token Buybacks – What's Going On?

Crypto hedge fund Arca has called on the DAO-focused developer Aragon to buy back its own ANT token, citing a discrepancy between the value of ANT and the size of Aragon’s treasury.

10.05 / 06:27

Blockchain defi Altcoin Polygon Decentralization DAO Aragon launches defensive measures against Arca's '51% attack'

Aragon, an open-source framework designed to launch decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), has pulled plans for its native Aragon (ANT) token holders to be given voting rights over the future direction of the organization.

09.05 / 23:49

Citi Williams Continental William Blair eyes more growth in Europe after doubling dealmakers

Boutique investment bank William Blair has doubled dealmaker numbers in Europe over the past two years, and will continue to build its business in the region even as larger competitors cut back, its top City banker said.

09.05 / 14:15

business Blockchain Liquidity Tokens AIM Accessibility Private equity tokens aim to bring greater liquidity, transparency and accessibility

As the burgeoning blockchain technology paradigm has continued to evolve, a whole host of unique asset classes have started to make their way into the mainstream. Private equity tokens are one such offering, serving as digital representations of ownership in private equity investments powered by a decentralized ledger.

09.05 / 11:59

Dogecoin Blockchain UPS Ethereum Digital Platform network These Altcoins Have the Most Potential for Q2 2023: Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and TMS Network (TMSN)

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09.05 / 06:01

FIVE CEO UBS Rescue UBS announces Credit Suisse CEO Koerner to join board after emergency rescue

UBS on Tuesday announced that Credit Suisse CEO Ulrich Koerner will join the executive board of the new joint entity once its emergency purchase of the stricken bank completes.

08.05 / 13:21

Government Adoption Europe Taxes Bitcoin services Bitcoin takes flight in Liechtenstein: Minister proposes government services paid in crypto

Liechtenstein Prime Minister Daniel Risch announced plans to accept Bitcoin (BTC) as payment for government services. As reported in local news, the micro-European nation continues to embrace blockchain technologies.

06.05 / 13:25

Trading Places: Meissner’s new role, Morgan Stanley cuts, Deloitte’s PE poach

Christian Meissner, the former chief executive of Credit Suisse's investment bank, joined merchant bank BDT & MSD Partners. Meissner, who previously led Bank of America's corporate and investment banking team in the fall out from the 2008 financial crisis, joined the firm as a partner in London. The respected dealmaker, who took over Credit Suisse's investment bank as it embarked on an overhaul amid successive crises, left the Swiss bank late last year in the aftermath of another strategic shift.

05.05 / 11:39

Trading Places: Meissner’s new role, Morgan Stanley cuts, Deloitte’s PE poach

05.05 / 10:09

NatWest poaches Credit Suisse dealmaker Scott Roose to lead US capital markets

NatWest has poached a senior Credit Suisse capital markets dealmaker in the latest exit from the Swiss bank after its takeover by cross-town rival UBS.

04.05 / 17:01

regulation Europe Asia Examining global successes and challenges in regulating crypto: Report

The use and popularity of cryptocurrencies have significantly increased in recent years, but their decentralized nature makes them difficult to regulate, and the lack of a clear framework has led to concerns about money laundering, terrorist financing and consumer protection. Over 90 countries have introduced cryptocurrency regulations since 2014, with 28 adopting crypto-related laws in 2022.

04.05 / 12:15

UPS CEO dealmaking jogging Liontrust CEO on dealmaking streak: ‘You don’t go jogging when you’ve got indigestion’

04.05 / 07:35

Deal Liontrust strikes £96m deal to acquire GAM

Liontrust, the listed UK asset manager, has struck a deal to acquire Swiss fund group GAM following weeks of negotiations.

03.05 / 16:15

Law regulation Dark Web Global Dark Web Crackdown: 288 Arrested, Drugs, Guns, and Crypto Seized

The US and international law enforcement have made 288 arrests and seized over $53 million in cash and cryptocurrency as part of a major dark web crackdown.

02.05 / 10:49

Provident CEO JPMorgan Chase UBS Morningstar 'Other problems might be lurking': Strategist is unconvinced by Jamie Dimon's bank crisis comments

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon's assertion that recent turmoil in the banking sector was effectively ended by the resolution of First Republic may be premature, one analyst suggested.

01.05 / 10:29

Government Law Adoption regulation Europe European Union Euro Liechtenstein adapts blockchain laws to developing crypto landscape

The blockchain and crypto industry is constantly growing and changing around the world, and the Principality of Liechtenstein is no exception.

28.04 / 15:11

Where crypto can grow: Digital asset regulations around the world

As cryptocurrencies continue to become a bigger part of the global economy, more and more governments are exploring ways to regulate the industry and construct rules for firms operating in the space.

28.04 / 12:11

UBS SVB Moelis Returns Trading Places: UBS risk officer returns, Clifford Chance, A&O promotions, Moelis swoops on SVB

UBS chief risk officer Christian Bluhm reversed his decision to leave the Swiss bank as it prepares to merge with its cross-town rival Credit Suisse. Bluhm will remain in his role and on UBS's group executive board for the "foreseeable future".

28.04 / 05:27

UPS Action UBS Swiss National Swiss National Bank to face Credit Suisse and climate protests at fraught AGM

The Swiss National Bank will hold its annual general meeting in Bern on Friday against a backdrop of protest over its action on climate change and its role in the emergency sale of Credit Suisse to Swiss rival UBS.

27.04 / 20:47

Ethereum Mining Bitcoin Consumption Cambridge Study Reveals Ethereum's Lifetime Energy Use Before Merge on Par with Switzerland's Annual Consumption

A study conducted by Cambridge University’s Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) has found that the Ethereum network during its lifespan has used as much energy as Switzerland.

27.04 / 15:23

Provident Platform Pool Veax Labs Officially Launches Advanced NEAR-Based DEX on Mainnet, Introduces Major LP Incentive Program

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