Monthly Archives: November 2021

Digital asset investment funds see 12th week of inflows

(Hedgeweek) Digital asset investment products saw inflows totalling USD174 million last week, marking the 12th consecutive week of inflows, according to the latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly report from Coinshares. To read this article:

Reddit co-founder, Solana venture team up on $100 million blockchain investment initiative

(Reuters) The venture firm of U.S. investor Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of social media site Reddit, has teamed up with the venture arm of the Solana Labs blockchain for a $100 million investment initiative in decentralized social projects, both firms said […]

Coinbase shares drop after third-quarter revenue misses analysts’ estimates

(CNBC) Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., reported third-quarter earnings after the bell on Tuesday and missed analysts’ estimates on revenue. The stock sank more than 13% in extended trading. To read this article:

Consumer prices likely surged last month at their fastest pace in about 30 years

CNBC) The consumer price index is expected to have risen nearly 6% in October, the most in three decades. Inflation could remain elevated into early next year, as rents and other costs continue to increase. To read this article:

Bitcoin could head as high as $150,000, trader says, but there’s a catch

(CNBC) Bitcoin’s recent breakout likely has legs, but investors should be cautious with how much of the cryptocurrency they own, says Inside Edge Capital Management founder Todd Gordon. To read this article:

JPMorgan turns bullish on UK stocks for the first time since the Brexit vote

(CNBC) JPMorgan has upgraded U.K. stocks to “overweight,” ending years of caution on British equity markets which the bank said are now trading at a “record discount.” The Wall Street giant had held a longstanding cautious call on U.K. equities […]

SEC Charges Exchange-Traded Product and Its General Partner With Disclosure Failures

(HedgeCo.Net) The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged United States Oil Fund LP, an exchange-traded product (ETP), and its general partner United States Commodity Funds LLC for misleading statements about limitations imposed by its sole futures commission merchant and broker. […]

Bitcoin and ether hit new all-time highs

(CNBC)Bitcoin and ether hit new all-time highs on Monday evening. Bitcoin’s price at one point rose above $67,700 – eclipsing a previous record set in late October – while ether, the native token of ethereum’s blockchain, surpassed $4,800 for the […]

Investors are piling into infrastructure stocks after House passes Biden plan

(CNBC) Stocks tied to infrastructure moved higher on Monday morning after the House of Representatives passed a $1 trillion bill over the weekend, giving President Joe Biden one of his signature achievements and rewarding investors who bet on his plan. […]

PayPal issues disappointing revenue forecast for next year; announces Venmo deal with Amazon

(CNBC) PayPal reported revenue growth for the third quarter of 13% on Monday and said it’s teaming up with Amazon to let U.S. customers pay with Venmo at checkout, starting in 2022. However, after initially rising in extended trading, PayPal […]

AMC posts narrower-than-expected loss, but CEO says there are still pandemic challenges ahead

(CNBC) AMC Entertainment shares fell more than 5% in extended trading Monday even though the movie theater operator posted a third-quarter loss that was narrower than expected. “Our financial results continue to improve,” CEO Adam Aron said in a statement […]

Fund manager says EV startup Rivian’s response on human rights falls short

(Reuters) A union-affiliated pension fund advisor pressing Rivian on human rights and environment concerns in the electric vehicle startup’s battery supply chain ahead of a blockbuster initial public offering said on Monday the company’s response fell short of expectations. To […]