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Ares Management Joins the S&P 500 as Private Credit Titans Step Onto Center Stage
(HedgeCo.Net) Ares Management is set to become the latest alternative asset manager to join the S&P 500, marking another milestone in the mainstreaming of private credit and alternatives in public equity benchmarks.Private Equity Wire S&P Dow Jones Indices has announced […]
KKR’s New Private Credit Note Emphasizes “Back to Basics” as Access Vehicles Multiply
(HedgeCo.Net) KKR is using a fresh research note published today to push back against sensational headlines around private credit and emphasize what it calls a “back-to-basics” reset in the asset class.KKR In the commentary, KKR’s credit team acknowledges that 2025 […]
ETH ETFs Surge with Significant Inflows; Ethereum Leads a Crypto Market Rebound
(HedgeCo.Net) In what may signal a renewed wave of institutional interest, spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to Ethereum saw robust net inflows for a second consecutive day — a clear sign that confidence in the second-largest cryptocurrency is rebounding. Bitget+1 The […]
Private Equity and Credit: The Rise of “Hybrid” Alts Strategies
( HedgeCo.Net). While headline AUM figures remain impressive, many large private equity firms are quietly shifting their strategy mix — increasingly embracing private debt, real assets, and hybrid structures. CBH+1 According to a recent U.S. industry report, many PE firms are […]
The Payment Revolution: Major Retailers Begin “Instant Stablecoin Settlement”
(HedgeCo.Net) The long-promised utility of cryptocurrency for everyday purchases is finally materializing, driven not by volatile assets like Bitcoin, but by regulated USD-backed stablecoins. Following the passage of the bipartisan “Payment Stablecoin Clarity Act” earlier this year, major payment processors […]
Blackstone’s Scale Underscores Shifting Sands in Private Markets
(HedgeCo.Net) Blackstone Inc. remains the world’s largest alternative-asset manager, now with roughly US$1.2 trillion in assets under management (AUM) as of late 2025 — a figure that highlights how dominant private markets have become. Wikipedia+1 Yet behind the headline number, Blackstone is navigating […]
PayPal’s New Stablecoin PYUSD Rapidly Expands Across Global Finance
PayPal’s new stablecoin, PYUSD, has become one of the most influential developments in digital payments since the launch of stablecoins themselves. Once viewed as a bold experiment, PYUSD is now emerging as a key piece of the global crypto infrastructure, […]
Crypto Markets Surge — Institutions, Regulation and Macro Drive Influx
(HedgeCo.Net) As of December 9, 2025, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing a fresh wave of enthusiasm. Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) have rebounded — trading near $91,000 after dipping below $85,000 just days ago. The Economic Times+2Bitget+2 What’s fueling the rally? […]
Binance Taps Co-Founder as New Co-CEO as User Base Nears 300M
(HedgeCo.Net). Global crypto exchange Binance — already among the largest by trading volume — has appointed one of its co-founders, Yi He, as co-CEO, ushering in a dual-leadership structure as the platform approaches a major milestone of 300 million registered […]
Strategy Doubles Down on Liquidity as Bitcoin Slumps
(HedgeCo.Net). Bitcoin’s volatile descent — from a recent high around $126,000 to a drop below $85,000 — has put pressure on firms heavily invested in crypto. Among them is Strategy, a major corporate holder of Bitcoin. Financial Times+1 To weather the […]