South Summit Madrid 2025 kicked off with an overall sense of optimism—at least from the speakers. King Felipe VI opened the event this Wednesday (June 4th), highlighting Spain’s growing role …
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Private equity (PE) thrived during the era of “cheap” money. In the beginning of this decade, it was not unusual to see investment firms leveraging low-interest capital to acquire companies, …
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The carbon credit market, once considered a partial solution against climate change, has faced scrutiny over allegations of fraud and greenwashing. Instances of double-counting, non-existent projects, and inflated emissions reductions …
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The regulatory technology (RegTech) sector is on a rapid growth trajectory. As regulatory frameworks evolve globally, businesses are increasingly turning to technology to help them stay compliant. A recent surge …
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The cryptocurrency market faced a turbulent week marked by volatility and global macroeconomic tensions and a cascade of forced liquidations. Bitcoin, the world’s largest digital asset, dropped below $104,000 on …
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The US-China trade war has been a global headache, but not everyone is losing sleep. As tariffs bite and supply chains shift, some investors that can count on extra dry …
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Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, is a Chinese-Canadian entrepreneur who founded Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. According to Forbes estimates, he currently holds a US$ …
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Meatpacking giant JBS has secured a key shareholder nod to go ahead with a long-debated plan to list its shares in both the United States and Brazil. The move, which …
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In a shake-up for the consumer tech world, OpenAI has acquired io, the secretive device startup co-founded by CEO Sam Altman and prestigious designer Jony Ive, in a deal valued …
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The german investment fund Heartfelt has signed a check to Barcelona-based crypto investment platform Iqana. The fund—backed by Axel Springer and Porsche—led a funding round of over €550,000, placing Iqana’s …
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Bitcoin surged past $109,000 this week, hitting a new all-time high on May 21 and marking a nearly 6% gain over the last seven days. This rally appears more stable …
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The UK’s fintech scene, once heralded as a global leader, is now grappling with significant challenges that holds back its startups from scaling effectively. Despite early successes and a reputation …