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Blockchain & Crypto

Institutional Investors Lead Stablecoin Adoption Seeking Gateway to DeFi

Global study reveals growing use of stablecoin assets among wealth managers, institutional investors, and fund allocators, turning to DeFi for portfolio diversification.

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Global Market Pullback Highlights Growing Caution on AI and Tech Valuations: deVere Group

Global equities extended losses on Wednesday as market investors reassessed high valuations in the technology sector, particularly among companies tied to artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud tech infrastructure.

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Morgan Stanley Highlights Alternative Investment Strategies to Diversify Portfolios

Broader availability of alternative investment strategies against the backdrop of higher volatility in public markets gives investors opportunities to leverage registered funds and evergreen structures, notes the Morgan Stanley team.

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AAMFI Infrastructure Financing Facility Launches with USD 1.5 Billion to Accelerate Africa’s Infrastructure Development

Financing instruments like the AAMFI Infrastructure Financing Facility are crucial in times when Africa faces a massive infrastructure funding shortfall.

Finance & Economics

Gold Record-Breaking 2025 Rally: What It Means for Investors

Gold price has climbed over 50% year-to-date, surpassing $4,000 per ounce. Here’s why the precious metal reached its highest level ever and what investors should pay attention to.

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Record Listing Applications Push Hong Kong Toward No.1 Global IPO Hub by Late 2025 — KPMG

By 30 September, Hong Kong was handling almost 300 active IPO filings, a new record, KPMG reports.

Finance & Economics

Forum Invest in Senegal (Fii Senegal 2025): $23.5 Billion in Commitments for a New Economic Momentum

Among the major announcements of Forum Invest in Senegal (Fii Senegal 2025), international institutions, notably the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the World Bank, confirmed $160 million in long-term commitments to support national priorities.

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Morgan Stanley Advises 4% Crypto Allocation in Successful Investing Portfolios

Morgan Stanley’s latest report brings crypto assets closer to the mainstream, as it advises diversifying investment portfolios with up to 4% share of reputable cryptocurrencies.

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Ukrainian Fintech-IT Group Secures Investment From UMAEF at $1B Valuation

The fintech holding behind Ukraine’s second-largest bank (Monobank), Fintech-IT Group becomes the country’s first fintech unicorn after an investment from Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund (UMAEF).

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Investment Platform Midas Raises Largest Fintech Funding in Turkey’s Market

Midas, Turkey’s largest investment platform, has secured $80 million in Series B funding — the biggest single investment round to date for a local fintech.

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Crypto Payments Firm Mesh Lands Fresh Funding Led by PayPal & Coinbase — Total Raised Now Tops $130M

The new funding round marks the second time Mesh has received substantial backing from PayPal, with total investments secured over a dozen venture fundraising events now surpassing $130 million.

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TensorWave Raises $100 Million

TensorWave, a Las Vegas-based startup specializing in the development of artificial intelligence infrastructure, announced on Wednesday, May 14, that it managed to raise $100 million in the latest round of financing.

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Perplexity AI Reportedly Plans to Launch Browser

The media published information according to which Perplexity AI, which is gradually becoming an increasingly powerful player in the global artificial intelligence industry, is currently in preliminary negotiations on raising investments worth $500 million at a valuation of $14 billion.

Science & Technology

Relevance AI Raises $24 Million

Relevance AI has secured $24 million in Series B funding.

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Rippling Raises $450 Million

Rippling, a workforce management platform, announced that it has raised new funding worth $450 million and signed an agreement to repurchase shares worth up to $200 million from the current and former employees.

Articles

AI Washing Gains Traction: Red Flags to Watch Out For

While we haven’t yet figured out how to prevent greenwashing in the corporate space, a new threat arises in the form of AI washing. What is it and how do we deal with AI washers? Let’s explore.