• DGE
• LVMH

Diageo exploring potential spin-off or sale of Guinness, Bloomberg News reports

Diageo is reportedly considering a sale of its beer brand Guinness. The brand's strong performance raises questions about this strategy, especially given shifts in market demand towards spirits.

• US500

Hedge fund industry reaches $4.5 trillion in 2024

The hedge fund industry grew to $4.51 trillion in 2024, a 9.75% increase, showing regained traction despite recent inflows and outflows dynamics.

• SEED & PRE-SEED

Pantera Capital leads $7 million seed round for rollup platform Radius

Radius raised $7 million to develop Lighthouse, a decentralized network to convert Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) into sustainable revenue for rollups, reducing reliance on transaction fees.

Half of investors want to spend more on hedge funds, says BofA survey

A Bank of America survey shows increased hedge fund investments in 2025, with concerns over performance, crowded trades, and strategy changes, while investors successfully negotiate better fees.

• FINTECH
• INVESTMENT FIRMS
• STARTUP ACCELERATORS
• UK PARLIAMENT

Andreessen Horowitz is closing UK office to double down on Trump's America

Andreessen Horowitz is closing its London office, pulling back from UK crypto expansion despite previous investments and optimism about the UK’s crypto environment.

• SEED & PRE-SEED
• SOLANA
• STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS
• TOKENS

Fogo raises $8 million at $100 million token valuation via Cobie's Echo in 'under two hours'

Fogo Foundation raised $8 million for Fogo Chain, an SVM-based blockchain. It aims to revolutionize decentralized finance with parallel transaction processing and community-driven funding.

• LNG

Appetite for IPOs is strong, but watch those valuations, analysts say

Venture Global's underwhelming IPO highlights the need for realistic valuations as investor scrutiny increases, despite ongoing opportunities for tech companies to go public.

• US500

2025 is a crucial year for the 'roaring '20s', UBS says

UBS analysts warn that while the U.S. economy thrives, 2025 will determine the sustainability of the Roaring ‘20s, hinging on productivity growth and inflation risks.

• MICROSTRATEGY

MicroStrategy to redeem $1.05 billion in convertible notes amid crypto tax uncertainty

MicroStrategy plans to redeem $1.05 billion in convertible notes using company shares, possibly to reduce debt and encourage equity conversion, amidst large bitcoin holdings and tax implications.

British growth plans get positive response in Davos, minister says

British Industry Minister Sarah Jones reported positive talks with CEOs in Davos, emphasizing the need for governmental action to promote growth amid economic stagnation and rising debt concerns.