Investments

Banking

Congressional Progress on Clarity Act Buoys Spirits in Crypto Circles

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The Clarity Act, which may help crypto go mainstream, is moving closer to passage. Here’s a look at what could change.

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Economics

Can Bitcoin Fix the US Housing Market? Fannie Mae Is Finding Out

Fannie Mae is buying mortgages backed by cryptocurrency holdings. Is it the start of a housing renaissance or a new market crisis?

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Hedge Funds

Point72 Founder Steve Cohen Makes More Room at the Top as Hedge Fund Expands

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is letting another heavy hitter step up to the plate at his hedge fund Point72 Asset Management.

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Real Estate

Wall Street Bonus Bonanza Flows Into US Real Estate Markets

A record year for Wall Street bonuses is driving real estate investment, from luxury coastal property to workforce housing in the heartland.

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Cryptocurrency

Crude Crypto Costs Could Keep Strait of Hormuz Clogged

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Next up in the saga at the Strait of Hormuz: crypto fees. Iran will demand $1 per barrel of oil paid in crypto that passes the Strait.

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Investing Strategies

How the ‘Domino Effect’ from a Wonky SEC Policy Shift May Ease Capital Gains Pain

An ETF makeover for mutual funds, enabled by the Securities and Exchange Commission, may cut taxes for millions and upend the funds biz.

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Investments

Commodity Bulls Have a Strong Case to Make in 2026

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Alternatives

From Crypto to Private Credit, Alts Attract Millennials Flush with Inherited Wealth

Rather than sticking with stocks and bonds, millennials are seeking higher returns from alternatives like crypto and private credit.

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Markets

BlackRock’s Writedown of Small Loan Fuels Private Credit Alarm

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BlackRock’s writedown of a $25 million loan is fueling concern that much larger defaults are lurking in private credit.

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Finance

Greg Abel Earned Warren Buffett’s Trust. Now, He Has Buffett’s Job

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Greg Abel earned Warren Buffett’s trust and, eventually, his job. Here’s what you need to know about Berkshire Hathaway’s new, lower-key CEO.

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