Category: financing
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Texas adds UK lender NatWest to energy ‘boycott’ list over financing restrictions By Reuters
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By Ross Kerber The Texas state comptroller said Wednesday that the state has added British bank NatWest to a list of companies that “boycott” energy companies, which could restrict the bank’s business with public entities. NatWest was added to the list because of its restrictions on energy financing, Texas Comptroller…
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Cantor Fitzgerald to launch Bitcoin financing business (Cryptocurrency:BTC-USD)
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Christmas. November 27, 2024 at 1:39 PM ETBitcoin to US Dollar (BTC-USD)GBTC, Block, DABBITQ, BKCH, CRPT, BTCW, IBLC, IBIT, BRRR, ARKB, BTCO, HODL, FBTC, BITB, EZBCby: Vansh Agarwal, SA News Editor peterschreiber.media/iStock via Getty Images Cantor Fitzgerald announced Saturday that it plans to launch a bitcoin financing project to provide…
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Westwater secures offtake agreement, eyes debt financing By Investing.com
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Westwater Resources Inc. (NYSE American: NYSE:) has announced a significant milestone in its latest earnings call, securing a second multi-year offtake agreement with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), part of Stellantis (NYSE:) Group, for the sale of Coated Spherical Purified Graphite (CSPG) from its Kellyton Graphite Plant. This agreement ensures that…
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Cyprus Leads Global Charge Against Crypto-Enabled Terrorist Financing
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In a bold move to combat the growing threat of terrorist groups exploiting cryptocurrencies for illicit financing, Cyprus has emerged as a global leader in combating terrorist financing using cryptocurrencies. Recognizing the unique challenges posed by the decentralized and anonymous nature of digital assets, the Cypriot government, in collaboration with…
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Global report blames limited financing for Kenyan start-up woes
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Limited access to finance, as well as inadequate infrastructure, are among the key factors holding back Kenya’s startup ecosystem, a new survey has found. The latest Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2024 report published by industry think tank StartupBlink indicates that most startups in Kenya also cited lack of mentorship as…
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Suzano eyes debt financing for potential International Paper deal
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Investing.com – Brazilian pulp and paper giant Suzano (BCBA:) is reportedly looking to raise up to $19 billion in debt to acquire International Paper (NYSE:), according to Bloomberg. Jefferies analysts expect a potential all-cash offer for the IP in the range of $54-57 per share, a figure consistent with previous…
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Major world economies seeking to stop new private sector coal financing – Reuters
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keni1/iStock via Getty Images Reuters reported this week that some of the world’s major economies want to finalize a plan before this year’s UN COP29 climate summit in November to halt new private sector financing for coal projects. If the draft proposal is approved by The OECD would be the…
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Can Bitcoin Fill the Gap in Sports Financing?
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In late 2019, Juventus launched the world’s first blockchain-based fan token, promising a revolution in fan engagement. Fast forward to today, and every single fan token has experienced extreme volatility with prices mostly plummeting. This is not just a financial accident; it is a fundamental design failure. As we navigate…
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Fed Gov. Waller: US financing pressures may contribute to rise in longer run neutral rate
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Fed Governor Waller speaks and says: US financing pressures may contribute to a rise in the long-term neutral rate in the coming years. Only time will tell how much the US fiscal situation will influence the neutral rate. If the supply of US Treasuries begins to exceed demand, this will…