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SEC defers decision on Invesco, WisdomTree bitcoin ETFs
ALTERNATIVES AUG 31, 2023
SEC defers decision on Invesco, WisdomTree bitcoin ETFs

The latest delay came as a disappointment after Grayscale won a court ruling this week overturning the SEC's rejection of its application to convert its bitcoin trust into an ETF.

By Bloomberg
Portfolio Advisors partners with global investment firm for private markets offering
ALTERNATIVES AUG 31, 2023
Portfolio Advisors partners with global investment firm for private markets offering

The Connecticut-headquartered firm will help its partner to extend its offering for selected wealth management clients.

By Steve Randall
Bitcoin fund behemoth surges after ETF court ruling
ALTERNATIVES AUG 30, 2023
Bitcoin fund behemoth surges after ETF court ruling

Grayscale's win against the SEC has boosted the prospect of spot Bitcoin ETFs.

By Bloomberg
SEC’s first NFT enforcement action should give advisors pause, experts say
ALTERNATIVES AUG 29, 2023
SEC’s first NFT enforcement action should give advisors pause, experts say

'This is further indication that NFT trading by advisors is not ready for prime time,' Ric Edelman says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Spot bitcoin ETF inches ahead with SEC's court loss
ALTERNATIVES AUG 29, 2023
Spot bitcoin ETF inches ahead with SEC's court loss

Advisors have a range of stances on cryptocurrency, even in ETF form.

By Emile Hallez
ETF claims ESG credentials for energy-guzzling cryptos
ALTERNATIVES AUG 29, 2023
ETF claims ESG credentials for energy-guzzling cryptos

Despite 'fully decarbonized' claim, environmentalist questions validity.

By Bloomberg
SEC adopts rules to boost oversight of private-fund advisors
RIA NEWS AUG 23, 2023
SEC adopts rules to boost oversight of private-fund advisors

Quarterly reporting and an annual audit 'could eat into returns and be borne by investors.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Why Tyrone Ross remains optimistic amid the crypto winter
ALTERNATIVES AUG 18, 2023
Why Tyrone Ross remains optimistic amid the crypto winter

Ross is confident his latest startup, Turnqey Labs, can become the Plaid of cryptocurrency data for advisors.

By Ryan W. Neal
US poised to greenlight new wave of crypto ETFs in the fall
ALTERNATIVES AUG 18, 2023
US poised to greenlight new wave of crypto ETFs in the fall

Unnamed SEC sources signal the regulator is considering approval of new funds.

By Bloomberg
Finra arbitrators order former advisor to pay $664,901 for unsuitable options strategy
ALTERNATIVES AUG 17, 2023
Finra arbitrators order former advisor to pay $664,901 for unsuitable options strategy

Alabama-based advisor denies he did anything wrong in a statement on his IAPD profile.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
It's time to start looking at private real estate again
OPINION AUG 16, 2023
It's time to start looking at private real estate again

While the current market appears uncertain and complex, the intricacies of real estate investing do not necessarily spell trouble.

By Steven Brod
Hedge fund says US hard landing and sell-off frenzy ahead
ALTERNATIVES AUG 16, 2023
Hedge fund says US hard landing and sell-off frenzy ahead

Vantage Point Asset Management says people will be panicking.

By Bloomberg
SEC delays decision on ARK bitcoin ETF filing
ALTERNATIVES AUG 11, 2023
SEC delays decision on ARK bitcoin ETF filing

As the SEC puts off deciding on spot bitcoin ETF, 21Shares and ARK file for a fund that would invest in bitcoin futures.

By Bloomberg
Investing in courtroom outcomes is forecast to be a $24 billion industry in 5 years
ALTERNATIVES AUG 11, 2023
Investing in courtroom outcomes is forecast to be a $24 billion industry in 5 years

The litigation funding investment market js set for strong gains according to a new report.

By Steve Randall
'Location' isn't the only concern for advisors recommending real estate to clients
ALTERNATIVES AUG 09, 2023
'Location' isn't the only concern for advisors recommending real estate to clients

The volatility in publicly traded real estate stocks begs the question as to the best way to allocate to the sector.

By Gregg Greenberg
Is bitcoin set to surge after period of low volatility?
ALTERNATIVES AUG 09, 2023
Is bitcoin set to surge after period of low volatility?

Analysts believe the cryptocurrency is about to break free from mediocrity.

By Bloomberg
Cathie Wood predicts SEC will approve multiple bitcoin ETFs at once
ALTERNATIVES AUG 07, 2023
Cathie Wood predicts SEC will approve multiple bitcoin ETFs at once

The ARK Investment Management CEO backed away from her previous view that her firm's spot-bitcoin ETF would be the first to be approved.

By Bloomberg
ETF firms race to be first in line for ether futures
ALTERNATIVES AUG 02, 2023
ETF firms race to be first in line for ether futures

But demand for futures products, rather than spot ones, is a big question.

By Emile Hallez
Gold investors watch and wait through yellow metal's 'summer lull'
ALTERNATIVES JUL 26, 2023
Gold investors watch and wait through yellow metal's 'summer lull'

Gold has been hovering around $2,000 an ounce since the start of 2023, failing to break out in the face of repeated Fed rate hikes.

By Gregg Greenberg
iCapital launches new portfolio construction tool
ALTERNATIVES JUL 26, 2023
iCapital launches new portfolio construction tool

Architect aims to make alts a core element of portfolios rather than a satellite component.

By Ryan W. Neal