Norwegian Drops as Slowing Yield Growth Weighs on Earnings
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Norwegian Drops as Slowing Yield Growth Weighs on Earnings
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Crypto’s Growing Influence in Washington | Bloomberg Crypto 11/4/2025
"Bloomberg Crypto" covers the people, transactions, and technology shaping the world of decentralized finance.
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A retiree regrets: ‘I held my biggest stock winner too long and missed crypto at the bottom.’
For retirees, missed opportunities can feel extremely painful.
DeFi/Crypto
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Why Mastercard’s $2B move into crypto could end banking hours as we know them
Mastercard’s rumored $2-billion crypto deals could bring 24/7 settlement to traditional finance, but liquidity, risk and compliance may slow it down.
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XRP gets legal recognition as property in India: Why this court ruling matters
A landmark ruling granting XRP property status in India strengthens investor rights and boosts confidence in digital asset ownership.
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Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today.
LBO/PE
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JPMorgan to Retain $200M from $20B Debt Financing for Electronic Arts Take-Private
JPMorgan Chase & Co is set to secure approximately $200 million, or 40% of the fees from the $20 billion debt financing supporting the take-private acquisition of Electronic Arts (EA) by an unnamed private equity firm. This transaction, valued at $55 billion, represents a significant move in the gaming industry and highlights JPMorgan's pivotal role in the financing process.
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ECI Partners Expands Investment Team with Strategic Hires to Enhance Deal-Making Capabilities
ECI Partners, a prominent mid-market private equity firm managing over £2bn in funds, has bolstered its investment team with the addition of Ben Kirrage as Investment Manager and Georgia Ling as Investment Analyst. These hires aim to strengthen ECI’s strategic investment initiatives in high-growth businesses across key sectors.
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Hg Appoints Steven Batchelor and Jean-Baptiste Brian as Co-CEOs to Drive Strategic Continuity
Hg, a leading private investment firm focused on the European and transatlantic software sectors, has appointed Steven Batchelor and Jean-Baptiste ‘JB’ Brian as Co-Chief Executive Officers. This leadership change is part of Hg's rotational model aimed at ensuring stability and continuity in its executive management team.
M&A
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Criteo S.A. Initiates Corporate Redomiciliation to Luxembourg Ahead of Potential U.S. Listing
Criteo S.A. has announced its plan to redomicile from France to Luxembourg through a corporate conversion, paving the way for a direct listing on Nasdaq. This strategic move aims to enhance shareholder value and expand access to U.S. capital markets while retaining its French heritage.
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Equity Bancshares Announces Merger with Frontier Holdings: A Strategic Move to Enhance Market Position
Equity Bancshares, Inc. has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Frontier Holdings, LLC, aiming to bolster its operational scale and market presence. The transaction, valued at approximately $2,893.49 per Frontier unit, is expected to close in early 2026, pending member approval from Frontier.
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Criteo S.A. to Redomicile from France to Luxembourg in Strategic Move to Enhance Shareholder Value
Criteo S.A. has announced its plans to convert from a French public limited liability company to a Luxembourg public limited liability company, with a subsequent aim to list its ordinary shares directly on Nasdaq. This strategic redomiciliation is designed to broaden access to U.S. investment capital and enhance flexibility in capital management.
Regulatory/Antitrust
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Israel Looks to Rein In Deficit After Two Years of Costly War
Israel’s ruling coalition wants next year’s budget to take the country “from conflict to growth” and estimates the deficit will shrink now that a ceasefire with Hamas has been secured, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said.
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Trump Says US Won’t Provide SNAP Funding During Shutdown
President Donald Trump further muddied the fate of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program with a social media post Tuesday suggesting he would not provide benefits until after the government reopened.
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Trump Officials Accused of Disobeying Court in Food Aid Fight
Nonprofits and cities are asking a judge to compel the Trump administration to fully cover food aid benefits for low income households this month, after US officials announced they would make only 50% of the funds available.
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