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Alpaca Expands Into Prime Brokerage Services
Brokerage infrastructure startup Alpaca is expanding into prime brokerage services for hedge funds, backed by a $435 million funding package.
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Trump Proposes Inflation as a Tool to Manage $40 Trillion US Debt
Donald Trump claims inflation can reduce the $40 trillion US national debt, while data reveals the Cayman Islands as a massive, often overlooked, buyer of American Treasury securities.
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Hedge Fund Treasury Holdings Reach Record Levels Amid Leverage Concerns
Hedge funds now control 7% of tradable US Treasurys, with $2 trillion in holdings, raising concerns among regulators about the risks of highly leveraged basis trades.
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Chinese Quant Funds Stick to AI Strategy Following Market Downturn
Chinese quantitative hedge funds are maintaining their focus on AI and semiconductor stocks despite an average 17% loss in July 2026.
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US Treasury Basis Trade Hits Two-Year Low
The US Treasury basis trade has contracted to its smallest size in over two years, with hedge funds unwinding over $200 billion in leveraged positions.
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Hedge Funds Scale Back Treasury Basis Trade
Hedge funds have unwound over $200 billion in Treasury basis trade positions as narrowing spreads make the once-popular leveraged strategy less profitable.
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New York Fed Investigates Hedge Fund Treasury Holdings
The New York Fed is investigating risks as hedge funds hold $2 trillion in US Treasurys, replacing pension funds and raising concerns about potential market volatility.
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ADIA Shifts Portfolio Strategy Toward Alternative Assets
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has increased its target allocations for private equity and hedge funds in its 2025 annual review, signaling a shift toward alternative assets.
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Hedge Fund Yen Bets and Their Potential Impact on Bitcoin
Hedge funds are betting on a stronger Japanese yen, raising concerns about the potential unwinding of carry trades that could impact Bitcoin and other risk assets.
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Millennium Management Scales Assets to $92 Billion
Millennium Management has grown from a $35 million startup into a firm managing $92 billion in assets, and is now seeking $20 billion in new capital.
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Point72 to Expand Tokyo Presence and Capital Deployment
Point72 Asset Management plans to double its headcount and capital allocation in Japan to capitalize on the evolving Tokyo market.
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