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TechCrunch
2 months ago
European startups

Africa-focused funds find their feet amid a downturn | TechCrunch

African venture capital and private equity fund managers secured $2.4 billion across 43 deals in 2020.
New VC funds emerged in Africa despite the challenging fundraising landscape, with notable funds like Partech Africa II and Africa People + Planet receiving significant backing. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

The SEC has approved bitcoin ETFs. What are they and what does it mean for investors?

The US SEC has approved the first US-listed ETFs to track bitcoin, opening the door for more investors to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency without having to buy it directly.
This approval is seen as a major win for fund managers like BlackRock and Fidelity who have pushed for the SEC to approve these ETFs. [ more ]
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