London, May 9 — Lionsoul Global has expanded its product lineup in response to a 300+ ultra-high-net-worth individual (UHNWI) survey by introducing three institutional-grade digital asset investment products: the Bitcoin Alpha Fund of Funds, the Market Neutral Fund of Funds, and the Stablecoin Yield Fund.

An estimated 9,000 family offices globally oversee $3.1 trillion in assets, many of which are seeking structured pathways into the digital asset ecosystem via regulated and institutional-grade services. The number of family offices with digital asset exposure has grown from 16% in 2021 to between 32% and 39% in 2024, reflecting a growing institutional interest in this asset class.

Despite this momentum, many traditional investors cite concerns around infrastructure, counterparty risk, and regulatory oversight as significant barriers to entry. To address these concerns, Lionsoul Global has developed three funds in response to a detailed survey of 332 UHNWIs and family offices, where we found that individuals prized our regulation and institutional-focused approach. We also found that 90% of respondents preferred to put their assets in liquid or semi-liquid products, rather than illiquid products, and that digital asset believers leaned more towards leverage and BTC alpha/yield products.

In response to these evolving investor preferences, development of multi-strategy digital asset frameworks that align with institutional priorities — such as capital preservation, liquidity, and risk-adjusted performance, are of paramount importance for digital asset adoption. These typically include market-neutral approaches denominated in either fiat or Bitcoin, utilising arbitrage, market making, DeFi participation, or volatility-focused strategies, all of which Liounsoul Global enables its clients utilise in the digital asset space.

Additionally, yield-focused structures backed by USD stablecoins are gaining attention for their potential to generate consistent returns through overcollateralized institutional lending. For UHNWIs and family offices conducting independent evaluations, these frameworks represent a way to gain exposure to digital assets in a manner that mirrors traditional investment structures and governance standards.

Lionsoul Global’s new private funds and SMAs aim to address these challenges by combining blockchain-native strategies with institutional-quality governance, risk controls, and transparency. By incorporating digital assets into existing portfolios, investors can increase both absolute and risk-adjusted performance. Our products offer a familiar investment experience while capturing opportunities unique to the digital asset space.

Flexible and transparent investment solutions

Lionsoul Global’s product suite is built to help clients navigate the evolving financial landscape with confidence. Each fund offers an audited structure that aligns with traditional finance standards while leveraging the innovations of digital markets. As family offices and institutional investors deepen their engagement with digital assets, the demand for professionally managed, secure strategies is expected to accelerate.

About Lionsoul Global

Lionsoul Global is one of the leading digital asset management platforms for institutional investors. We provide investment solutions via a user-friendly platform with institutional-grade security features. Our competitive edge is based on dedicated relationship managers and a broad range of investment products covering multiple strategies and digital assets.

For more information: https://cointelegraph.com/press-releases/lionsoul-global-releases-three-new-products-after-survey-of-300-uhnwis

 

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Lionsoul Coindesk BTC Trend Strategy, a professionally managed solution designed to provide systematic exposure to Bitcoin with a focus on risk management and capital preservation. Leveraging CoinDesk’s proprietary Bitcoin Trend Indicator (BTI), the strategy employs a fully systematic, momentum-driven approach to dynamically adjust BTC exposure based on prevailing market trends. By increasing BTC allocation in up-trending markets and reducing exposure in favor of cash during downtrends, the strategy aims to participate in Bitcoin’s upside potential while mitigating the volatility and drawdowns traditionally associated with digital asset investing. Key Features: Systematic Trend-Based Allocation: Dynamic daily rebalancing informed by CoinDesk’s Bitcoin Trend Indicator Institutional-Grade Custody: Assets are held in a qualified, third-party segregated custody Actively Managed Exposure: Professionally managed to optimize risk-adjusted returns To learn more, visit our platform. Disclaimer: COINDESK® and the name(s) of the CoinDesk index or data referenced herein (“CDI Data”) are trade or service marks of CoinDesk Indices, Inc. (with its affiliates, “CDI”) and/or its licensors. CDI or CDI's licensors own all proprietary rights in CDI Data. CDI is not the issuer, sponsor or producer of any financial product, derivative, portfolio, separately managed account, or any other investment exposure that tracks, seeks to track, references, utilizes or settles against CDI Data (collectively, “Products”) and CDI has no responsibilities, obligations, or duties to investors in or holders of Products. CDI Data is licensed for use by the financial services provider named herein (“Provider”). CDI does not approve, endorse, review, or recommend any Product. CDI does not guarantee the timeliness, accurateness, or completeness of CDI Data and shall not be liable in any way to investors in or holders of any Product or other third parties in respect of the use or accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any CDI Data

Forbes Dec 3, 2024,03:47pm EST

SpaceX may now be valued at $350 billion, making it the world's most valuable startup. In a tender offer expected to occur later this month, insiders are looking to receive a dramatically higher valuation than the $210 billion figure reported earlier this year.

Starlink is a major contributor to SpaceX’s higher valuation. Starlink’s subscriber base has grown to nearly 5 million users across 114 countries, representing a 100% increase in the past year. This rapid expansion is fueled by the service’s ability to provide high-speed internet to remote and underserved areas.

In addition, the FCC recently approved Starlink for direct-to-cell (DTC) operations on 7,500 second-generation satellites, setting the stage for commercial-scale DTC services in collaboration with partners like T-Mobile by early 2025. With an estimated 6,690 active Starlink satellites currently in orbit, SpaceX represents two-thirds of all operational satellites worldwide, a testament to its dominance in the satellite market.

SpaceX’s launch business is also booming. The company is on track to complete approximately 130 launches in 2024, more than half of all global rocket launches. Its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket, which has completed over 400 successful missions, remains a critical asset. The company’s ability to reduce launch costs by a factor of 10 over the past two decades has made space more accessible and accelerated the deployment of satellites, both for Starlink and SpaceX competitors.

The U.S. government is one of SpaceX’s largest launch customers, with the Defense Department and NASA dependent on the company’s capabilities. Recently, SpaceX secured a $733.5 million contract to execute nine national security missions over the next two years, securing its leadership in the launch market. These missions include deploying missile detection satellites for the Space Development Agency and reconnaissance satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office.

Despite its successes, SpaceX faces significant hurdles as it balances innovation and regulation. SpaceX’s rapid growth has exposed gaps in existing legal frameworks, prompting calls for updated space laws to address the changing environment. “Regulate industries, make them safe, make them right, but you gotta go much faster,” Shotwell said.

The Political Tightrope

Elon Musk’s growing influence in Washington presents opportunities and risks for SpaceX. His close ties to political leaders could help secure favorable contracts and regulatory leniency, potentially fast-tracking SpaceX’s ambitions for Mars colonization and Starlink’s expansion. Such exuberance could be one factor behind the valuation bump. However, Musk's political influence and estimated 42% ownership of SpaceX subject the company to heightened political scrutiny and the appearance of a conflict of interest, particularly as he navigates his role as a government contractor and a private entrepreneur.

With a robust potential valuation of $350 billion, SpaceX cements its lead in the private space industry. The valuation reflects the power of their vertical integration. The company's strategy to control the entire supply chain, from rocket production to launch services to satellite operation, gives SpaceX a significant competitive advantage.

The record valuation is not just good news for SpaceX employees and existing investors. It is good news for the private equity industry, plagued by two years of fundraising down-rounds and missed growth forecasts. It will undoubtedly create a positive tone to end the year for private markets.

From OpenAI

October 2, 2024

We are making progress on our mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. Every week, over 250 million people around the world use ChatGPT to enhance their work, creativity, and learning. Across industries, businesses are improving productivity and operations, and developers are leveraging our platform to create a new generation of applications. And we’re only getting started.

We’ve raised $6.6B in new funding at a $157B post-money valuation to accelerate progress on our mission. The new funding will allow us to double down on our leadership in frontier AI research, increase compute capacity, and continue building tools that help people solve hard problems.

We aim to make advanced intelligence a widely accessible resource. We’re grateful to our investors for their trust in us, and we look forward to working with our partners, developers, and the broader community to shape an AI-powered ecosystem and future that benefits everyone. By collaborating with key partners, including the U.S. and allied governments, we can unlock this technology's full potential.

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MONACO, 22 October, 2022 -- Entrepreneur Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has played host to over 100 eager businessmen and women this weekend in Monaco.

As part of a rolling series of similar events, the two-day session on 21st and 22nd October was aimed at businesses that currently trade as part of the ‘easy’ family of brands, founded by Sir Stelios in 1995. Typically, these contain ‘easy’ as a prefix to their company name, including easyJet, easyHotel and easyStorage among others.

easyCapital is a joint venture between the easyGroup and Anglo-Suisse Capital.

More information: https://monacolife.net/sir-stelios-unites-easy-brands-in-monaco/

Zurich, 13 April, 2022

The ambitious residential quarter development 'Eco Village' in Schwäbisch Gmünd had already taken shape in the form of plans and concepts at the end of 2021. At that time, the project developer, thallos AG, submitted the building application for the residential quarter development with around 300 flats to the city of Schwäbisch Gmünd. A forward- looking concept that is intended to harmonise living comfort, an attractive appearance and the highest standards of climate-neutral building. Now, the Real Estate Fund launched by Lakeward Advisory AG in 2021 in cooperation with PMG Investment Solutions AG has founded a joint venture with thallos AG to realise this building project.

Berlin / Zurich, October 29, 2021

Lakeward yesterday laid the foundation stone for the new housing project "Ferdinand's Garden" together with the general contractor PORR and local representatives. The project is located on Ferdinand-Schultze-Strasse in Berlin-Lichtenberg and comprises 395 new apartments.

Ferdinand's Garden is located in Lichtenberg, a district of East Berlin that has experienced steady population growth for years due to continuing inflows from the more expensive, central districts of Berlin. The significant development potential of the area offers Lakeward the opportunity to establish a foothold in the location with a large residential real estate portfolio. The development includes 395 functional and affordable housing units with standard and robust construction standards, as well as 79 rent-controlled units. Occupancy is planned for the end of 2023.

A further victory for brand protection was delivered in the High Court in London on the 22^nd July after Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou’s easyGroup was granted an injunction preventing a French Caribbean travel agent, Stephane Roche from using the “easyway” brand to promote his tourist services to customers in the UK.

 

The defendant, Stephane Roche will also have to pay legal costs to easyGroup of around £75k plus damages (based on a share of his profits and or his revenues for the last seven years) for using the easy brand without easyGroup’s permission.  The quantum of the damages will be assessed later in the legal process.  However, the court ordered that his website be subject to “geo-blocking” so it is not visible in the UK and he is also prohibited from offering his services to UK travel agents, customers with a .co.uk email address or any other customers that make it clear at any point during the transaction that they are located within the UK.