Germany is considering a significant shift in cryptocurrency taxation by replacing the current tax-free holding period with a flat 25% withholding tax (Abgeltungsteuer) starting in 2026. According to reports regarding the Federal Ministry of Finance’s (Bundesfinanzministerium) intentions, the proposal aims to standardize the taxation of digital assets to align more closely with other financial investments. … Read more
BlackRock to Cut 200 Global Jobs as Asset Manager Adjusts Workforce Amid Market Shifts Dr. Olivia Bennett June 5, 2025 Business BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with over $10 trillion in assets under management, has announced plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 200 employees—roughly 1% of its total staff—according to internal communications … Read more
BlackRock Limits Withdrawals from $26 Billion Private Credit Fund Amidst Investor Concerns Global asset manager BlackRock has moved to restrict investor withdrawals from its HPS Corporate Lending Fund, a significant development signaling growing stress within the private credit market. The decision, announced Friday, March 7, 2026, comes after a surge in redemption requests at the … Read more