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Wall St is deepening its crypto grip and rewiring the market

Wall Street is gaining greater influence over crypto as hedge funds and asset managers replace retail traders as key market forces. Institutional investors accounted for 72% of spot trading on Wintermute’s OTC desk in the first half of 2026. Derivatives, ETFs and structured products are reshaping market liquidity and volatility.

The Economic Times

Top US hedge funds targeted by major vishing campaign — Blackstone, KKR and CME among those under fire

BlackFile (now known as Redact) has been busy, raking in more than $10 milllion since the start of the year.

TechRadar

Wall Street's Biggest Hedge Funds Didn't Get Hacked, but AI Voice Clones Came Alarmingly Close

The attempted campaign suggests AI-powered impersonation is becoming a scalable cyber threat, shifting attacks from breaking systems to manipulating people.

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Global Market: Asian multi-strategy hedge funds hit by AI stock rout in July

Major Asian multi-strategy hedge funds suffered sharp losses in July 2026 as an artificial intelligence and tech stock selloff erased early-year gains. Declines across Japan, South Korea, and China tech shares dragged platform funds lower, though diversification helped them outperform pure stock-picking peers during the market rout.

The Economic Times

Explained: How AI-led Kospi, Nikkei selloff sparked record 15% drawdown in Asian funds in July

Asia’s major multi-strategy funds suffered sharp July losses as an AI-linked stock selloff across Japan, South Korea and China erased much of their 2026 gains. Concerns over AI spending and Middle East tensions hit semiconductor stocks, with some funds losing 3%-9%, while Goldman Sachs estimated a record 15.2% monthly decline…

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Major Wall Street firms targeted in attempted cyberattacks, sources say

Major Wall Street financial firms faced sophisticated cyberattacks recently. Hackers used phone calls to trick employees into granting access. Several large hedge funds and private equity firms were targeted by these attempts. Point72 Asset Management confirmed an attack but stated no customer data was stolen. Global companies are now battling…

The Economic Times

Wall Street's Biggest Hedge Funds Targeted by Hackers in AI Voice Scam

Hackers launched a coordinated wave of attacks against some of Wall Street’s largest hedge funds in recent days, using AI to mimic employees’ voices and trick staff into granting system access, according to a Bloomberg report published Wednesday.

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With Situational Awareness AI deal, Citadel's Griffin rides to the rescue again

Citadel's founder this week reprised his role as one of Wall Street's rescue buyers, stepping in to salvage California hedge fund Situational Awareness as it buckled under souring bets on artificial intelligence stocks.

The Economic Times

Citadel Acquires Bulk of Leopold Aschenbrenner's AI Stock Portfolio Following Brutal Hedge Fund Sell-Off

Citadel acquires most of Situational Awareness' public equity portfolio after the hedge fund suffers losses during an AI stock downturn, highlighting the volatility in AI investments.

International Business Times UK

How Hedge Funds Made Billions From Forced Buying of SpaceX Shares By Index Funds

Hedge funds made billions after index providers changed their rules to fast-track SpaceX so soon after its IPO, triggering $4.3 billion in forced passive buying.

International Business Times

Hedge funds on track for another stellar year on AI boom

Global hedge funds are on track for an exceptional year, surpassing previous performance benchmarks. In the first half of the year, the average return reached seven percent, well above the historical average. With rising investor interest, nearly half of the investors are looking to increase their hedge fund commitments. Particularly,…

The Economic Times

Hedge fund bets on rising US healthcare stocks near 5-year high, Goldman says

Hedge funds are actively enhancing their stakes in healthcare stocks, reflecting a significant trend in market behavior. With a notable surge in interest from both speculators and specialized funds, this sector is ripe for investment. The infusion of artificial intelligence into drug discovery is revolutionizing research capabilities, while the Food…

The Economic Times

Global Market: GIC to invest $30 billion more in hedge funds, doubles down on AI

Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC plans significant new investments. The fund will allocate an additional thirty billion dollars to hedge funds over three years. GIC is also expanding its exposure to artificial intelligence opportunities across various sectors. This strategic shift follows a period of more conservative investment and softer long-term…

The Economic Times

Anthony Scaramucci Calls Out Trump Media's Truth API for Selling Wall Street a Speed Advantage to 'Front-Run' Trades

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:DJT) is monetizing President Donald Trump’s social media platform by offering Wall Street ultra-fast access to his online posts, a controversial move that Anthony Scaramucci argues is explicitly designed to let elite hedge funds exploit everyday retail investors.

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Hedge Funds Snap Up US Semiconductor Stocks at Fastest Pace in 3.5 Years, bet Selloff Has 'Run Its Course'

Hedge funds snapped up U.S. semiconductor stocks at the fastest pace in at least three-and-a-half years last week, reversing course after two consecutive weeks of heavy selling as investors bet the sector’s recent pullback has run its course.

The Economic Times

US Stock Market: SEC tightens disclosure rules for activist investors, raising transparency bar

The US SEC has tightened disclosure rules for activist investors, requiring greater transparency around client identities in key regulatory filings. The new guidance could reshape shareholder activism by increasing disclosure obligations for hedge funds and special purpose investment vehicles, while reigniting debate over investor privacy, corporate governance and campaign financing.

The Economic Times

AI selloff drives quant funds' worst performance since August

Hedge funds have recently faced substantial setbacks, primarily due to widespread trades within unstable markets. Systematic managers lost about 25% of their returns for the year, significantly affecting their overall performance. This downturn arose from substantial bets on U.S. and Asian equities, both of which faced dramatic price fluctuations. Additionally,…

Fortune

Christina Qi left behind a hedge fund trading $7 billion a day for a farm in Utah. Her new startup just raised $97 million to rival Bloomberg

Databento serves everyone from student traders to the world's largest hedge funds—and counts Nvidia and OpenAI as customers.

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US Stock Market | Hedge funds extend selloff in tech hardware stocks ahead of earnings: Goldman Sachs

US hedge funds cut exposure to technology hardware stocks for a fourth straight week ahead of the earnings season, amid weakness in semiconductor shares and concerns over AI-related spending. They also trimmed holdings in industrials and consumer discretionary stocks while increasing allocations to index funds, ETFs and defensive sectors.

The Economic Times

US Stock Market: Healthcare, momentum bets power hedge funds to strong H1 returns

Equity-focused hedge funds delivered impressive double-digit returns in the first half of the year, outperforming by navigating complex markets and seizing sector-specific chances. While June saw some headwinds from volatile trading, particularly in South Korean stocks, the overall performance highlights skillful stock selection and strategic positioning. Systematic funds also posted…

The Economic Times

Global Markets: AI supply chain bets propel Asian hedge funds to stellar performance

Asia-focused hedge funds delivered outsized returns in 2026 by riding the artificial intelligence boom across semiconductors and related technologies. Strong demand for AI infrastructure, coupled with supply constraints, lifted regional markets and helped fund managers uncover opportunities across Asia’s expanding technology ecosystem.

The Economic Times

Hedge funds sold broader tech ahead of SpaceX IPO, JPMorgan data shows

Big tech stocks saw significant selling by hedge funds. Some investors bought dips in these companies. Financial sector exchange-traded funds experienced strong buying interest. This activity occurred just before the highly anticipated initial public offering of Elon Musk's SpaceX. SpaceX's listing aimed for a massive valuation, potentially becoming a top…

International Business Times

Hedge Funds Ride Oil Volatility To Double-Digit Gains As Iran War Reshapes Commodity Markets

The surge in oil prices resulting from the war in Iran has delivered one of the most profitable trading environments in years for quantitative hedge funds.

AAP

BofA Securities Asia Forum Gathers Global Investors Amid Surge in Hedge Funds Allocations

HONG KONG, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BofA Securities hosted its fourth annual Asia Alternatives Forum on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Hong Kong. The event brought together more than 20 global and Asia-based hedge fund managers and 120 institutional allocators, representing approximately $700 billion allocated to hedge funds.

Fortune

Goldman Sachs just ran some ugly numbers on the SaaSPocalypse—and found hedge funds are dumping software and piling into semis

Spoiler: not like anything that came before.

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