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Understanding Volta Finance’s May 2026 Results: A Mixed Bag

June 27, 2026

May 2026 was a tricky month for Volta Finance. The fund’s net return stayed flat at +0. 0%, which might sound fine at first glance, but it didn’t keep up with other options like US or European high-yield bonds. Those alternatives saw gains of +0. 5% and +1. 1% respectively. The real issue? A fresh w

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Bitcoin: The New Engine for Finance?

October 2, 2025

Michael Saylor, a big shot at Strategy, has some bold ideas about Bitcoin. He thinks it's like digital energy, similar to fire or electricity, but for money. This energy can move value around the world quickly and easily. He believes Bitcoin can change how we handle money and credit. Saylor envisio

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How ESG Rating Conflicts Affect Bank Loans in China

January 7, 2025

In China, companies are increasingly concerned with their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings. But when different agencies have conflicting ratings, it can become a barrier for these companies to get loans from banks. From 2014 to 2022, researchers studied Chinese listed firms to see