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One of the central figures of the short squeeze saga that pitted retail investors against hedge funds and short sellers could be adding “sports team owner” to his resume. What Happened: Citadel CEO and founder Ken Griffin recently made the move to Miami. The move could play a factor in...

Hedge fund tycoon and Citadel founder Ken Griffin shared his conviction that Miami, his current home, might surpass New York as the world’s financial hub. What Happened: In a recent interview with Bloomberg News, during the Citadel Securities Global Macro Conference...

Citadel founder Ken Griffin shared his apprehensions regarding the end of the global peace dividend. He warns of a shift towards de-globalization and persistent inflation in light of worldwide unrest and structural changes. What Happened: Griffin, speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in...

Hedge fund magnate Ken Griffin footed the bill for over 1,000 employees and their families from Citadel and Citadel Securities to visit Walt Disney Company‘s theme park Disneyland in Tokyo, commemorating the firms’ recent anniversaries. What Happened: The...

One of the biggest donors to the Republican party is sitting out and not making large donations ahead of the primary race ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Here’s a look at why Ken Griffin isn’t impressed with alternates to Donald Trump for the GOP nomination. What Happened:...

"Dumb Money" — a movie that depicts the events surrounding the GameStop Corp (NYSE: GME) meme stock sage — hits theaters in limited release this week, with a national expansion coming on Sept. 22. One of the central characters portrayed in the film claims he got changes made,...

Hedge fund manager Ken Griffin is known for his takes on the economy and recent fears that a recession could happen. Here’s how Griffin saw things standing now and where they could go. Griffin on Economy: Griffin said he was anxious about the current stock market rally. Griffin, who...

This year’s projections for cryptocurrency are audaciously bullish, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) being the center of attention, and it’s just in time for Benzinga's Future of Digital Assets event on Nov. 14 in New York City. Several industry leaders, including Tom Lee at Fundstrat and...

Tom Lee, the Head of Research at FS Insight, predicted the potential growth trajectory of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) while speaking on CNBC Thursday, stating that the cryptocurrency's network value and inherent scarcity could push its price beyond the $200,000 mark. Lee's comments...

American investors are increasingly flocking to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as major financial institutions ramp up their engagement, bolstering the cryptocurrency's recent surge. This information was highlighted by K33 Research, a cryptocurrency analytics firm, in one of their reports, Coindesk...

A highly anticipated movie that features one of the most infamous stock market storylines of the last decade has revealed more details of its cast and released a first trailer. What Happened: A fierce battle between retail traders and hedge funds will be chronicled on the big screen with the...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is currently experiencing a bullish trading season, accompanied by noteworthy developments in the crypto market. What Happened: Major financial players, including Citadel Securities, Fidelity Digital Assets and Charles Schwab, have launched EDX Markets, a new crypto...

O’Leary Ventures’ chairman Kevin O’Leary is ditching the likes of New York and California for places where, he says, entrepreneurship and hard work are not punished by taxes and regulation. “It’s a trend that’s accelerating,” O’Leary tells Benzinga....

In a year marked by extreme volatility, all four funds of Ken Griffin’s Citadel have reportedly generated double-digit returns. What Happened: The company’s flagship Wellington multi-strategy fund recorded a return of 2.5% in September, while registering a year-to-date return...

After the Citadel and Robinhood Markets Inc (NYSE: RH) backlash over notable meme stock trades such as Gamestop Corp (NYSE: GME) and AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE: AMC), things have cooled off a bit in the media for the hedge fund. However, this has not stopped Citadel and its founder and...