Ken Griffin’s $3B donation to Carnegie Mellon is a setback for NYC

Ken Griffin's $3B donation to Carnegie Mellon is a setback for NYC

Ken Griffin, the CEO of Citadel, recently made headlines with a remarkable donation of $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, specifically for a new campus in Miami. This move came just a few months after Mayor Zohran Mamdani called on him to advocate for a tax on pied-à-terre properties, and it’s being viewed as a […]

Who is Timothy Mellon, the billionaire said to have given $130M to support troops?

Who is Timothy Mellon, the billionaire said to have given $130M to support troops?

A recent report revealed that the anonymous donor who contributed $130 million to help the Pentagon cover military salaries during the government shutdown is billionaire Timothy Mellon, as reported by The New York Times. The 83-year-old, hailing from Saratoga, Wyoming, has a history of financial support for President Trump and various Republican initiatives. During a […]

Timothy Mellon Revealed as Donor of $130 Million to Support U.S. Troops

Timothy Mellon Revealed as Donor of $130 Million to Support U.S. Troops

Timothy Mellon, a private billionaire known for his support of Donald Trump, has been revealed as the anonymous contributor behind the $130 million donation meant to assist U.S. military personnel during the ongoing government shutdown. This substantial donation was made as the shutdown stretches into its fourth week, prompting a request from the Department of […]

Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon Work Together on Tokenized Money Market Offering

Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon Work Together on Tokenized Money Market Offering

Simply put BNY Mellon and Goldman Sachs are joining forces to create tokenized Money Market Fund (MMF) products. This initiative will enable fund managers to buy MMF shares that will earn tokenized equivalents. The aim is to enhance the usefulness and transferability of MMF stocks. Large financial institutions BNY Mellon and Goldman Sachs are collaborating […]