The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: January 5, 2022

Below is a daily summary of links to the latest SPAC news and rumors gathered across the web. 

Latest SPAC News:  Fertitta’s Golden Nugget taps loan market to refinance debt, ex-Citi exec and SPAC directors face trial over MultiPlan deal, and crypto YouTuber Matt Khors makes Rumble his preferred platform

Billionaire Fertitta’s Golden Nugget Taps Loan Market to Refinance Debt

Billionaire Tilman Fertitta’s casino business Golden Nugget Inc. is

Novus Capital Corp. II (NXU) Adds $50M to PIPE for Energy Vault Deal

Novus Capital Corp. II (NYSE:NXU) has added $50 million to its PIPE for its combination with kinetic energy storage company Energy Vault.

This new funding came from an accredited investor under the same $10 per share terms as the existing PIPE.

VPC Impact III (VPCC) Shareholders Approve Dave Deal

VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings III, Inc. (NYSE:VPCC) announced today that its shareholders have approved its combination with fintech platform Dave.

The vote was overwhelmingly approved as it received 22,703,814 votes in favor of the business combination.

The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: January 4, 2022

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Latest SPAC News:  Pico acquires Redline Trading Solutions, Anghami delivers new user experience through partnership with Amazon Alexa, and Novo Tellus gets nod for SPAC listing

Pico Acquires Redline Trading Solutions

Pico, a leading provider of mission critical technology, data and analytic services for the financial markets community, today announced that it has acquired Redline Trading Solutions, a multi award-winning provider of high performance trading and market data software solutions.

The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: January 3, 2022

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Latest SPAC News:  Securities Commission Malaysia revision could revive more SPACs; Alpha Tau completes enrollment of Japanese pivotal clinical trial

SC’s Revision Could Revive More SPACs in Malaysia

The revised equity guidelines for the enhanced SPAC framework from Jan 1, 2022 are expected to make the asset class a more attractive option for promoters and potential investors.

The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: December 31, 2021

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Latest SPAC News:  Former Sony PlayStation CEO launches $225 million gaming SPAC and EToro’s valuation dips over 15% to $8.8B after amended deal

Early Sony PlayStation Boss Launches $225 Million Gaming SPAC

The former CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America, who helped make the PlayStation a popular gaming console, is leading a $225 million SPAC that’s pursuing a deal in the video game industry.

The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: December 30, 2021

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Latest SPAC News:  Tikehau Capital receives eligibility to list its SPAC on Singapore Exchange

Tikehau Capital Said to Get Nod for SPAC Listing in Singapore

European asset manager Tikehau Capital SCA has received an eligibility-to-list letter from the Singapore exchange for its blank-check company, according to Bloomberg.

CF Acquisition Corp. V (CFV) Adjourns Vote for Satellogic Deal for Third Time

CF Acquisition Corp. V (NASDAQ:CFV) announced in a press release this morning that it has adjourned its special meeting to vote on its combination with orbital imagery company Satellogic.

This marks the third time CFV has adjourned the shareholder meeting citing it still needs additional time to continue discussions regarding further financing for the post-combination company.

The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: December 29, 2021

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Latest SPAC News:  FiscalNote acquires South Korea-based alt data solutions provider Aicel Technologies, Securities and Exchange Board of India waits for further regulatory clarity

FiscalNote Announces Agreement to Acquire South Korea-Based Alternative Data Solutions and Software Leader Aicel Technologies

FiscalNote, a leading AI-driven enterprise SaaS company that delivers legal and regulatory data and insights, announces it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aicel Technologies, a rapidly-expanding, Seoul, Korea-based alternative data company that provides unique alpha-capturing dataset solutions and extracts value and actionable insights to drive business solutions for emerging fintech markets around the world.

Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. (ATHN) Shareholders Approve Heliogen Deal

Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. (NYSE:ATHN) announced in a press release today that its shareholders have approved its combination with solar energy provider Heliogen.

Over 91% of the votes cast at today’s special meeting were in favor of the approval of the business combination.

The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: December 28, 2021

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Latest SPAC News:  New listing rules could bring more SPACs to Hong Kong Exchange; Virgin Orbit invests in startups as it wraps up SPAC merger

Surprise New Rules Could Bring More SPACs to Hong Kong Exchange 

The city’s exchange on Dec.

The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: December 27, 2021

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Latest SPAC News: Temasek-backed Vertex gets approval to list SPAC in Singapore; Colin Kaepernick’s SPAC deal collapses 

Temasek-Backed Vertex Wins Nod for SPAC Listing in Singapore 

Temasek Holdings Pte-backed Vertex Venture Holdings Ltd. has

The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: December 23, 2021

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Latest SPAC News: Ackman investors on Reddit defend SPAC against shareholder claims and Wejo restates accounts after listing 

Ackman SPAC Investors Defend It Against Fellow Shareholder’s Claims

Investors in Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Tontine Holdings Ltd.

The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: December 22, 2021

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Latest SPAC News: Private investors plot Forbes buyout, and Virgin Orbit and Arqit expand launch agreements

Private Investors Plot Forbes Buyout

Investment firm GSV is working on a bid to buy Forbes Media at a $620 million valuation as an alternative to Forbes’ announced SPAC merger with Magnum Opus (NYSE:OPA), Axios has learned.

HealthCor Catalio Acquisition Corp. (HCAQ) Shareholders Approve Hyperfine and Liminal Sciences Deal

HealthCor Catalio Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:HCAQ) announced in an 8-K filing that its shareholders approved its combination with medical technology firms Hyperfine and Liminal Sciences, albeit with high redemptions, at a special meeting yesterday.