Tagged: research

June 27, 2026 @ 4:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko’s recent research study provides a comprehensive examination of Bitcoin’s bear market patterns, offering insightful and in-depth context for the ongoing downturn in 2025 and 2026. According to the latest research report, released on June 25, 2026, a bear market is identified as any period… Read More

June 26, 2026 @ 4:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

A recent report by Moody’s highlights the growing interest in acquiring a federal bank charter. For years, few firms sought to obtain a bank charter, but the transition to digital finance and the desire to offer bank services directly have compelled more entities to apply… Read More

June 26, 2026 @ 3:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture capital investment in quantum computing hit an all-time high in 2025, with $3.9 billion deployed across 125 deals worldwide. This marked the largest annual total on record and signaled a clear turning point for the sector. PitchBook states that the surge continued into early… Read More

June 26, 2026 @ 8:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of its latest weekly analysis, Coin Metrics explores the expanding ecosystem of tokenized equities, mapping out how different structures deliver exposure to traditional stocks on blockchain networks. Using Nvidia (NVDA) as a detailed case study, the research report from Coin Metrics highlights a… Read More

June 26, 2026 @ 2:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic believes that Hong Kong has emerged as one of the most attractive destinations for institutional players seeking to engage with digital assets. Its carefully constructed regulatory environment is providing the clarity and infrastructure that traditional financial institutions need to participate at scale. The company… Read More

June 26, 2026 @ 1:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has documented a sharp increase in malware campaigns targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that impersonate popular artificial intelligence tools. In the first four months of 2026, the company’s solutions detected more than 33,300 attacks in which malicious or unwanted programs for… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has noted that on June 22, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took decisive action against financial networks aiding the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Chainalysis also mentioned that the agency designated three individuals and… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 5:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent report, data indicate that US private equity is largely meeting expectations set at the start of 2026. After a strong rebound in 2025 that delivered the second-highest deal and exit volumes on record, activity in the first half of 2026 has remained… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 1:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm iwoca has recently indicated that ten years after the 2016 Brexit referendum, many UK small and medium-sized enterprise leaders are advocating for stronger economic connections with the European Union. Fresh polling from iwoca, a European lender focused on financing for smaller companies, shows… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 3:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has released a key update from its Annual Economic Report 2026 that examines how digital innovations are reshaping money and finance. Issued on 23 June 2026, the analysis concludes that the path forward requires integrating new technologies into the… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 10:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that the first half of 2026 has delivered exceptional venture capital activity in the United States, though much of the momentum remains concentrated among a handful of artificial intelligence leaders. PitchBook’s 2026 US Venture Capital Outlook Midyear Update, released in late June,… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 10:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On 22 June 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland opened a public consultation inviting feedback on how it assesses the impacts of new or amended regulations and engages with stakeholders during the policy development process. The initiative, set out in Consultation Paper 170, forms part… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 10:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has indicated that mergers and acquisitions have always reflected the broader state of global markets. As the second half of 2026 approaches, deal activity is recovering, but the backdrop remains intricate. Geopolitical tensions, regulatory shifts, technological change, cybersecurity demands, and evolving shareholder priorities… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 3:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

McKinsey & Company’s latest “Week in Charts” update, published on June 16, 2026, paints an optimistic picture of the fintech industry’s trajectory. According to the analysis, the sector has entered a new phase of consistent expansion and stronger financial performance. If current momentum holds, global… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 10:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) has explained in a recent update that artificial intelligence is transforming workplaces worldwide, sparking intense debate about its consequences for employment. While concerns about widespread job losses persist, a recent analysis from the European Central Bank highlights that aggregate effects… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 1:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin’s on-chain metrics are painting a picture of rather steady underlying activity even as the cryptocurrency’s price remains range-bound around $63,000. The latest data from on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant shows that very small transfers are now dominating daily transaction volume on the network. Transactions valued… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 1:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BIS has indicated that cyber threats—intensified by advancements in artificial intelligence—pose growing risks to financial stability and broader economic activity. These incidents, whether from deliberate attacks or accidental failures, can halt operations, compromise sensitive information, disrupt supply chains, and undermine public confidence. BIS added that… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 2:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new study from Bank of America Private Bank reveals that increasing longevity, faster intergenerational business handovers, and evolving investment tastes are transforming financial strategies among affluent Americans. The 2026 Study of Wealthy Americans, which polled individuals holding at least $3 million in investable assets,… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 12:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent BIS working paper explores how the rise of online banking and social media platforms is transforming how US banks set deposit rates and respond to monetary policy shifts. Authored by Michael Brei, Giulio Cornelli, Leonardo Gambacorta, and Boris Hofmann, the study draws on… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 3:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SpaceX‘s recent initial public offering marks a pivotal transition for the aerospace and technology provider, shifting it from a closely held private entity to a publicly traded company valued in the trillions. The debut, which saw shares open around $135 before climbing to over $200… Read More