December 28, 2025 @ 9:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Analysis from the Federal Trade Commission shows that since 2020 consumers reported nearly 65,000 rental scams, many of which originated from fake listings on sites like Facebook and Craigslist, and “losses totaling about $65 million.” Rental scams usually involve fake rental listings, which “can often… Read More

December 28, 2025 @ 2:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CB Insights has noted in a recent research report that the insurance industry is consolidating, and agencies need a proper technology stack. Insurance M&A activity surged 50% from 2018 to 2022, and has “held steady since.” CB Insights also mentioned that deals like WTW‘s recent… Read More

December 28, 2025 @ 2:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Uniswap governance community has now overwhelmingly passed the UNIfication proposal, which is being described by its supporters as a comprehensive reform package that is aimed at activating long-dormant protocol fees and establishing an ongoing token-burn system for UNI. Voting had reportedly concluded on December… Read More

December 28, 2025 @ 1:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky released new findings on a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign by the Evasive Panda threat actor. The attackers have reportedly executed malware by injecting it into legitimate system processes and “maintained a stealthy presence in compromised systems.” The operation, reportedly being active from November 2022… Read More

December 28, 2025 @ 12:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Trust Wallet, the widely-used non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet owned by Binance since 2018, has rolled out an official reimbursement program following a significant security breach in its Chrome browser extension. The receny issue stemmed from malicious code inserted into version 2.68 of the extension, which was… Read More

December 28, 2025 @ 11:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant new development in the fight against growing incidents of cybercrime, Indian authorities have now apprehended a former customer support representative linked to Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN). The arrest reportedly took place in Hyderabad and stems from a major security incident at the exchange that was… Read More

December 28, 2025 @ 9:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

GlobalData, the intelligence provider, reflects on an important year of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven product development. Over the past 12 months, the company says that it has accelerated its transformation into an intelligence and productivity platform “that helps enterprises make confident decisions that drive growth.” GlobalData… Read More

December 28, 2025 @ 8:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving landscape of investment management, artificial intelligence (AI) has transitioned from somewhat of a futuristic concept to a more practical tool. Juniper Square‘s 2025 AI Survey, focusing on general partners (GPs) in private markets, reveals how firms are leveraging AI in order to… Read More

December 28, 2025 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has set out changes that will give businesses more information on the card payment fees they pay. This follows its market review, which found that Mastercard and Visa don’t face competition due to rising fees and a lack of clarity… Read More

December 28, 2025 @ 7:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently filed charges against purported crypto asset trading platforms Morocoin Tech, Berge Blockchain Technology, and Cirkor, and investment clubs AI Wealth Inc., Lane Wealth, AI Investment Education Foundation, and Zenith Asset Tech Foundation alleging that they defrauded retail investors “out of… Read More

December 27, 2025 @ 8:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs says it has traced stolen crypto from 2022 LastPass Breach with on-chain indicators suggesting Russian cybercriminal involvement. The blockchain focused security and analytics firm shared key insights on these latest findings along with other pertinent details. The TRM team has also shared some… Read More

December 27, 2025 @ 5:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko noted that the Solana (SOL) ecosystem has recorded its second consecutive year as the most popular blockchain ecosystem, capturing 26.79% of global interest in “chain-specific crypto narratives” in 2025. However, the report from CoinGecko also mentioned that the Solana ecosystem’s mindshare has shrunk significantly… Read More

December 27, 2025 @ 5:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

This past week, Coin Metrics had released their latest 2025 Digital Assets Report, extensively breaking down some of the key structural developments and transformative trends shaping the web3 and crypto ecosystem from institutional adoption and regulatory breakthroughs to onchain expansion. Coin Metrics also noted that… Read More

December 27, 2025 @ 5:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech Plaid has noted in a blog post that credit underwriting has long relied on credit bureau data, which provides many years of structured, standardized information on loans, repayments, and delinquencies. However, Plaid also mentioned that these files have certain “blind spots, saying little about… Read More

December 27, 2025 @ 5:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On December 25, 2025, the cryptocurrency space was alerted to a major security issue affecting Trust Wallet‘s Chrome browser extension. On-chain investigator ZachXBT first raised the alarm via Telegram, highlighting numerous reports of unauthorized fund withdrawals from users’ wallets in a short timeframe. The wallet‘s… Read More

December 27, 2025 @ 5:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving sector of commercial real estate (CRE), JLL‘s “2025 Guide: The State of Commercial Real Estate – Private Investor” offers a roadmap for private investors seeking to build steady positions. Released amid stabilizing markets, the report underscores the personal nature of CRE investments,… Read More

December 27, 2025 @ 5:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis noted that AI and blockchain technologies are now converging to create autonomous financial systems where AI provides the “decision-making layer and blockchain provides the transparent execution and data layer.” Chainalysis also mentioned that this convergence “powers major fronts: AI-driven analytics for monitoring, compliance, security,… Read More

December 27, 2025 @ 10:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

India’s venture capital market strengthened its global standing in 2025, recording year-on-year double-digit growth in both deal volumes and values during January-November despite persistent volatility across major economies. The divergence from declining trends in other key markets signals rising investor conviction in India’s startup fundamentals,… Read More

December 26, 2025 @ 3:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Russia’s financial platforms, the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) and the St. Petersburg Exchange, are poised to introduce cryptocurrency trading services as soon as the necessary regulations are approved. This development follows a recent outline from the Bank of Russia proposing controlled access to digital assets for… Read More

December 26, 2025 @ 3:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) SpendingPulse has unveiled that savvy consumers and e-commerce are fueling U.S. holiday retail sales growth by 3.9% year over year. Getting a strong early start, consumers have now seemingly embraced convenience and connection through the season, blending online and in-store purchases and… Read More