Opinion

September 17, 2025 @ 3:37 pm By JD Alois  |  

Taking the other side of the rate cut discussion, Cato Institute Research Fellow Jai Kedia, believes no rate cut is necessary and there is a risk of greater inflation, which could necessitate a rate increase. “The Fed cut its target for the federal funds rate… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 9:31 am By JD Alois  |  

Today, it is widely anticipated that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates for the first time since December 2024, when the FOMC decided to cut rates by 25 basis points. The bigger question is how much the Fed will cut and expectations for… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 12:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano and a co-founder of Ethereum, has often drawn parallels between his original vision for Ethereum and the development path of Cardano (ADA). Hoskinson has stated that Cardano embodies the design principles he initially imagined for Ethereum, emphasizing a blockchain… Read More

September 15, 2025 @ 2:16 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This past week, Web3 talked about gold, geopolitics, and market pressures. “Over the last few days, gold has resumed its rally, as geopolitical concerns are weighing on the market once again. As such, it has taken the helm of this year’s best-performing asset from Bitcoin,… Read More

September 15, 2025 @ 4:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Over the past year, Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) have emerged as a pivotal force in shaping the performance of Bitcoin (BTC), according to André Dragosch, Director and Head of Research – Europe at Bitwise. What began as a significant milestone for traditional financial markets has… Read More

September 14, 2025 @ 1:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving landscape of corporate finance, digital assets are emerging as powerful treasury reserves. Michael Saylor‘s Strategy, Inc. popularized the Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) model, leveraging Bitcoin (BTC) to enhance shareholder value through a convertible and perpetual preferred stock structure. This financing mechanism allows… Read More

September 14, 2025 @ 10:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Valentin Stalf, co-founder and Co-CEO of N26, revealed he will step down from his executive role to join the N26 SE Supervisory Board in 2025, marking a key milestone after nearly 12 years at the helm. Stalf’s transition signals a new phase for both him… Read More

September 14, 2025 @ 6:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Marc Lipschultz, co-CEO of alternative asset manager Blue Owl Capital, offered an assessment of the financial landscape, emphasizing the persistence of elevated interest rates. As the U.S. economy grapples with inflationary pressures and policy uncertainties, Lipschultz’s remarks… Read More

September 13, 2025 @ 9:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NYDIG Research noted that stablecoins have emerged as a cornerstone of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, with their market value surging to over $287 billion, a 38% increase year-to-date, according to data from DefiLlama. The passage of the GENIUS Act has cemented their legal standing, attracting attention… Read More

September 12, 2025 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Several years ago, Anchorage Digital achieved a key milestone as the first cryptocurrency institution to secure a digital asset trust charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Nathan McCauley, the Cofounder and CEO at Anchorage Digital, recently reflected on this milestone,… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 12:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Investor Choice Advocates Network (ICAN) has filed a lawsuit to challenge the current definition of an Accredited Investor. Under current rules, only affluent investors may participate in certain private securities offerings. Typically, the most successful private firms leverage Regulation D (Reg D) to raise… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 9:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The web3 and cryptocurrency sector is witnessing a significant shift with the emergence of so-calleod corporate blockchains, a development that has understandably sparked both optimism and debate within the Ethereum (ETH) community. Ryan Sean Adams, an active voice in the crypto space, recently shared key… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 12:01 pm By Nick Morgan  |  

On August 7, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that could fundamentally reshape how retirement savings intersect with entrepreneurship and economic growth. The order aims to democratize access to alternative assets within 401(k) plans, opening the door for everyday Americans to invest retirement dollars… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 3:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As we begin to enter the final months of 2025, the cryptocurrency market presents a range of seemingly contrasting narratives. Ethereum, which decisively remains the dominant smart contract blockchain by market capitalization and user base, is grappling with conflicting indicators that have sparked debate among… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 1:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) has shared key insights from Vishal Kapoor, who has provided some perspective on the challenges associated with credit card rewards. In a blog post, Vishal Kapoor of Affirm poses the following question: Are points you might redeem someday worth more… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 11:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Gita Bhatt, a Policy Communications professionals, noted that stablecoins and other financial tech advancements are expected to transform the global economy, presenting both opportunities and significant challenges. As outlined in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) recent blog post, policymakers face the complex task of balancing… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 4:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) continues to advance its vision for a digital euro, a project aimed at ensuring the resilience, inclusivity, and stability of digital payments in an increasingly cashless world. In a recent address to the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of… Read More

September 5, 2025 @ 12:10 pm By JD Alois  |  

After years of negligence and obtuse rulemaking, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a “new day” as the agency refocuses its energy on its job of efficient markets and capital formation. During the Gensler tenure, the Commission sought to alter markets in way… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 1:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The global financial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as markets worldwide shift toward accelerated settlement cycles. In Europe, the move to T+1 settlement—where trades are settled one business day after execution—is set to reshape market operations by October 2027. Céline Duquaine, Euroclear’s Product Manager… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 5:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Pete Balint, Partner at Financial Crimes Advisory at SolomonEdwards, has recently shared key insights with CI. As now widely reported, the 2025 GENIUS Act is reshaping how digital assets are regulated in the U.S. With new AML requirements, stablecoin issuers are now classified as financial institutions…. Read More