Opinion

August 25, 2025 @ 10:30 am By David J. Tucker  |  

For Fintech startups and their investors, getting a foothold in today’s marketplace is especially daunting. For every fintech startup, there are three that don’t succeed. At both the state and federal levels, there is increasing government scrutiny of fintech platforms, products, and services. Differences in… Read More

August 25, 2025 @ 7:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency ecosystem is undergoing a maturation phase, marked by increasing regulatory clarity, growing governmental adoption of Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, and significant market dynamics. Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong has emerged as an active voice in the web3 space, offering insights into Bitcoin’s… Read More

August 25, 2025 @ 6:47 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The annual Jackson Hole gathering closed with what may well prove to be Jerome Powell’s last major act before the September meeting — and while he resisted committing to a cut, the stage remains set for one, predicts Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisor… Read More

August 24, 2025 @ 11:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and the world’s largest smart contract platform (in terms of overall adoption), has reached a key milestone, surpassing $4,869 for the first time. The breakthrough seemingly marks a key moment for the blockchain platform, which has seen a… Read More

August 24, 2025 @ 6:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain technology is reshaping the global financial and technological landscape, emerging as a force that potentially redefines how we think about ownership, settlement, and economic systems. A recent analysis from a16zcrypto highlights the profound impact of blockchains, describing them as a programmable, open, and inherently… Read More

August 24, 2025 @ 11:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Equity ownership has emerged as somewhat of a transformative tool for rebuilding middle-class wealth, offering employees a direct stake in the success of the companies they help build. This, according to insights from  Srikanth Narayan, CEO and Founder at Cache. By granting workers shares in… Read More

August 22, 2025 @ 10:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In recent weeks, Ethereum has surged ahead of Bitcoin in market performance, catching the attention of investors and analysts. A team of JPMorgan analysts, led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, has identified several factors that they think are now fueling Ethereum’s run. These include the… Read More

August 22, 2025 @ 10:37 am By JD Alois  |  

In a speech delivered at Jackson Hole today, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell messaged a possible rate cut next month. As data has been contradictory regarding whether inflation was at risk of rising or unemployment heading lower, expectations for a rate cut in September have… Read More

August 22, 2025 @ 8:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency market is no stranger to volatility, and Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent pullback from its all-time high of $124,000 has sparked heated discussions. Some market commentators and media outlets are quick to proclaim the end of the Bitcoin bull market, always (somewhat prematurely) questioning whether… Read More

August 21, 2025 @ 8:36 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

As Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) becomes more common and its use spreads to more sectors, it’s attracting more bad actors who are leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) while learning from one another. That makes stopping them more challenging. EverC is at the forefront of the BNPL fraud… Read More

August 19, 2025 @ 11:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a call to modernize the mortgage industry, Michael Tannenbaum, CEO of Figure Technologies, argues that blockchain technology, not outdated federal interventions, holds the key to transforming mortgage markets for the better. In a recent statement on Figure’s official site, Tannenbaum outlined a vision for… Read More

August 19, 2025 @ 2:45 pm By JD Alois  |  

In the summer of 2022, NFT (non-fungible token) platform OpenSea saw a former employee charged with pursuing a digital asset insider trading ploy. The former Product Manager was arrested and charged with wire fraud and money laundering. As outlined by the US Department of Justice,… Read More

August 19, 2025 @ 12:00 pm By Nick Morgan  |  

In an era defined by distrust in traditional institutions, the economic scoreboard Americans rely on—government-issued statistics like the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI)—is under growing scrutiny. With inflation impacting everything from grocery bills to mortgage rates, the accuracy and timeliness of… Read More

August 18, 2025 @ 1:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The passage of the GENIUS Act seemingly marks a turning point for stablecoins, potentially setting the stage for a transformation in how money moves and markets operate. Mike Cagney, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at Figure Markets, outlines several milestones in the evolution of stablecoins that… Read More

August 18, 2025 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the IRS’s access to Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) user data without a warrant marks a pivotal moment for crypto. While technically a procedural case, it carries bigger implications: in an industry built on decentralization and individual autonomy, user privacy is… Read More

August 15, 2025 @ 7:35 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The Web3 community had plenty to share about Ethereum, Bitcoin and altcoins this week. Bitcoin “The current outlook for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market over the next six to eight weeks is one of range-bound trading, with limited upside expected in the short term…. Read More

August 14, 2025 @ 9:15 am By JD Alois  |  

Open banking (or Open Finance) is a global concept that states financial data generated by users should be transferable if the customer or business approves. In other words, the user owns the data and not the bank. In the UK, this is mandated, making it… Read More

August 13, 2025 @ 12:51 pm By JD Alois  |  

Debanking, or compelling financial services firms to close accounts due to allegations of disfavored associations such as political affiliations, is hopefully at an end. During the Biden Administration, there were too many reports of individuals and businesses finding their banks had decided to shutter their… Read More

August 12, 2025 @ 10:29 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier today, inflation numbers were released, and the rate of increase landed about where expected. The CPI increased by 2.7% in July on an annual basis. The core CPI, removing food and energy, was a bit hotter at 3.1% in July 2025 from July 2024…. Read More

August 12, 2025 @ 2:47 pm By JD Alois  |  

How things have changed at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). During the last administration, digital assets were vilified to an extreme. While telling crypto innovators to come in and chat, the offer was viewed as more of a trap. Some in the cryptosphere simply… Read More