Opinion

May 23, 2025 @ 8:41 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bitcoin’s rise to an all-time high above $110,000 has torched expectations—and it’s forcing a reappraisal of what’s possible in 2025. According to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, the latest rally means that “$150,000 no longer looks ambitious—it looks cautious.” The flagship cryptocurrency has gained… Read More

May 23, 2025 @ 7:38 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Web3 personalities had plenty to discuss this week, as AI companies risk trampling over copyright protections, historians are concerned about ownership of the digital record, and gold and BTC price surges fuel concerns. AI companies skirting copyright law “What was simply a global race for… Read More

May 21, 2025 @ 2:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

  Now that we’re into the T+1 settlement transition, the industry has gained enough experience to share meaningful observations about what this change has meant for market participants. Rich Robinson, chairman of ISITC, a securities industry standards group,  has been closely engaged with member firms… Read More

May 20, 2025 @ 6:52 pm By JD Alois  |  

The US Department of Justice is investigating the recent insider hack of Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), according to Bloomberg. Coinbase is said to have brought the breach to the authorities’ attention, but the company itself is not under investigation. Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, highlighted this fact… Read More

May 20, 2025 @ 3:22 pm By JD Alois  |  

Today, Paul Atkins, the newly minted Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, testified in front of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government. In prepared testimony, Chairman Atkins delivered remarks to the members that indicated the Commission has now returned to its age-old… Read More

May 20, 2025 @ 11:30 am By Nikolay Mironenko  |  

Fraud has escalated into a major threat within the fintech sector. In 2024, global financial crime losses—including scams, cyberattacks, and identity fraud—are estimated to have reached $485.6 billion, according to Nasdaq’s Global Financial Crime Report. This surge is largely fueled by the rise of AI-driven… Read More

May 20, 2025 @ 11:15 am By JD Alois  |  

Tomorrow (May 21st), the UK government will release its monthly inflation numbers. As of March, the annual rate of inflation is trending at 2.6%. The Bank of England holds a mandate to move inflation down to 2% but last month the Bank decided to cut… Read More

May 19, 2025 @ 5:31 pm By JD Alois  |  

Circle has undergone several iterations during its existence (remember SeedInvest?), but its position in the stablecoin sector looks like a winner. Today, Circle is the second-largest stablecoin issuer in the dollar market with USDC, after Tether (USDT). However, Tether has received some criticism due to… Read More

May 18, 2025 @ 11:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Pyth Network, the “universal” price layer powering the so-called next generation of finance, recently announced its partnership with Sygnum Bank, a global digital asset banking group and key player in institutional finance. By joining the Pyth ecosystem as a partner, Sygnum brings its price data… Read More

May 16, 2025 @ 5:50 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Read below to see how Web3 reacted to this week’s revelation of the Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) hack. “The Coinbase attack proves why centralized systems keep failing – they offer no resilience against increasingly sophisticated hackers. Cybercriminals know this and are becoming more and more adept at exploiting these… Read More

May 16, 2025 @ 12:16 pm By JD Alois  |  

The IPO market is cracking open. This week, eToro listed its shares on the Nasdaq, and Chime filed an S-1 indicating its intent to float its shares as well. Klarna may be moving forward on its paused public listing as well. There appears to be… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 3:59 pm By JD Alois  |  

The current definition of an Accredited Investor has long been understood to be misdirected, disenfranchising millions of potential investors. Today, the definition defines an individual as “Accredited” based on a wealth metric. Broadly, this means earning over $200,000 a year ($300,000 if married) or having… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 4:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A small technology company with ties to China, GD Culture Group Limited, has announced a plan to build a substantial cryptocurrency reserve, including significant purchases of the $TRUMP meme coin, a digital asset promoted by President Donald Trump. The Nasdaq-listed firm, which has a modest… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 9:22 am By JD Alois  |  

Michael Feroli, JPMorgan’s Chief US Economist, says the risk of recession is declining as concerns of a global trade war recede. The predicted risk is now under 50%. As widely reported, JP Morgan (NYSE:JPM) has adjusted its prediction that economic upheaval could cause economic growth… Read More

May 13, 2025 @ 11:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The financial sector in the US is undergoing a transformative shift, as regulatory challenges that once stifled innovation in digital assets are being addressed with progressive policies and guidelines. According to Chainalysis, a new era is beginning for banks, one where they can explore cryptocurrency… Read More

May 13, 2025 @ 3:37 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) will be added to the S&P 500 index, replacing Discover Financial (NYSE:DFS), an established financial services firm. Shares of Coinbase closed up over 24%, rocketing higher by 50 points to top $257 a share—a dramatic increase. While Coinbase is a relatively new addition… Read More

May 9, 2025 @ 11:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), founded in 2012 by Brian Armstrong, has solidified its position as a leading cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, with operations spanning jurisdictions like the UK and India. Its recent announcement to acquire Deribit, a Dubai-based crypto derivatives platform,… Read More

May 9, 2025 @ 11:06 am By JD Alois  |  

While European Crowdfunding Service Provider regulation (ECSPR) was expected to fuel the growth of online capital formation in Europe, the actual results have been less than stellar. As Eurocrowd explains, the “patchwork” of rules and significant investment needed to support compliance, disclosures, risk management, and… Read More

May 8, 2025 @ 5:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The United States under the Trump Administration making significant strides in shaping the future of digital assets, with recent legislative and regulatory developments signaling a decisive and transformative shift in how cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies are integrated into the financial system. From state-level initiatives to… Read More

May 8, 2025 @ 9:38 am By JD Alois  |  

A recent New Finance report states that the bigger threat is not the US market but private markets in regard to the moribund UK and European public markets The report claims: “Over the past decade, more than 1,000 listed companies in Europe with a combined… Read More