Opinion

March 27, 2025 @ 10:43 am By JD Alois  |  

Private equity (PE) caught some traction in 2024 as investments and exits finally reversed their two-years of declines. Like most capital, the challenging economic environment impacted capital markets in the past few years. Yet according to a recent report by Bain, things could turn around… Read More

March 26, 2025 @ 8:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent statement, Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, envisioned a transformative future for investing, noting that if we can tokenize bonds and stocks tomorrow, it “would democratize investing in all ways we can’t imagine.” This assertion underscores a fast-evolving movement in the financial sector… Read More

March 25, 2025 @ 9:25 am By JD Alois  |  

Tomorrow, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, will deliver the Spring Statement, and the Fintech industry will be watching closely to see how future policy will impact their sector and other changes that may affect the economy in general. The UK government has already announced it… Read More

March 25, 2025 @ 8:23 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

YouHodler’s chief of markets Ruslan Lienkha comments on Bitcoin, the S&P 500, and gold in this recent Q&A. BTC reclaiming its 200-day moving average is a bullish sign, but what confirmation signals should traders watch to validate the uptrend? The price is currently approaching the… Read More

March 25, 2025 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ever faced frustrating wait times with your bank’s customer service or wished for 24/7, personalized financial support? The solution lies in the next innovative wave: Agentic AI. Agentic AI represents a leap in technology—an autonomous system that not only sets goals but also analyzes, decides,… Read More

March 25, 2025 @ 6:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The global labor market is undergoing a seismic shift, as evidenced by recent announcements from major financial institutions like Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), and Santander UK. This past week, these banks revealed plans that underscore the dual pressures of socioeconomic uncertainty and… Read More

March 24, 2025 @ 8:15 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Blockchain industry executives share their thoughts on some issues of the week. High tokenization treasury totals suggest market defensiveness but obscure real-world asset opportunities. “News that tokenized treasuries have hit an all-time high of $4.6 billion, combined with Aave’s decision to abandon new tokens in… Read More

March 23, 2025 @ 6:57 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

While the Fed held rates at 4.5% this week, YouHodler’s head of risk, Sergei Gorev, doesn’t expect that to last much longer. Gorev said the decision is neutral for the market as it is within expectations. While the market initially perceived Trump’s assumption of office… Read More

March 22, 2025 @ 5:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Pakistan’s recent decision to “legalize” cryptocurrency transactions and investments marks a pivot from its historically cautious stance on digital assets. However, it is unclear just how the country will implement a proper regulatory framework for Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital currencies. Over the years, Pakistan… Read More

March 21, 2025 @ 10:25 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dramatically changed its position regarding digital assets following the change in administration with President Donald Trump’s election. The Commission is now controlled by Republicans, who typically are more supportive of innovation and entrepreneurship. This includes financial services. Previously,… Read More

March 21, 2025 @ 8:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The digital payments landscape is undergoing a major shift, which is being driven by blockchain technology and the rise of stablecoins. In a testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Charles Cascarilla, CEO and Co-Founder of Paxos, underscored the urgent need for the… Read More

March 20, 2025 @ 12:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

Two financial fraud experts say the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, needs to address the growing issue of financial fraud during next week’s Spring Statement. Silvija Krupena, Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit at RedCompass Labs, and Jonathan Frost, Director of Global Advisory at… Read More

March 20, 2025 @ 9:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cainam Ventures is a Fintech startup that is focused on enhancing autonomous digital asset trading. Guided by its mission to support the onramp to agentic financial portfolio construction for digital asset investors, Cainam says that it leverages artificial intelligence (AI), large language models (LLMs), and… Read More

March 20, 2025 @ 8:55 am By JD Alois  |  

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, will address Parliament next week with her economic plan, which she will present to policymakers. The Spring Statement is expected to include numerous policy changes aiming to boost economic growth while cutting government costs and associated red tape, which undermines… Read More

March 19, 2025 @ 12:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, will deliver the annual Spring Statement next week, with expectations of dramatic changes to the UK government’s economic policy. Reeves is anticipated to seek a balancing act of slashing government red tape and reducing government expenditures while adopting policies… Read More

March 19, 2025 @ 10:37 am By JD Alois  |  

Folk2Folk, a peer-to-peer lender serving smaller businesses, has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, asking her to include IFISAs in the ISA discussion. IFISAs, or innovative finance individual savings accounts, aim to allow alternative investments in retirement accounts. An IFISA can also… Read More

March 19, 2025 @ 2:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Klarna has announced the closure of three overseas offices as part of a cost-cutting strategy in preparation for its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). The Fintech company reportedly plans to shutter its offices in Amsterdam and Mannheim, Germany, by the end of… Read More

March 18, 2025 @ 3:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Senator Tim Scott, as Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, has positioned the United States as a global leader in digital asset innovation through his advocacy for the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The United States will be the country… Read More

March 18, 2025 @ 1:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin (BTC) has undergone a sharp price correction, tumbling from a peak of nearly $110,000 in late 2024 to approximately $84,000 as of March 18, 2025. But for more perspective, BTC had actually dropped to around $16,000 in the last cycle after peaking at about… Read More

March 18, 2025 @ 12:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CertiK Chief Security Officer Kang Li has commented on the changing regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies and how it potentially brings new opportunities. During discussions held as part of the 2024 Korean Blockchain Week (KBW), Professor Kang Li, Chief Security Officer of CertiK explained how recent… Read More