Strategy

July 12, 2025 @ 10:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent survey conducted by Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and EY-Parthenon reveals a significant shift in the investment strategies of institutional investors in the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK), with a strong inclination toward increasing allocations to digital assets in 2025. The study, conducted… Read More

June 30, 2025 @ 9:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a showdown on Wall Street, two financial industry professionals, Michael Saylor and Jim Chanos, have locked horns over the surging popularity of Bitcoin, with Chanos placing a bet against Saylor’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy. This battle underscores the polarizing nature of digital currencies in today’s… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 12:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has taken a step forward in the web3 and cryptocurrency sector with its recent approval for a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license in Luxembourg. This authorization allows the U.S.-based exchange to expand its crypto services across all 27 European Union countries, marking a… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 9:08 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Donald Trump’s Truth Social, part of Trump Media (NASDAQ:DJT)  has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a dual Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), sparking concern from one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations. The proposed fund, the Truth… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 1:21 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

A new global poll by deVere Group reveals that 73% of investors aged 24 to 45 favour Bitcoin over gold as a long-term investment. The survey of 730 clients worldwide captures a dramatic shift in mindset among younger investors, even as central banks quietly amass tonnes of… Read More

June 22, 2025 @ 10:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving landscape of private equity, Net Asset Value (NAV) financing has emerged as a critical tool for fund managers seeking to unlock liquidity, optimize portfolio management, and drive value creation. Rede Partners’ NAV Financing Report 2025 offers an analysis of this growing trend,… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 7:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Gold and cryptoassets gain favor as safe haven plays for retail investors according to the latest quarterly Retail Investor Beat from trading and investing platform eToro. The study, which surveyed “1,000 retail investors across the US, revealed that when faced with the prospect of a… Read More

June 17, 2025 @ 9:48 am By JD Alois  |  

The rise of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) has been pretty spectacular. Proceeded by the advent of Mutual Funds, ETFs offer greater liquidity and a more creative portfolio of offerings than your parents’ Mutual Funds. While passive ETFs currently dominate, there has been a rise in… Read More

June 14, 2025 @ 4:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently outlined a transformative agenda to bolster economic growth and enhance the UK’s standing as a leading financial center. Through a combination of regulatory reforms, innovative initiatives, and a rebalanced approach to risk, the FCA is working to create… Read More

June 6, 2025 @ 10:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency market continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and leverage remains a critical component of its ecosystem. Galaxy Research’s Q1 2025 report, The State of Crypto Leverage, provides a comprehensive analysis of the shifting dynamics in crypto-collateralized lending, decentralized finance (DeFi), centralized finance… Read More

June 5, 2025 @ 11:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a rapidly evolving global economic landscape, understanding U.S. trade policy and its implications is critical for investors, businesses, and policymakers. The Citi Institute’s recent update, part of its Invest USA series, offers a deep dive into the current U.S. tariff regime, ongoing trade negotiations,… Read More

June 3, 2025 @ 9:53 am By Nick Morgan  |  

Crowdfunding a New Path to Wealth: Paul Lovejoy’s Leap Year Portfolio and the Fight for Investor Access Paul Lovejoy, founder of Stakeholder Enterprise, shared his bold vision for democratizing wealth creation. His ambitious “Leap Year Portfolio” experiment—making 366 crowd-based investments in 366 days—offers a compelling… Read More

June 1, 2025 @ 5:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) noted that uncertainty among current homeowners and prospective buyers is at a three-year high, with 60% saying they “can’t tell whether now is a good time to buy a home or not, compared to 48% two years ago,” according to… Read More

May 29, 2025 @ 7:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A quarter of adults in the UK are ‘silent savers’, preferring to keep financial matters private and rarely discussing savings or investments with others, according to research by KPMG UK and the charity National Numeracy. The study of 2,000 UK adults which also found that… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 9:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Bitcoin is currently trading around $109,000 after hitting a new all-time high of almost $112,000. Of course, many Bitcoin prognosticators are sharing their predictions regarding near-term and longer-term price expectations. One big holder anticipates Bitcoin to be measured in the millions of dollars in the… Read More

May 26, 2025 @ 4:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Funding doesn’t turn a bad product into a good one. Yet for too long, the venture world has rewarded inflated hype and charismatic founders over real technical feasibility. Howard Lee Mosbacker, PhD, Co-founder and CEO of Columbus-based Cyrannus, a venture polling platform that provides accredited… Read More

May 26, 2025 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Research from MillTechFX reveals finance professionals at corporates are increasing their FX hedge ratios and lengths to “protect their finances from tariff-driven volatility.” The most common changes to FX hedging programs in light of tariff-driven volatility are “increasing hedge lengths (54%) and increasing hedge ratios… Read More

May 23, 2025 @ 6:37 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

YouHodler’s chief of markets, Ruslan Lienkha, believes Bitcoin could soon eclipse $150,000. Find out why below. Sustainability of the bullish momentum “Bitcoin scored another all-time high this week. The sustainability of Bitcoin’s recent momentum largely hinges on the broader sentiment across financial markets, particularly the… Read More

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 17, 2025 @ 11:09 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Family offices are accelerating a strategic shift toward direct investments as deepening geopolitical volatility and shifting power dynamics force long-term rethinking among the world’s wealthiest families. Brazil’s alignment with China this week has underscored Beijing’s expanding global influence. From Latin America to the Gulf, China… Read More