Strategy

April 21, 2025 @ 1:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The rise of cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance (DeFi) has reshaped the financial landscape, offering alternatives to traditional finance (TradFi) while introducing unique risks. A report from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), titled Cryptocurrencies and Decentralized Finance: Functions and Financial Stability Implications, examines these developments,… Read More

April 21, 2025 @ 1:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a new report, KPMG has explored the evolving landscape of private company investments, highlighting key drivers such as financial performance, technological advancements, and rigorous governance practices. Addressing investor concerns regarding overvaluation, economic volatility, and cybersecurity threats, the research study shared by KPMG provides insights… Read More

April 21, 2025 @ 12:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tokyo-based Metaplanet has acquired an additional 330 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at $28.2 million, marking its third purchase this month. The acquisition, executed at an average price of 12.18 million Japanese yen ($85,605 per BTC), comes amid market volatility spurred by U.S. tariff measures. *Metaplanet Purchases… Read More

April 21, 2025 @ 9:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The digital assets and blockchain ecosystem in early 2025 has experienced considerable volatility and it has been impacted by global economic / political uncertainty as well, based on insights drawn from CoinGecko’s 2025 Q1 Crypto Industry Report and Sumsub’s Crypto Industry Report 2025. These research… Read More

April 19, 2025 @ 4:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Research from European Fintech iwoca reveals the “overwhelming” majority of UK SMEs are leveraging social media, as “97% say they use platforms to boost their business.” The survey of SME owners, conducted by iwoca – one of Europe’s large SME lenders – “shows Meta channels… Read More

April 19, 2025 @ 3:47 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

YouHodler’s chief of markets, Ruslan Lienkha, recently spoke about Bitcoin’s place in investment markets. What does Bitcoin’s near four-year dominance suggest about investor confidence amid global market uncertainty? The current trend in Bitcoin dominance differs significantly from the previous cycle. Unlike past bull markets, Bitcoin… Read More

April 16, 2025 @ 10:51 am By JD Alois  |  

Eurocrowd has revealed a partnership with the EU-funded project Early Stage Investing Launchpad (ESIL). Eurocrowd states that the objective is to provide guidance on integrating securities crowdfunding under ECSPR or European Crowdfunding Service Provider regulation. ECSPR was an initiative to harmonize investment crowdfunding rules across… Read More

April 14, 2025 @ 10:24 am By JD Alois  |  

Gibraltar-based Xapo Bank, a digital asset-friendly regulated bank, is reporting that Bitcoin trading volume hit record highs in Q1 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Xapo says that strong Euro and strong dollar (USDC) deposits have helped fuel the trading as Bitcoin prices dived. Xapo… Read More

April 14, 2025 @ 10:12 am By JD Alois  |  

As tariffs roil the markets and the Trump administration continues to deliver mixed messages as to its ultimate goal, investors are looking for safety and opportunity. Panic is never a good option and individual investors always need to consider their personal situation and timeline. While… Read More

April 11, 2025 @ 2:40 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Ruslan Lienkha, YouHodler’s chief of markets, answered some questions about Bitcoin this week. Could BTC’s recent movement signal a shift in how institutional investors treat Bitcoin (as a risk asset, hedge, or both)? “Bitcoin is often viewed as a hedge or “digital gold” primarily by… Read More

April 10, 2025 @ 10:24 am By JD Alois  |  

While predictions are a dime a dozen and typically forgotten as soon as they are issued, crypto exchange Bitfinex is going out on a limb and stating that Bitcoin will experience a “surge” during the second quarter. The thesis is that hotter inflation will delay the Fed’s… Read More

April 7, 2025 @ 4:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the highly-anticipated US presidential election draws nearer, 49% of American retail investors are planning to or have already “adjusted” their investment portfolios based on what they think will happen. This, according to an extensive update shared by investing and trading platform eToro. According to… Read More

April 5, 2025 @ 2:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A report from FX-as-a-Service provider, MillTechFX, has revealed that over four-fifths (86%) of fund managers hedge their foreign exchange (FX), providing them with a “degree of protection from increased currency volatility due to rising geopolitical uncertainty.” The MillTechFX Global FX Report 2025 analyzes the findings… Read More

March 31, 2025 @ 12:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bitcoin and broader cryptocurrency market is experiencing a whirlwind of activity as we close out the first quarter of 2025. From institutional investments and regulatory shifts to innovative stablecoin developments, the past week alone has delivered updates that signal a maturing yet overly cautious … Read More

March 31, 2025 @ 9:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko noted that Strategy, Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) is the largest publicly traded company holding Bitcoin (BTC), with 506,137 BTC acquired through a combination of debt offerings and equity sales since 2020. Marathon Digital Holdings follows as the “second-largest holder, with 26,842 BTC accumulated through its mining… Read More

March 29, 2025 @ 7:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Michael Linford, Chief Operating Officer of Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), addressed the growing popularity of pay later products. With the pay later / flexible payments sector making headlines—driven by competitive shifts and partnerships—Linford has outlined what sets Affirm apart from other pay over time fintech players…. Read More

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 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 18, 2025 @ 9:05 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

YouHodler’s chief of markets, Ruslan Lienkha, recently shared his thoughts on cryptocurrency market trends. With BTC’s price cooling off after recent highs, is this a healthy consolidation phase, or does it signal deeper weakness ahead? Based on last year’s trends, Bitcoin’s consolidation phase can last… Read More

March 7, 2025 @ 7:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Euroclear has recently announced the completion of the acquisition of 49% of Inversis from Banca March after securing regulatory approvals. Inversis, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Banca March, is a provider of global investment technology solutions and outsourced financial services for financial institutions. Euroclear states that… Read More