March 25, 2026 @ 9:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The IMF has pointed out that Europe was once known for its considerable productivity growth worldwide. Today, however, it trails far behind the United States, and the gap has widened dramatically in recent years. A new analysis from the International Monetary Fund points to a… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 8:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL). the company behind the widely used USDC token, endured its most severe single-day stock plunge on record this week. Shares of the firm tumbled approximately 20%, eclipsing its previous worst session from mid-2025. The sharp sell-off stemmed from emerging details around… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Republic Europe is focused on reshaping the investment landscape by breaking down traditional barriers that have long limited retail investors’ access to high-growth opportunities. Through its equity crowdfunding platform, the firm tries to enable more everyday Europeans to participate directly in private markets, venture-backed startups,… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a somewhat surprising twist amid fierce industry competition, the leaders of two top prediction market platforms have pooled resources to back a specialized venture capital fund. Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour and Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan are key investors in 5c(c) Capital, a new firm… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bernstein analysts have declared that Bitcoin’s recent downturn has likely run its course, sticking firmly to their forecast of $150,000 by the end of 2026. This assessment comes as the cryptocurrency hovers near $71,000, still well below its all-time high of roughly $126,000 reached last… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 8:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BitMine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR), the publicly traded firm chaired by veteran market strategist Tom Lee, has once again demonstrated its deep conviction in Ethereum. According to blockchain tracking data, the company recently channeled approximately $145 million into ETH purchases through major exchange wallets, including… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 6:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), which is the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has added another 1,031 coins to its reserves, acquiring them for roughly $76.5 million over the week ending March 22. The entire transaction was financed through at-the-market sales of its Class A common… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 2:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK has offered timely expert commentary on two pivotal developments in the financial landscape: the European Central Bank‘s recent monetary policy announcement and the lifting of the UK’s £100 contactless card payment threshold. These updates highlight evolving strategies in central banking and retail payments… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 1:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent survey shared by Xero reveals strong backing among Australian small business owners for the upcoming Payday Super changes, even as they grapple with significant obstacles to meeting new obligations. The shift to more regular superannuation contributions, slated to commence on July 1, has… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 1:16 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Jozu has launched Jozu Agent Guard, a zero-trust AI runtime that executes agents, models, and MCP servers within secure environments, with built-in policy enforcement and guardrails that agents cannot disable. As enterprises rapidly adopt AI agents, MCP servers, and tools like Copilot, OpenClawd, and Claude… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 12:34 am By Michael Wong  |  

Malaysia- and Hong Kong-based venture capital firm Gobi Partners is seeking to invest in Vietnam, including through the country’s newly established national venture capital fund, as Hanoi steps up efforts to channel more capital into strategic technology sectors. A Gobi delegation led by co-founder and… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 6:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

The banks are at it again. Instead of competing on a level playing field with digital asset firms, they want to put their hand on the regulatory scale to ensure they maintain a moat that helps them, but not consumers. Spewing FUD regarding deposit flight,… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 5:54 pm By JD Alois  |  

StartEngine, a top securities crowdfunding platform, has acquired Vinovest, a niche wine-and-whiskey investment platform. The terms of the deal were not immediately available. According to a company statement, Vinovest currently is home to 200,00 registered users. Since its founding, Vinovest has secured approximately $140 million… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 4:39 pm By JD Alois  |  

Tether, issuer of the world’s largest dollar-based stablecoin USDT, says it has enlisted the services of a Big Four accounting firm to audit its operations. For years, Tether was peppered with allegations of shortcomings of reserves tied to USDT. More recently, Tether has partnered with… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 4:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A new joint study by EY-Parthenon and Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) highlights a resilient yet more cautious stance among institutional players in the digital asset space. Conducted in January 2026 among 351 global institutional decision-makers—primarily firms managing over $1 billion in assets—the survey reveals that market turbulence… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 3:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

Various states continue to pursue self-damaging policies by chasing away innovators and investors with excessively high taxation. While many have warned policymakers against pursuing these harmful taxes, and Economic theory has long warned against punitive taxation, elected officials continue to do self-harm. Recently, it has… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 2:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Canada’s national payments operator continues to evolve its framework through greater inclusivity and stable governance. Recent announcements reflect Payments Canada’s focus on modernizing systems while broadening participation and ensuring continuity in leadership amid industry changes. On March 19, 2026, the organization welcomed Meridian Credit Union… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 2:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move signaling the accelerating convergence of traditional finance and digital assets, Talos has unveiled initiatives that aim to to streamline operations for institutional players. These developments underscore the platform’s role in bridging mainstream and crypto markets, enhancing efficiency, risk management, and liquidity access… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 2:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the fast-growing ecosystem of cryptocurrency trading, particularly on the Solana blockchain, product development continues to reshape how users interact with markets. A notable development comes from Trojan, which has progressed from its initial phase as a popular Telegram trading assistant to launching a full-fledged… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 2:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Senior cybersecurity executives find themselves navigating a pivotal moment where artificial intelligence is simultaneously amplifying risks and strengthening protective measures. A new EY Cybersecurity Roadmap Study of 500 top corporate security officials highlights how organizations are urgently channeling resources into advanced AI tools and self-governing… Read More