Tagged: data

July 17, 2026 @ 10:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

S&P Global has announced a strategic investment in SSImple, a fintech firm specializing in Standing Settlement Instructions (SSIs). The development, revealed on July 14, 2026, builds on an existing partnership and highlights the financial industry’s push toward greater efficiency, reduced risks, and smoother transitions to… Read More

July 17, 2026 @ 6:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture investment in financial technology companies worldwide totaled $28.6 billion in the opening six months of 2026, according to Crunchbase data. This performance highlights ongoing interest in digital finance solutions even as the broader venture ecosystem experiences intense concentration around artificial intelligence initiatives. The total… Read More

July 16, 2026 @ 6:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A significant Bitcoin holder has moved approximately 5,908 BTC, valued at around $383 million, from a wallet that had remained untouched for nearly eight years. This large-scale transaction highlights the enduring presence of early Bitcoin accumulators and raises questions about potential market implications as the… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 9:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V), a global digital payments company that is increasingly focsued on the AI and stablecoins / digital assets sectors, unveiled its new AI Financial Assistant on July 14, 2026. This innovative value-added service enables financial institutions to integrate advanced artificial intelligence directly into their… Read More

July 12, 2026 @ 3:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US spot exchange-traded funds tracking Bitcoin and Ethereum have posted positive net inflows for the week, breaking a prolonged streak of outflows that had persisted since May 2026. According to data from SoSoValue, these funds collectively attracted approximately $281.8 million over the five trading days… Read More

June 30, 2026 @ 2:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Phantom, the Solana cryptocurrency wallet serving more than 20 million users, has updated the infrastructure supporting its in-app prediction markets feature. Starting with positions opened on or after June 1, 2026, new trades now rely on World Prediction Markets instead of the previous Kalshi-powered system…. Read More

June 30, 2026 @ 1:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics platform Arkham has introduced a new Elo-style rating system designed to measure the forecasting skill of traders on prediction markets, particularly those active on Polymarket. Launched on June 29, 2026, the feature aims to spotlight consistent performers by focusing on prediction accuracy rather… Read More

June 30, 2026 @ 9:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of England’s Money and Credit statistics point to a noticeable slowdown in mortgage activity, with net borrowing by individuals falling to £2.9 billion from £4.4 billion in April. KPMG UK also mentioned that mortgage approvals for house purchases declined to 56,200, down from… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 2:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NatWest Group has introduced a comprehensive accreditation program in artificial intelligence and data ethics for its entire workforce of around 60,000 colleagues. The program aims to ensure that staff can use AI technologies responsibly and ethically as these tools become integral to daily banking activities…. Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 3:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) indicated that as the year 2026 reaches its halfway point, American consumers continue to display a positive outlook on their financial situations even as affordability strains intensify due to ongoing economic and global factors. A recent study from TransUnion reveals that optimism… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Economists at KPMG UK have interpreted the most recent inflation release as reinforcing the need for a measured response from the Bank of England. Despite a rebound in services inflation, industry professionals attribute the movement primarily to temporary fluctuations rather than broad-based domestic cost increases…. Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 1:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockworks has reportedly acquired Messari, one of the sector’s prominent data and research providers. This strategic transaction aligns with Blockworks’ broader strategy to create a robust, unified layer of on-chain market intelligence, addressing fragmentation in the evolving digital asset ecosystem. The deal follows Blockworks’ recent… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 8:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new report posits that private equity professionals are increasingly focusing on artificial intelligence as a transformative force, even as they grapple with a stubborn backlog of older portfolio holdings that resist easy exits. PitchBook’s Q2 2026 US PE survey, conducted in May among general… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The G7 Central Bank Quantum Technologies Working Group (QTWG) has unveiled its inaugural public report. Titled “Preparing for Quantum Technologies: Key Considerations for Financial Sector Participants,” the update offers a comprehensive yet neutral analysis of how quantum advancements could reshape the financial landscape. Released recently… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 4:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent economic data from the UK has prompted a somewhat cautious analysis from the professionals at KPMG. The professional services firm points to persistent challenges stemming from elevated energy prices that continue to hinder a rebound in household consumption. As families brace for notable rises… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 1:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Carta has indicated in a new report that institutional investors serve as the cornerstone of private investment funds, channeling vast pooled capital into venture capital, private equity, and related strategies on behalf of beneficiaries. Carta also pointed out in the latest research report that these… Read More

June 8, 2026 @ 12:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture capital funds have reportedly experienced a significant recovery during the first quarter of 2026, with key performance metrics improving across most recent vintages. According to Carta’s latest analysis, median net Total Value to Paid-In (TVPI) capital rose for nearly all tracked fund years, signaling… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 3:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Payments Canada has recently released its latest Annual Report, detailing considerable progress in strengthening the nation’s payment infrastructure. The organization, responsible for operating key clearing and settlement systems, continues to focus on making transactions easier, smarter, and safer amid rapid digital evolution and economic demands…. Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 4:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nansen has entered into a new collaboration with Injective, bringing its blockchain analytics platform to the network while operating a validator node. This integration marks a key step in providing traders, investors, and developers with real-time insights tailored to Injective’s specialized ecosystem. Injective is said… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 3:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Following the release of official data showing the UK economy expanded by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2026, with a solid 0.3% rise recorded in March, analysts at KPMG have offered a measured assessment of the outlook. While the headline figures indicate resilience in… Read More