Tagged: insights

May 1, 2026 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics platform DefiLlama has highlighted a troubling milestone: April 2026 now ranks as the single month with the highest number of cryptocurrency hacking incidents ever recorded. Industry estimates place the April tally of DeFi and crypto related hacks and security breaches at roughly 28 to… Read More

April 30, 2026 @ 8:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mergers and acquisitions worldwide delivered steady results in the opening quarter of 2026, with PitchBook estimating total deal value at $1.6 trillion. According to the insights from the researchers, this figure represents an 8.8 percent quarter-over-quarter gain and a striking 50.6 percent year-over-year surge, establishing… Read More

April 29, 2026 @ 5:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG has voiced support for new UK regulations designed to strengthen safeguards against sudden bank account closures, stressing their importance in a financial system that is rapidly becoming cash-free. In a statement responding to the government’s latest measures, the firm underscored how these changes could… Read More

April 26, 2026 @ 6:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) has delivered a strongly optimistic assessment of global capital markets, asserting that the current earnings expansion remains firmly on track even as geopolitical tensions dominate the news cycle. According to the bank’s latest analysis, corporate profits continue their upward trajectory… Read More

April 25, 2026 @ 7:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CB Insights indicated that Fintech funding activity in the first quarter of 2026 painted a picture of a maturing industry tightening its belt while directing capital toward proven players. According to CB Insights’ latest analysis, the sector closed the period with just 762 deals—a multi-year… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 11:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Regulatory technology provider Trulioo has reported steady expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, attributing a 51 percent year-on-year increase in business verification volume during 2025 to its latest advancements in identifying ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs). The company, which specializes in global identity verification, fraud prevention, and… Read More

April 17, 2026 @ 7:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin faced a demanding start to 2026, posting one of its most challenging quarterly results in over 15 years of trading history. According to NYDIG’s latest analysis, the cryptocurrency dropped over 22 percent during the first three months, with the bulk of losses occurring in… Read More

April 16, 2026 @ 3:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Payments Canada reports that it is making significant progress with its Real-Time Rail (RTR) initiative, positioning Canada for a modern payments landscape where instant transactions become the norm. In its latest quarterly update for Q2 2026, the organization highlighted significant strides in expanding the ecosystem… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 11:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial services firms are charging ahead with artificial intelligence and digital transformation efforts, but a new KPMG analysis underscores that true progress hinges on proper underlying systems rather than speed alone. The KPMG Global Tech Report 2026: Financial services related insights, drawn from a worldwide… Read More

April 13, 2026 @ 9:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global venture funding surged to an unprecedented $285.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking the highest quarterly total ever recorded, according to CB Insights. A single massive $122 billion round for OpenAI alone drove 43 percent of the total, underscoring the extreme concentration… Read More

April 12, 2026 @ 5:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK has provided an extensive analysis of the Bank of England’s Q1 2026 Credit Conditions Survey, cautioning industry participants that the UK lending market is showing clear signs of mounting stress despite some areas of stability. KPMG’s researchers emphasized that rising default rates by… Read More

April 11, 2026 @ 11:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of England has released detailed analyses focused on carefully examining how digital transformation / innovation and global financial links are impacting the $3-trillion+ UK economy. Recent insights shared by Clare Lombardelli and Rupal Patel analyzed the spread of dynamic and personalized pricing and… Read More

April 9, 2026 @ 11:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As people all over the world get ready to travel, spend money, and actively engage online during the 2026 FIFA World Cup—spanning 16 different venues across the US, Canada, as well as Mexico—The Knoble and Feedzai are offering a digital tool to enable and guide… Read More

April 1, 2026 @ 11:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where affordable commercial drones are reshaping modern warfare, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has detailed how cryptocurrency is quietly financing their acquisition by both state-linked and non-state actors. Released on March 30, 2026, the report illustrates a shift from traditional banking to digital… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 5:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has outlined a forward-looking vision for the nation’s financial services industry, urging a shift beyond narrow regulatory compliance toward a more holistic strategy that secures London’s status as a global hub while embedding stronger internal standards on conduct. In recent analyses, the industry… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 4:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom’s economic recovery is poised to face notable obstacles next year, driven largely by climbing energy prices and a worsening inflation outlook, according to KPMG UK’s latest Economic Outlook. The advisory firm now forecasts gross domestic product growth slowing sharply to 0.7 percent… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 1:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving world of digital assets, obtaining a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license has become increasingly complex. According to blockchain security firm CertiK, robust security measures are proving to be a key factor in accelerating regulatory approvals. Their latest analysis highlights how proactive… Read More

March 23, 2026 @ 9:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs has noted that federal officials in North Carolina have confiscated more than $61 million in stablecoin USDT tied to one of the most sophisticated and damaging online fraud schemes targeting everyday investors. TRM Labs also mentioned that the action, disclosed recently by the… Read More

March 22, 2026 @ 9:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) has indicated that as real-time payments gain momentum, fintech executives face tough choices on where to allocate capital and engineering resources for maximum leverage. JPMorgan’s latest analysis identifies six critical infrastructure areas that payment leaders must navigate strategically. These fronts—spanning real-time settlement, AI… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 2:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has indicated that in the evolving landscape of digital finance, banks are transitioning from conceptual discussions about stablecoins to the demanding task of actual deployment. Chainalysis pointed out that leadership has largely settled on high-level strategies—deciding to issue proprietary stablecoins, partner with established providers,… Read More