Tagged: research

July 3, 2026 @ 2:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask has pointed out in a research report that US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced their most challenging month yet in June 2026, posting a record $4.5 billion in net outflows since their launch in January 2024. MetaMask noted that this figure surpassed the previous… Read More

July 3, 2026 @ 10:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CB Insights examines several seemingly significant moves reshaping the AI and fintech ecosystems. These being Anthropic’s relatively aggressive recruitment of senior talent from Google DeepMind and global Fintech  firm Airwallex’s expansion into AI-powered financial infrastructure following a major funding round. Anthropic is positioning itself as… Read More

July 3, 2026 @ 8:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

At the midpoint of 2026, UK capital markets stand at a pivotal moment. Steady and meaningful evolution is bringing various new opportunities alongside growing complexity, according to Chris Elms, CEO of Euroclear UK & International. In a recent update released on 2 July 2026, Elms… Read More

July 3, 2026 @ 12:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm Zilch has released the first findings from its Credit Confidence study, highlighting a clear evolution in how British consumers are using credit amid persistent cost-of-living pressures. The research, conducted with YouGov and based on responses from more than 10,000 UK adults including over… Read More

July 2, 2026 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has released its analysis of cryptocurrency hacks and exploits during the first half of 2026, painting a picture of heightened activity alongside reduced financial impact. The period saw a record 207 distinct incidents—the highest count in any six-month span tracked… Read More

July 2, 2026 @ 2:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook’s research team released its June 2026 Global Markets Snapshot on June 30, providing a clear view of performance across public equities, private capital, debt, real estate, and commodities. The report captures a month of solid equity gains amid regional differences, continued deployment in private… Read More

July 2, 2026 @ 12:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On July 1, 2026, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis published a detailed examination of a major sanctions update targeting the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISIS-K). The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added 134 cryptocurrency wallet addresses linked to the group… Read More

July 1, 2026 @ 3:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A research report from NYDIG, titled “Quantum: Buy the Migration, Not the Machine,” argues that recent US government policy shifts have turned quantum computing risks into a near-term infrastructure spending cycle. The analysis, authored by Greg Cipolaro and released on June 26, 2026, centers on… Read More

June 30, 2026 @ 4:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial institutions worldwide are shifting from isolated AI experiments to widespread organizational deployment, according to a new World Economic Forum (WEF) report. Titled The AI Playbook for Financial Services and developed in partnership with Accenture, the publication stresses that while AI promises major efficiency and… Read More

June 30, 2026 @ 6:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent analysis from CoinGecko reveals just how fleeting most meme coins launched on Pump.fun really are. The Solana-based platform has lowered the barrier to token creation dramatically, enabling anyone to mint a coin with minimal cost or technical skill. Since January 2024, this has… Read More

June 30, 2026 @ 1:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook’s Q2 2026 research examines the imminent arrival of public market pricing for frontier AI, using SpaceX’s recent listing as the sector’s first live comparable. The analysis from PitchBook now centers on Anthropic and OpenAI as they approach potential IPOs, weighing business fundamentals against narrative-driven… Read More

June 29, 2026 @ 9:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky have identified more than 250,000 potential security misconfigurations across GitHub Actions workflows in thousands of popular open-source projects. The findings highlight how easily automated development pipelines can become entry points for attackers targeting the software supply chain. Kaspersky’s Global Research and… Read More

June 29, 2026 @ 10:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has published an in-depth examination of a sophisticated exploit that drained at least $7.5 million from JaredfromSubway.eth, widely regarded as Ethereum’s most active sandwich-attack operator. According to insights from Chainalysis, the incident unfolded over June 20–21, 2026, when an unknown attacker… Read More

June 28, 2026 @ 9:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As speculation continues over the direction of mortgage rates, a new analysis from TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) offers localized insights into how even small adjustments could expand or contract the pool of potential homebuyers across different metropolitan areas. The research report examines the effects of a… Read More

June 27, 2026 @ 4:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko’s recent research study provides a comprehensive examination of Bitcoin’s bear market patterns, offering insightful and in-depth context for the ongoing downturn in 2025 and 2026. According to the latest research report, released on June 25, 2026, a bear market is identified as any period… Read More

June 26, 2026 @ 4:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

A recent report by Moody’s highlights the growing interest in acquiring a federal bank charter. For years, few firms sought to obtain a bank charter, but the transition to digital finance and the desire to offer bank services directly have compelled more entities to apply… Read More

June 26, 2026 @ 3:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture capital investment in quantum computing hit an all-time high in 2025, with $3.9 billion deployed across 125 deals worldwide. This marked the largest annual total on record and signaled a clear turning point for the sector. PitchBook states that the surge continued into early… Read More

June 26, 2026 @ 8:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of its latest weekly analysis, Coin Metrics explores the expanding ecosystem of tokenized equities, mapping out how different structures deliver exposure to traditional stocks on blockchain networks. Using Nvidia (NVDA) as a detailed case study, the research report from Coin Metrics highlights a… Read More

June 26, 2026 @ 2:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic believes that Hong Kong has emerged as one of the most attractive destinations for institutional players seeking to engage with digital assets. Its carefully constructed regulatory environment is providing the clarity and infrastructure that traditional financial institutions need to participate at scale. The company… Read More

June 26, 2026 @ 1:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has documented a sharp increase in malware campaigns targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that impersonate popular artificial intelligence tools. In the first four months of 2026, the company’s solutions detected more than 33,300 attacks in which malicious or unwanted programs for… Read More