Tagged: research

March 12, 2026 @ 1:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) shared that the research arm of Hong Kong’s financial academy has launched an analysis shedding light on the transformative potential within the family office segment of the wealth industry. Released this month, the Applied Research publication from the Hong… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 12:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cyber threats have overtaken all other worries for United Kingdom’s asset managers, according to fresh research released today by KPMG UK. The findings highlight a dramatic shift in priorities, with nearly all firms now viewing information security as a critical vulnerability in an ever-more digital… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 12:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Southeast Asia’s economic resilience is gaining ground, yet private capital activity tells a more nuanced story. According to PitchBook’s latest analysis, the Asian Development Bank has lifted regional growth projections to 4.5% for 2025 and 4.4% for 2026, citing robust performances in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore,… Read More

March 11, 2026 @ 8:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

An analysis from Experian’s automotive division underscores how subprime borrowers are carving out a bigger role in the vehicle financing landscape, even as affordability pressures persist across the industry. The company’s latest State of the Automotive Finance Market Report for the fourth quarter of 2025… Read More

March 11, 2026 @ 4:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has released its latest findings on cryptocurrency crime, revealing a dramatic escalation in 2025 driven primarily by nation-state actors exploiting digital assets to bypass international sanctions. According to the report, illicit cryptocurrency transactions surged to an unprecedented $154 billion last year—a… Read More

March 11, 2026 @ 2:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zillow (NASDAQ: Z and ZG) indicated that the US property market showed encouraging signs of recovery in February 2026, marking a potential turning point after years of subdued activity. According to Zillow’s latest data, property values posted their first monthly increase in seven months, while… Read More

March 11, 2026 @ 4:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CertiK has indicated that blockchain’s public ledger delivers unmatched transparency, yet it creates a persistent privacy challenge. As Vitalik Buterin noted in 2025, privacy represents freedom, order, and progress essential for broader adoption. Traditional mixing services like Tornado Cash have faced scrutiny because deposits into… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 8:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Xero has indicated that Canadian small businesses faced a sharp slowdown in the closing months of 2025, with sales growth tumbling to levels last seen during the depths of the global health crisis. The latest quarterly snapshot from Xero’s Small Business Insights program paints a… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 5:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook’s latest update on infrastructure and software-as-a-service (SaaS) venture capital trends for the fourth quarter of 2025 portrays a sector in transition. PitchBook indicated that while deal activity moderated from earlier highs, the period underscored resilient fundamentals and deepening AI integration across DevOps, data systems,… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 10:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Solaris insights have indicated that during a time-period when artificial intelligence is reshaping personal finance, consumers in Germany are showing stronger faith in traditional banks than in public authorities to safeguard sensitive information processed by AI systems. A new poll shared by Solaris reveals that… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 9:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture capital’s leading firms demonstrated appetite for emerging digital technologies during the past year, deploying $33.1 billion across 874 pre-seed, seed, and early-stage deals tracked by PitchBook’s Emerging Tech Indicator (ETI). While deal volume stayed below the five-year average, the sheer dollar amount marked a… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 2:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has released two major reports revealing alarming trends in digital threats. One highlights a dramatic surge in mobile banking malware targeting Android users, while the other identifies supply chain compromises as the leading risk for businesses worldwide. Together, the findings underscore how… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 4:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs has indicated that community banks and credit unions across the United States are no longer viewing cryptocurrencies as a distant trend confined to online exchanges and specialized apps. TRM Labs pointed out that, instead, these institutions now recognize indirect exposure through everyday transactions… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 3:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Latin America’s venture capital landscape is navigating a significant contraction, yet certain investors continue to stand out for their strategic focus and portfolio strength. According to a new CB Insights report, the region’s startup funding environment has cooled considerably since its 2021 peak. Total funding… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 4:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Nordic region’s private capital landscape proved notably durable in 2025, bucking wider European headwinds and cementing its status as a standout performer, according to PitchBook’s latest “2026 Nordic Private Capital Breakdown” report. Both venture capital and private equity segments delivered solid growth in deal… Read More

March 8, 2026 @ 6:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has shared that a fresh analysis of blockchain data shows a dramatic rise in cryptocurrency transfers leaving Iranian exchanges in the immediate aftermath of joint US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, 2026. Between that date and March 2, roughly $10.3 million in digital assets flowed… Read More

March 8, 2026 @ 4:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent survey reveals a significant shift in payment habits on UK high streets, with one in seven shops—equivalent to 14%—having eliminated cash acceptance over the past 12 months. Conducted by Link, the UK’s primary ATM and cash access network, the research polled 1,116 small… Read More

March 5, 2026 @ 3:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko has indicated that centralized exchanges have long served as the primary gateways for cryptocurrency trading, offering deep liquidity to retail and institutional participants alike. In 2025, these platforms collectively handled nearly $80 trillion in spot and perpetuals volume. Yet analysis from CoinGecko reveals that… Read More

March 4, 2026 @ 7:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the wake of recent U.S.-Israeli military actions against Iran, beginning around February 28, the country’s cryptocurrency landscape has shown resilience but also significant strain, according to blockchain analytics researchers at TRM Labs. Rather than sparking a surge in activity or mass capital exodus, the… Read More

March 4, 2026 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s economy demonstrated modest resilience in 2025, with gross domestic product expanding by 1.3% for the year, surpassing earlier projections and improving slightly from the previous year’s 1.1%. UK Finance indicated that this uptick was fueled by increases in consumer and public expenditures, alongside… Read More