Tagged: research

December 1, 2025 @ 9:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As this year finally draws to a close, the European Union is said to be entering a somewhat decisive phase in its effort to harmonize digital asset regulation under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. This, according to an update from Hacken which also noted… Read More

November 30, 2025 @ 6:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Compass Mining noted in a recent update that China currently holds an estimated 14% share of the global Bitcoin mining market. This, according to Hashrate Index, which reportedly makes it the world’s third-largest contributor to the overall global hashrate. Compass Mining also mentioned in their… Read More

November 30, 2025 @ 4:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics has shared key insights on recent significant developments in the Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto space. The researchers from Coin Metrics have shared several important notes on major crypto events and what to anticipate as we close out this current year and head into… Read More

November 30, 2025 @ 3:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The South Korean card payments market is now expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7% over 2025-29 to reach KRW1,510.2 trillion ($1.1 trillion) by the year 2029, supported and enabled by high card penetration, steady payment infrastructure, and government backing… Read More

November 30, 2025 @ 1:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook noted in its latest global private market fundraising report that dry powder on the rise despite a fairly tough fundraising environment. PitchBook also mentioned in the extensive research report that even though fundraising was a bit slow so far this year, private markets remain… Read More

November 30, 2025 @ 1:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Dr. Sean Dawson, head of research at onchain options platform, Derive.xyz (TVL $115.8M, $18.6B trade volume), has shared a Bitcoin and cryptocurrency market update. Dr. Sean Dawson of Derive.xyz noted that Bitcoin (BTC) volume dropped 25% as the market seemingly reversed its panic selling. They… Read More

November 29, 2025 @ 2:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK business confidence softens but still reportedly remains above long-term average. This, according to the latest update from the Lloyds Banking Group. As mentioned in a report from UK‘s Lloyds Bank, the overall business confidence fell a number of points to just over 40% in… Read More

November 28, 2025 @ 5:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

By the end of H1 2025, very little around AI investment had been seen in public bond markets, with the sector’s “hyperscalers” said to be generating a considerable level of cash flow and leveraging private equity, private credit and other sources to “fund their capital… Read More

November 27, 2025 @ 1:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sumsub released its latest Identity Fraud Report, analyzing verification checks and fraud attempts between 2024–2025. The study blends global and regional dynamics from internal data with findings from Sumsub’s Fraud Exposure Survey 2025, featuring responses from “300+ risk professionals and 1,200+ end users.” In 2024,… Read More

November 27, 2025 @ 12:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Xero, the global small business platform, has found that shifting only 10% of spending from bigger to smaller businesses could potentially mean $11 billion more in the hands of small businesses. Xero economists have analyzed 2024 New Zealand household consumption data and “excluded spending unlikely… Read More

November 27, 2025 @ 10:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ahead of the busiest retail weeks of the year, including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Christmas shopping period, Bank of Ireland is advising consumers to “remain vigilant” of purchase scams. Recent analysis by Bank of Ireland’s Fraud team revealed that purchase scam cases rose… Read More

November 26, 2025 @ 12:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stretched valuations in segments of global financial markets and continued trade and economic uncertainty represent the main risks facing the financial system in Ireland, according to the Financial Stability Review released by Central Bank of Ireland. The research report is released twice per year and… Read More

November 26, 2025 @ 12:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK Retirement Confidence Index from Nucleus, the independent adviser platform group in the United Kingdom, shows only one in four UK adults are confident they’ll have “enough money to live comfortably” in retirement. Other key research findings include: Amidst all the speculation over the… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 10:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the completion of the Equities Market Review Group’s review and release of its final report. Key measures announced to strengthen the competitiveness of Singapore’s equities market: The establishment of a dual listing bridge connecting the Singapore Exchange (SGX)… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 8:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Xero research has revealed a seemingly critical AI “paradox” for U.S. based small businesses: while regular or more typical AI users are more likely to see revenue growth, more than half (53%) say their business “wouldn’t be impacted if AI tools disappeared tomorrow.”  Xero’s white… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 5:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Entrust, a global enabler of identity-centric security solutions, released its Identity Fraud Report. The report examines key trends, tactics, and techniques used in identity fraud in the past year, offering insights in order to help businesses protect customers and operations. Data reveals deepfakes account for… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 4:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

To mark International Fraud Awareness Week, Visa (NYSE: V) released its Fall 2025 Biannual Threats Report, revealing five forces that are transforming the global payments security landscape. The report, produced by Visa’s Payment Ecosystem Risk and Control team, draws on intelligence from Visa’s network to… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 8:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG noted that the majority or 87% of UK adults with cash ISAs will not invest in stocks and shares should the cash ISA allowance is reduced. This, according to the latest research from KPMG UK which also mentioned that most will now aim to… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European Fintech iwoca noted that over three-quarters (76%) of business finance specialists say the Government’s policies have had a negative impact on the UK’s SMEs, with the situation predicted to “worsen” at the Budget.  The new research from iwoca finds that the “criticisms” of the… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 12:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A report from Oxford Economics, commissioned by Allica Bank, highlights the seemingly transformative role challenger banks play in driving Britain’s economic growth. The latest research report indicates that in 2024, Allica Bank’s lending to Britain’s established SMEs supported more than 84,000 jobs across the country,… Read More