Tagged: research

July 16, 2026 @ 12:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CB Insights has pointed out that global venture capital activity in the second quarter of 2026 showed continued strength in total dollars deployed. According to CB Insights’ latest State of Venture report, funding surpassed $200 billion for the second consecutive quarter, building on the record… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 11:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Experian has indicated that the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) sector continues to expand across Britain, reflecting a broader trend toward flexible yet prudent borrowing habits. Experian pointed out that in 2025 alone, consumers completed over 100 million transactions through these services, generating more than… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 9:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Open Standard—a consortium of over 140 payments firms, banks, and institutions including Stripe, BlackRock, and Coinbase—launched OpenUSD (OUSD) on June 30, 2026. Backed 1:1 by USD reserves, this new stablecoin stands out by channeling nearly all interest income from its reserves directly to its partner… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 1:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin’s ongoing rebound is encountering significant obstacles from monetary policy, geopolitical tensions, and shifting corporate strategies, according to CoinShares‘ (NASDAQ:CSHR) latest assessment. Despite these pressures, emerging signs in investment flows and market resilience suggest the asset may be forming a cautious bottom rather than entering… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 12:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new report highlights how artificial intelligence is transforming retail experiences in Hong Kong, with consumers increasingly turning to AI tools for discovery while merchants grapple with building lasting confidence during the final stages of a purchase. The latest findings from the Adyen (AMS: ADYEN)… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 11:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

According to the latest joint report from KPMG and the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), the UK jobs market in June 2026 reflected ongoing economic caution amid geopolitical tensions. Compiled by S&P Global from surveys of approximately 400 recruitment agencies, the data highlights a notable… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 2:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A new analysis from Visa Business and Economic Insights (VBEI) indicates that the anticipated intergenerational shift of assets—often called the great wealth transfer—is actively influencing spending habits among Americans today, particularly in significant purchases such as homes, vehicles, and vacations. Researchers estimate that roughly $36… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 1:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent analysis from UK Finance emphasizes that the financial services sector has moved past debates over whether to adopt artificial intelligence (AI). With more than three-quarters of firms already using the technology, the focus has shifted to the competitive dangers of delayed or ineffective implementation. While… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 5:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency market continued its deleveraging phase amid subdued activity and shifting investor sentiment. According to FalconX‘s analysis, spot trading volumes across major exchanges dropped sharply to $1.6 trillion, representing a 25% decline from the previous quarter and a steep 42% fall year-over-year. This marked… Read More

July 12, 2026 @ 6:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new analysis from Equifax (NYSE: EFX) underscores mounting financial strain on US households, particularly those in the middle-income bracket. The company’s latest Market Pulse Index, which draws on anonymized credit, debt, income, and asset information combined with credit scoring insights, fell to 60.9 in… Read More

July 11, 2026 @ 3:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has launched a collaborative feasibility study with yen stablecoin issuer JPYC and blockchain infrastructure provider Progmat. The initiative, known internally as Project NOVA, aims to develop innovative digital credit instruments that leverage Bitcoin as collateral or a credit enhancement tool,… Read More

July 11, 2026 @ 10:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent analysis by researchers at the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) has shed new light on the physical distribution of Ethereum’s infrastructure, revealing notable geographic clustering of its validator nodes. According to the findings, approximately 31% of the network’s beacon node activity is… Read More

July 10, 2026 @ 7:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global mergers and acquisitions activity in the second quarter of 2026 reached an estimated $1.3 trillion, according to PitchBook’s latest research. This figure represented a solid 35.3% year-over-year increase from $965.7 billion in Q2 2025, yet it marked an 18.4% decline from the record $1.6… Read More

July 10, 2026 @ 3:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK organizations are integrating artificial intelligence into daily operations at a notable pace, according to research from KPMG. The latest Global AI Pulse survey reveals that 26% of UK companies now incorporate AI tools into routine workflows, up from 18% in the first quarter of… Read More

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 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The fast-evolving ecosystem of digital payments is now seeing merchants facing mounting challenges from fraudulent activities that drive up the expense of handling disputes. A recent analysis from Verifi, highlighted in their 2026-focused content on the real cost of disputes, underscores how first-party misuse (often… 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 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) released its latest Economic Report, extensively outlining several interconnected challenges facing the world economy. These include uncertainties around the longevity of the artificial intelligence expansion, persistent financial fragilities, stretched government budgets, and renewed inflationary risks. The research report from… 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