Tagged: research

August 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Insurtech sector in Q2 2025 showcased a dynamic interplay of resilience and adaptation, as detailed in the CB Insights Insurtech report. Despite a persistent decline in deal volume, global insurtech funding surged to $1.6 billion, marking a 23% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase and the strongest quarterly… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The fintech sector experienced a robust recovery in the second quarter of 2025, as detailed in PitchBook’s Q2 2025 Fintech & Payments Public Comp Sheet and Valuation Guide. The report highlights a rebound in fintech stock performance, driven by renewed investor risk appetite and strong… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 3:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Xero, the global small business platform, today released its latest Small Business Insights (XSBI) update, revealing that small businesses are showing continued resilience despite “a recent slowdown in sales growth and elevated global and economic uncertainty.” October 2024 – June 2025 at a glance: Sales… Read More

August 1, 2025 @ 2:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In July 2025, Ethereum, the largest smart contract blockchain, experienced a surge, cementing its position as a key part of the digital asset ecosystem. According to Grayscale’s market commentary, Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), soared nearly 50% during the month, driven by a confluence of… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a shifting economic landscape, finance teams are demonstrating greater preparedness to navigate uncertainty compared to the tumultuous days of 2020, according to the 2025 Economic Sentiment Survey conducted by AvidXchange, Inc. The survey, which polled 709 finance professionals, highlights a significant evolution in how… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 5:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Citigroup has released a comprehensive report outlining its strategic vision to enhance remittance services across Asia. As Asia remains a critical hub for global remittances—accounting for a significant share of the $700 billion global market—Citi’s report highlights approaches to address consumer and business needs, leveraging… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 2:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The stablecoin market has solidified its role as a growing part of the global financial ecosystem, with a surge in adoption and transaction volume in the first half of 2025. According to CertiK’s Skynet Stablecoin Spotlight Report: H1 2025, the total stablecoin supply climbed from… Read More

July 26, 2025 @ 1:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Q2 2025 Netherlands Market Snapshot, released by PitchBook, offers a comprehensive overview of macroeconomic and microeconomic trends shaping the Netherlands’ private and public markets. As one of Europe’s economies, the Netherlands continues to demonstrate resilience, but the report highlights challenges and opportunities driven by… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 2:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Customer satisfaction remains a critical benchmark for industries striving to adapt to evolving consumer expectations. J.D. Power’s U.S. Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Study and 2025 China Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study offer insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the mortgage and automotive sectors, respectively. Released… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 12:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ethereum (ETH) is emerging as an alternative to Bitcoin (BTC) for corporate treasury management, offering advantages that align with modern corporate strategies. A recent report by Galaxy Digital highlights the growing trend of U.S. publicly traded companies integrating ETH into their balance sheets, signaling a… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 12:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency and largest smart contract platform by market capitalization, is experiencing a pivotal moment in its market dynamics, driven by what Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan describes as a “demand shock” reminiscent of Bitcoin’s (BTC) past surges. Since mid-May 2025, institutional and… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 4:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The venture capital landscape continues to evolve, with the direct secondaries market emerging as a critical mechanism for liquidity in an era of prolonged private company timelines. PitchBook’s Q3 2025 Analyst Note provides a comprehensive analysis of this rapidly growing segment, estimating its current size… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 10:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom reportedly experienced its slowest quarter of venture capital investment in 5 years despite a rise in interest in the artificial intelligence ecosystem, KPMG’s report has unveiled. The KPMG Private Enterprise Venture Pulse report showed levels of investment fell to “£2.6 billion across… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 9:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the first quarter of 2025, the cybersecurity sector demonstrated resilience, securing $3.3 billion across 182 venture capital deals, according to the Q1 2025 Cybersecurity VC Trends report from PitchBook. While deal value remained flat compared to the previous quarter, a decline in deal count… Read More

July 22, 2025 @ 3:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sector, a vital part of modern business infrastructure, is navigating a complex environment in Q2 2025, as detailed in PitchBook’s latest update. The report, tracking stock performances, valuations, and market caps of key publicly traded SaaS companies, reveals a market stabilizing… Read More

July 22, 2025 @ 1:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency market in Q2 2025 demonstrated a strong recovery, rebounding significantly to reach a total market capitalization of over $4 trillion, according to CoinMarketCap’s (CMC) Q2 2025 report. This surge was primarily driven by Bitcoin’s strong performance, bolstered by significant inflows into U.S. Bitcoin… Read More

July 21, 2025 @ 5:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The second quarter of 2025 marked a pivotal period for Ethereum, as outlined in The ETH Report by the authors of The DeFi Report. During this period, the ETH price made a sharp recovery to over $3,600, outperforming Bitcoin considerably. Drawing on data from Dune… Read More

July 21, 2025 @ 11:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As Bitcoin continues its rise in 2025, recent on-chain data from CryptoQuant provides a glimpse into the forces driving its market behavior. From record-low exchange inflows to surging whale and miner activity, and the pivotal role of institutional investments, the cryptocurrency market is displaying a… Read More

July 21, 2025 @ 7:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Europe’s economic landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by substantial fiscal stimulus that promises to reshape the region’s equity markets. This according to an update from Citigroup (NYSE:C). According to a recent Citi Research report titled European Equity Strategy: European Fiscal Stimulus Revisited, led… Read More

July 16, 2025 @ 9:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an evolving financial services ecosystem, payment modernization has emerged as a critical focus for banks across the EMEA region. According to the latest Volante Technologies research report, The Big Survey 2025: Modernising Payments, an overwhelming 99% of EMEA banks plan to implement new payment… Read More