Tagged: research

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

July 12, 2025 @ 6:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, under the oversight of the Group of Central Bank Governors and Heads of Supervision (GHOS), has recently announced significant updates to its regulatory framework, as outlined updates from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). These updates reflect the Committee’s… Read More

July 9, 2025 @ 6:09 am By JD Alois  |  

The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) has published a report on Open Banking in APAC countries. The research covers 16 different jurisdictions and the status of Open Banking development across the region. Open Banking, also known as Open Finance, refers to the ability to share data… Read More

July 7, 2025 @ 3:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group continues to pursue a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility through a series of initiatives. From sustainable finance to leveraging artificial intelligence and addressing societal challenges, Lloyds reports that it is making strides to align its operations with its mission of… Read More

June 27, 2025 @ 11:19 am By JD Alois  |  

A report shared with CI claims that Switzerland is emerging as a “Deep Tech” hub. The report indicates there are over 1500 Deep Tech startups in Switzerland, establishing the region as “a global-scale producer of science-based innovation and venture outcomes.” The data was compiled by… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 8:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The financial technology sector is at a pivotal juncture, as outlined in the recent report, Fintech’s Next Chapter, released by Webflow. This comprehensive update explores the evolving landscape of Fintech, highlighting its transformative potential, regulatory challenges, and role in fostering financial inclusion across global economies…. Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR) and the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) Joint Unit for Insurance, Banking, and Retail Investment published its 2024 Annual Report, shedding light on the evolving landscape of financial regulation in France. Simultaneously, the AMF released research… Read More

June 13, 2025 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Over the past few years, the crypto market has moved from a primarily onchain market to a “ubiquitous” asset class, according to a new research report. In March of this year, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a working group charged “with… Read More

May 30, 2025 @ 5:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA), has published a report on Regulation A (Reg A) alongside a document reviewing Reg CF. The report states that since Reg A was updated under the JOBS Act of 2012, over 800… Read More