Tagged: research

December 26, 2024 @ 9:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoins are a trillion dollar opportunity and that is not hyperbole, according to an extensive update from Pantera Capital. Although crypto is often thought of for its volatility, tokens, and liquidity-profile, Ryan Barney and Mason Nystrom from Pantera Capital pointed out that the other side… Read More

December 26, 2024 @ 7:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ethereum (ETH) is still leading the way overall, however, Solana (SOL) is steadily gaining ground (and fast), according to new industry report. The 2024 Electric Capital Developer Report reveals that as far as blockchain / web3 developer activity goes, there have been solid developments this year…. Read More

December 26, 2024 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Preqin, the global firm focused on alternative assets data, tools, and insights, released its Preqin 2025 Global Report: Venture Capital. The research report shows that venture capital assets under management (AUM) reached “$3.1tn by Q1 2024, the latest data available.” Asia-Pacific (APAC) accounted for “$1.6tn,… Read More

December 26, 2024 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As the European Union’s Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) marks its first year of being implemented / enforced – and as compliance with it becomes mandatory for more firms, research reveals that over half of businesses are “risking non-compliance by failing to take key steps… Read More

December 23, 2024 @ 4:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Partially Signed Bitcoin Transactions (PSBT) have gained significant traction within the Bitcoin ecosystem, according to an update from CertiK. CertiK noted in a report that the rise of innovations like Ordinals and inscription-based assets has driven demand for “secure, multi-party signatures and complex transactions, positioning… Read More

December 21, 2024 @ 3:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) has recently released the results of the latest study on the payment attitudes of consumers in the euro area. Despite the trend towards digital payments, the number of cash payments remains considerable this year, particularly for “small-value and person-to-person payments.”… Read More

December 20, 2024 @ 7:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto hacking remains a persistent threat, according to an update from Chainalysis which also noted that the four years in the past decade individually saw more than a billion dollars worth of crypto stolen (2018, 2021, 2022, and 2023). According to the research report from… Read More

December 19, 2024 @ 3:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Research and development are considered to be fundamental to empowering individuals globally through World Network. That’s why Modulus Labs is officially joining World contributor Tools for Humanity (TFH) to establish a new Applied Research team dedicated to supporting cryptographic and machine learning solutions “that are… Read More

December 18, 2024 @ 12:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Plaid has looked into how financial institutions are thinking about open banking and has shared insightful survey results. In today’s digital world, consumers demand real-time financial services – from mobile banking apps to digital wallets and investment platforms. The adoption of digital tools is no… Read More

December 18, 2024 @ 8:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Retail investors are optimistic that the bull market will continue throughout next year, with Amazon emerging as the most “popular” stock among the ‘Magnificent 7’, according to the Retail Investor Beat from trading and investing platform eToro. The research study, shared by eToro, which surveyed… Read More

December 17, 2024 @ 1:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital identity verification is a term that is evolving and often given different definitions, according to an update from Juniper Research. Juniper Research considers digital identity to be defined more formally as follows: ‘A digital representation of an entity; this can be one or more… Read More

December 16, 2024 @ 5:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook released their Quarterly Fintech M&A Review, which is tracking big bank M&A activity. PitchBook has shared informative and detailed insights on M&A by the 30 largest US banking institutions and by publicly traded fintech companies. Key takeaways shared by PitchBook from the report: Corporate… Read More

December 16, 2024 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud banking platform Mambu released its annual Partner Predictions Report for 2025. The report identifies the key Fintech and broader industry trends for 2025 including the “increased adoption of AI, embedded finance, and real-time payments.” The report highlights other areas… Read More

December 14, 2024 @ 1:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ireland’s Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) sector continues to drive growth and employment, but without funding it risks dependence on foreign technology and diminishing competitiveness, according to the Ireland’s Innovation Index Pulse Survey, which surveyed more than 500 Irish firms. IRDG and KPMG conducted Ireland’s… Read More

December 13, 2024 @ 4:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Many more people are now wondering whether stablecoins (or digital tokens backed with fiat currencies 1-to-1 like the US dollar) truly open “remarkable conditions” to enable business onchain? According to a recent update, the answer to this pressing question is yes. However, where lies their… Read More

December 12, 2024 @ 1:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Preqin, the global firm focused on alternative assets data, tools, and insights, released its Preqin Global Report 2025: Real Estate. The report from Preqin shows that global real estate aggregate transaction value in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific (APAC) all saw “a rebound during the first three quarters… Read More

December 11, 2024 @ 10:38 am By JD Alois  |  

The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) has published a report on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), more specifically, wholesale central bank Digital Currencies (wCBDCs), which may limit these digital assets to institutional use. While CBDCs continue to be debated and some jurisdictions are actively experimenting… Read More

December 11, 2024 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Wayne Pommen, Affirm’s (NASDAQ: AFRM) Chief Revenue Officer, noted that the holiday shopping season is here and for retailers, it’s “make-or-break time.” Pommen also mentioned in a blog post by Affirm that despite recent inflation and economic uncertainty, retail spending is expected to “stay strong.”… Read More

December 10, 2024 @ 10:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Five in 10 advisors surveyed now reportedly allocate more than 10% of client portfolios to alternative investments, with nine in 10 or 90% planning to boost allocations over next two years, according to an update shared by CAIS. Nine in 10 financial advisors surveyed (92%)… Read More

December 10, 2024 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether has shared insights on just how many stablecoin USDT on-chain holders there may be. In their Tether Insights, they shared the data that a total of 330 million on-chain wallets and accounts, a “proxy for users,” had received USDT by the end of Q3… Read More