Tagged: research

May 15, 2026 @ 1:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain security firm CertiK has released its Skynet DPRK Crypto Threats Report, offering a rather concerning look at how North Korean-linked actors have turned digital asset theft into a streamlined, high-yield revenue engine for the regime. Covering nearly a decade of activity through early 2026,… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 8:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook Senior Analyst Franco Granda argues that SpaceX’s upcoming Starship Flight 12 represents the most pivotal pre-IPO milestone for the rocket giant. Scheduled no earlier than May 19 from the new Orbital Launch Pad 2 at Starbase in Texas, the test marks the debut of… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 5:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A CoinGecko analysis of over 4,750 daily Bitcoin price snapshots from May 2013 through early May 2026 highlights subtle but consistent short-term patterns in when BTC tends to deliver stronger next-day gains.  The research study released by CoinGecko evaluates forward returns in USD at UTC… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 1:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG noted that the latest monthly snapshot of the UK labor market reveals a mixed picture, with permanent staff appointments declining at the fastest rate since January while temporary hiring showed tentative signs of life. According to the May 2026 KPMG and REC UK Report… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 10:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko has noted that Kraken has positioned itself at the forefront of stablecoin integration and decentralized finance (DeFi) advancements. The exchange’s latest performance metrics reveal a deliberate shift toward tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and payment solutions, even as broader market volumes fluctuate. Between January and… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 4:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape, long positioned as a viable and improved alternative to traditional finance, is confronting a significant retreat from investors following a string of devastating cyberattacks. Once known for its promise of transparent, intermediary-free financial services powered by smart contracts, the sector… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 6:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of England has released the final report from its DLT Innovation Challenge 2025, a collaborative effort with the BIS Innovation Hub’s London Centre. Released recently this month, the document offers fresh practical insights into how distributed ledger technology could reshape wholesale payments and… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 1:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a fresh alert on the growing dangers to global financial stability from artificial intelligence. In a blog post dated May 7, 2026, the IMF explains how AI is reshaping both the vulnerabilities and defenses of the financial system…. Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 4:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CB Insights has indicated that Insurtech startups are poised for historically large investment rounds in 2026, even as the sector confronts a sharply contracting pipeline of fresh opportunities. According to CB Insights’ latest analysis, the median deal size climbed to $10 million in the first… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 7:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that the US venture capital ecosystem reached a conisderable $9.4 trillion in total market value as of March 31, 2026. This, according to PitchBook’s latest quarterly analysis of valuations and returns. Artificial intelligence companies alone command nearly half of that figure—about $5.8… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 2:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has released new findings showing that crypto-based prediction markets have undergone steady expansion in recent months. Weekly capital inflows into these platforms have climbed sharply since September 2024, fueled largely by the U.S. presidential election cycle and continuing momentum into November…. Read More

May 11, 2026 @ 5:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook indicated that the American venture capital secondary market achieved a landmark annualized valuation of $112.2 billion during the first quarter of 2026, surpassing the scale of public listings for the first time. This expansion underscores a maturing ecosystem where private share trading now rivals… Read More

May 11, 2026 @ 10:19 am By JD Alois  |  

Digital assets, including tokenized assets, are poised to change the entire financial ecosystem. Digitization through blockchain technology can remove intrinsic friction in the movement of value while automating various services and activities.  Ratings firm Moody’s has distributed a report on how tokenization will alter US… Read More

May 11, 2026 @ 1:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new KPMG survey reveals a sharp erosion of confidence among global investors in Germany’s appeal as an investment destination. The latest edition of the firm’s biennial “Business Destination Germany” study shows the country’s location index plunging to a record low of just +0.2 points—down… Read More

May 10, 2026 @ 5:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent report has indicated that private credit managers are positioning current market turbulence as a strategic opening rather than a setback. According to PitchBook’s April 16, 2026, update, focused on the US Private Credit and Middle Market, there are several key developments. While redemption… Read More

May 10, 2026 @ 5:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook introduces a new framework to help global investors and corporate strategists thrive amid the shift reshaping enterprise technology. The research report from PitchBook argues that traditional seat-based software models are under intense pressure from agentic AI, creating both disruption and a chance to reposition… Read More

May 9, 2026 @ 2:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has issued new warnings about evolving online risks that could leave millions vulnerable to financial losses and data theft. In separate reports released this week, the digital security company detailed how subtle “gray” scam websites are tricking users worldwide and revealed troubling… Read More

May 9, 2026 @ 12:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Central Bank of Ireland has provided new evidence that the country’s lending market operates with greater diversity and rivalry than a narrow focus on traditional retail banks would suggest. At the same time, Deputy Governor Mary-Elizabeth McMunn used a speech to the Banking and… Read More

May 8, 2026 @ 1:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new World Economic Forum (WEF) report reveals that artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming cybersecurity, emerging as the dominant force driving change in the sector. Titled AI and Cyber: Empowering Defenders and developed in partnership with KPMG, the analysis—drawing from 20 real-world case studies and… Read More

May 7, 2026 @ 10:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US private equity fundraising has entered a more disciplined phase. According to PitchBook’s latest update, the post-pandemic boom has given way to a structural reset marked by capital concentration, not merely temporary market headwinds. While overall volumes have cooled from their 2021 peaks, the real… Read More