Tagged: united states

January 7, 2026 @ 1:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the wake of recent geopolitical shifts, reports have emerged suggesting that Venezuela could possess a substantial, undisclosed stash of Bitcoin, potentially valued in the tens of billions of dollars. This new claim / revelation comes amid heightened tensions following US military actions that led… Read More

January 6, 2026 @ 10:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs noted that in a major escalation of US efforts against Venezuelan leadership, the Department of Justice unsealed a superseding indictment against President Nicolás Maduro and several co-defendants, including his wife Cilia Flores, on January 5, 2026. TRM Labs also mentioned that this followed… Read More

January 5, 2026 @ 8:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As we step into 2026, the US real estate market remains in flux, shaped by lingering effects of past low-interest policies and emerging economic pressures. Mortgage rates have stabilized but stay elevated compared to pandemic-era lows, while expectations for Federal Reserve actions vary widely. Meanwhile,… Read More

January 2, 2026 @ 4:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The year 2025 proved to be another strong period for U.S. equities, with the S&P 500 delivering a total return of approximately 16.4%. This marked the benchmark index’s third straight year of double-digit advances, a rare achievement seen only a handful of times since the… Read More

January 1, 2026 @ 10:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As we step into 2026, the US dollar concerningly finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with significant headwinds that have defined its trajectory over the past year. Analysts are pointing to the Federal Reserve as the dominant force shaping the currency’s path in the coming… Read More

December 25, 2025 @ 10:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Deerpath Capital Management, LP, a provider of cash-flow-based senior debt financing to sponsor-backed U.S. lower middle market companies, has recently announced the closing of Deerpath Fund VII. The fund has now reportedly exceeded its $2 billion equity target and, along with “anticipated leverage, is expected… Read More

December 24, 2025 @ 9:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini Predictions, which is part of Gemini Spacestation (NASDAQ:GEMI), has recently announced that it listed several new contracts featuring various key events in the Sports and Politics categories, expanding the number of offerings on their prediction markets platform after they had just launched last week…. Read More

November 8, 2025 @ 5:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global fintech Wise Plc (LON:WISE) remains committed to its business expansion plans in the United States. The financial technology company, known for its relatively low-cost international money transfers, is pressing forward with two pivotal strategies: securing approval as a national trust bank and introducing a… Read More

October 7, 2025 @ 1:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Aman Behzad, Managing Partner at Royal Park Partners, has highlighted this week’s Fintech deals, with the United States leading the activity for this period, securing 6 of their top 10 deals. Meanwhile, their ‘Capital Markets & Wealth Management’ vertical stood out with “4 of the… Read More

September 25, 2025 @ 11:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ReserveOne has submitted key documents to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing may pave the way for a merger with M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp., a Nasdaq-listed special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). This transaction is poised to unlock over $1 billion in funding,… Read More

September 14, 2025 @ 9:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin issuer Tether announced on September 12, 2025, the unveiling of USA₮. This new dollar-backed stablecoin is designed to operate under strict U.S. regulations, marking a pivotal shift for the company long scrutinized for its offshore operations. Accompanying the launch, Tether revealed the appointment of… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 4:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where AI is reshaping industries, not all small business owners are  shying away from the technology’s rise. Instead, they appear to be leaning in, using it to amplify their limited resources and compete on a bigger stage. Eyal Lifshitz, CEO of Bluevine—the… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 6:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainlink, the self-described industry-standard decentralized oracle platform, is revolutionizing the blockchain ecosystem by bridging traditional finance and decentralized systems. With a focus on integrating real-world data into tokenized assets, achieving enterprise-grade certifications, collaborating with the U.S. government, and establishing a strategic token reserve, Chainlink appears… Read More

August 30, 2025 @ 4:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the fast-paced world of small business ownership, taking time to pause and celebrate achievements—big or small—can sometimes feel like a waste of time or not that meaningful. Yet, research from Xero, the global small business platform, underscores the tangible benefits of acknowledging these moments…. Read More

August 18, 2025 @ 8:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a display of financial prowess, the US has again reportedly emerged as the leader in high-value venture capital investments during the first half of 2025. The US accounted for “163 high-value VC deals, amassing a total investment value of more than $80 billion.” This… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 9:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

DailyPay, an EWA / worktech platform, continues to focus on improiving how employees access their earnings through its On-Demand Pay solutions. Recent partnerships and legislative developments highlight the company’s commitment to enhancing employee financial wellness, improving retention, and empowering businesses to offer earned wage access… Read More

July 16, 2025 @ 2:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

More than half of U.S. companies (57%) reported declining gross margins as a direct result of tariffs, according to the new KPMG Tariff Pulse Survey. As tariffs continue to reshape the global trade landscape, American businesses are already feeling “negative impacts, while anticipating that they… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 6:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Netcapital Inc., a Boston-based Fintech company providing online capital formation, has announced several updates aimed at strengthening its balance sheet and boosting future growth. Netcapital updates detail a registered direct offering that could raise up to $9.9 million, marking a pivotal moment for the company… Read More

July 7, 2025 @ 4:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an evolving global financial ecosystem, Citigroup’s (NYSE:C) recent insights into the developments shaping markets and economies worldwide. Citi’s analysis of Spain’s post-trade infrastructure modernization underscores the transformative role of technology in financial markets. Citi highlights Spain’s efforts to streamline its post-trade systems, leveraging blockchain… Read More

July 4, 2025 @ 11:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Pacaso, the technology-enabled real estate marketplace for co-owned luxury vacation homes, continues to transform the second-home market with its innovative co-ownership model. Founded in 2020 by former Zillow executives Austin Allison and Spencer Rascoff, Pacaso has expanded its footprint, delivering luxury home ownership while addressing… Read More