Tagged: analysis

February 19, 2026 @ 12:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) released key updates that underscore the urgency of adapting financial supervision to the growing cross-border realities of Europe’s capital markets. Recently, the ECB and the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) jointly issued a detailed report examining interconnections between banks and… Read More

February 17, 2026 @ 9:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SlowMist has indicated that in a recent surge of interest surrounding the open-source AI agent framework OpenClaw, its official plugin repository, ClawHub, has become a hotspot for developers. However, this rapid growth has drawn the attention of cybercriminals, leading to widespread supply chain attacks through… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 12:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the landscape of decentralized finance and wagering / forecasting platforms, prediction markets have emerged as a powerful tool for gauging collective wisdom on future events. CertiK, a blockchain security firm, has released its comprehensive 2026 Skynet Prediction Markets Report, highlighting the sector’s growth and… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 10:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the unpredictable ecosystem of cryptocurrency-facilitated crime, significant updates highlight both the adaptability of underground markets and the intensifying efforts by authorities to dismantle them. Despite global enforcement pushes, TRM Labs noted that some platforms continue to thrive, while others face severe repercussions for their… Read More

February 3, 2026 @ 8:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ecosystem of startup financing, liquidity has emerged as a key concern for investors and company leaders. Traditionally viewed as a distant goal tied to public offerings or acquisitions, it’s now gaining traction earlier in a business’s lifecycle. Platforms like Crowdcube are highlighting how… Read More

January 25, 2026 @ 4:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global data provider Experian has unveiled key insights into just how its collaboration with the Credit Builders Alliance (CBA) is transforming the credit landscape for consumers often sidelined by traditional systems. Released recently this month, the study underscores the power of targeted credit-building initiatives in… Read More

January 23, 2026 @ 2:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ecosystem of decentralized finance, web3 and blockchain, staying ahead of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and shifting regulatory demands is becoming vital. Recent analyses from blockchain security firm CertiK highlight two key areas: a major security breach in a DeFi protocol and strategies for… Read More

January 20, 2026 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a turbulent start to the week, the cryptocurrency market faced significant upheaval, with over $864 million in liquidations recorded in the past 24 hours, as reported by data aggregator CoinGlass. This wave of forced sell-offs affected more than 241,000 traders, predominantly those holding optimistic… Read More

January 20, 2026 @ 3:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era dominated by technological advancements, artificial intelligence and digital innovations are fundamentally altering the way we work. A recent analysis from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlights how these forces are generating novel employment opportunities while simultaneously automating routine tasks, potentially displacing workers…. Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 4:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant blow to the nascent decentralized computing space, the Truebit Protocol fell victim to a sophisticated smart contract exploit on January 8, 2026. Attackers drained approximately 8,535 ETH, valued at around $26.44 million, from the protocol’s reserves. The incident, analyzed by the SlowMist… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 5:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ecosystem of blockchain, web3, and decentralized cryptocurrency platforms, security remains a paramount objective but still not enough is being done to ensure adequate consumer protection and safeguard user assets. CertiK, a blockchain security firm, has recently shared several key updates that underscore its… Read More

January 9, 2026 @ 8:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BitMEX noted in a report that the perpetual futures decentralized exchange (perp DEX) market is undergoing transformation in 2026, with trading volumes surging and competition intensifying. Amid rivals like Hyperliquid and Aster focusing on high-performance execution for crypto natives, Lighter ($LIT) is seemingly carving a… Read More

January 9, 2026 @ 3:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Circle noted that the rise of quantum computing poses a significant challenge to blockchain technology. According to a recent blog post from stablecoin issuer Circle, experts predict that quantum computers could become powerful enough to compromise blockchain security as early as 2030…. Read More

January 5, 2026 @ 8:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

  As of January 4, 2026, Bitcoin has climbed to around $91,400, marking its strongest performance since mid-December. After a brief dip below $90,000 triggered by breaking news of US military operations in Venezuela, the flagship cryptocurrency quickly recovered, demonstrating notable stability in the face… Read More

January 5, 2026 @ 8:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In recent years, a notable shift has emerged in the US economy: for many workers, earnings are rising at a pace that outstrips the climb in living costs. Since 2019, average paychecks have climbed by about 30%, edging ahead of the 26% uptick in consumer… Read More

January 4, 2026 @ 7:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the global economy stabilizes, venture capital in Latin America’s startup ecosystem is on the cusp of a significant resurgence in 2026. After enduring a multi-year slowdown triggered by economic headwinds since 2022, experts forecast a renewed influx of funding, particularly targeting financial technology companies…. Read More

January 3, 2026 @ 1:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

European digital assets platform Bitpanda has released an update that examines the facts around “illicit crypto use” while also challenging prevailing narratives about cryptocurrency’s role in money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions evasion. As authorities like the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) and the Financial… Read More

December 23, 2025 @ 8:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NYDIG noted that DATs or digital asset treasuries are now making billion-dollar financing moves based on rather “inconsistent, loosely defined metrics, risking major strategic missteps.” NYDIG pointed out recently in a blog post that with several companies trading right around “1x mNAV,” small changes in… Read More

December 4, 2025 @ 9:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Experian released its latest Data Breach Industry Forecast, offering a look at the cyber threat ecosystem. The predictions address how the coming year could bring another new wave of more sophisticated attacks driven by artificial intelligence along with various other threats as well as significant… Read More

November 30, 2025 @ 1:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech firm SlowMist noted that recently, the NPM ecosystem has experienced another large-scale package poisoning incident. For context, the so-called NPM ecosystem is the vast, interconnected system of the Node Package Manager (npm), which includes the “online registry of software packages and the command-line interface… Read More