Tagged: research

April 23, 2026 @ 7:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Juniper Research has released a timely complimentary whitepaper that spotlights a pivotal shift in the payments sector. Titled Payment Rails Without Borders: The Rise of Stablecoins, the latest research report by analyst Jawad Jahan examines how these digital assets are evolving from niche tools into… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 3:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook indicated Germany’s private markets delivered a mixed performance in the first quarter of 2026, balancing robust venture capital momentum against a slowdown in private equity activity. According to PitchBook’s latest analysis, the quarter reflected broader macroeconomic caution, with GDP growth remaining subdued at 0.3%… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 8:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics examines two pressing developments reshaping crypto fundamentals: the evolving economics of stablecoin firm Circle (NYSE:CRCL) and a sharp liquidity crisis triggered by a major exploit in the restaking sector. Circle, which went public nearly a year ago, continues to dominate headlines as investors… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 9:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG has indicated that graphics processing units or GPUs, long associated with gaming and high-performance computing, have rapidly evolved into a cornerstone of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Their parallel processing capabilities make them indispensable for training complex models, running inference tasks, and powering data-intensive applications across… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 7:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent initiative from the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) highlights how financial health technologies could dramatically boost lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK. According to the organisation, these tools have the potential to free up an additional £5… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 4:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG has indicated that senior executives in the UK financial services sector are showing renewed optimism about London’s prospects as a hub for initial public offerings, with a strong majority believing that any market rebound this year will prove enduring rather than fleeting. According to… Read More

April 20, 2026 @ 4:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Dune Analytics has indicated that Polymarket has transformed prediction markets by introducing ultra-short-duration contracts that prioritize speed and automation. According to a detailed on-chain study by Dune Analytics, these “fast markets”—launched in September 2025—have rapidly shifted from a niche experiment to a major driver of… Read More

April 20, 2026 @ 2:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Plaid has released its latest research, The State of Intelligent Finance: AI, Agents and Trust, offering a snapshot of how artificial intelligence is transforming everyday money management. The Spring 2026 study shows that AI is no longer a novelty for consumers—it has become an essential… Read More

April 20, 2026 @ 3:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) April 2026 report, titled Growth in the New Economy: Towards a Blueprint, identifies accelerating AI adoption as a primary force shaping global growth amid geostrategic competition, high debt, environmental pressures, and demographic shifts. Drawing on dialogues with nearly 200 industry… Read More

April 19, 2026 @ 1:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) has recently indicated that artificial intelligence is transforming the tactics of online criminals, financial institutions and everyday users are confronting a more cunning and costly threat environment. TransUnion’s mid-year 2026 supplement to its flagship fraud trends analysis reveals that identity-centric attacks and… Read More

April 17, 2026 @ 2:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko’s latest quarterly analysis paints a rather sobering picture of the cryptocurrency sector in early 2026. The first three months of the year marked a decisive shift from a sharp correction into full-blown “crypto winter,” with the total market capitalization contracting 20.4 percent—or $622 billion—to… Read More

April 17, 2026 @ 7:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin faced a demanding start to 2026, posting one of its most challenging quarterly results in over 15 years of trading history. According to NYDIG’s latest analysis, the cryptocurrency dropped over 22 percent during the first three months, with the bulk of losses occurring in… Read More

April 17, 2026 @ 12:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Small and medium-sized enterprises across the UK are navigating persistent cash flow challenges, according to insights from specialist lender iwoca. A recent survey of more than 1,000 SME owners reveals widespread vulnerability, with many operating on limited financial buffers and struggling with irregular income streams… Read More

April 16, 2026 @ 3:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Payments Canada reports that it is making significant progress with its Real-Time Rail (RTR) initiative, positioning Canada for a modern payments landscape where instant transactions become the norm. In its latest quarterly update for Q2 2026, the organization highlighted significant strides in expanding the ecosystem… Read More

April 16, 2026 @ 2:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics explained in a blog post that on-chain vaults have solidified their role as essential infrastructure for yield generation and capital allocation. According to Coin Metrics’ latest State of the Network report, these tools function much like professionally managed funds or structured products, yet… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 3:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PwC pointed out in a research report that US business professionals have responded to a year of policy shifts, economic volatility, and technological disruption by pursuing an average of nearly four major strategic initiatives since early 2025. PwC’s April 2026 Executive Views on Policy, Risk,… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 6:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CertiK has explained that blockchain technology has long relied on smart contracts as its backbone, automating agreements without intermediaries in areas ranging from decentralized finance to supply chain tracking. Yet these traditional contracts remain fixed once deployed, unable to adjust to shifting real-world conditions. According… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 10:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook’s Emerging Tech Research team released its Q1 2026 Fintech & Payments Public Comp Sheet and Valuation Update recently, painting a rather sobering picture of the public payments ecosystem. Despite carrying considerable momentum into the new year, publicly traded fintech and payments companies shed roughly… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 6:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has recently released concerning reports revealing how threat landscapes evolved in 2025. Government and industrial organizations have emerged as the top targets for sophisticated cybercriminals, while businesses are increasingly open to sharing security expenses with contractors and suppliers to build stronger collective… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 4:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cyber insurers face a fundamental shift as artificial intelligence reshapes the threat landscape, according to a new research report from Insurtech company CyberCube. Titled “AI Risk Landscape: Implications for Cyber (Re)insurance,” the H1 2026 Global Threat Briefing warns that AI is accelerating cyberattacks, compressing response… Read More