Tagged: research

March 12, 2025 @ 8:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Research from Lloyds has found nearly a quarter (24%) of UK adults think all their savings are tax free, regardless of the type of account and amount saved. Every tax year, people can save and invest up to “£20,000 tax-free, as long as the money… Read More

March 11, 2025 @ 10:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A research study released by Fintech firm Wise has (LON: WISE) uncovered a considerable financial burden on US based small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). In 2024, these enterprises paid an estimated $153 billion in hidden fees, a pervasive yet often overlooked cost that is quietly… Read More

March 11, 2025 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The overall interest in digital assets continues to surge, with many investors increasingly allocating substantial portions of their investment portfolios to cryptocurrencies, undeterred by an evolving regulatory landscape. This, according to a report from KPMG. This resilience is examined in a research study conducted by… Read More

March 11, 2025 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Experian noted that research released for Credit Awareness Week, reveals rising costs (61%) and economic uncertainty (58%) are the two biggest barriers for British businesses striving for sustainable long-term growth. Additional barriers cited include “consumer confidence, regulatory changes and cybersecurity threats.” To combat these challenges,… Read More

March 11, 2025 @ 8:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In their Q1 2025 analyst note, PitchBook researchers have shared an analysis of the evolving role of stablecoins in the global financial ecosystem. Released in early 2025, the report underscores the widespread use of these digital assets, which are pegged to stable benchmarks like major… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 10:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Taiwan’s e-commerce market is forecast to grow by 7.9% in 2025, continuing its fast-paced growth driven by the “ongoing shift of consumer preferences from offline to online shopping,” according to GlobalData, a data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest report, “Taiwan Cards and Payments – Opportunities… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 10:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SoSafe’s 2024 research report, based on key insights from 500 global security professionals and 100 customers across 10 different countries, reveals a fast-evolving cybersecurity landscape that poses major challenges for individual and organizations. A considerable 87% of respondents encountered AI-driven cyberattacks last year, underscoring the… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 8:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK labor market conditions continued to weaken midway through the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs survey, compiled by S&P Global. While declines in both permanent placements and temp billings eased, they remained “marked overall as… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 8:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The number of Trojan banker attacks on smartphones surged by 196% in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to a Kaspersky report. Cybercriminals are shifting tactics, relying on “mass malware distribution to steal banking credentials.” Over the past year, Kaspersky detected more than “33.3… Read More

March 9, 2025 @ 11:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On March 3, 2025, Sweden’s central bank, Sveriges Riksbank, released its latest Business Survey titled “No Strong Wind in Our Sails,” revealing a somewhat disappointing state of the Swedish economy. But this is largely consistent across Europe and even across the globe due to growing… Read More

March 9, 2025 @ 10:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the Bitcoin and crypto markets surged past a $3.2 trillion market cap, Fireblocks’ latest report underscores a deeply concerning reality: the web3 and blockchain industry’s security risks are intensifying along with its rapid growth. The research report, which includes key insights from Fireblocks (a… Read More

March 9, 2025 @ 5:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

authID (Nasdaq: AUID), a provider of biometric identity verification and authentication solutions, released an extensive new whitepaper detailing innovative approaches to combat the rising threat of deepfakes related fraud in digital authentication systems. The whitepaper, titled “Deepfake Countermeasures,” provides insights into deepfakes as the next… Read More

March 6, 2025 @ 7:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook noted in a report that Germany’s venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) markets have been fairly resilient amid global economic shifts. PitchBook revealed in its comprehensive research report that as of December 2024, Germany’s private capital ecosystem demonstrates steady growth, though tempered by… Read More

March 5, 2025 @ 11:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence estimates that 2.3 million bank cards were leaked on the dark web, based on an “analysis of data-stealing malware log files from 2023-2024.” On average, every 14th infostealer infection results in stolen credit card information, with nearly “26 million devices compromised… Read More

March 5, 2025 @ 10:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The evolution of generative AI and agentic commerce is poised to transform the customer journey, streamlining the path from awareness to purchase and beyond. A research report from CBInsights outlines three key predictions for how these technologies will reshape the shopping experience across its five… Read More

March 5, 2025 @ 4:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics noted that the Solana blockchain has emerged as a key player in the web3 and crypto ecosystem, due to its relatively high throughput, fairly low transaction costs, and a fast-growing ecosystem (although a lot of activity centers around speculative trading and meme coins)…. Read More

March 5, 2025 @ 8:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook’s Q4 2024 Netherlands Market Snapshot examines the current state of the Dutch private capital market, focusing on the venture capital (VC), private equity (PE), as well as notable exit activity. Released as part of PitchBook’s ongoing analysis of global markets, the extensive research study… Read More

March 3, 2025 @ 8:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bitcoin (BTC) mining industry in 2024 has navigated an increasingly complex landscape of opportunities and obstacles, as indicated in recent financial reports from key players like MARA Holdings, Riot Platforms, CleanSpark, and IREN, alongside operational updates from Compass Mining. With Bitcoin prices hovering near… Read More

March 3, 2025 @ 1:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BaFin has shared an update titled “Risks in Focus 2025” and it notes that climate change, geopolitics and a weak economy could “put pressure on Germany’s financial system.” BaFin noted on its official website that natural disasters made more likely by climate change, international tensions… Read More

March 2, 2025 @ 6:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services saw continued growth in the number of consumers using them, with the highest usage among consumers from Generations Y and Z. This, according to a report from JDPower. According to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Buy Now Pay Later… Read More