Posts tagged as "Finance"
In the fast-evolving world of digital assets, newcomers frequently fixate on a single token’s price tag. Yet seasoned participants prioritize market capitalization (market cap) as the superior indicator of an asset’s true standing, stability, and future prospects. This comprehensive guide breaks down market cap fundamentals, explains why it delivers deeper insights than price, and shows […]
Crypto portfolio management platform adds real-time position monitoring for three major perpetual trading protocols CoinStats has announced the integration of three perpetual decentralized exchanges. Aster, Hyperliquid, and Lighter are now available on the crypto portfolio tracker. Traders can monitor their derivative positions alongside spot holdings and centralized exchange balances. Traders can now track Perpetual DEX […]
OpenAI’s Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar outlined an ambitious roadmap for the year ahead in a recent blog post, emphasizing practical adoption of artificial intelligence to bridge the divide between cutting-edge capabilities and everyday real-world usage. This shift prioritizes integrating AI tools like ChatGPT more deeply into personal workflows, enterprise operations, healthcare, scientific discovery, and […]
The global payments leader Mastercard is shifting gears in its crypto strategy. After Zerohash declined a full buyout to stay independent, the two parties are now negotiating a minority stake or strategic funding round. This approach would grant Mastercard deeper access to Zerohash’s robust technology stack and expanding client network without assuming complete ownership. Industry […]
Key Highlights Global digital asset investment vehicles recorded $2.17 billion in net new capital last week—the strongest weekly performance since mid-October 2025. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs dominated, pulling in approximately $1.42 billion, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) capturing over $1.03 billion alone. Analysts highlight that geopolitical strains and trade policy uncertainties currently outweigh fund […]
Escalating climate hazards are fundamentally altering the landscape of risk management in international trade networks. Extreme weather events now trigger widespread interruptions that extend far beyond local impacts, challenging the core mechanisms designed to absorb financial losses. Annual insured losses from catastrophes have risen steadily by 5–7% in real terms over recent years, prompting insurers […]
London, United Kingdom, 20th January 2026, FinanceWire
Zug, Switzerland, 19th January 2026, FinanceWire
Insurance industry leaders are entering 2026 with renewed optimism, showing heightened confidence in both company and sector-wide expansion. However, they face significant hurdles including escalating cyber threats, workforce upskilling needs, and complex ESG compliance, according to the latest KPMG 2025 Insurance CEO Outlook. Drawing from a dedicated subset of KPMG’s global survey of 1,350 CEOs […]
Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a notable decline in early Asian trading on Monday, retreating from recent gains as escalating geopolitical tensions and delays in U.S. crypto legislation pressured risk assets. The leading cryptocurrency traded down approximately 2-3% to levels near $92,500, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of potential tariffs on several European nations tied to his […]
Iowa City, The Uniteds States, 19th January 2026, FinanceWire
Belgium’s second-largest bank, KBC Group, has announced a groundbreaking step into the digital asset space. Starting the week of February 16, 2026, retail clients will gain access to spot trading of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) directly through the bank’s popular online investment platform, Bolero. This positions KBC as the pioneering Belgian financial institution to […]