November 2025 became a defining moment for the global cybersecurity landscape. A cascade of cyberattacks — spanning elite universities, major city councils, corporate giants, critical public infrastructure, and leading crypto exchanges — revealed just how vulnerable even the most fortified institutions…
CZ, Trump, and the Crypto Comeback: What the Pardon Means for the Market
When Donald Trump signed the presidential pardon for Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance and once a major figure in crypto, it sent shockwaves far beyond Washington. For the first time in U.S. history, a president cleared the record of a…
Dubai and Hong Kong: The Battle for Crypto and Fintech Supremacy
The competition is heating up between Dubai and Hong Kong to become the world’s leading crypto and fintech capital. Both cities are launching bold initiatives to attract blockchain startups, digital asset firms, and fintech innovators. Dubai is using its oil wealth,…
Fintech vs. Fraud: Technologies Safeguarding Financial Security
Financial fraud has reached alarming levels. Each year, between $1.4 and $3.5 trillion is laundered through illegal schemes, while a major bank spends around $1 billion each year to combat it. More than half of banks and fintech firms report an…
Closing Compliance Gaps: Real-World Case Studies in AML Risk Management
The Opinion and Report on ML/TF Risks highlights a significant rise in money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF) threats across industries. These risks are no longer limited to banks. Companies in e-commerce, fintech, and corporate services are now frequent targets…
The 1 BTC Club in 2025: How Rare Is Full Bitcoin Ownership?
Imagine a currency so rare that owning even one coin instantly elevates you into the elite of global finance. In 2025, those who hold a full bitcoin belong to an extremely small circle – essentially an exclusive club open to a…
