Family office transactions decline with a few positive developments in Europe
Key Points Fintrx reports that the ultra-wealthy private investment entity reduced its direct investments by 60% in July compared to the same time last year. Family offices, shaken by tariff uncertainties, are shifting some of their investments overseas, focusing on European startups. Robin Lauber from Infinitas Capital shared insights with CNBC about why the Swiss […]
XRP Large Transactions Indicate Possible Price Adjustment
Simply put Data from Cryptoquant indicates that big XRP investors are increasingly moving their funds to exchanges. Julio Moreno, head of Cryptoquant Research, suggests this trend may signal a potential price change. XRP values dropped following a surge of large transfers in July. XRP prices could encounter short-term challenges as major holders transfer more funds […]
Ethics committee: Pennsylvania Republican breached conduct rules with spouse’s stock transactions
House Ethics Committee Finds Evidence Against Rep. Mike Kelly The House Ethics Committee has reportedly found substantial evidence suggesting that Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) violated the House Code of Conduct by profiting from a stock deal linked to a company that lawmakers were monitoring in Washington. A recent 28-page report outlines various findings, indicating that […]
Lightning Network may capture 5% of stablecoin transactions by 2028, according to Voltage CEO.
Experts in the industry believe that the Lightning Network, a Layer-2 scaling solution for Bitcoin, is boosting both retail and institutional adoption. They predict that the usage of Stablecoins could see a substantial increase over the next few years. In a recent conversation with Cointelegraph, Graham Krizek, CEO of Voltage, a provider of Lightning Network […]
Family office transactions have declined this year as investors seek more certainty.
Investment Trends Among Ultra-Wealthy Family Offices Recent data from Fintrix reveals that ultra-wealthy private investment firms made 375 direct investments in the first half of 2025, which is a notable drop of 32% compared to the previous year. Despite this decline, family offices are still keen on investing in hard assets essential for artificial intelligence, […]
The importance of allowing cash transactions at stores for protecting economic freedom and privacy
Senator John Fetterman Pushes Against Cashless Businesses Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat, is voicing strong concerns about the rise of cashless-only businesses. It’s a pressing issue not just for him but for all small business owners and working-class Americans. Everyone needs to stay alert about the potential consequences. As someone who has worked in financial […]
Cryptocurrency cards surpass banks in small transactions across Europe: Report
Crypto Cards Disrupting Traditional Banking in Europe Crypto cards are changing the way small transactions are handled in Europe, with nearly 45% of crypto card purchases being under 10 euros (about $11.70). Traditionally, this segment has been dominated by cash payments. A recent report from CEX.IO, shared with CointeLegraph, notes that spending habits among crypto […]
Rep. Mark Alford Suggests Legislation to Prevent Lawmakers from ‘Questionable Stock Transactions’
Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO) introduced legislation on Wednesday aimed at banning stock trading by members of Congress. Alford expressed concern about the potential for corruption, stating, “As civil servants, we should uphold higher standards and avoid even the appearance of impropriety. Unfortunately, many in Congress are involved in dubious stock trades that benefit them through […]
Shiba Inu’s Shibarium Sees 54% Increase in Transactions Following Adoption Milestone – U.Today
The Shiba Inu ecosystem is experiencing a resurgence as the Layer 2 blockchain, Shiva Limited, reported a remarkable 54% increase in transactions over the last day. Daily transactions jumped from 2.101 million to 3.1 million, signaling a rise in user interest and engagement. This growth is noted on the Shabbyum Network. Alongside this surge, Shibarium’s […]
Mastercard Move Transactions Grow 35%, CEO Says Consumer Spending ‘Solid’ – PYMNTS.com
Highlights Contactless payments are the dominant force. 73% of all Mastercard face-to-face switching transactions are contactless, indicating a wide range of consumer embraces. Management said consumer spending remains fundamentally strong despite concerns such as tariffs and geopolitical tensions that have led to decline in consumer and business sentiment. Mastercard reported a 15% and 16% increase […]