Adriaan Brits

6 days ago | newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits

Stablecoins have once again become a focal point in Washington as Senate Democrats opposed legislation aimed at legitimizing their use. While advocates refer to stablecoins as “digital dollars,” critics argue that more robust regulatory measures are necessary. Stablecoins: The Debate ContinuesStablecoins are digital currencies issued by private entities, often promoted as a digital equivalent to the U.S. dollar.

1 week ago | newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits

Fintech’s David Takes on the Goliath of Predatory Billing PracticesSmall businesses are the backbone of the economy, yet they often face exploitation from corporate giants with shared ownership. Companies like LinkedIn, GoDaddy, and JPMorgan Chase, linked by major institutional investors such as BlackRock and Vanguard, have been criticized for predatory billing practices that drain small businesses.

1 week ago | newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits

Email continues to be the foundation of business communication, especially for enterprise operations where formal documentation, client correspondence, and regulatory disclosures are commonplace. Despite the growing use of real-time messaging platforms, email remains unmatched in legal recognition, archival capability, and ecosystem integration. But as cyber threats grow in sophistication and data privacy regulations tighten globally, email must evolve—and that evolution hinges on encryption.

1 week ago | newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits

As political change takes place and markets swing like a wrecking ball, one thing is clear: forex traders are loving the Trump-fueled volatility, while hedge fund managers are sweating bullets. The return of Donald Trump to the center of U.S. political discourse, coupled with global economic uncertainty, has once again turned the foreign exchange (forex) market into a playground for traders who thrive on high-stakes swings.

1 week ago | newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits

A comprehensive industry outlook from IBISWorld, titled Real Estate Investment Trusts in Canada (2014–2029), suggests that while the sector is poised for a moderate rebound following years of contraction, several unaddressed geopolitical risks—including potential Trump-era tariffs and even talk of U.S.-Canada integration—could significantly reshape the landscape.