Simon McLoughlin

1 month ago | cointelegraph.com | Simon McLoughlin

Opinion by: Simon McLoughlin, CEO at Uphold2021 witnessed a fintech investment boom, with startups raising approximately $229 billion globally. Higher interest rates and tighter economic circumstances have since tempered that exuberance, but funds continue to pile into the sector. Indeed, the global fintech sector is expected to see a rebound in investment activity throughout 2025. Why are investors continuing to bet big on this sector? The answer is simple.

1 month ago | finextra.com | Simon McLoughlin

In 2024, the stablecoin market grew by 57% and analysts expect the sector’s expansion to accelerate further to reach a total market value of $500 billion in the coming year. And this is just the start. In our view, stablecoins will transform global finance in the next two years, carving out a place for themselves at the heart of the international payments system. Stablecoins reach maturity In part, this success will come from the fact that stablecoins have evolved into credible digital assets.

Oct 21, 2023 | codesports.com.au | Simon McLoughlin

If you haven’t already heard of Victor Wembanyama, you’re about to. And if you’re anything like the rest of us, you won’t believe your eyes. Everything about him is big. He stands at 224cm (7’4”). His wingspan is 240cm (8’) across. His hands are so big he can grip a basketball with just two fingers and makes a baseball look like a grape. When he reaches for the basket those fingertips are a mere 4cm short of the 10-foot rim with his size 20.5 shoes still firmly planted on the ground.

Aug 31, 2023 | ffnews.com | Lauren Towner |Simon McLoughlin

Web3 financial platform Uphold and English Premier League football team, Burnley Football Club have announced a partnership which will see the company become the Club’s Official Sleeve Partner for the 2023/24 Premier League campaign. The Uphold logo was in place on the Clarets’ shirts for last weekend’s game against Aston Villa and the relationship will also see the platform’s branding displayed on LED signage across Turf Moor on matchdays and during activations throughout the season.

Jan 24, 2023 | codesports.com.au | Simon McLoughlin