ClearBank, the UK-based provider of real-time clearing and embedded banking solutions, has taken a major step in its European ambitions. The company has named Tristan Kirchner, a payments executive with deep roots at Uber, Barclays and Visa, as CEO of its European subsidiary, ClearBank Europe… Read More
Tagged clearbank, europe, infrastructure, uk
BNP Paribas Asset Management, part of BNP Paribas (EPA: BNP), has issued a tokenized share class of an existing French-domiciled money market fund, registering the assets directly on public blockchain infrastructure. Announced on 20 February 2026, the pilot represents a notable advancement in the bank’s… Read More
Tagged asset management, bnp paribas, europe, france, infrastructure, tokenization
UK Finance has spotlighted a critical evolution in how institutions manage detection tools. A recent blog post, authored by Aleksandra Bojarzyn of KPMG UK alongside colleagues Ashley Lai, Rachel Olson, and Alisheik Akbar Ali, urges firms to move past basic regulatory checkboxes. Financial crime models—used… Read More
Tagged compliance, kpmg, uk, uk finance, united kingdom
LSEG, the global enabler of financial markets infrastructure and data solutions, has unveiled transformative initiatives designed to reshape how banks and institutions access, deploy, and monetize advanced analytics and AI-ready content. The developments underscore LSEG’s commitment to building secure, governed ecosystems that drive efficiency, responsible… Read More
Tagged bank of america, digitalization, lseg, societe generale, standard chartered
In a seemingly bold meta-experiment amid rising concerns about artificial intelligence reshaping the global workforce, researchers at Deutsche Bank (NYSE:DB) consulted advanced AI technology to forecast its own disruptive potential. Rather than relying solely on conventional economic models, the bank’s Research Institute tasked its proprietary… Read More
Tagged ai, artificial intelligence, deutsche bank, digitalization
Web3 had plenty on its mind this week, including some interesting thoughts on tokenization and market speculation. Crypto markets “The Clarity Act will become law and the narrative for crypto will switch to one of acceptance and embracement by banks and money managers. “Treasury will… Read More
Tagged Adam Hollander, ai, bill barhydt, bitcoin, Jimmy Xue, nft, tokenization
In February 2026, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond released a detailed examination of the “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) sector, focusing on its rapid evolution and broader economic effects. Authored by economist Zhu Wang, the research report highlights how these short-term financing options have… Read More
Tagged affirm, analysis, bnpl, buy now pay later, research
Cornell Law School Professor Dan Awrey has just released a timely new working paper that delves into one of the most pressing challenges facing modern finance: the disruptive power of technology on traditional banking. Titled Banking, Technology, and Instability, the paper examines how rapid technological… Read More
Tagged baas, banking, digitalization, fintech, insights, research
Badge, the operating platform for Apple and Google Wallets, has raised $17.1 million, including a $13.8 million Series A led by TTV Capital with participation from Stripe, Synchrony Ventures, and Infinity Ventures, as well as a previously unannounced $3.3 million seed round from QED Investors… Read More
Tagged Badge, Eric Senn, Lynne Laube, wallet
In a shift reshaping the boundaries between technology-driven finance and traditional banking, cryptocurrency firms and fintechs are increasingly viewing bank acquisitions as an expedited pathway into established financial systems. This, according to an update from the WSJ, which noted that instead of enduring the protracted… Read More
NewCo Capital rebrands to Bizcap US, strengthening support for brokers, ISOs
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StartEngine Acquires Vinovest to Broaden Access to Alternative Assets
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Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Most Fundable Companies
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