January 25, 2026 @ 8:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

French banking provider Société Générale has revealed plans to cut approximately 1,800 jobs across its operations in France as part of a broader strategy to control costs and streamline its organization. The announcement, made on January 22, 2026, comes amid ongoing efforts by CEO Slawomir… Read More

 Tagged banking, europe, france, layoffs, societe generale

January 25, 2026 @ 6:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

At the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22, 2026, Elon Musk delivered a rather bold forecast that has given the tech sector something to think carefully about. Musk’s recent remarks could also lead to interesting debates on how the global economy could evolve… Read More

 Tagged ai, bitcoin, elon musk, fintech adoption, payments, x

January 25, 2026 @ 4:23 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

According to the latest research, scammers seem to be getting more creative, and this trend appears to be changing as QR codes gain more popularity now among scammers. Recent research from cybersecurity company NordVPN reveals that more than 26 million people could have unknowingly been… Read More

 Tagged fraud, Marijus Briedis, NordVPN, qr codes, quishing

January 25, 2026 @ 4:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

DXC Technology has unveiled a strategic partnership with Ripple, aiming to equip international banks with robust tools for managing digital assets. This collaboration integrates Ripple’s blockchain solutions into DXC’s Hogan core banking system, allowing financial institutions to handle custody and payments of digital currencies without… Read More

 Tagged blockchain adoption, digital assets, dxc technology, ripple, tokenization

January 25, 2026 @ 4:19 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bitcoin “Another weekend, another sell-off in digital assets on the back of tariff news and geopolitics. Bitcoin has broken below a key support level of $94,000, which marked the January breakout trend line.  “From here, it’s likely we’ll see further downside unless buyers step in,… Read More

 Tagged 1inch, abra, bill barhydt, bitcoin, clarity act, Coin Bureau, crypto council for innovation, DexTrader.ai, ftc, Marlon Williams, nyse, Puckrin, sergej kunz

January 25, 2026 @ 4:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global data provider Experian has unveiled key insights into just how its collaboration with the Credit Builders Alliance (CBA) is transforming the credit landscape for consumers often sidelined by traditional systems. Released recently this month, the study underscores the power of targeted credit-building initiatives in… Read More

 Tagged analysis, data, experian, research

January 25, 2026 @ 1:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK financial sector is undergoing significant transformations aimed at enhancing efficiency, protecting vulnerable consumers, and addressing historical grievances. UK Finance pointed out that key regulatory bodies like the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are driving these changes through updated policies and industry collaborations. UK Finance… Read More

 Tagged fca, uk finance, united kingdom

January 25, 2026 @ 1:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK-based digital bank Revolut has abandoned its earlier intentions to purchase a U.S. financial institution. The company is now focusing on securing an independent banking charter directly from U.S. regulators, according to a recent report. This move underscores Revolut’s determination to penetrate the lucrative U.S…. Read More

 Tagged Business Expansion, digital bank, revolut, us

January 25, 2026 @ 7:19 am By Michael Wong  |  

Kuwait Investment Authority-backed Raqami Islamic Digital Bank (RIDB) plans to begin operations in Pakistan next month with a $100 million investment, Bloomberg reported, marking another Gulf-backed entry into the country’s financial sector. The lender will become Pakistan’s first fully digital Shariah-compliant bank, offering online financing,… Read More

 Tagged Kuwait Investment Authority, pakistan, Raqami Islamic Digital Bank

January 25, 2026 @ 6:23 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

ThetaRay, a provider of Cognitive AI financial crime compliance, this week announced the appointment of Brad Levy as CEO. Levy is a financial markets infrastructure executive and former CEO of Symphony. Symphony is a financial markets infrastructure and technology platform established by a consortium of… Read More

 Tagged brad levy, Cognitive AI, Erel Margalit, peter reynolds, thetaray