January 9, 2026 @ 8:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a bid to enable UK consumers with smarter money management, Starling Bank has revealed a surprisingly simple habit distinguishing the nation’s top savers: checking their bank balance daily. According to recent research, those who monitor their accounts every day save more frequently and maintain… Read More

 Tagged banking, digital bank, research, starling bank, uk, united kingdom

January 9, 2026 @ 1:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a step toward further modernizing public transportation, Taipei Metro has introduced a QR code-based payment option, allowing commuters to breeze through station gates using only their smartphones. This initiative, which officially rolled out on January 3, 2026, aims to enhance efficiency and reduce reliance… Read More

 Tagged asia, digitalization, payments, qr code payments, taipei, taiwan

January 8, 2026 @ 1:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) has announced its decision to abandon reliance on third-party proxy advisory firms, opting instead for an in-house artificial intelligence solution. This development, detailed in an internal company memorandum and highlighted by The Wall Street Journal, underscores a growing dissatisfaction with the proxy… Read More

 Tagged ai, artificial intelligence, financial services, jpmorgan

January 8, 2026 @ 10:28 am By JD Alois  |  

Additional details have emerged regarding JP Morgan’s (NYSE:JPM) acquisition of the Apple Card (NASDAQ:AAPL) business. As reported yesterday, after years of agonizing indecision over Apple’s card offering, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) has now agreed to exit the business while taking a $1 billion haircut on existing… Read More

 Tagged apple, apple card, chase, goldman sachs, jp morgan

January 8, 2026 @ 10:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), the parent company of Google, has eclipsed Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) in market value for the first time since 2020. As of the close of trading on Wednesday, Alphabet’s valuation reached an impressive $3.88 trillion, narrowly edging out Apple’s $3.84 trillion. This reversal comes… Read More

 Tagged alphabet, apple, defi, digital technology, fintech, google

January 8, 2026 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving landscape of cyber threats, a sophisticated Android-based malware known as Ghost Tap is now said to be behind a notable increase in fraudulent contactless payments. This malicious software allows cybercriminals to execute tap-to-pay transactions remotely, bypassing the need for direct access to… Read More

 Tagged fraud, insights, malware, nfc, payments

January 8, 2026 @ 8:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As 2026 unfolds, the Fintech sector is seemingly on the cusp of major shifts, driven by stablecoins, artificial intelligence agents, and deeper integrations between traditional banking and digital innovations. Industry professionals anticipate a year where experimental projects evolve into widespread applications, particularly in payments, commerce,… Read More

 Tagged ai, digital finance, insights, outlook 2026, stablecoins

January 8, 2026 @ 8:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bulgarian fintech firm Payhawk, which is said to be a specialist in corporate expense management, is reportedly engaging in preliminary talks for a fresh capital injection that could elevate its valuation to approximately $2 billion. Sources indicate the company aims to secure over $100 million… Read More

 Tagged europe, fintech, funding round, payhawk, spend management

January 8, 2026 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom solidified its position as one of Europe’s leading fintech hubs in 2025, even as emerging markets intensified their pursuit of investment capital. Despite challenging conditions, British fintech firms secured $3.6 billion in funding throughout the year, surpassing the combined totals of the… Read More

 Tagged europe, fintech, research, uk

January 8, 2026 @ 12:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s banking services provider Barclays has acquired a minority stake in Ubyx, a US-based firm specializing in stablecoin settlement infrastructure. This marks Barclays’ inaugural foray into investing in a company focused on stablecoins, underscoring the bank’s ongoing plans to delve into innovative digital financial instruments… Read More

 Tagged banking, barclays, investments, ubyx, uk