Artificial Intelligence

April 7, 2026 @ 4:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Federal agencies are ramping up efforts to boost operational efficiency through digital transformation, yet a new Ernst & Young survey reveals persistent obstacles that threaten to stall progress. Released at the start of Fiscal Year 2026, the EY Government and Public Sector Federal Trends Report… Read More

April 7, 2026 @ 12:58 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Airwallex, a global financial and payments platform, has received approval from Bank Negara Malaysia for its e-money issuing and Class A licences. With these licences, Airwallex can provide a complete suite of payment services in Malaysia. This empowers companies to expand and thrive across borders,… Read More

April 6, 2026 @ 11:35 am By JD Alois  |  

A significant 65% of investors are said to be using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to aid them in the decision making process, according to a recent survey. The poll queried 938 US investors to determine the degree of usage of AI investing tools. Conducted by investing.com,… Read More

April 6, 2026 @ 7:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Standard Chartered’s (LON: STAN) Transaction Banking division has released a report called “Bankable Insights” for 2026, painting a picture of the sector’s next turning point. The bank argues that the convergence of artificial intelligence and digital assets is set to reshape how companies run their… Read More

April 6, 2026 @ 5:45 am By Michael Wong  |  

AccuQuant, a Fintech platform focused on artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies, has raised $20 million in a funding round led by investors with backgrounds in digital assets and financial technology, according to an announcement. The company said the fresh capital would be used to strengthen… Read More

April 6, 2026 @ 12:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has unveiled blockchain intelligence agents, marking a significant evolution in its analytics platform. Announced at the company’s annual Links conference on March 31, 2026, the new capability leverages over a decade of accumulated data—including billions of screened transactions and more than ten million prior… Read More

April 5, 2026 @ 11:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SpaceX is readying itself for a landmark initial public offering that could push its market worth past the $2 trillion threshold, according to Bloomberg (and other outlets), which drew on information from unnamed insiders. This projected figure marks a dramatic escalation compared with the company’s… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 10:17 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

The Visa Business-to-AI Report (B2AI), conducted in conjunction with Morning Consult, highlights how AI is already influencing demand. Nearly 40% of Americans have made a purchase they normally would not have considered as a result of using an AI agent or tool. This is an… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 7:26 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

9fin, an AI-native platform for global debt markets, has raised $170 million in Series C funding at a $1.3 billion valuation. The round was led by HarbourVest, with participation from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and earlier investors Redalpine, Highland Europe, Spark Capital, and Seedcamp. The funding will accelerate development of 9fin’s AI capabilities, expand its  proprietary dataset, and support continued growth… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 11:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era when financial pressures mount, a striking number of Americans are quietly turning to artificial intelligence for guidance. According to fresh research released by bunq, Europe’s neobanking focused Fintech, more than one in three U.S. adults have already consulted AI when facing a… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 10:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain security firm CertiK has released a comprehensive analysis of OpenClaw, a popular open-source AI agent that has seen explosive growth since its debut. The report warns that the platform’s rapid adoption has outpaced its security measures, creating significant vulnerabilities that could expose users to… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 8:18 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Stampli, a finance operations platform, announced Stampli Deep Finance this week. Every organization’s finance data holds spending patterns, pricing shifts, and vendor risks that stay buried in invoice data. Stampli Deep Finance brings those findings into focus. It analyzes invoice data already inside Stampli and… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 8:12 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

New national survey data from Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF), a national nonprofit small business lender, finds that small business owners operating in underserved communities are increasingly relying on digital tools and evaluating cryptocurrency payments and AI-powered platforms as part of their business operations. The findings… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT) has offloaded 3,778 Bitcoin during the first three months of 2026, securing an average net sale price of $76,626 per coin and generating roughly $289.5 million in proceeds. The Texas-based mining operation disclosed the transactions as part of its quarterly production… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 6:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent reply released this month, the Bank of England as well as the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have responded to a government request from HM Treasury, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, and the Department for Business and Trade. The letter, signed… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 4:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Juniper Research has released a whitepaper examining the rise of agentic commerce and questioning whether it represents a genuine breakthrough in digital transactions or merely a temporary excitement. The analysis explores the forces accelerating its uptake, highlights significant obstacles, and provides a high-level projection of… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 3:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A Visa (NYSE: V) research study sheds new light on the evolving landscape of commerce, showing that artificial intelligence is poised to play a far more active role in everyday transactions. Released on April 2, 2026, the report—titled Visa Defines the Next Era of Commerce:… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 12:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

OpenAI has closed a new funding round, securing $122 billion in committed capital and achieving a post-money valuation of $852 billion. This substantial investment, backed by prominent partners including Amazon, NVIDIA, SoftBank, and Microsoft, along with numerous global institutions and venture firms, underscores the company’s… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 12:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Banks are poised for a major overhaul in how they handle day-to-day risk oversight. A new analysis from Oliver Wyman highlights how first-line risk management (FLRM) units—often called the control teams embedded within business operations—can slash expenses while boosting overall protection against nonfinancial threats. Over… Read More

April 2, 2026 @ 6:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) recently initiated large-scale staff reductions, affecting thousands of employees worldwide as part of a cost-cutting drive. This move coincides with an explosive global uptake of artificial intelligence technologies, where businesses are pouring considerable resources into AI-powered tools and infrastructure to stay… Read More