Artificial Intelligence

May 29, 2026 @ 1:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated in a research report that North American venture capital assets under management (AUM) are projected to expand from approximately $1.5 trillion at the end of 2025 to $2 trillion by 2030, representing a 30% increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 6:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

AI adoption is surging in 2026 but Fintech platforms like Klarna  (NYSE:KLAR) have been known to make short-sighted business decisions. In the past year, many Fintechs including BNPL provider Klarna made the hasty decision to cut many of its staff members, while citing AI advancements… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 5:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase‘s (NASDAQ:COIN) Ethereum Layer 2 network, Base, has taken a significant step toward merging artificial intelligence with decentralized finance by launching Base MCP. This innovative tool enables users to link their Base Accounts directly to popular AI platforms, allowing seamless onchain interactions through natural language… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 1:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Wall Street Blockchain Alliance (WSBA) is updating its focus. While keeping its blockchain policy mission, WSBA is now adding artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing to its portfolio. According to a statement distributed by Ron Quaranta, Chairman and CEO of WSBA, AI and quantum… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 2:53 pm By JD Alois  |  

A recent report on financial services crimes states that 65% of these occurrences involve a human element. The report published by Verizon says that “phishing victims, errors, and social engineering remain persistent attack surfaces despite security investments.” Internal data is compromised in 53% of financial… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 10:12 am By JD Alois  |  

Robinhood  (NASDAQ: HOOD) has launched agentic trading, allowing users to trade automatically using artificial intelligence (AI). Purchases of Robinhood’s AI-native Model Context Protocol (MCP) will use a credit card to pay for the transaction. In a blog post, Robinhood said users can now build agents to execute… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 9:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNP Paribas (EPA: BNP) has renewed and expanded its partnership with French AI focused firm Mistral AI for an additional three years. This extension builds on their initial collaboration that started in 2023 and was formalized in 2024, marking a deeper commitment to integrating sophisticated… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 4:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As the S&P 500 closed the past week at yet another all-time record high, the University of Michigan‘s most recent reading of US consumer sentiment has now significantly plummeted to its lowest level in almost 70 years. And as The Wall Street Journal recently reported,… Read More

May 26, 2026 @ 10:07 am By Nick Morgan  |  

The Man Who Helped Invent Blockchain Says Prosperity Will Come From Innovation, Not Blind Faith in Fiat Dr. W. Scott Stornetta, whose early 1990s research on digital timestamping and immutable records laid the foundation for blockchain and was cited throughout Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin white paper,… Read More

May 25, 2026 @ 7:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The AI digital divide is very much a real phenomenon and not really a key digital technology trend that too many Fintech industry professionals are even talking about (as they should be). With global AI adoption surging dramatically across countries and jurisdictions, we have all… Read More

May 25, 2026 @ 5:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

NEAR Protocol‘s native token has emerged as a standout performer, climbing more than 50% over the past seven days and spearheading gains among artificial intelligence-themed digital assets. This surge reflects growing investor enthusiasm for blockchain projects integrating AI capabilities, bolstered by network developments and broader… Read More

May 25, 2026 @ 11:19 am By Michael Wong  |  

A Nasdaq-listed fertility services company is making a bet on one of the internet’s more speculative frontiers: AI-powered prediction markets. NewGenIVF Group has made an initial $2 million strategic investment in K25.ai, a Singapore-based AI-native live streaming and watch-to-predict platform, as part of a Pre-A… Read More

May 25, 2026 @ 11:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a seemingly sophisticated supply chain campaign referred to as TrapDoor, which deploys malicious packages across popular package registries to compromise developers working in cryptocurrency, decentralized finance (DeFi), artificial intelligence, and blockchain environments. The operation, first spotted on May 22, 2026, has… Read More

May 24, 2026 @ 2:43 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Chinese autonomous driving company UISEE Technologies has raised about HK$870 million ($111 million) in a Hong Kong initial public offering, adding to signs of improving investor appetite for AI-linked technology listings in the city. The Beijing-based company began trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange… Read More

May 24, 2026 @ 11:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

AI Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: AIFC), a firm intertwined with cryptocurrency assets, has issued a warning about its future viability. In its latest quarterly report, the company highlighted mounting financial pressures that could jeopardize its ability to sustain operations beyond the next year. This development underscores… Read More

May 23, 2026 @ 8:22 am By Michael Wong  |  

For Edward Robinson, deputy managing director for economic policy and chief economist at Monetary Authority of Singapore, the gains from artificial intelligence (AI) are unlikely to arrive quickly due to a mix of shocks from tariffs, energy, and geopolitics. During the 13th Asian Monetary Policy… Read More

May 22, 2026 @ 3:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

HUMAIN, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company specializing in comprehensive AI solutions, has teamed up with global professional services firm Accenture (NYSE: ACN). The alliance positions Accenture as a key strategic partner for AI reinvention and innovation, aiming to expand HUMAIN’s reach and capabilities throughout Saudi… Read More

May 22, 2026 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech firm Klarna (NYSE:KLAR) has rolled out its Shopping Search application directly inside ChatGPT. Announced on May 20, 2026, this new tool integrates real-time product discovery into everyday conversations, allowing digital technology users to explore shopping options without leaving their chat interface. The timing… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 9:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V) has released its latest online / digital threats research report, underscoring a significant evolution in the payments fraud landscape. As network-level security measures grow more robust, fraudsters are pivoting toward sophisticated social engineering tactics enhanced by artificial intelligence. These approaches focus on… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 9:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a US-based fintech founded by Japanese entrepreneurs, has emerged as a key player focused on digital financial infrastructure. Following a $150 million Series D round in January 2026 led by Drive Capital, the financial technology company achieved unicorn status with a $1.15 billion valuation,… Read More