This week Zalos, a provider of computer agents for finance operations, announced a $3.6 million seed round to develop agentic productivity software. The funding round was led by 14 Peaks with participation from Cohen Circle, 20VC and several angel investors. Computer agents may be the… Read More
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In a move signaling the influence of artificial intelligence in retail, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has announced a strategic investment in DaVinci Commerce. The global professional services giant made the investment through its Ventures arm and paired it with a collaborative agreement involving Accenture Song. The… Read More
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In his recent annual update to investors, BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) Chairman and CEO Larry Fink provided a forward-looking assessment of global finance. Fink highlights how nations are shifting toward greater self-reliance in energy, defense, and technology, fracturing the old model of borderless capitalism. Since the late… Read More
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Republic Europe is focused on reshaping the investment landscape by breaking down traditional barriers that have long limited retail investors’ access to high-growth opportunities. Through its equity crowdfunding platform, the firm tries to enable more everyday Europeans to participate directly in private markets, venture-backed startups,… Read More
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Jozu has launched Jozu Agent Guard, a zero-trust AI runtime that executes agents, models, and MCP servers within secure environments, with built-in policy enforcement and guardrails that agents cannot disable. As enterprises rapidly adopt AI agents, MCP servers, and tools like Copilot, OpenClawd, and Claude… Read More
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Senior cybersecurity executives find themselves navigating a pivotal moment where artificial intelligence is simultaneously amplifying risks and strengthening protective measures. A new EY Cybersecurity Roadmap Study of 500 top corporate security officials highlights how organizations are urgently channeling resources into advanced AI tools and self-governing… Read More
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Digital asset exchange Kraken continues to push boundaries in crypto trading and policy engagement with two timely announcements. On March 23, the company introduced Synthetic Pairs on its professional-grade Kraken Pro platform, streamlining complex asset conversions. Just days earlier, on March 20, parent company Payward… Read More
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The first three months of 2026 tested cryptocurrency investors with sharp swings driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and broader economic recalibrations. According to Grayscale Research’s latest sectoral review, every one of the six major crypto categories recorded losses for the second quarter running. Risk-off crypto… Read More
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The European Central Bank (ECB) is stepping up its examination of cutting-edge digital technologies and their role in strengthening the euro area economy. Recently this month, Executive Board members delivered keynote addresses while a working paper offered empirical insights, underscoring the institution’s forward-looking approach to… Read More
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Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has introduced upgraded tools and features within its Adaptive Managed Extended Detection and Response (MxDR) offering, in collaboration with Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and their joint enterprise Avanade. Revealed recently this month, this initiative integrates cutting-edge agentic artificial intelligence into cybersecurity frameworks to help… Read More
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MessagePay this week announced a strategic partnership with Glia designed to close a gap that often exists between community banks’ and credit unions’ AI service systems and payments. The new integration embeds MessagePay’s loan payment capabilities directly into Glia’s banking AI platform, allowing financial institutions… Read More
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A recent consumer survey commissioned by Bank of Ireland underscores shifting expectations in financial services. Conducted by Red C Research in early 2026 among over 1,300 adults across Ireland, the study found that nearly three-quarters (72%) of respondents consider it essential for banks and utility… Read More
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A new survey from digital bank bunq has revealed a striking shift in how Irish consumers approach financial conversations. More than one in three respondents feel they can speak more openly about their finances with artificial intelligence than with friends, family, or colleagues. This finding… Read More
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Starling Bank has unveiled the UK’s agentic AI financial assistant, marking a significant leap in how customers handle everyday money matters. Launched on 20 March 2026, the digital tool enables personal account holders to take greater control of their finances through conversational interactions that go… Read More
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Singapore’s central bank has released an industry-developed toolkit to help financial institutions manage risks from artificial intelligence, as regulators and banks move from broad AI principles to more practical controls for generative and agentic AI. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said it had concluded… Read More
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Bitcoin and cryptocurrency overall dominated Web3 minds this week, but interest rates, AI, and the Mastercard/BVNK deal also caught their eyes. SEC and CFTC’s newly released joint “token taxonomy” “The regulatory clarity provided in this guidance extends far beyond basic cryptocurrencies, addressing key growth sectors… Read More
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Insights from ConsenSys have indicated that Autonomous artificial intelligence agents have moved beyond simple chatbots to become active participants in the cryptocurrency economy. These sophisticated systems independently execute trades, oversee digital wallets, and transfer funds across blockchain networks at speed, often operating with broad permissions… Read More
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SuperSeed Fund III has secured a cornerstone commitment of up to £50 million from the British Business Bank to invest in B2B AI and SaaS startups. The bank has made its commitment through the Enterprise Capital Funds program, with the fund also being accredited by… Read More
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In the fast-paced and unpredictable ecosystem of cryptocurrency and venture capital, recent social media discussions have highlighted the extraordinary investment foresight demonstrated by Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder and former CEO of collapsed crypto exchange FTX. This, even as its founder’s legal troubles continue to… Read More
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In a step toward becoming a universal financial platform or the so-called “everything” exchange, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has unveiled perpetual futures contracts linked to leading U.S. equities for its qualified customers outside the United States. This introduction grants 24/7 access to leveraged trading on high-profile technology… Read More
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