Artificial Intelligence

March 17, 2026 @ 9:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has officially closed its deal to acquire Faculty, a UK based artificial intelligence firm known for its expertise in deploying AI responsibly across government and commercial organizations. The transaction, finalized on March 16, 2026, strengthens the consulting giant’s position as a go-to… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 10:12 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

  Web3 had plenty to say about stablecoins, legislation, crypto and their intersection this week. Read below to find out more. Bitcoin “This is indeed notable. In prior geopolitical shocks, BTC could register 5-10% drawdowns, so this time is at the high end of the… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 10:05 am By JD Alois  |  

OpenAI Instant Checkout was announced in late 2025, but this month the company shared it was scaling back the project while focusing on merchant sites or integrated services. In September of 2025, OpenAI said it was “taking the first steps toward ChatGPT helping people buy,”… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Institutional investors are adapting their approaches to private markets amid changing economic pressures. The latest annual survey from Adams Street Partners highlights what experts are calling a “major realignment” in investment strategies. Drawing from responses by limited partners (LPs) worldwide, the report examines how these… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 6:42 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Rogo, an AI platform used by financial institutions, has acquired Offset, an AI agent company founded by Raj Khare and Shiv Shrivastava. Offset develops learning agents designed to operate directly inside financial workflows across investment banking, private equity, hedge funds, and corporate finance. With the… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 3:06 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Coreworks AI has opened the early waitlist for its AI SuperAnalyst, a new set of autonomous agents that transform business data into complete finished presentations and reports with fully traceable numbers in minutes. It also confirmed a $5 million seed round, led by the Together… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 6:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG has indicated that the technology sector is entering a transformative era defined by intelligent systems, exponential innovation, and the need for resilient strategies, according to KPMG’s newly released Global Tech Report 2026. KPMG pointed out that the research study draws on responses from 2,500… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 5:00 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore-based venture capital firm Empyrean Sky Partners said it has secured $90 million in the first close of its Global Technology Fund, marking what the firm described as the fastest initial close of 2026 as it targets $200 million for investments in next-generation industrial technologies…. Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 4:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin issuer and digital assets infrastructure focused firm Tether has been making steady progress in 2026 with a series of strategic announcements that highlight its evolving focus on responsible innovation, financial infrastructure, and emerging technologies. These developments underscore the company’s commitment to expanding its influence… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 1:15 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Saudi artificial intelligence startup Infobrim has secured its first strategic angel investment at a $3.5 million valuation, as the Riyadh-based company looks to expand its software platform for enterprise data analytics and ride growing demand for AI tools in the kingdom. Financial details of the… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 12:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Investment platform Kraken continues to push boundaries with new digital tools and insights that cater to developers, businesses, and investors . Recent announcements highlight the investing platform’s commitment to accessibility, infrastructure, and education on key milestones, solidifying its position as a key player in the… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 4:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key move for personal finance in the United Kingdom, Experian has teamed up with OpenAI to introduce the nation’s inaugural credit score application embedded directly within ChatGPT. Announced on March 13, 2026, this feature allows users to quickly gauge how credit scores stack… Read More

March 14, 2026 @ 2:45 am By Michael Wong  |  

Global enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) accelerated sharply in 2025, with full implementation rising 282% from a year earlier as companies moved beyond pilot programs and began deploying the technology more broadly across their operations, according to Salesforce’s second annual Chief Information Officer study…. Read More

March 14, 2026 @ 1:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move that aims to reshape how financial professionals interact with market information, OpenAI has embedded Alpaca Markets’ data capabilities into ChatGPT. Announced recently this month, the integration allows users to retrieve real-time and historical market insights using everyday language, eliminating the traditional friction… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 8:24 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Ncontracts, a provider of integrated compliance, risk, and vendor management solutions to the financial services industry, recently released the 2026 State of Third-Party Risk Management Survey. It reveals that for the first time, financial institutions rank AI risk on par with cybersecurity as their top… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 3:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) has announced a surge in digital activity among its clients, fueled by advanced artificial intelligence, streamlined payment systems, and customized financial planning resources. In 2025, clients engaged with the bank roughly 30 billion times through app logins and automated notifications… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 10:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UPST), the creator of an artificial intelligence lending marketplace traded on NASDAQ under the ticker UPST, has revealed its intention to seek a national bank charter. The move, disclosed March 10, involves establishing Upstart Bank, N.A., as a federally insured institution, pending clearances… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 8:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Banco Santander (NYSE: SAN) and Visa (NYSE: V) have reportedly achieved a breakthrough in digital commerce, unveiling the region’s inaugural controlled pilot of end-to-end payments executed entirely by artificial intelligence agents. Announced recently this month, the partnership leverages Visa Intelligent Commerce technology to enable secure,… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 3:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a speech delivered on 6 March 2026 in New York, Isabel Schnabel, Member of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) Executive Board, addressed the challenges of managing inflation and employment in an environment shaped by frequent supply disruptions and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence…. Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 3:01 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bold Security has emerged from stealth and announced a $40 million funding round with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Picture Capital, and Red Dot Capital Partners.  The company focuses on what workers and AI tools are actually doing on enterprise edge devices, and reduces risk… Read More