Artificial Intelligence

March 24, 2026 @ 2:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

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

March 24, 2026 @ 2:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

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

March 24, 2026 @ 8:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

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

March 24, 2026 @ 6:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

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

March 23, 2026 @ 6:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

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

March 23, 2026 @ 9:30 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

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

March 23, 2026 @ 9:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

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

March 23, 2026 @ 8:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

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

March 23, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

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

March 23, 2026 @ 1:48 am By Michael Wong  |  

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

March 22, 2026 @ 4:10 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

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

March 22, 2026 @ 3:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

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

March 22, 2026 @ 10:12 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

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

March 21, 2026 @ 6:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

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

March 21, 2026 @ 1:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

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

March 21, 2026 @ 9:21 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Experian unveiled enhancements to Experian Virtual Assistant (EVA). “This next generation of EVA reflects the direction of our consumer AI strategy,” said Debbie Hsu, executive vice president of product at Experian Consumer Services. “We are bringing together conversational AI, personalization, and our trusted… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 6:19 pm By JD Alois  |  

Today, President Donald Trump introduced a “National AI Legislation Framework” as it aims to gain federal oversight of the development of artificial intelligence. Multiple states have already enacted rules to guide AI use and development, with some fearing a patchwork approach in which 50 states… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 2:57 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Oasis Security, a developer of Non-Human Identity and agentic access governance, this week announced $120 million in Series B funding led by Craft Ventures, with participation from existing investors Cyberstarts, Sequoia Capital, and Accel. It brings total funding to $195 million. The round reflects the… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 2:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has released fresh analysis underscoring a pivotal reality in the fight against digital asset crime: artificial intelligence dramatically speeds up investigations, but human expertise remains the decisive factor in building airtight cases. Despite AI’s growing sophistication, the team at TRM… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 8:36 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Obin AI, an enterprise AI company building an agentic workforce for financial institutions, has raised $7 million in seed funding led by Motive Partners. The round also includes participation from angel investors and advisors Dr. Fei-Fei Li and Lukasz Kaiser, figures in both foundational AI… Read More