Artificial Intelligence

February 3, 2026 @ 7:03 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Slice Global Equity, an AI-native global equity compliance and management platform for multinational companies, has raised $25 million in Series A funding led by global software investor Insight Partners, with participation from Fenwick and Cooley LLP (as investors) and existing investors TLV Partners, R-Squared Ventures… Read More

February 2, 2026 @ 11:37 am By JD Alois  |  

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) in France says the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is rather high. In a recent survey conducted by the AMF, 90% of respondents reported using AI or planning to do so in the near future. Generative AI is the… Read More

February 2, 2026 @ 8:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Nansen has rolled out its AI Agent on the web platform, building on its initial mobile debut. This move allows users to access a seamless, conversational interface for exploring and acting on blockchain data directly from their desktops. By bridging mobile and… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 8:40 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

A new research study from Wakefield Research surveyed 100 CFOs at mid-market U.S. companies ($50M-$500M revenue). Between 60 and 77% already plan to adopt AI depending on the use case. But the findings reveal a massive trust gap blocking execution. Read the full report here:… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 7:36 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) and Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) this week announced an expanded, multi-year partnership, making Affirm the exclusive provider of BNPL installment payment methods for lodging and packages across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo. Affirm will also be available to Canadian travellers on select properties… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 2:10 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA), a global non-profit initiative founded by Bybit and dedicated to leveraging blockchain for societal impact, and FLock.io, a privacy-first decentralized AI provider, have announced the signing of a partnership to explore collaboration focused on decentralized AI, blockchain, and public-good initiatives…. Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 10:29 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Limy, an Agentic Web infrastructure platform, this week emerged from stealth, announcing a $10M funding round led by Flybridge with participation from a16z speedrun. Other investors include Axiom, Clarim, Communitas, JRV and AnD. As the web shifts to AI agents, Limy’s platform provides brands control… Read More

January 31, 2026 @ 11:47 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

FlexTecs, a provider of recovery audit, contract compliance, and payment accuracy software and solutions, has announced a strategic investment from Cohere Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm focused on investing in differentiated technology and tech-enabled services companies. Through its services and technology, FlexTecs reviews more… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 3:30 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Melio, an accounts payable and receivable platform, this week announced the launch of Agent Mel, an AI-powered assistant and expert guide that delivers quick responses and insights for payment, product, and vendor questions. The conversational agent helps accountants, bookkeepers, and SMBs access critical information and… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 2:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PwC indicates that the global economy is demonstrating notable endurance, yet one that’s increasingly precarious. The extensive research report from PwC highlights how worldwide growth is sustaining itself through a limited array of factors, including advancements in artificial intelligence, government spending policies, and buoyant financial… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 11:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK-based Sovereign AI (S-AI) has announced a strategic collaboration with global consulting firm Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and data analytics firm Palantir Technologies. This partnership aims to construct and expand cutting-edge AI data centers, creating a robust and independent foundation for AI applications in both commercial… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 11:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a new development for the proptech sector, Miami-based Propy has secured a $100 million credit facility to accelerate its mission of overhauling the traditional real estate closing process. The funding, led by Metropolitan Partners Group, marks the company’s first foray into the private credit… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 12:31 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The Digital Genesis Fund has officially launched as a new European investment platform focused on real-world infrastructure for the digital age, combining institutional regulation with Web3, tokenization, and AI-driven value creation. Structured as a Luxembourg SICAV-RAIF, the Digital Genesis Fund is designed to deploy long-term… Read More

January 29, 2026 @ 8:47 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

ThetaRay today announced the launch of Ray, an Agentic AI AML investigation suite for transaction monitoring investigations. Embedded in the ThetaRay Investigation Center, Ray extends Cognitive AI from detection to investigation, combining autonomous investigative execution with on-demand analyst support. Global regulators are converging on higher… Read More

January 29, 2026 @ 5:57 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

NordVPN has revealed new insights into the privacy risks Canadians face as AI tools become embedded in their daily work routines. According to data from the National Privacy Test (NPT) for 2025, 95% of Canadians do not understand what privacy issues to consider when using… Read More

January 29, 2026 @ 1:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the world gears up for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, a fresh wave of enthusiasm is sweeping through US based travelers, fueled by digital technology. A new study from Visa (NYSE: V) recently uncovers how artificial intelligence is transforming the way people research,… Read More

January 29, 2026 @ 11:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group has revealed that its investments in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) yielded approximately £50 million in benefits during 2025. Building on this foundation, the organization anticipates generating more than £100 million in additional value this year by expanding its use of both GenAI… Read More

January 29, 2026 @ 10:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) has introduced its Agent Suite, a comprehensive set of tools aimed at equipping enterprises with advanced AI capabilities. Announced on January 27, 2026, from the company’s headquarters in Purchase, New York, this initiative seeks to streamline the adoption of agentic AI—intelligent systems… Read More

January 29, 2026 @ 12:11 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Compa, a provider of AI-driven compensation intelligence, announced $35 million in Series B funding. The round was led by Jump Capital, with participation from Crosslink Capital, Storm Ventures, Permanent Capital, HR Tech Investments LLC (an affiliate of Indeed, Inc.), and PagsGroup. For decades, enterprise companies… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 9:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Anthropic has reportedly concluded its latest funding round, surpassing initial expectations. The company, known for its Claude AI models, raised approximately $20 billion at a $350 billion valuation. This infusion of capital, led by investors such as Coatue Management, Singapore’s GIC, and Sequoia Capital, with… Read More