Artificial Intelligence

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

January 28, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Zocks, a privacy-focused AI platform for financial advisors, has raised $45 million in Series B funding co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and QED Investors, along with participation from Illuminate Financial and all existing investors, including Motive Partners, Expanse Venture Partners, Entrée Capital, and 14Peaks Capital…. Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 3:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Quantexa has rolled out its Claims Accelerator for Decision Intelligence, now accessible worldwide via the Guidewire Marketplace. This integration targets Guidewire’s ClaimCenter running on Guidewire Cloud, allowing insurance providers to infuse sophisticated analytical capabilities into their claims handling processes. As a Guidewire PartnerConnect Technology ally… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 3:40 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

SUPERAGENT AI has announced what it describes as the world’s first Quoting AI Agent, a technological breakthrough that automates the single most critical and labor-intensive workflow in the insurance industry – the quoting bottleneck. For decades, the “quoting bottleneck”, the manual process of collecting data,… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 10:23 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

As AI-powered fraud improves, Kidas is one company businesses and consumers from a constantly evolving threat. Kidas CEO Ron Kerbs said traditional approaches won’t stop criminals who use methods that evade standard filters. Kidas’ origins are in gaming. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people increasingly turned… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 8:47 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Forge’s Investment Outlook for Q1 2026 shows that while AI had a dominant influence on markets, fintech had its moments, too. Mid- and late-stage companies generated momentum in 2025 by garnering $154.9 billion, more than double 2024’s $75.5 billion. AI companies hoovered up the raises,… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 8:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

At the World Economic Forum in Davos this January, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong emerged as a vocal advocate for cryptocurrency’s integration into the global financial system. Through various appearances, including a live interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box and a panel discussion on tokenization, Armstrong… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 2:27 pm By JD Alois  |  

The European Commission announced earlier today that AI service Grok and X’s “recommender systems” are under investigation regarding possible transgressions under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The recommender system investigation has been underway since 2023, but the Commission said it would be extended. X has… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 1:58 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Today, Jelou announced a $10 million Series A to expand Brain, its platform for building AI agents that securely execute real business and financial operations inside WhatsApp. The round was led by Wellington Access Ventures, with participation from Krealo, Credicorp’s corporate venture arm, and Collide… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 9:17 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Ivo, an AI-powered contract intelligence platform, has this week announced a $55M Series B funding round led by existing investor Blackbird, with participation from existing and new investors Costanoa Ventures, Uncork Capital, Fika Ventures, GD1 and Icehouse Ventures. “Our goal has always been to make… Read More

January 25, 2026 @ 6:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

At the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22, 2026, Elon Musk delivered a rather bold forecast that has given the tech sector something to think carefully about. Musk’s recent remarks could also lead to interesting debates on how the global economy could evolve… Read More

January 25, 2026 @ 4:19 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bitcoin “Another weekend, another sell-off in digital assets on the back of tariff news and geopolitics. Bitcoin has broken below a key support level of $94,000, which marked the January breakout trend line.  “From here, it’s likely we’ll see further downside unless buyers step in,… Read More

January 25, 2026 @ 1:39 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Sweden’s EQT said it will launch a 57.0 billion yen ($371 million) tender offer to take private MAMEZO, a Tokyo-based IT services and consulting firm, in the private equity group’s first Japan investment focused on IT services. BPEA EQT Mid-Market Growth Partnership will offer 3,551… Read More

January 25, 2026 @ 6:23 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

ThetaRay, a provider of Cognitive AI financial crime compliance, this week announced the appointment of Brad Levy as CEO. Levy is a financial markets infrastructure executive and former CEO of Symphony. Symphony is a financial markets infrastructure and technology platform established by a consortium of… Read More