Artificial Intelligence

July 11, 2025 @ 6:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where digital services dominate, the subscription economy has become a cornerstone of digital-first business models. Juniper Research’s latest whitepaper, Subscribed for Success: Leveraging Subscriptions for Growth & Retention in the Digital Economy, offers an analysis of how subscription-based services are reshaping industries,… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 3:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The venture capital landscape in Q2 2025, as detailed in CB Insights’ State of Venture Q2’25 Report, underscores a dynamic yet uneven market shaped by artificial intelligence and cautious investor strategies. Global venture funding reached $97.2 billion across 5,336 deals, a 13% increase in funding… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 2:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) sector has solidified its position as the powerhouse of venture capital (VC) investment, with a record-breaking $73.6 billion raised across 1,603 deals in the first quarter of 2025, according to PitchBook’s Q1 2025 AI & ML VC… Read More

July 10, 2025 @ 2:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

Gradient Labs has raised $13 million in Series A funding in a round led by Redpoint Ventures, with participation from Localglobe, Puzzle Ventures, Liquid 2 Ventures, and Exceptional Capital. Gradient Labs was founded by Gradient Labs was co-founded by Dimitri Masin, Neal Lathia, and Danai… Read More

July 10, 2025 @ 1:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Okoora, a company redefining global foreign exchange (FX) infrastructure, today announced a strategic partnership with DashDevs, global fintech product engineering company, to streamline the delivery of embedded foreign exchange (FX) functionality in digital financial products. The partnership brings together Okoora’s FX360 engine, an AI-powered infrastructure… Read More

July 10, 2025 @ 1:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Clarity AI, which claims to be one of the largest technology and AI firms focused on sustainability, announced the acquisition of ecolytiq, a provider of in-app climate engagement solutions for financial institutions and their retail and commercial banking customers globally. This move reinforces Clarity AI’s… Read More

July 10, 2025 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Plaid, a fintech infrastructure provider in the Open Banking space, has provided its latest set of product updates. These enhancements, detailed in Plaid’s latest blog post, focus on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), bolstering fraud prevention, and streamlining user experiences across its platform, which connects over… Read More

July 10, 2025 @ 5:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has recently highlighted both the transformative potential of financial technology and the risks posed by unregulated financial activities. Through a keynote speech at BaFinTech 2025 and consumer warnings about unauthorized entities, BaFin underscores its dual role as a… Read More

July 9, 2025 @ 10:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The retail industry stands at the cusp of a transformative era, with artificial intelligence (AI) poised to potentially redefine how commerce operates. This, according to an update from CB Insights. As autonomous shopping tools and agentic payment solutions gain traction, retailers are racing to integrate… Read More

July 9, 2025 @ 7:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Castellum.AI, a financial crime compliance platform with in-house risk data, AML/KYC screening, and AI agents, announced the close of an $8.5m Series A round. CEO and Co-Founder Peter Piatetsky said: “Compliance teams are drowning in false positives while financial crime slips through the cracks. We’ve… Read More

July 9, 2025 @ 5:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Steeleye has explained that in the financial services sector, compliance with regulatory requirements is paramount to maintaining trust, transparency, and operational integrity. Among these requirements, voice recording regulations have become increasingly critical as regulators emphasize the need for robust recordkeeping to prevent misconduct and ensure… Read More

July 9, 2025 @ 5:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

AI firm CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) and Core Scientific (NASDAQ: CORZ), a data center infrastructure provider, announced that they have signed a definitive agreement under which CoreWeave will acquire Core Scientific in an all-stock transaction. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Core Scientific stockholders will… Read More

July 7, 2025 @ 3:50 am By Michael Wong  |  

U.S. technology giant Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) has revealed key findings from its global networking study ahead of its flagship “Cisco Connect – CXO Edition” event in Riyadh, highlighting how artificial intelligence is accelerating fundamental shifts in enterprise infrastructure across Saudi Arabia. The research underscores that IT… Read More

July 4, 2025 @ 10:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an evolving global environment, the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) recent updates have examined digital transformation trends that are reshaping economies worldwide. The 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC) 2025, held in Tianjin, China, from June 24-26, and related discussions in Europe highlight… Read More

July 4, 2025 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The venture capital landscape in 2025 continues to be shaped by transformative trends, with mega-rounds and AI-driven unicorns dominating the startup ecosystem. According to recent reports from CB Insights, the first half of 2025 has seen significant activity in high-value funding rounds and the emergence… Read More

July 4, 2025 @ 1:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

World Network, formerly Worldcoin, continues to redefine the blockchain landscape by prioritizing real humans over bots, fostering financial inclusion, and empowering developers. Recent updates from the project highlight its commitment to scaling a global, human-focused digital identity and financial ecosystem. With innovations like stablecoin integration,… Read More

July 4, 2025 @ 1:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

New insights from Experian reveal that more than a third (35%) of UK businesses reported being targeted by AI-related fraud in the first quarter of 2025, compared to just 23% last year. The sharp rise is being driven by the “use of deepfakes, identity theft, voice… Read More

July 3, 2025 @ 8:12 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Vietnam-based artificial intelligence startup AI Hay has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round led by Southeast Asia-focused venture capital firm Argor Capital, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. The latest round, which also drew participation from existing investors Square Peg,… Read More

July 2, 2025 @ 2:04 pm By Michael Wong  |  

DigitalBridge Group Inc and Canada’s La Caisse have finalized the acquisition of Yondr Group, a global hyperscale data center developer and operator, from Cathexis Holdings, the companies announced. The move bolsters both investors’ presence in digital infrastructure and strengthens their ability to address the growing… Read More

July 2, 2025 @ 8:22 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU) has unveiled Intuit AI agents. These agents will automate workflows and, when combined with human experts, will deliver real-time insights and improve cash flow for businesses. The new AI agents, embedded in the Intuit platform, augment QuickBooks. They complete workflows across… Read More