Artificial Intelligence

August 28, 2025 @ 7:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant move to democratize access to sophisticated investment opportunities, Moomoo Financial Singapore Pte. Ltd. has announced a strategic partnership with Barings, a global investment management firm. This collaboration aims to provide Moomoo Singapore’s retail investors with access to “institutional-grade” private credit investments, a… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 5:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

While NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) reported relatively strong results, shares dipped in after hours trading in advance of the earnings call. NVIDIA topped expectations on both the top and bottom line but fell slightly short in data center revenue. Expectations for the next quarter were solid –… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 12:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

Financial services, including Fintechs, are investing in artificial intelligence (AI) at a rapid pace. Consumers and businesses are already benefitting from the new technology, which can automate more services while improving products. For banks, it is not just about saving money; it is about maintaining… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The first half of 2025 has painted a dynamic picture of the tech exit landscape, characterized by record-breaking mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in artificial intelligence, cautious optimism for initial public offerings (IPOs), and a rising wave of secondary transactions. According to the State of Tech… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 2:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA), a key player in digital energy and infrastructure, has taken significant steps to strengthen its global presence by expanding operations in Europe. On August 25, 2025, the company announced the appointment of two seasoned industry leaders and the establishment of… Read More

August 24, 2025 @ 8:39 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The UAE Central Bank’s Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF) has partnered with HSBC Bank, Al Maryah Community Bank and technology firms Presight and Core42 to explore artificial intelligence applications in financial services, the central bank said. The collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen cybersecurity… Read More

August 24, 2025 @ 5:43 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Definite, a full-stack artificial intelligence-native data platform, said it raised $10 million in seed funding led by venture capital firm Costanoa, with participation from Acrew Capital and strategic angel investors. The funding will be used to accelerate product development and expand go-to-market hiring as the… Read More

August 21, 2025 @ 8:36 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

As Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) becomes more common and its use spreads to more sectors, it’s attracting more bad actors who are leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) while learning from one another. That makes stopping them more challenging. EverC is at the forefront of the BNPL fraud… Read More

August 21, 2025 @ 12:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the landscape of cybersecurity and technology, Kaspersky’s recent reports highlight critical developments in cyber threats and the growing role of artificial intelligence in everyday applications. From sophisticated malware campaigns targeting financial institutions to the resurgence of a notorious backdoor and the underutilized potential of… Read More

August 20, 2025 @ 10:46 am By JD Alois  |  

Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) is now offering artificial intelligence (AI) investment advice for its UK customers. The service is available at no extra charge. The AI service, called Robinhood Cortex, uses generative AI to analyse information like news, reports, technicals and more. The service is already in… Read More

August 20, 2025 @ 9:28 am By JD Alois  |  

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar visited with CNBC today to discuss AI in general, the incredible opportunity, and expectations for the industry. As part of the discussion, she was asked about platforms that are tokenizing their shares. OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, is a private firm with… Read More

August 19, 2025 @ 3:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The evolving global business landscape is being reshaped by technological advancements, shifting investment priorities, and new economic policies. Recent reports from Bain & Company provide insights into how organizations and investors are adapting to these changes. From the surge in AI-driven search behaviors to the… Read More

August 18, 2025 @ 11:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

This past month, the global venture capital landscape witnessed a surge in mega-rounds, with 50 private tech companies securing funding rounds of $100 million or more, marking the highest monthly total since mid-2022. According to CB Insights’ latest Mega-Round Tracker report, this surge was driven… Read More

August 18, 2025 @ 11:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sector has shown signs of a cautious rebound in venture capital activity during Q2 2025, according to PitchBook’s Q2 2025 Enterprise SaaS VC Trends report. Despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties, the sector is navigating a complex landscape marked by stabilizing valuations, renewed… Read More

August 17, 2025 @ 4:10 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

DeAgentAI, an AI infrastructure project on the Sui blockchain, has received a strategic investment from Momentum, a decentralized exchange (DEX) in the Sui ecosystem. Through this partnership, the two will jointly build and explore AI-powered DeFi solutions. Momentum has established itself as the TVL leader… Read More

August 17, 2025 @ 4:05 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The US Department of the Treasury launched a public comment period seeking input on innovative technologies that financial institutions could use to detect illicit activity involving digital assets, including artificial intelligence and blockchain monitoring tools. The request fulfills requirements under the GENIUS Act, the stablecoin legislation… Read More

August 17, 2025 @ 1:59 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The U.S. National Science Foundation and NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) announced a $152 million partnership to develop open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models designed to accelerate scientific research and strengthen American leadership in AI innovation. NSF will contribute $75 million while NVIDIA provides $77 million for the… Read More

August 17, 2025 @ 5:07 am By Michael Wong  |  

CourseRev.ai, an artificial intelligence technology company serving the golf industry, said it has secured a strategic investment from The Walden Golf Group as part of its seed funding round. The Walden Golf Group, which owns and operates more than 20 golf courses across the United… Read More

August 15, 2025 @ 2:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky has detected and blocked “over 142 million” phishing link clicks in Q2 2025, a “3.3% increase from Q1.” Currently phishing is going through a shift driven by “sophisticated AI-powered deception techniques and innovative evasion methods.” Cybercriminals are exploiting deepfakes, voice cloning and trusted platforms… Read More

August 15, 2025 @ 7:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As digital transformation accelerates, the sophistication of cyber threats continues to evolve, presenting new challenges for businesses and consumers alike. Jumio, the enabler of AI-powered identity intelligence, has issued a stark warning about the rise of injection attacks, describing them as one of the most… Read More