Artificial Intelligence

June 11, 2026 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

At the recent Stripe Tour London event, the payments and financial infrastructure Fintech unveiled a suite of features designed to help UK enterprises reach international user-bases and capitalize on emerging artificial intelligence opportunities. Held at ExCel London, the session drew more than 1,500 founders, executives,… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has indicated that in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, there is a rather concerning trend that is gaining momentum. That being, cybercriminals are increasingly zeroing in on smart contracts whose source code remains hidden from public view. According to recent analysis by blockchain intelligence… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 6:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A research study from Checkout.com highlights a striking disconnect in the evolving ecosystem of digital commerce: consumers are increasingly eager to embrace AI-driven shopping, but significant hurdles around trust, control, and infrastructure remain. Released this month, the research report titled Agentic Commerce 2026: The State… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 2:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has recently spotlighted two critical developments shaping the future of technology and the global economy. In June 2026, the organization announced its latest group of Technology Pioneers while releasing a sobering analysis on the mounting costs of trade and financial… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 12:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a Dear CEO Letter that outlines clear supervisory expectations for licensed financial services firms regarding the responsible use of artificial intelligence. Released recently this month, the comprehensive document from the MFSA provides practical direction as institutions increasingly… Read More

June 10, 2026 @ 2:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Anthropic  may emerge as the standout frontier AI company preparing for public markets (according to a detailed analysis). The firm scores high on an AI Business Quality (AIBQ) framework, earning an 8.2 out of 10—significantly ahead of peers like OpenAI. This positions it as a… Read More

June 10, 2026 @ 12:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Volante Technologies, a provider of Payments as a Service solutions, has officially launched Vol360i, an agentic artificial intelligence system embedded within its core payments infrastructure. The announcement  represents a key advancement in intelligent automation for the banking and financial services industry, setting fresh standards for… Read More

June 10, 2026 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent survey from EY-Parthenon reveals that US based consumers are approaching the summer season with heightened caution, significantly trimming spending on travel, dining out, and entertainment. Despite many households describing their day-to-day finances as steady, broader worries about the economy and international events are… Read More

June 10, 2026 @ 8:41 am By JD Alois  |  

Capsa AI has raised $18 million in Series A funding, according to a company statement. The funding round was led by TX Ventures and Pivot Investment Partners. Other investors include Bek Ventures, along with existing backers Antler, Outward VC, Cornerstone VC, and prominent angels such… Read More

June 10, 2026 @ 8:29 am By JD Alois  |  

BioCatch, an OurCrowd portfolio company, says that banks and Fintechs are challenged in dealing with AI fueled fraud and scams. BioCatch is an anti-fraud AI firm that aims to halt financial crime by using thousands of data points to track behavior. The company reports that… Read More

June 10, 2026 @ 2:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

OpenAI has quietly submitted a draft registration statement to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking a significant milestone in its journey toward becoming a publicly traded company. The move, announced by the company itself on June 8, 2026, comes as the artificial intelligence… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 11:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BBVA has rolled out a machine learning operations (MLOps) system in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This new setup integrates directly into the bank’s comprehensive ADA platform, which serves as its unified global hub for data and artificial intelligence capabilities. The initiative aims to… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 8:53 am By JD Alois  |  

Galaxy Digital (NASDAQ: GLXY) is building a huge data center in Texas, according to CEO Michael Novogratz. The news drove Galaxy shares dramatically higher yesterday by over 20%. The company’s market cap is around $12 billion, with some pegging the data center’s value at around… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 8:17 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

An integration between Experian and Snapchat’s AI Sponsored Snaps ad offering, currently in alpha, is the latest example of companies using social media to improve financial literacy. Debbie Hsu, executive vice president of product for Experian Consumer Services, said the initiative allows a trusted brand… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask, the self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet developed by Consensys, has introduced a product called the MetaMask Agent Wallet. Announced on June 8, 2026, this innovation marks the first fully user-controlled wallet designed specifically for AI agents, enabling them to navigate decentralized finance (DeFi) independently while prioritizing… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 6:21 am By Michael Wong  |  

A recent study conducted by IDC found that companies in Asia Pacific are investing in artificial intelligence (AI) more aggressively than their global peers. The study, commissioned by managed network services provider Expereo, however, saw that many are doing so with little evaluation of returns… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 5:32 am By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore-based growth equity firm Panthera Growth Partners has invested $30 million in Innefu Labs, an Indian artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on national and cyber security, as the company scales its sovereign AI platforms and prepares for an initial public offering. The capital injection, completed… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 1:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has called on regulated market participants to reinforce their cybersecurity frameworks. The regulator highlighted the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on both defensive and offensive cyber capabilities, emphasizing the need for proactive adaptation in its latest announcement. Operational resilience,… Read More

June 8, 2026 @ 7:28 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore-headquartered DayOne Data Centers said it has announced the final closing of its Series C equity financing with total gross proceeds of $4.5 billion, as the global digital infrastructure platform moves to accelerate expansion across Asia Pacific and Europe. The Series C round was led… Read More

June 8, 2026 @ 12:08 pm By Ariel Reid  |  

There is a reason your bank texts you a fraud alert instead of emailing it. People open text messages. Almost all of them, almost immediately. SMS open rates run as high as 98%, and roughly 90% of messages are read within three minutes of delivery…. Read More