Artificial Intelligence

June 13, 2026 @ 3:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global artificial intelligence (AI) industry faced fresh volatility as secondary market trading for Anthropic‘s shares took a hit. This followed a swift directive from US officials compelling the firm to restrict its latest high-performance models due to perceived security risks. The incident highlights escalating… Read More

June 13, 2026 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Shares of certain AI-focused cloud infrastructure providers experienced sharp gains following Nasdaq’s (NASDAQ: NDAQ) recent announcement of their upcoming addition to the prestigious Nasdaq-100 Index. The move highlights the accelerating importance of specialized computing resources in powering artificial intelligence advancements across industries. CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV)… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 7:26 pm By JD Alois  |  

Shares of SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) closed up by over 20%, topping $160 today, following its initial public offering at $135 a share.  The IPO is being interpreted as a financial success for the AI/Space/internet company and as the largest firm ever to go public, with a… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 12:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V) has entered a strategic partnership with OpenAI to integrate its payment infrastructure into AI-powered shopping environments. Announced on June 10, 2026, during the Visa Payments Forum in San Francisco, the collaboration aims to make transactions smoother, safer, and more reliable as artificial… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 10:08 am By JD Alois  |  

SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) goes public today in an initial public offering that values the firm at $1.8 trillion. The fixed-price offering at $135 a share is off the charts on the hypeometer, with every pundit in capital markets sharing opinions on the valuation, the total addressable… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 2:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU), which remains Latin America’s largest digital banking / Fintech platform, has shared details of its ambitious artificial intelligence roadmap. During a recent Nu Videocast session, Chief Technology Officer Eric Young and Rohan Ramanath, General Manager of AI Core, explained how the bank’s… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 1:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) has recently introduced a payment solution designed specifically for the emerging ecosystem of AI-driven commerce. The offering, known as Agent Pay for Machines or AP4M, aims to facilitate seamless, high-speed transactions between intelligent software agents operating independently.The advancement of artificial intelligence is reshaping… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 5:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Singapore-based crypto travel platform Travala, supported by digital assets exchange Binance, has rolled out a protocol that enables artificial intelligence systems to independently handle hotel reservations from start to finish. Launched around June 5, 2026, this development represents a major step toward fully automated travel… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 9:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

At the Visa Payments Forum 2026, the global payments providers revealed a suite of technologies centered on artificial intelligence, stablecoins, and enhanced digital tokens. According to the update from Visa (NYSE: V), these developments aim to support the rise of intelligent and programmable commerce while… Read More

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