March 3, 2026 @ 2:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent move blending artificial intelligence with blockchain technology, Figure Technology Solutions (Nasdaq: FIGR) has unveiled a venture with Agora Data. This alliance aims to integrate auto financing options into Figure’s innovative marketplace platforms, signaling a broader reach into consumer credit sectors beyond traditional… Read More

 Tagged agora, data, figure technology solutions, financing, lending

March 3, 2026 @ 12:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Musaffa, a fintech company specializing in Shariah-compliant research and Islamic financial education, has introduced its Global Halal Investment Platform targeted at the US markets. This new initiative opens doors for more than 600,000 Muslim investors spanning over 200 countries, offering seamless entry into American capital… Read More

 Tagged alpaca, finance, investing, musaffa, us

March 3, 2026 @ 7:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In recent years, the landscape of personal investing has undergone a significant transformation, particularly among Americans with limited financial resources. Asset management giant BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), through a comprehensive study in collaboration with the JPMorgan Chase Institute, has shed light on this shift. Analyzing billions of anonymized… Read More

 Tagged asset management, blackrock, investing, Research Study

March 3, 2026 @ 12:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent virtual gathering, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) addressed seemingly pressing issues in the global financial landscape. Held over two days during the past month, the sessions reportedly focused on evolving market conditions, potential risks in banking systems, and updates to… Read More

 Tagged basel committee, bcbs, crypto-assets, regulation

March 2, 2026 @ 11:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the opening months of 2026, UK businesses are displaying a resilient yet cautious outlook, as indicated by recent data from major financial institutions. Lloyds Bank‘s latest monthly gauge of sentiment reveals that overall confidence among firms remained unchanged at 44% in February, a figure… Read More

 Tagged business confidence, lloyds bank, research, uk, united kingdom

March 2, 2026 @ 11:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As artificial intelligence algorithms become more sophisticated and nuanced, AI agents—autonomous systems capable of decision-making and task execution—are poised to shift from experimental tools to core business enablers. According to a recent analysis by CB Insights, by 2026, these agents will prioritize deployment, security enhancements,… Read More

 Tagged AI Agents, cb insights, fintech, insights, research, Web3

March 2, 2026 @ 1:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Figure Technology Solutions (Nasdaq: FIGR), a fintech specializing in blockchain-powered lending solutions, recently unveiled its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results, showcasing growth and a pivotal shift in its business model. The company, known for streamlining home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and other loan products through advanced… Read More

 Tagged blockchain adoption, figure technology solutions, performance, smbs

March 2, 2026 @ 12:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant move underscoring the integration of artificial intelligence into business operations, Deloitte recently unveiled its Enterprise AI Navigator, a comprehensive platform designed to guide companies in harnessing AI for tangible outcomes. This solution shifts AI from mere expense to strategic asset by pinpointing… Read More

 Tagged ai, deloitte, financial services, insights, research

March 1, 2026 @ 6:55 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

  Years of success and methodical design in Europe have Pliant well-prepared to compete in the United States. Co-founder and CEO Malte Rau believes Pliant’s genesis in a region with strict regulations prepares it for success in America. Pliant offers a comprehensive B2B payment solution…. Read More

 Tagged b2b payments, credit card, Malte Rau, PayPal Ventures, pliant, speedinvest

March 1, 2026 @ 6:18 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Gambit Security this week emerged from stealth with $61 million in seed and Series A funding. Participants included Spark Capital, Kleiner Perkins, and Cyberstarts. Gambit Security’s AI-native resilience platform connects to all environments, security solutions, and backup tools to autonomously map an organization’s infrastructure and… Read More

 Tagged Alon Gromakov, Clay Fisher, funding round, Gambit Security, Ilya Fushman, Lior Simon