March 13, 2026 @ 3:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a speech delivered on 6 March 2026 in New York, Isabel Schnabel, Member of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) Executive Board, addressed the challenges of managing inflation and employment in an environment shaped by frequent supply disruptions and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence…. Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 3:01 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bold Security has emerged from stealth and announced a $40 million funding round with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Picture Capital, and Red Dot Capital Partners.  The company focuses on what workers and AI tools are actually doing on enterprise edge devices, and reduces risk… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 2:40 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bitget Wallet has integrated with the Stellar Network to advance stablecoin-based payment infrastructure. The integration marks a key expansion of the company’s payment infrastructure designed to align blockchains, stablecoin issuers, wallets, and payment networks. Integrating the Stellar network expands real-world crypto utility with speed and… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 2:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent report from CB Insights sheds fresh light on the harsh realities facing new ventures. Researchers examined 431 venture-backed startups that shut down since 2023, drawing from founder statements, shutdown announcements, and public post-mortems. After identifying clear causes for 385 of them, the data… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 1:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

San Francisco-based BNPL Fintech Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) is increasingly focused on flexible financing options with recently announced partnerships that integrate the payments company’s pay-over-time model into AI shopping experiences and essential tax services. These moves now seemingly underscore the financial tech company’s commitment to transparent,… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 12:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chicago-based crypto trading and lending platform BlockFills is actively pursuing restructuring options as it grapples with liquidity challenges and mounting legal pressure. The firm, which provides services to institutional investors worldwide, has turned to external advisors for guidance on stabilizing its operations following a sharp… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 11:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut has reached a transformative milestone in the British market by activating its dedicated UK banking license. Following a successful preparatory phase, the Prudential Regulation Authority has removed all restrictions, allowing Revolut Bank UK Ltd to begin operating as a fully authorized bank…. Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 7:38 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

InformedIQ, a developer of AI-based software for income and employment verifications, has released the results of an industry-wide survey, presented to more than 2,500 auto finance professionals. The findings reveal that while fraud levels are reaching new heights, lenders are increasingly wary of generic AI… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 7:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an effort to broaden financial access across Latin America, DriveWealth has teamed up with the neobank Ualá to roll out a new feature called Acciones (Stocks). Announced this month, the initiative allows everyday Mexican consumers to buy shares in leading U.S. companies such as… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 3:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has published a detailed assessment of the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) March 2026 Targeted Report on Stablecoins and Unhosted Wallets. Released recently this month, the analysis underscores a major regulatory pivot: authorities worldwide must move beyond traditional on-and-off ramps to… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 2:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Wealthfront Corporation (Nasdaq: WLTH) posted steady fiscal 2026 results on March 11, underscoring its momentum as a leading digital wealth platform even after accounting for one-time costs tied to its recent initial public offering. The company, which helps tech-savvy individuals build wealth through automated investing… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 1:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Insurance providers are under mounting pressure to turn artificial intelligence from pilot projects into tangible business advantages, according to a fresh analysis released by CB Insights. The latest report warns that companies failing to execute swiftly on AI could lose ground to more agile players…. Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 12:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a boost for the UK’s defense technology sector, the British Business Bank has committed £2.1 million to Hadean, a London-based innovator specialising in artificial intelligence and spatial computing. The investment forms part of a broader funding round that also welcomes strategic partners including Booz… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 10:13 am By Nick Morgan  |  

Tokenization’s Liquidity Gap: Why Infrastructure Is the Missing Link Asset tokenization has been heralded as the next major evolution in capital markets, with projections suggesting the market could grow from roughly $600 billion today to as much as $16 trillion by the end of the… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 9:38 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

A NordVPN and Saily study found a surge in “dark web travel agencies”, where stolen credit cards are used to purchase flights, hotels, and other travel services and later sold at steep discounts on illicit online marketplaces. In the heat of early-bird discounts and yearly vacation… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 8:49 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Sybilion has closed a $4.2 million seed round to build what it calls a decision layer, designed to give industrial companies the ability to act earlier and protect margins in volatile markets. The round was co-led by Venturefriends and Semapa Next. This funding announcement comes… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 7:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG has indicated that artificial intelligence is advancing at a pace unmatched by any prior innovation, prompting Ireland to confront a pivotal challenge: developing independent capabilities to fully unlock its economic and strategic advantages. In a new analysis from KPMG, industry professionals highlight how the… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 7:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

France’s financial regulator, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), has released a detailed examination of who trades French equities and how their roles have evolved over the past five years. Covering 2019 through 2024, the review draws on the regulator’s ongoing market-monitoring work to map… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 5:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A study released by Lloyds Banking Group underscores the transformative power of artificial intelligence for UK enterprises. According to the Lloyds Business Barometer, companies that have integrated AI tools into their daily operations are experiencing marked improvements in output and financial performance, with the majority… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 2:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ireland’s financial regulator took important steps to balance cutting-edge technology with robust consumer safeguards. The Central Bank of Ireland released key updates that signal its proactive approach to shaping the future of finance while keeping the public at the center of its mission. Recently, the… Read More