Tagged: data

January 23, 2026 @ 11:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The American Fintech Council (AFC), a trade group advocating for ethical fintech firms, forward-thinking banks, and the majority of top earned wage access (EWA) providers, has issued a report cautioning state officials and overseers against moves to broaden mandatory state lending registries to include non-credit-based… Read More

January 23, 2026 @ 8:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK has provided insightful analysis on public finances, inflation, and labor market trends, highlighting a mixed picture for the British economy. As borrowing costs show signs of easing and inflationary pressures fluctuate, these updates offer clues about potential fiscal flexibility and monetary policy directions… Read More

January 23, 2026 @ 12:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) continues to push boundaries in the financial sector with a series of announcements in early 2026. These developments highlight the company’s focus on integrating digital innovations, cloud computing, and advanced risk tools to meet the evolving demands of global… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 5:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Volante Technologies continues to push boundaries with its latest offerings aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and reliability for banks worldwide. As a provider of Payments as a Service (PaaS), the company has recently unveiled new solutions: a Multi-cloud Resiliency Service and a Low-code Studio. These… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 5:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has rolled out Workflows, a feature within its Data Solutions (DS) platform. This democratizes access to sophisticated data analysis, allowing users without programming expertise to perform tasks typically reserved for data scientists. By leveraging Chainalysis’s extensive dataset, which maps the worldwide cryptocurrency landscape and… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 4:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital (NASDAQ: GLXY) has pointed out in a blog post that in an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping every aspect of human life—from work and entertainment to commerce and creativity—the fundamental question now arises: Do we have sufficient power to fuel this digital… Read More

January 20, 2026 @ 3:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era dominated by technological advancements, artificial intelligence and digital innovations are fundamentally altering the way we work. A recent analysis from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlights how these forces are generating novel employment opportunities while simultaneously automating routine tasks, potentially displacing workers…. Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 11:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom’s economy shows signs of steady recovery amid lingering uncertainties, according to expert analysis from KPMG. Recent data on gross domestic product (GDP), credit trends, and renewable energy auctions paint a picture of cautious optimism, with growth picking up while households face financial… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 5:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Department of Education has announced a temporary halt to seizing tax refunds and wages from individuals with delinquent student loans. This decision arrives shortly after the agency indicated it would begin issuing garnishment orders to an initial group of about 1,000 borrowers this… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 9:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics platform Nansen has recently teamed up with Katana, a specialized blockchain tailored for rapid trading and optimized liquidity management. This collaboration aims to deliver deeper, real-time insights into on-chain activities, empowering traders and developers with tools to navigate high-speed DeFi environments more effectively…. Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 11:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

OpenAI and SoftBank have joined forces to invest $1 billion in SB Energy, a key player in infrastructure development. This funding is earmarked for scaling up SB Energy’s data center capabilities, addressing the surging demands of AI technologies. As part of the agreement, SB Energy… Read More

January 7, 2026 @ 12:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As the new year begins, the economic landscape is immediately dominated by a surge of employment-related indicators, offering fresh insights into the labor market’s trajectory. This week promises a packed schedule of reports that could shape perceptions of the US economy, particularly amid concerns over… Read More

January 6, 2026 @ 2:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an online environment where personal data has become quite a valuable commodity, California is said to now be leading the charge with a range of digital tools to enable individuals in managing their digital footprints. On January 1, 2026, the state introduced the Delete… Read More

January 1, 2026 @ 8:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global mergers and acquisitions landscape in 2025 witnessed an extraordinary resurgence, propelled by an unprecedented wave of blockbuster transactions. According to London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) data, companies announced a record 68 deals valued at $10 billion or higher—the highest number on record since… Read More

December 31, 2025 @ 2:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tenderly reports that it is now an official public RPC provider for Polygon, joining the network of infrastructure partners powering one of the “most widely adopted EVM-compatible chains.” Clients may now access Tenderly’s public Polygon RPC endpoint at tenderly.rpc.polygon.community. As an “official” Polygon public RPC… Read More

December 24, 2025 @ 1:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture Federal Services, which serves as a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), announced its agreement to explore partnerships with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support the Genesis Mission. This era-defining initiative is a national imperative that will accelerate American leadership in… Read More

December 23, 2025 @ 9:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), an international alternative investment manager, announced significant data center transactions in the U.S. by Ares Real Assets funds, underscoring an expansion of Ares’ data center exposure and the advantages via collaboration across its digital infrastructure and real estate investment capabilities…. Read More

December 20, 2025 @ 10:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

LSEG and Citi announced a multi‑year strategic partnership to deploy LSEG’s data, analytics and workflow solutions at enterprise scale. The partnership strengthens Citi’s data foundations, supports its broader modernisation efforts and enhances the quality and speed of client delivery. Under the multi-year agreement, LSEG’s data… Read More

December 19, 2025 @ 3:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Equifax (NYSE: EFX) secured 27 patents in the second half of 2025, bringing the total number of patents secured for the year to 62. Twenty of these patents support the company’s approach to artificial intelligence, complementing its EFX.AI strategy and “helping to accelerate the development… Read More

December 18, 2025 @ 12:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Asia-Pacific deal ecosystem has reportedly experienced a slowdown in activity during January-November 2025, reflecting a “broader trend of cautious deal-making.” The total number of deals (comprising mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity and venture financing deals) announced in the APAC region “decreased by 5%… Read More