Tagged: infrastructure

March 30, 2026 @ 9:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CB Insights has indicated in a new research report that artificial intelligence is no longer a peripheral experiment for large corporations—it is rapidly becoming embedded in core operations. The analysis of S&P 500 companies from 2023 to 2025 reveals a clear divide: AI professionals are… Read More

March 22, 2026 @ 9:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) has indicated that as real-time payments gain momentum, fintech executives face tough choices on where to allocate capital and engineering resources for maximum leverage. JPMorgan’s latest analysis identifies six critical infrastructure areas that payment leaders must navigate strategically. These fronts—spanning real-time settlement, AI… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 5:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a provider of brokerage infrastructure APIs, has rolled out two significant upgrades designed to elevate the experience for developers, fintech partners, and investors worldwide. Announced on March 18, 2026, these enhancements underscore the company’s focus on delivering institutional-grade tools that simplify operations and boost… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 9:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cloudflare Inc. (NYSE: NET) saw its shares climb sharply Wednesday, gaining more than 6 percent to close at $225.48, after reports emerged that prominent cryptocurrency players are racing to handle the issuance of the company’s forthcoming stablecoin. According to sources familiar with the discussions, Coinbase… Read More

March 18, 2026 @ 2:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Hexure. This strategic move is designed to establish the first fully integrated technology system dedicated to annuities and insurance products, seamlessly linked with iCapital’s existing infrastructure for alternative and structured investments. The initiative creates a single operating… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 1:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Schroders Greencoat, the dedicated energy transition arm of Schroders Capital, has launched a pioneering green digital infrastructure platform and completed its initial investment in sustainable data centre development. Announced on 5 March 2026, the move marks a significant step in addressing the explosive energy demands… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 5:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook’s latest update on infrastructure and software-as-a-service (SaaS) venture capital trends for the fourth quarter of 2025 portrays a sector in transition. PitchBook indicated that while deal activity moderated from earlier highs, the period underscored resilient fundamentals and deepening AI integration across DevOps, data systems,… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 10:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial infrastructure Fintech Plaid Inc. has recently achieved an $8 billion valuation in its most recent funding round, according to sources familiar with the transaction. This development represents a significant recovery for the San Francisco-based company, which was valued at $6.1 billion just last April… Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 2:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mambu, the SaaS cloud banking provider, announced a major expansion of its Payments hub beyond Europe. The move follows steady growth, with transaction volumes surging sevenfold year-on-year through 2025. The platform is now extending managed connectivity and orchestration capabilities into additional markets across the wider… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 7:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Enterprises are accelerating AI agent deployments at an unprecedented pace, yet many struggle to quantify the value they deliver. A late-2025 survey of 59 executives by CB Insights revealed that 80% consider AI agent adoption a strategic priority. Strikingly, however, 40% admit they cannot track… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 8:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ClearBank, the UK-based provider of real-time clearing and embedded banking solutions, has taken a major step in its European ambitions. The company has named Tristan Kirchner, a payments executive with deep roots at Uber, Barclays and Visa, as CEO of its European subsidiary, ClearBank Europe… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNP Paribas Asset Management, part of BNP Paribas (EPA: BNP), has issued a tokenized share class of an existing French-domiciled money market fund, registering the assets directly on public blockchain infrastructure. Announced on 20 February 2026, the pilot represents a notable advancement in the bank’s… Read More

February 20, 2026 @ 4:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

San Francisco-based data and AI focused firm Databricks noted this past week that it has delivered steady results, announcing on February 9, 2026, that it has exceeded a $5.4 billion annual revenue run-rate while posting more than 65% year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter. The… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 7:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) CEO Vlad Tenev shared key updates on February 19, 2026, revealing that the company’s new blockchain initiative has already processed four million transactions during its opening week on testnet. This adoption highlights strong early momentum as developers dive into building applications… Read More

February 4, 2026 @ 7:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com has introduced OG, a platform designed to transform how users engage with prediction markets. This new app combines user-friendly features with professional-level trading tools, allowing individuals to forecast outcomes across a wide array of events. From sports games to political developments, financial shifts, cultural… Read More

February 3, 2026 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

AllUnity, a licensed electronic money institution based in Europe, has revealed plans to roll out a new stablecoin pegged to the Swiss franc. This development now aims to position the company as a key player in creating regulated digital assets compliant with the European Union‘s… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 5:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Financial Data and Technology Association (FDATA), a trade group supporting consumer-permissioned financial data access, has welcomed Prometeo as its latest member. This addition bolsters FDATA’s growing network of more than 30 fintech companies and data platforms operating across the United States and Canada. FDATA… Read More

January 15, 2026 @ 8:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a provider of brokerage infrastructure, has announced a successful Series D funding round, raising $150 million alongside a $40 million credit facility. This latest investment propels the company’s valuation to $1.15 billion, marking a key milestone in its journey to democratize access to financial… Read More

January 15, 2026 @ 12:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Zodia Custody has announced its expansion into supporting AUDM, marking it as the first global custodian to offer secure storage for Australia’s inaugural licensed stablecoin. This move, revealed on January 8, 2026, in Sydney, underscores the growing integration of regulated stablecoins into mainstream finance. Zodia… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 3:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe has announced a new integration with Microsoft Copilot, enabling seamless shopping experiences directly within chat conversations. Announced this month, this collaboration introduces Copilot Checkout, a feature that allows U.S. users to discover and purchase products from various digital commerce platforms and retailers like Etsy,… Read More