FintechOS, an AI company catering to financial services, has officially earned the Solutions Partner with certified software designation for Financial Services AI from Microsoft. The certification validates that the newly launched FintechOS 8 platform meets Microsoft’s rigorous standards for interoperability, security architecture, governance, responsible AI controls, and enterprise-grade performance.ty, security architecture, governance, responsible AI controls, […]
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FundBank, the US institutional banking firm founded by former Waystone executives, has made a major investment to acquire the Irish blockchain startup Trrue Chain. The deal is worth €10million ($11million). The acquisition is the first in a series of strategic moves by FundBank to establish itself as a global leader in the support of digital […]
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Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has officially launched United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) trading pairs. This new offering enables eligible users to trade supported digital assets directly using AED balances that have been deposited via local UAE bank accounts. By allowing users to trade directly in their local currency, the platform […]
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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Asia Pacific region are rapidly expanding into global trade, but complex payment processes and limited transaction visibility continue to hinder their growth. In response, Mastercard has introduced the Mastercard Global Commerce Suite for Small Businesses. Powered by the Mastercard Move portfolio, this holistic set of capabilities is specifically […]
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For decades, the only meaningful route to owning a home has been through debt, increasingly large mortgages, and higher levels of risk. Seeking to restore belief in achievable ownership is Bloxx, a fintech platform dismantling the debt-based default to solve the collapse of accessible homeownership. Bloxx allows individuals to buy a home with a one […]
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Built on a wallet-based architecture, the new app lets users create independent fiat and integrated crypto wallets within a single regulated environment — part of a broader shift in European fintech toward multi-rail financial platforms Blackcat, the European fintech platform formerly known as Blackcatcard, today launched a completely rebuilt mobile app based on a multi-wallet […]
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Hands In, a UK-based split payment solutions provider, and UATP, the global network designed to simplify payments for complex industries, have entered into a new strategic partnership. The collaboration allows airlines to activate Hands In’s proprietary split payments API directly within their existing infrastructure. This activation enables travellers to combine multiple cards, payers, and payment […]
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As regional financial institutions face rising technology costs and mounting pressure from megabanks and fintechs—which now capture 44% of all new checking accounts—the race to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a matter of survival. However, a staggering 95% of generative AI pilots are failing to reach production. According to the newly released 2026 Banking […]
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Consumers and small businesses receiving payments across the globe will soon benefit from a pioneering new framework rolled out by Swift and a coalition of global banks. Designed to elevate the cross-border retail payment experience, the initiative promises to deliver next-generation speed, predictability, and affordability to everyday international transactions. Targeting high-volume remittance corridors Nasir Ahmed, […]
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The hiring landscape for UK scale-ups is being reshaped by artificial intelligence at an “unprecedented speed”. According to the newly released 2026 Salary Benchmark report authored by Santa Monica Talent, London’s technology recruitment market is fracturing into a distinct two-tier system. While AI-specific roles are securing salaries upwards of £250,000, the broader market is experiencing […]
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