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NatWest Partners With OpenAI in UK Banking Industry First

NatWest aims to enhance customer experience and streamline operations through access to advanced GenAI technology

Ziglu launches Crypto on Card

Ziglu last month raised £5 million and signed a £10 million term sheet to fund the launch of its own stablecoin, expected in Q2.

AI strategies for enhanced investment specialisation in private equity

As algorithms grow more sophisticated, the performance gap in private equity between AI-powered specialists and traditional generalists will widen.

Finastra enhances LaserPro with AI & cloud upgrades for smarter lending

Finastra executives emphasised the importance of cloud migration for financial institutions to stay competitive.

Two-way approach needed against AI-driven fraud, says fintech official

During the Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit, Villanueva joined a panel discussion on the “State of Financial Inclusion” in the country.

Japan Mulls Reclassifying Crypto as a ‘Financial Product’ to Curb Insider Trading: Report

Cryptocurrencies are currently categorized as a "means of settlement" under the Payment Services Act, a designation that has governed their use primarily as a payment tool rather than as investment vehicles.

Bits Technology develops AI agent and co-pilot tools for compliance professionals

By combining automation with human expertise, Bits AI accelerates workflows while ensuring compliance teams remain in control.

Cognizant and ServiceNow to deliver AI-powered dispute management for mid-market banks

The solution leverages generative AI, highly automated workflows, and multi-channel intake to streamline dispute resolution with minimal manual intervention.

Australia’s new ‘crypto’ rules set industry standards on VASPs

The Aussie government also intends to address the debanking of VASPs, where banks deny VASP services.

Be the change or be changed

With the rise of AI, bankers need to be proactive to develop their skills for the future.

Standard Chartered Deploys SC GPT GenAI Tool Across 41 Markets

The bank integrates Generative AI to enhance efficiency, client engagement, and risk management

DeFi and Stablecoin Crypto Updates: Nostra Pauses Borrowing, USDC Hits Japan, Bullish?

Nostra platform urges their users to exit all positions before things get worse.

Mesh launches crypto payments app on Shopify App Store

Mesh, the first global crypto payments network, today announced the launch of its crypto payments app on the Shopify App Store

Google Cloud to Power Thai Stock Exchange’s New AI Platform

They are developing ATLAS, an AI-powered search platform to enhance Thailand's capital market efficiency and accesibility

Microsoft warning of rogue AI office use

By using rogue AI programmes, people may be exposing their company to security breaches and privacy regulation issues.

Family offices fuel AI push in private markets

Private markets are increasingly viewed as a key route to investing in earlier-stage innovation, and a way to reduce reliance on public tech giants.

Millionero Wins "Best Blockchain Fintech” Award at Next Block Expo 2025

The expo, attended by thousands of crypto developers, investors, and industry leaders, included workshops, product demos, and networking sessions.

Sam Altman’s World Network Reportedly in Talks With Visa for Stablecoin Payments

World Network is also in discussions with Rain, a crypto card provider backed by Coinbase and Circle.

Sygnum Establishes Lugano Office and Launches Bitcoin Initiative to Advance Regulated Bitcoin Products and Research

Sygnum’s new Lugano office will serve as a convenient local access point for Sygnum’s expanding roster of Ticino based clients, prospects and partners.

Mediobanca strengthens its investments in AI and cloud-based computing solutions by consolidating its partnership with Microsoft

Developing staff members’ digital competences, which is central to the partnership with Microsoft and applies across the whole Group

Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI