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Bancomat announces EUR-BANK stablecoin to combat European payments fragmentation

The stablecoin will be designed to be used in cross-border payments, instant liquidity management, and secure tokenised savings such as government bonds.

Lloyds Banking Group unveils UK’s first multi-feature AI-powered financial assistant

Lloyds Banking Group furthers its AI capabilities, announcing its first AI financial assistant, available from early 2026.

United Fintech acquires digital transformation provider Trade Ledger

United Fintech now gets the full ownership of Trade Ledger and will add the company to its commercial banking division.

StraitsX, KASIKORNBANK to Pilot Stablecoin QR Payments Between Singapore and Thailand

The pilot will use XSGD as the settlement asset, enabling instant, transparent payments between Singapore and Thailand through interoperable QR systems.

China’s AI innovation model and its global implications

This model has produced innovations that are world-class in both scale and sophistication, but it also reflects local conditions that may not be easily replicated elsewhere.

Optasia, an AI-Powered microfinance fintech, makes its debut on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange

The company had previously announced its intention to raise up to 6.3 billion rand through a combination of newly issued shares to support expansion, along with a partial sell-down by existing shareholders.

Jersey AI Council launched to champion joined-up AI adoption

The Jersey AI Council implements one of the recommendations from a ‘AI Playbook for Jersey’,

Expensify rolls out hybrid human/AI agent

Combining cutting-edge AI with round-the-clock human expertise, Concierge helps members save time and money by managing expenses through chat, email, and text.

Ireland’s Workplace Relations Commission issues warning against AI misuse

The dispute arose after a flight attendant launched a discrimination claim on the grounds of race and family status against his former employer, Ryanair.

Butterfield remains cautious about crypto

Bank of New York obviously is heavily analysing and participating in this sector of the market

Over 28 million adults now using AI tools to help manage their money

Major national study reveals personal finance has become the most common use of AI in the UK.

How Wall Street is really using AI — from staff training to performance reviews

Business Insider has reported on how some of the biggest banks are approaching the technology.

Kinexys by JP Morgan launches blockchain-based fund flows tool

Fund Flow collects, harmonises and records investor register and transactional data on the Kinexys Digital Assets private, permissioned blockchain network.

56% of UK adults turn to AI for money management help, finds Lloyds Bank

Despite its growing popularity, the report found trust in AI still lags behind usage.

Worldline to expolore stablecoin payments with Fipto

French payments processor Worldline has entered a strategic collaboration with local fintech Fipto to integrate stablecoins into European payment rails.

Automating enterprise-grade compliance with AI

Even when changes are correctly identified, ensuring those updates reach internal policies and controls often depends on outdated, disconnected systems.

BlackRock lists iShares Bitcoin ETP in London

The securities of the ETP are backed by bitcoin held with digital asset custodian Coinbase.

Coinbase and Tink bring Pay by Bank crypto payments to Germany

The partnership allows Coinbase users in Germany to buy and sell crypto directly from their bank accounts.

BNY executives on combatting CX fragmentation and integrating AI

Employees part of Schmidt’s organisation are split across teams into groups of 10 to solve specific problems in two-week sprints, intended to deliver outcomes within the fortnight.

Paygentic secures $2m for AI payments platform

While many AI companies face fluctuating computation costs, they are often limited to fixed-fee SaaS pricing models that expose them to volatility and restrict their ability to capture value.

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