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51% of Brits are saving money by using AI

The result is a look at how the nation is embracing AI to boost creativity, streamline everyday tasks, and save time and money.

8 McKinsey insights on how AI is reshaping business

Not surprisingly, one technology—artificial intelligence—is acting as a foundational amplifier of the other trends, and thoughtful adoption is key.

AI chatbots risk misguiding student loan borrowers

In this shifting environment, AI-powered chatbots such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Grok are emerging as accessible, always-on sources for financial advice.

Google Finance gets AI reboot

The new version lets users ask detailed questions about the financial world and get a comprehensive AI response.

Experts discuss AI’s opportunities and risks

One of the panellists, Christopher Brett Young, a partner at the law firm Walkers, said the introduction of the new phase of the EU’s AI law meant Cayman would have to take its own action.

OpenAI highlights its collaboration with BBVA in the global launch of GPT-5

OpenAI highlighted BBVA’s example as one of the pioneering financial institutions adopting ChatGPT.

Stripe: How is AI a Benefit to the Digital Economy?

The development of technology has ensured that new AI models can provide much-needed assistance in the rise of the digital economy.

Ripple pays $200m for stablecoin firm Rail

Ripple is buying Toronto-based stablecoin payments platform Rail for $200 million.

AI cuts Middle East data breach costs by 18% to $7m

This proactive stance stands in contrast to global benchmarks, especially around AI system access controls, where 41% of Middle Eastern firms have protections in place versus just 3% globally.

How stablecoins may challenge the traditional payments’ status quo

Stabelcoin transaction volume has exceeded $27t per year, according to official data.

AI fintech Cleo eyes stablecoin push

Founder and CEO Barney Hussey-Yeo told Sifted the fintech is currently looking at the stablecoin space, but it’s still very early days

Libyan Islamic Bank modernizes consumer banking services with Backbase

Backbase and Libyan Islamic Bank go live with a seamless new platform, bringing digital-first banking to Libyan customers.

Elevate AI launches to establish Malta as global hub for AI and gaming ventures

Backed by a coalition of local and international partners

As head of the task force, she will be charged with centralising the agency’s efforts and enabling internal cross-agency and cross-disciplinary collaboration to navigate the AI lifecycle, remove barriers to progress and maintain governance.

Sea and OpenAI to Pilot AI Tools for Consumers and SMEs in Southeast Asia

Shopee to provide three-month complimentary ChatGPT Plus access to VIP members in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam as part of the partnership.

Fintech group Intelligent Lending launches Binq app for UK SMEs

Powered by AI and open banking tech, Binq was created in response to the challenging economic conditions facing UK small businesses.

Hong Kong to issue first stablecoin licences in early 2026

Since then, investors have ploughed money into Hong Kong-based crypto companies.

The European Union’s AI Act

A legal wake-up call for businesses using artificial intelligence

Visa adds settlement support for more stablecoins

Stablecoin adoption is exploding, with $27 trillion in total transaction volume globally across 1.25 billion transactions in 2024, according to Visa analysis.

AI is the new UI for banks

Agentic banking can help both staff and customers, but it requires a fundamental re-think of bank automation.

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