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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.

Liechtenstein’s national blockchain; Siemens taps JPMorgan’s Kinexys

While Telecom Liechtenstein will be the primary operator, LTIN will also involve several private sector partners, each contributing their expertise.

Citi partners Coinbase to expand digital asset payment services for institutional clients

The collaboration will initially concentrate on streamlining fiat pay-ins and pay-outs and payments orchestration.

How to harness AI in wealth management

AI is often presented as a straightforward opportunity, but for holders of capital, for example family offices, or for their advisers including wealth managers, the reality is more complex.

Bitcoin’s glitter doesn’t outshine gold’s

This surge has led to some comparisons with gold as an alternative to the US dollar.

SS&C Introduces AI Agents to Simplify Financial Services and Healthcare Operations

The firm is leveraging and evaluating SS&C’s Credit Agreement Document Agent to streamline processing within its private credit operations.

Zurich launches AI Lab to transform insurance innovation

The new facility will operate across three key locations: St. Gallen, Zurich, and Singapore

DBS and Goldman Sachs claim crypto options first

The trade signifies the development of an interbank market for cash-settled OTC cryptocurrency options

Infosys and Metro Bank extend modernisation partnership

This collaboration is a testament to Infosys’ expertise in delivering cloud-based solutions to drive digital transformation in the banking sector.

Citi and Coinbase to Explore Fiat-to-Stablecoin Payouts for Global Clients

The initiative will leverage Citi’s global payments network and Coinbase’s crypto infrastructure to simplify institutional fund movement.

How Banks Can Fend Off the Twin Threat of Stablecoins and Smart Contracts to Business Payments

Will banks be part of this trend? A noted payments consultant worries that a history of slow adoption and resistance to stablecoins on principle may let fintechs pull ahead.

JPMorgan lets staff use AI to help write performance reviews

With more than 300,000 employees, JPMorgan is betting that the technology will help cut down the hours required to write the reviews.

UAE family offices turn to AI and digital assets

This indicates a strong inclination toward digital diversification and a willingness to explore new forms of value creation in an increasingly connected economy.

Europe’s Path to AI Leadership by Balancing Regulation With Innovation

The EU AI Act reflects Europe’s tendency to place ethics and human rights at the centre of policymaking.

Starling launches AI tool for scam monitoring

The tool, which was developed in partnership with Google Cloud, then provides 'peronalised guidance' to users, according to Starling.

AI in professional services: Hard but inevitable

AI excels in some areas and struggles in others, creating a "jagged frontier" of capability. This makes AI transformation in professional services complex.

PayPal shares surge 14% after OpenAI deal to become the first payments wallet in ChatGPT

Starting next year PayPal buyers and sellers will be able to complete transactions through the AI tool.

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