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Bitget Plans to Acquire Licensed Crypto Exchange in Thailand

Bitget is taking the acquisition route into Thailand's regulated crypto market rather than building operations from scratch.

Humanoid robots grab headlines, but investment flows to specialized physical AI

Physical AI refers to autonomous and versatile robots that can perceive, decide, and act in the physical world.

Bank bosses under pressure to implement AI ahead of time

The vast majority of bank bosses in the UK and Ireland feel they are being pressured to implement AI technology more quickly than they feel is comfortable.

JP Morgan brings JPM Coin to Ethereum

Already on Base, the layer 2 blockchain built by Coinbase, it is now also on Ethereum, with its established depth of onchain liquidity and tokenised assets, extending the reach of institutional finance on public blockchain.

Mastercard launches Stablecoin Security

The solution builds on Mastercard’s existing capabilities and helps financial institutions identify fraud, scams, sanctions and other financial-crime risk indicators throughout the stablecoin payment lifecycle

PlannerPal brings AI to mortgage advisers through Twenty7tec Advice

Mortgage advisers can launch PlannerPal from inside ADVICE, capture client meetings in person or virtually and turn them into notes, letters and reports in their firm's own templates.

Bitget to buy licensed exchange to expand in Thailand

The completion of the sale and purchase agreement is subject to applicable regulatory approval, among other conditions.

Visa pilots AI agent payments between buyer and supplier platforms

Payment portals typically rely on human authentication requirements that limit how approved payments can be automated.

Banks Are Rethinking Human Oversight in the Age of Agentic AI

As AI agents prove they can cut hours of work to minutes, the next step for banks is building the oversight that keeps human judgement sharp.

Digital Jersey and NVIDIA explore responsible AI adoption

Initial work would assess potential demand, define key outcomes and establish the governance, security, skills and commercial considerations that Jersey would need.

World Bank says ‘small AI’ could transform developing countries

Bank’s chief knowledge officer says the tech could speed up economic development from centuries to decades

nCino and Parlay Link Up to Automate SBA Lending Intake with AI

The mechanics centre on a one-click handoff. Parlay’s agentic workflows handle borrower intake, programme eligibility screening and initial deal structuring before a human banker reviews the file.

Huntington Bank partners Google Cloud for AI-powered small business operating system

The operating system will provide guided workflows across financial, operational, and management needs of business owners that streamline complex work and help them move from information to intelligence to action.

AI Tops Ethical Challenges For Accountants

The 2026 survey draws on 1,178 responses from finance and accountancy professionals across 135 countries, with roundtable discussions adding qualitative depth.

Standard Chartered Launches Bitcoin and Ether Trading Service for Affluent Clients in the UAE

The service will allow qualifying clients to buy and sell Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) directly through their existing bank accounts.

Partior Eyes Bahraini Dinar Settlement on Blockchain Network

The agreement will assess the proposed operating model, implementation requirements and regulatory considerations in Bahrain.

Episode Six Adds Real-Time Checks for Stablecoins, Tokenised Dep

The capability aims to reduce potential losses from counterfeit tokens and invalid redemption requests.

Vertafore launches AI agents to automate insurance policy checks

The launch reflects a wider push to embed AI into enterprise workflows, moving beyond standalone assistants towards systems that can carry out defined operational tasks while retaining human oversight.

APAC Banks Rethink Decision-Making for a More AI-Driven Market

Banks face growing pressure from changing customer behaviour, tighter AI oversight and increasingly sophisticated fraud networks.

SBS launches sovereign AI platform for banks with NVIDIA

The launch addresses a constraint many banks face when adopting AI.

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