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Why central banks should embrace stablecoins

While central banks have been sceptical about stablecoins, they are now recognising the role stablecoins could play.

UOB deploys new tech and bots to free staff for higher value work

The bank is one of the highest Copilot users, according to Microsoft.

Cartoon: Bandwagon

This new cartoon captures the industry’s sudden belief that robotics will save performance-driven AI.

Synechron releases suite of AI agents

The first release of agentic accelerators will be focused on showcasing the power of agentic AI in the banking, financial services, wealth management, payments and insurance sectors.

UST bolsters global expansion with Tailwind acquisition

The digital transformation solutions company aims to strengthen its presence in the LatAm, APAC, and Africa markets following its latest acquisition.

Nevado AI introduces autonomous platform for financial services

The launch comes as financial and insurance sectors face mounting pressure to modernise operations.

Bank-backed stablecoins: a new chapter for payments in Europe?

For European banks, part of the debate around stablecoins involve how they can be deployed responsibly and at scale, without affecting financial intermediation.

Coincheck to acquire 3iQ majority stake for $111.8m

The $111.8 million deal could see Coincheck take full ownership of 3iQ, a Canadian firm known for its Bitcoin and Ethereum funds traded on major stock exchanges.

More people are using Ethereum for the first time, data shows

The rise in new wallets suggests broader interest in Ethereum, driven by decentralized finance, stablecoin transfers, NFTs, and new applications.

OpenText launches regional HQ in Riyadh

Located in the King Abdullah Financial District, the new headquarters will serve as a central hub for OpenText customers and partners across the Middle East

Stablecoins are gaining ground as digital currency in Africa

But their growing dominance poses serious risks to African monetary sovereignty.

AI boom in Europe: German banks are falling behind.

German banks risk falling behind their European counterparts.

AI may be boosting your advisory practice without you knowing as referrals surge

AI-driven traffic to financial sites jumped 266% YoY, with trust in automated advice accelerating.

Keye launces AI co-pilot for private equity due diligence

Rather than acting as a thin wrapper around a large language model, Odin combines natural-language understanding with code-based execution.

AI helped drive increase in crypto scam losses to $17bn in 2025

Overall scam inflows have also surged, particularly through impersonation tactics that saw a staggering 1400% year-over-year growth.

Monnai raises $12m to power AI-driven identity and risk decisions

Monnai positions itself as a foundational data layer, aggregating hard-to-access identity and risk signals to support real-time decision-making across jurisdictions.

Bitwise expands presence in Nordics with listing of seven crypto ETPs on Nasdaq Stockholm and two senior appointments

The listings give Swedish investors access to exchange-listed crypto exposure through regulated products denominated in Swedish kronor (SEK).

LSEG launches blockchain-based Digital Settlement Network

DiSH Cash will operate accounts at commercial banks, providing members with instant ownership of a commercial bank deposit at any bank within the network, and a mechanism for the 24/7 movement of commercial bank money.

Post-quantum crypto startup Project Eleven raises $20 million in funding round

The Series A round was led by Castle Island Ventures with participation from Coinbase Ventures.

Bank of Italy economist sends out warning on Ethereum's role in financial system

The study suggests that Ethereum's role in financial systems makes its token economics a concern for regulators, who may need to consider safeguards for its use in regulated finance.

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