AI in banking, payments, trading and insurance — fraud models, robo-advisors and the regulators watching them.
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The article suggests that AI-integrated payment solutions are currently underperforming despite high expectations. It notes that even major tech companies are struggling to drive widespread adoption.
钛媒体 · 67d ago
Moonshot AI has partnered with Agricultural Bank of China and American Express to launch an AI-native credit card. The product integrates Kimi's AI capabilities with financial services, featuring token-based rewards and tiered membership benefits.
Pandaily · 70d ago
Fintech startup Accrue has launched a platform enabling African businesses to manage international payments and dollar balances using stablecoins. The service competes with established players like Flutterwave and Grey in the cross-border commerce space.
TechCabal · 71d ago
Financial institutions are launching specialized loan and insurance products like 'Short Drama Loan' and 'Completion Bond' to address the high capital pressure and production risks in the AI and short drama industry.
虎嗅 · 71d ago
OpenAI is recruiting an investment banking expert for its Applied AI team in San Francisco. The role involves teaching AI models the nuances of financial trade and investment strategies.
The Next Web (TNW) · 74d ago
Figure Technology is acquiring Kiavi and partnering with Sixth Street to enhance its blockchain-based capital market capabilities. The acquisition focuses on scaling lending for home flippers and landlords.
Bloomberg Technology · 74d ago
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a mandate requiring banks, fintechs, and payment processors to migrate transaction records from foreign cloud infrastructure to local data centers by January 1, 2027. This policy shift aims to enhance data sovereignty and security within the Nigerian financial sector.
TechCabal · 74d ago
Over the past decade, Chinese banks and tech companies have outpaced the US in fintech patent applications. This shift reflects China's growing dominance in financial services innovation.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 74d ago
A Miami-based blockchain firm is developing infrastructure for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and cross-border settlements in Africa. The long-term roadmap includes supporting central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) across the continent.
TechCabal · 75d ago
Alipay has officially launched the public beta for its AI-powered assistant, 'Abao'. This move marks a significant step in integrating generative AI into everyday financial and lifestyle services.
钛媒体 · 75d ago
An analysis of the strategies used by successful traders on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. It explores the intersection of data-driven decision-making and market speculation.
Bloomberg Technology · 75d ago
Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser outlines a dual-track AI strategy: leveraging AI for revenue growth and product development, while simultaneously building defensive systems to protect the bank.
The Next Web (TNW) · 76d ago
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev predicts that AI agents will soon perform all tasks of human traders, democratizing institutional-grade trading tools for retail investors. The company is focusing on efficiency to support this technological shift.
IT之家 · 78d ago
KredosAI has secured $7 million in funding led by BMW i Ventures to scale its AI-driven platform. The startup focuses on automating overdue payment collections while maintaining positive customer relationships.
GeekWire · 79d ago
Robinhood is expanding its international footprint into the UK and Europe by integrating agentic AI and perpetual futures. The company also plans to introduce crypto trading to the UK market in the near future.
Bloomberg Technology · 79d ago
Crypto exchange OKX is developing a marketplace that integrates payments, identity, and reputation systems for AI agents. The platform aims to enable autonomous agents to hire and pay one another for services.
TechCrunch AI · 81d ago
Paga has expanded its Paga Engine infrastructure to support the distribution of tokenised investment products. This move allows the company to serve as a backend provider for other businesses looking to offer financial services.
TechCabal · 81d ago
Bendigo Bank is restructuring its security operations center (SOC) to incorporate agentic AI workflows. This move aims to modernize their security stack and operational efficiency.
iTNews Australia · 82d ago
Bai Ge Online successfully listed on the HKEX, branding itself as the first AI-driven insurance technology company. Despite rapid revenue growth, the company faces significant challenges including consecutive annual losses and high reliance on third-party channels.
虎嗅 · 82d ago
Millennium Management is establishing an internal AI laboratory to accelerate the development and application of advanced technologies within the firm.
Bloomberg Technology · 82d ago
Nigerian fintech companies are increasingly obtaining Microfinance Bank (MFB) licenses. This shift allows them to accept deposits and issue loans, diversifying their revenue beyond transaction fees.
TechCabal · 82d ago
Tencent is testing a new payment service, TenPay Go, specifically designed for international visitors in China. The update also includes the release of 7 national standards for AI agent interconnection.
钛媒体 · 82d ago
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) aims to scale UPI from 750 million to one billion daily transactions. CEO Dilip Asbe highlights AI as the critical technological driver for this growth.
The Next Web (TNW) · 83d ago
NAB is restructuring its Security Operations (SecOps) by prioritizing the recruitment of data experts and developers. This shift aims to integrate advanced data analytics into their security framework to handle increasingly complex threats.
iTNews Australia · 86d ago
Global payments platform Airwallex has secured $320 million in a Series H funding round, reaching an $11 billion valuation. The company is shifting its strategic focus toward autonomous finance and AI-driven agents capable of executing transactions.
The Next Web (TNW) · 86d ago
Paystack has introduced an experimental AI-powered checkout feature for merchants in Nigeria. This tool leverages AI agents to streamline the payment process for consumers.
TechCabal · 86d ago
Alliance-backed fintech startup Daya has secured $2.4 million in funding to develop payment rails utilizing stablecoins. The company aims to facilitate cross-border business payments, joining a growing ecosystem of African fintechs leveraging blockchain technology.
TechCabal · 87d ago
Scammers are leveraging generative AI to produce high-quality fake auto loan documents. This is exacerbating the challenge for US lenders already dealing with record-high delinquency rates.
Bloomberg Technology · 87d ago
Yellow Card has secured regulatory approval in Switzerland to expand its stablecoin infrastructure. This follows a strategic pivot away from retail trading to focus on B2B operations.
TechCabal · 88d ago
Meta Platforms Inc. is making a significant $900 million investment in the Indian fintech startup Cred.
Bloomberg Technology · 89d ago