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Meta Invests $900M in Cred, Appoints Kunal Shah to WhatsApp

Meta Platforms Inc. is making a significant $900 million investment in the Indian fintech startup Cred.

Bloomberg Technology · 89d ago

Bank of England softens stance on stablecoin regulations

The Bank of England is revising its proposed stablecoin regulations after industry pushback. The initial draft was criticized for being too restrictive and potentially stifling real-world adoption.

The Next Web (TNW) · 89d ago

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Lendi Group Rebuilds Mortgage Platform for the Agentic Era

Lendi Group has overhauled its mortgage platform by implementing a custom agentic orchestration layer. This shift aims to automate complex financial workflows using autonomous agents.

iTNews Australia · 90d ago

Lloyds Banking Group hiring 300 experts for agentic AI

Lloyds Banking Group is launching a major recruitment drive for 300 tech experts to focus on the development of agentic AI. The bank aims to deploy autonomous models capable of planning and executing tasks with minimal human intervention by September.

The Guardian Technology · 91d ago

Parafin secures Goldman Sachs credit for embedded lending

Parafin has secured a new credit facility led by Goldman Sachs to scale its embedded lending infrastructure. This capital will support small business lending across major platforms like Amazon, DoorDash, and Walmart.

The Next Web (TNW) · 93d ago

Flutterwave Secures Series E Funding from Ripple

African fintech giant Flutterwave has successfully raised a Series E funding round led by US-based blockchain company Ripple. This investment marks a significant strategic alignment between cross-border payment infrastructure and blockchain-based settlement technology.

TechCabal · 94d ago

Alibaba and Tencent race to reinvent Alipay with AI

Tencent and Alibaba are engaged in a high-stakes battle to integrate AI into their payment ecosystems. This competition aims to define the next generation of internet entry points.

钛媒体 · 94d ago

HSBC Partners with Google Cloud to Scale AI Operations

HSBC Holdings Plc has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to integrate artificial intelligence across its global banking operations. The bank expects each implemented AI project to generate over $100 million in revenue or efficiency gains.

Bloomberg Technology · 94d ago

WeChat Pay to Launch AI-Exclusive Card This Week

WeChat Pay is reportedly launching an 'AI-exclusive card' as early as this week. This move signals a deeper integration of AI-driven financial services within the WeChat ecosystem.

Ifanr (爱范儿) · 94d ago

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Building Transaction Foundation Models for Financial Intelligence

NVIDIA explores the development of foundation models specifically for financial transaction data. This approach aims to move beyond brittle, hand-engineered features by leveraging the sequential patterns inherent in customer history.

NVIDIA Developer Blog · 95d ago

Rokarolla Android trojan targets 217 banking and crypto apps

A new Android banking trojan named Rokarolla has been identified, capable of targeting 217 financial and crypto applications. The malware grants operators extensive control, including the ability to steal PINs, SMS codes, and clipboard data.

The Next Web (TNW) · 95d ago

AI-Assisted Insurance Models Disrupting Traditional Markets

A new wave of AI-driven insurance models is emerging in disaster-prone regions, potentially challenging the role of FEMA. This shift raises questions about the efficacy and ethics of algorithmic risk assessment in climate-sensitive areas.

Wired · 95d ago

Flutterwave hits $3.25B valuation in Ripple-backed Series E

African fintech leader Flutterwave has secured a $3.25 billion valuation following a strategic investment from Ripple. This funding round underscores the growing intersection of traditional fintech and blockchain-based payment infrastructure.

TechCabal · 95d ago

China expands digital-yuan for cross-border payments

China’s central bank has added 26 financial institutions to its digital-yuan network. This expansion aims to facilitate cross-border financial transactions using the state-backed digital currency.

The Next Web (TNW) · 95d ago

SMBC Invests 50 Billion Yen in Generative AI Strategy

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is pivoting its organizational culture to prioritize innovation, backed by a 50 billion yen investment in generative AI. The company emphasizes that successful digital transformation requires a willingness to abandon failing projects.

ITmedia AI+ (日本) · 96d ago

FINQ’s AI-managed ETFs outperform Wall Street benchmarks

FINQ has launched AI-managed ETFs that utilize continuously learning models to handle portfolio construction. Early performance data from 2026 suggests these systematic models are outperforming traditional human-managed strategies.

The Next Web (TNW) · 97d ago

Kimi and Bank Launch World's First AI-Native Credit Card

Moonshot AI's Kimi has partnered with a state-owned bank to introduce an AI-native credit card. The card features a unique rewards program that converts daily consumer spending into AI compute credits.

Pandaily · 98d ago

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Baidu and FluxA Partner for Agent Payment Infrastructure

Baidu Smart Cloud has entered a strategic partnership with FluxA to develop global payment infrastructure specifically for the AI Agent economy. The initiative is currently inviting 30 OPCs to join the internal testing phase.

量子位 · 101d ago

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FIS CEO on AI-Driven Hyper-Personalized Financial Experiences

FIS President & CEO Stephanie Ferris explains how the company leverages AI to provide financial institutions with data-driven, hyper-specific customer experiences. The discussion highlights the balance between advanced AI utility and robust data security measures.

Bloomberg Technology · 102d ago

Ant Group Launches Overseas AI Payment Solution

Ant Group has introduced a new AI-driven payment solution designed for global merchants. The platform enables intelligent agent operations and includes features to verify the trustworthiness of AI agents.

量子位 · 103d ago

JPMorgan Hires Nomura’s International AI Strategy Chief

JPMorgan Chase is strengthening its internal AI capabilities by hiring the international head of AI strategy from Nomura Holdings. This move reflects the bank's broader effort to integrate AI to boost productivity across its operations.

Bloomberg Technology · 103d ago

Daya partners with Aptos for Africa-Middle East stablecoin payments

Nigeria-based Daya is integrating with the Aptos blockchain to facilitate stablecoin payment flows between Africa and the Middle East. This partnership aims to leverage Aptos's network to improve transaction volume and liquidity for regional fintech providers.

TechCabal · 106d ago

Enduring Planet Closes $12M Fund for Climate Entrepreneurs

Fintech startup Enduring Planet has successfully closed its second fund, totaling $12 million. The capital is specifically earmarked to provide financial support to entrepreneurs focused on climate-related solutions.

GeekWire · 108d ago

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Fireblocks Launches Flow for Crypto Infrastructure

Fireblocks has officially launched Fireblocks Flow at the Money 20/20 conference. This new infrastructure solution aims to enhance payment growth and operational efficiency for crypto enterprises.

Bloomberg Technology · 109d ago

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DTCC to Integrate Tokenized Securities with Stellar Network

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) plans to connect its tokenized securities platform to the Stellar blockchain. This move aims to enhance asset distribution and infrastructure for institutional finance.

Bloomberg Technology · 109d ago

CommBank offers AI upskilling at San Francisco Tech Hub

CommBank is providing its technologists with opportunities to upskill by working alongside frontier AI companies at its San Francisco Tech Hub. This initiative aims to integrate global AI expertise into the bank's operations.

iTNews Australia · 109d ago

Apple to launch bill splitting feature for iPhone

Apple is developing a new bill-splitting feature for iPhone to compete with third-party financial apps. The tool will allow users to photograph receipts and assign costs to different individuals.

cnBeta (Full RSS) · 110d ago

PayPal integrates with WeChat Pay for China payments

Tencent has enabled PayPal users to make payments via the WeChat Pay merchant network in China. This integration allows US-based PayPal users to scan QR codes at millions of Chinese merchants.

The Next Web (TNW) · 110d ago

CITIC Securities: Bank wealth management AI transformation

CITIC Securities predicts that bank fundamentals will continue to recover, driven by the shift from 'agency' to 'advisory' wealth management models. The integration of FOF-based asset allocation platforms is a key driver for this transformation.

36氪 · 110d ago

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