AI in banking, payments, trading and insurance — fraud models, robo-advisors and the regulators watching them.
355 articles
The IMF released a note on the impact of Agentic AI on payment infrastructure, proposing a three-layer model (Intent, Authorization, Settlement) to manage risks while enabling innovation.
虎嗅 · 67d ago
The Linux Foundation has established the x402 Foundation to standardize internet-native payments for AI agents. This initiative aims to create a framework for autonomous agents to handle financial transactions securely.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 67d ago
As AI agents take over payment tasks, traditional monitoring is insufficient. This article proposes new dimensions like intent tracking, authorization traceability, and execution verification to prevent financial risks.
虎嗅 · 69d ago
SpaceXAI has partnered with coding startup Cursor to launch a new Grok AI model. The model is specifically optimized for finance, legal, and coding workflows to compete with Anthropic and OpenAI.
Bloomberg Technology · 73d ago
Stripe shares insights into building production-grade AI agents for financial compliance. The article covers the ReAct framework, infrastructure decisions, human oversight, and cost optimization via prompt caching.
AWS Machine Learning Blog · 85d ago
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that advanced AI models like Anthropic's Mythos could be weaponized to destabilize global financial systems. The warning highlights the growing concern over AI safety and security in critical infrastructure.
The Next Web (TNW) · 99d ago
MH Ventures and Mapleblock Capital co-led a $3 million investment in Oro. The company aims to advance agentic finance systems that can move beyond chatbot explanations and directly execute financial actions.
The Next Web (TNW) · 25d ago
Decade, founded by two former Nubank executives, has emerged from stealth with $85 million in funding. The Brazil-based startup is building an AI wealth adviser and aims to create “a new generation of millionaires.”
The Next Web (TNW) · 46d ago
According to IDC, Baidu Smart Cloud holds the top market share in China's financial generative AI sector. The market grew by 90.4% in 2025, reaching 1.74 billion RMB.
36氪 · 65d ago
Kalshi Inc. has introduced a new tool designed to track and forecast the future price of AI computing power.
Bloomberg Technology · 67d ago
Airwallex has raised $320M in Series H funding to launch T:0 and Airi, two products designed to integrate financial operations with AI agents. These tools aim to solve the friction between high-speed AI decision-making and traditional, slow financial settlement systems.
36氪 · 67d ago
The world's first AI-native credit card, Kimi Credit Card, has officially launched in partnership with American Express and Agricultural Bank of China. The card offers integrated benefits including point-to-membership conversions and future plans for agent-based payment features.
36氪 · 71d ago
ANZ Bank is participating in a trial of Swift's blockchain ledger technology. The pilot explores the potential for 'programmable money' and agentic commerce, where AI agents autonomously execute financial transactions.
iTNews Australia · 72d ago
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is evaluating the systemic risks posed by the integration of LLMs into financial decision-making. The report highlights concerns regarding market reliance on a small number of tech providers.
36氪 · 74d ago
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is calling for expanded regulatory powers to manage the rapid adoption of AI in personal finance. Officials highlight the risks of an 'arms race' as millions of consumers increasingly rely on AI for financial decision-making.
Ars Technica AI · 75d ago
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is calling for increased regulatory powers to protect consumers as financial services shift toward AI-enabled operations. The Mills review highlights growing risks related to cyber-crime and fraud.
The Guardian Technology · 75d ago
OpenAI has partnered with Visa to allow AI agents to perform e-commerce transactions on behalf of users. This integration aims to streamline the shopping experience by automating purchases at any merchant that accepts Visa.
Computerworld · 95d ago
A draft G7 statement indicates that leaders will prioritize discussions on the emerging opportunities and potential risks of AI, specifically within the financial sector.
Bloomberg Technology · 96d ago
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially included stablecoins in its Payments System Vision 2028. This marks a significant policy shift from its previous restrictive stance on cryptocurrency.
TechCabal · 96d ago
Fintech company Pleo announced a suite of 'agentic' AI tools for finance teams, followed immediately by a layoff of 50 staff members, primarily in engineering and data roles.
The Next Web (TNW) · 99d ago
Visa has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to integrate its global payment network into the ChatGPT platform. This collaboration enables AI agents to handle the entire shopping process, from product search to payment execution, upon user authorization.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 100d ago
OpenAI is collaborating with Visa to integrate secure payment capabilities directly into AI agents. This initiative aims to allow ChatGPT to handle shopping and financial transactions on behalf of users.
Digital Trends · 100d ago
AI startup Poetic has exited stealth with $50M in funding led by OpenAI and others. The company focuses on automating back-office financial tasks like underwriting and compliance.
The Next Web (TNW) · 101d ago
Kenyan fintech Flowt has raised $550,000 to build a loan book targeting $1 million. Its AI analyses bank, M-Pesa, and accounting records to assess the creditworthiness of small businesses underserved by traditional lenders.
TechCabal · 11d ago
Ant Group’s quarterly profit barely grew after the company increased spending on artificial intelligence. The investments target healthcare, large language models, and payment services, while expansion costs also pressured results.
Bloomberg Technology · 30d ago
Ant International, the Singapore-based affiliate of Ant Group, has secured US$1.2 billion in Series A funding. The capital will be used to accelerate global growth and drive innovation in merchant payment technologies.
SCMP Technology · 60d ago
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) is commercializing low-latency access to Trump's posts on Truth Social. The service targets institutional investors seeking a competitive edge in trading based on political signals.
虎嗅 · 63d ago
Visa has introduced a new infrastructure platform allowing banks and payment processors to manage and settle stablecoin transactions. The platform launches with native support for Open USD, backed by a consortium of major financial firms.
The Next Web (TNW) · 65d ago
Visa has unveiled a new platform designed to help financial institutions issue, move, and manage stablecoins. This move aims to support the growing demand for digital token integration within traditional banking systems.
Bloomberg Technology · 65d ago
18 fund managers, including Morgan and Huatai-PineBridge, have submitted applications for the first batch of active ETFs in China. This marks the beginning of the 'active era' for the domestic ETF market following new regulatory guidelines.
36氪 · 65d ago