Skyfire Launches AI Agents for Autonomous Payments
The system offered by Skyfire combines the benefits of AI-powered virtual assistance with autonomous payments on the customer’s behalf.
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DBS Leverages PBOC’s Carbon Emission Reduction Facility to Issue RMB 500M Green Loan
The green loan provided by DBS will help Envision Energy develop a 100-megawatt wind turbine farm in the Henan province in northeastern China.
Leading Smart Wearable Companies in India
The smart wearable market of India is the second-largest in the world after China. Notably, most of the smartwatches and other wearable devices sold in India are produced locally. This way, along with the local branches of globally known technology producers, India hosts a range of indigenous smart wearable startups and scaleups.
Net Zero Gold: Challenges & Opportunities
While not being the most carbon-intensive production in the world, gold mining is still responsible for around 0.3% of annual global emissions. The transition to net zero is challenging due to the nature of the complex mining process and other factors, but it also may be truly rewarding if all opportunities are considered.
Amazon and Santander Launch Amazon Visa Credit Card in Germany
Amazon Visa enables customers in Germany to earn rewards while shopping online and offline and redeem collected points at the Amazon.de website.
Axis Bank Reveals Ultra Luxury Credit Card With Visa Infinite Privilege Benefits
The new Axis Bank credit card product developed in partnership with Visa targets ultra-high net worth customers in India.
Fintech Leaders Anticipate Investment Rebound
Over 90% of fintech leaders globally believe robust industry investment levels will return within the next 12 months.
India Smartwatch Market Declines 30%
Being the second-largest wearable market after China, India saw its wearable device market decline for the first time ever, by 10.0% year-over-year (YoY) to 29.5 million units in Q2 2024.
Innovation Readiness Gap Deepens, With Unclear Strategy as Main Concern
A recent study revealed an innovation readiness paradox: while the vast majority of modern businesses treat innovation as the highest priority, they have never been as unready to deliver on their innovative pledges.
Thailand to Test Crypto Services in Sandbox Environment
A dedicated regulatory sandbox will help crypto firms in Thailand to experiment with the development of new digital asset services.
BitGo Secures Payment License in Singapore
US crypto company BitGo can now expand its operations in Singapore with regulated digital payment token services.
Crypto Prediction Market 101
People enjoy testing their analytical and visionary skills in betting and making predictions. Crypto prediction market platforms enable customers to not only check their intuition but also make some money out of it. However, many crypto enthusiasts have no idea that such opportunities even exist. Let’s fill in these awareness gaps.
Lloyds Hires AWS Exec to Lead AI and Analytics Division
Rohit Dhawan was appointed by Lloyds Banking Group as Director of AI (artificial intelligence) at the Group’s new AI Centre of Excellence, bringing together experts in Data Science, Behavioral Science, ML Engineering, Advanced Analytics and AI Ethics.
Next Generation Revives Euro Stablecoin With Decta
French startup Next Generation partners with an Irish financial institution Decta to restore the euro-pegged stablecoin, EURT, project after a seven-year suspension.
Societe Generale Sells UK and Swiss Private Banking Units to Refocus
French banking group Societe Generale has agreed to sell its British and Swiss private banking divisions to Union Bancaire Privée for an estimated price of €900M to achieve “a streamlined, more synergetic and efficient business model”
Xpeng Raises $150M for Its Flying Car Project
Xpeng Aeroht, a subsidiary of Chinese energy vehicle startup Xpeng Motors, has secured $150 million in a Series B1 financing round to develop a flying car.
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