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Moonshot AI Eyes Early 2027 Hong Kong IPO at $50B Valuation
Science & Technology

Moonshot AI Eyes Early 2027 Hong Kong IPO at $50B Valuation

Moonshot AI has closed its final round of private fundraising at a valuation of about $50 billion. The Chinese AI developer is now reportedly heading toward an initial public offering in Hong Kong in the first quarter of 2027.

Colombia’s Bre-B Outpaces Pix in First Year of Adoption
Fintech & Ecommerce

Colombia’s Bre-B Outpaces Pix in First Year of Adoption

Colombia’s instant payment system Bre-B has reached 83% of the country’s adult population in its first year, exceeding the adoption rate recorded by Brazil’s Pix at the same stage, according to an analysis by EBANX.

SBC Signs Long-Term Agreement to Remain in Lisbon Until 2030
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SBC Signs Long-Term Agreement to Remain in Lisbon Until 2030

SBC signs long-term agreement with Turismo de Portugal, the Municipality of Lisbon and Lisboa FCE, securing Lisbon as host city through 2030

iFX EXPO Asia 2026 Begins Tomorrow as the Global Trading Industry Gathers in Hong Kong
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iFX EXPO Asia 2026 Begins Tomorrow as the Global Trading Industry Gathers in Hong Kong

The Welcome Party kicks off three days of connections, conversations and business opportunities, with last-minute registration still open.

BlackRock: AI Agents Could Lift Demand for Blockchain Infrastructure
Blockchain & Crypto

BlackRock: AI Agents Could Lift Demand for Blockchain Infrastructure

BlackRock’s Digital Assets Research team has published a whitepaper arguing that agentic AI may become a structural source of demand for blockchains and other programmable payment infrastructure.

ChatGPT to Display Ads During Image Generation
Science & Technology

ChatGPT to Display Ads During Image Generation

OpenAI has revealed a new advertising option it will be testing later this month

Fipto Lets Businesses Put Idle Stablecoin Balances to Work
Blockchain & Crypto

Fipto Lets Businesses Put Idle Stablecoin Balances to Work

Fipto is adding a new layer to its stablecoin treasury offering that could make idle payment balances more useful for businesses. The company is partnering with investment firm Spiko to let corporate treasurers invest unused EUR, EURC and USDC balances without first moving the money to a separate bank or asset manager.

Emerging Market Banking Is Being Rewritten by Fintech Says Aubrey Capital’s John Ewart
Finance & Economics

Emerging Market Banking Is Being Rewritten by Fintech Says Aubrey Capital’s John Ewart

Emerging market banking has long been associated with currency volatility, cautious lending and the risk of state interference. According to John Ewart, Director and Investment Manager at Aubrey Capital Management, the last decade has told a more nuanced story, one shaped by technology, demographics and policy.

Financial Astrology Gains Ground Among Indian Investors
Society & Lifestyle

Financial Astrology Gains Ground Among Indian Investors

Astrology is finding an unusual place in India’s financial markets, with some investors turning to planetary movements and birth charts when making decisions about stocks and other assets.

Winners Announced for SBC Awards 2026
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Winners Announced for SBC Awards 2026

Kaizen Gaming, Pragmatic Play, Sportradar and BetConstruct AI were the standout winners at the SBC Awards 2026, each securing two awards at this year’s ceremony at the MEO Arena in Lisbon.

Sardine Launches AI Research Lab to Tackle Financial Crime
Science & Technology

Sardine Launches AI Research Lab to Tackle Financial Crime

Financial crime fraudsters constantly adapt their methods and move across payment channels. Sardine is responding with a new research initiative focused on using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify these patterns earlier.

Visa Reports Stablecoin Card Payments Grow 200% a Year
Blockchain & Crypto

Visa Reports Stablecoin Card Payments Grow 200% a Year

Visa says payments on stablecoin-linked cards have nearly tripled in a span of one year. A growing share of that activity now comes from business users.

Meet the Winners of the Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026
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Meet the Winners of the Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026

Clever Advertising, Hub Affiliations, Flashscore and Catena Media were among the big winners at recent Affiliate Leaders Awards, a ceremony celebrating affiliate and performance marketing excellence across the global betting and iGaming industry.

Stripe to Acquire Parafin, Embedded Lender Serving 60K SMBs
Fintech & Ecommerce

Stripe to Acquire Parafin, Embedded Lender Serving 60K SMBs

Stripe built its name on moving money. Its latest deal is about lending it. 

Goldman Sachs: 36% of $300K Earners Live Paycheck to Paycheck
Finance & Economics

Goldman Sachs: 36% of $300K Earners Live Paycheck to Paycheck

A salary above quarter or half a million dollars a year sounds like a safe place to be. New research from Goldman Sachs Asset Management suggests it does not always feel that way. A closer look at who is struggling to save for retirement turns up some unexpected names.

iFX EXPO Unveils Trader-First Format for Mexico as Global Trading Brands Confirm Participation
Finance & Economics

iFX EXPO Unveils Trader-First Format for Mexico as Global Trading Brands Confirm Participation

HFM, Webull, VT Markets, cTrader and other leading brands will connect with 3,000+ attendees from Mexico’s trading and investment community at The Trading Festival Mexico 2026.