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Cyber and Smart Contract Risks Top Concerns for Institutional Investors in Blockchain Lending
Blockchain & Crypto

Cyber and Smart Contract Risks Top Concerns for Institutional Investors in Blockchain Lending

Institutional investors and wealth managers are becoming increasingly concerned about the cyber and smart contract risks linked to blockchain-based lending, with the majority now considering insurance protection a key requirement, new research from Brava Finance shows.

Singapore Steps Into the Future of Investing as DBS and Franklin Templeton Debut Tokenised Retail Fund
Blockchain & Crypto

Singapore Steps Into the Future of Investing as DBS and Franklin Templeton Debut Tokenised Retail Fund

The new Franklin Onchain U.S. Dollar Short‑Term Money Market Fund allows investors in Singapore to participate with a minimum investment of just $20, enabled by fractional ownership on a blockchain-based platform.

Does Crypto Investing Make You More Attractive? 20% Say Yes
Blockchain & Crypto

Does Crypto Investing Make You More Attractive? 20% Say Yes

A new study reveals that while a majority of Americans are open to dating a crypto investor, only about one in five view it as a boost to potential partner attractiveness, and the downsides include significant romance-scam risks, faced by 1 in 5 respondents.

Visa and Mastercard Edge Toward Landmark Fee Deal That Could End Long-Running Swipe Fee Dispute
Fintech & Ecommerce

Visa and Mastercard Edge Toward Landmark Fee Deal That Could End Long-Running Swipe Fee Dispute

A potential settlement that can reshape merchant costs after decades of disputes is expected from Visa and Mastercard in the nearest future.

TPG Aims for Nexi’s Digital Banking Unit in €1B Deal
Fintech & Ecommerce

TPG Aims for Nexi’s Digital Banking Unit in €1B Deal

The massive TPG bid for Nexi’s division highlights growing investor interest in specialised digital-banking technology across Europe.

Samsung Wallet Launches in Indonesia, Turning Smartphones into Digital Wallets
Fintech & Ecommerce

Samsung Wallet Launches in Indonesia, Turning Smartphones into Digital Wallets

Samsung Electronics Indonesia has officially introduced Samsung Wallet in the Indonesian market — the country’s first fully-integrated digital wallet solution built directly into users’ smartphones.

Spain’s Kabilio Secures €4 Million to Transform Accounting with AI and a New Digital Agent “Kabi”
Science & Technology

Spain’s Kabilio Secures €4 Million to Transform Accounting with AI and a New Digital Agent “Kabi”

A new wave of intelligent automation is coming to Spanish accounting desks led by Kabilio, the Barcelona-based startup that’s blending AI precision with practical workflow tools.

Anthropic Expands to Europe
Science & Technology

Anthropic Expands to Europe

Prominent U.S.-based AI company Anthropic expands into Europe with new Paris and Munich hubs amid soaring growth

On The Road to 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (Cop30): The African Development Bank Group Is Piloting Several Financial Instruments To Support African Countries In Tackling Climate Change
Finance & Economics

On The Road to 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (Cop30): The African Development Bank Group Is Piloting Several Financial Instruments To Support African Countries In Tackling Climate Change

The main priorities for COP30 are to accelerate the energy transition, ensure a just transition for the most vulnerable nations suffering from climate change, and, above all, mobilise large-scale climate finance for developing economies

Institutional Investors Lead Stablecoin Adoption Seeking Gateway to DeFi
Blockchain & Crypto

Institutional Investors Lead Stablecoin Adoption Seeking Gateway to DeFi

Global study reveals growing use of stablecoin assets among wealth managers, institutional investors, and fund allocators, turning to DeFi for portfolio diversification.

Apple Reportedly Eyes Google’s Gemini to Supercharge Siri
Science & Technology

Apple Reportedly Eyes Google’s Gemini to Supercharge Siri

Apple is reportedly nearing a landmark agreement with Google to integrate the tech giant’s Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) model into a major upgrade of Siri, potentially ushering in a new era of more capable, context-aware virtual assistance for iPhone and Mac users.

20th Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI)-Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Annual Islamic Banking and Finance Conference Successfully Concluded
Finance & Economics

20th Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI)-Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Annual Islamic Banking and Finance Conference Successfully Concluded

The conference attracted remarkable participation from a distinguished lineup of Islamic finance experts, senior Shari’ah scholars, policymakers, and thought leaders

Safello Expands Beyond Sweden with Launch in Finland
Blockchain & Crypto

Safello Expands Beyond Sweden with Launch in Finland

Nordic crypto exchange Safello takes first step toward pan-European growth under MiCA framework, first expanding to Finland from its home country.

Ripple Labs Secures $500 Million Funding Round, Valuing Company at $40 Billion
Blockchain & Crypto

Ripple Labs Secures $500 Million Funding Round, Valuing Company at $40 Billion

Ripple, with a fresh valuation of $40B, says the secured funds will support its expanding enterprise-focused product suite, including cross-border payments, stablecoins, custody services, prime brokerage, and corporate treasury solutions.

Snap Inc. Strikes $400 Million Deal with Perplexity AI to Bring Conversational Search into Snapchat
Science & Technology

Snap Inc. Strikes $400 Million Deal with Perplexity AI to Bring Conversational Search into Snapchat

The deal will embed Perplexity “answer engine” directly within Snapchat chat interface, enabling users to ask questions and receive real-time, conversational responses drawn from verifiable sources without leaving the app.

Arta Finance Accelerates AI Wealth Management Global Expansion with Major Asian Bank Partnerships
Fintech & Ecommerce

Arta Finance Accelerates AI Wealth Management Global Expansion with Major Asian Bank Partnerships

The new partnerships with prominent Asian financial institutions, including Bank of Singapore and Hong Leong Bank (HLB), underscore Arta Finance ambition to bring institutional-grade AI-driven wealth-management capabilities to the global market.