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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
Transforming the Future of Finance: Connected Banking Summit – Saudi Arabia 2025 Highlights Innovation, Inclusion, and Collaboration
The 22nd Connected Banking Summit Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 took place at the Radisson Blu Riyadh Convention and Exhibition Center, gathering senior banking leaders, technology firms, policymakers, and fintech innovators to define the next chapter of financial transformation in the Kingdom.
USDC Deepens Its Footprint as a Global B2B Payment Rail via Equals Money x Railsr and BVNK Partnership
As the line between traditional finance and digital assets continues to blur, Equals Money x Railsr and BVNK are joining forces to bring USDC payment tools into the mainstream of business-to-business (B2B) transactions.
ClearBank Leverages Stablecoin Momentum to Modernise Cross-Border Payments
By joining the Circle Payments Network (CPN), ClearBank will offer institutional and fintech clients access to Circle Mint for issuing and redeeming USDC and EURC stablecoin in Europe, enabling near-instant, transparent cross-border settlements.
Hong Kong Eases Crypto Trading Rules to Attract Global Liquidity
Hong Kong is accelerating its push to become a leading global hub for digital assets, with new regulatory changes designed to enhance liquidity and expand product offerings for virtual asset trading platforms.
Worldline and Deliverect Power the Next Wave of Digital Hospitality with Smart Self-Ordering Kiosks in the UK
The joint Worldline and Deliverect self-ordering solution is now available to UK hospitality businesses, offering an easy-to-deploy platform to modernise in-store experiences and keep pace with the evolving expectations of connected diners.
Global Market Pullback Highlights Growing Caution on AI and Tech Valuations: deVere Group
Global equities extended losses on Wednesday as market investors reassessed high valuations in the technology sector, particularly among companies tied to artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud tech infrastructure.
AI & Cloud Infrastructure Firms Show Stellar Market Results
Companies positioned at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure are showing spectacular market outcomes, most vividly illustrated by chip-maker NVIDIA and the top cloud-service providers.
HKMA Unveils “Fintech 2030” Strategy at Hong Kong FinTech Week: Emphasis on Data, AI, Tokenisation & Quantum Resilience
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is charting the next frontier of financial innovation, moving the city’s Fintech 2030 agenda beyond basic digital adoption toward a fully connected, intelligent, and quantum-ready financial ecosystem designed to secure Hong Kong’s global leadership in the coming decade.
GASA Report Shows Indonesians Lost $3.3B to Fraud This Year
Digital scams surge across Indonesia, costing billions, with customers believing public organizations should provide better fraud protection: the new GASA report calls for urgent action.
