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Crypto Platforms Build for the AI Agent Economy While Regulators Warn of New Risks
News

Crypto Platforms Build for the AI Agent Economy While Regulators Warn of New Risks

The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency is entering a new phase, with crypto platforms beginning to build infrastructure specifically designed for autonomous AI agents while regulators warn about the growing influence of AI-driven financial advice on younger investors.

The Economics of Motherhood: Where We Stand at Gender Equality Ahead of Mother’s Day 2026
Society & Lifestyle

The Economics of Motherhood: Where We Stand at Gender Equality Ahead of Mother’s Day 2026

Mother’s Day (celebrated on March 15 in the UK and May 10, 2026, globally) arrives at a moment when many countries are re-examining the unpaid labour and legal protections that shape mothers’ lives. As public celebrations and family gatherings approach, researchers and policy makers point to persistent gaps in how societies value caregiving — gaps […]

Bank of America Reports 30 Billion Digital Client Interactions in 2025 as AI and Mobile Usage Grow
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Bank of America Reports 30 Billion Digital Client Interactions in 2025 as AI and Mobile Usage Grow

Bank of America says customer engagement with its digital banking tools reached record levels in 2025, with clients interacting with their finances approximately 30 billion times through digital logins, AI solutions and automated alerts, according to a company update. The figure represents a 14% increase compared with the previous year.

Inflation Holds Steady but Economic Pressures Persist as Americans Question Real Income Growth
Finance & Economics

Inflation Holds Steady but Economic Pressures Persist as Americans Question Real Income Growth

Inflation in the United States has stabilized in recent months, but economists warn that the apparent calm may not last. While consumer prices are rising at a slower pace than during the inflation surge earlier in the decade, persistent cost pressures and slowing wage gains are leaving many households uncertain about their financial outlook.

Why Payment Technology Is Now Central to the Restaurant Experience, Especially on Mother’s Day
Articles

Why Payment Technology Is Now Central to the Restaurant Experience, Especially on Mother’s Day

New research from Lloyds Merchant Services reveals how contactless payments, mobile wallets and integrated systems are reshaping hospitality and restaurant experience, and why busy occasions like Mother’s Day put the spotlight squarely on checkout.

Digital Payments Are Transforming Financial Inclusion Worldwide But 1.3 Billion Adults Still Lack Bank Access
Articles

Digital Payments Are Transforming Financial Inclusion Worldwide But 1.3 Billion Adults Still Lack Bank Access

Digital payment solutions are accelerating financial inclusion worldwide, with 79% of adults now owning financial accounts, according to World Bank data. Yet 1.3 billion people remain unbanked.

AI Was Supposed to Make Everything Easier. Researchers Keep Finding the Opposite
Articles

AI Was Supposed to Make Everything Easier. Researchers Keep Finding the Opposite

From an AI agent secretly mining crypto to workers suffering mental burnout from overuse, the unintended consequences of artificial intelligence are arriving faster than anyone predicted, and what’s worse – they’re getting stranger.

Cashless Retail on the Rise: UK Shops Join Global Shift Away From Cash
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Cashless Retail on the Rise: UK Shops Join Global Shift Away From Cash

A growing number of retailers are abandoning cash payments as digital transactions continue to dominate consumer spending habits worldwide.

DeFi Market Set for Massive Growth: Sector Could Reach $1.4 Trillion by 2033 as Trading and Tokenization Surge
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DeFi Market Set for Massive Growth: Sector Could Reach $1.4 Trillion by 2033 as Trading and Tokenization Surge

The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is entering a new phase of rapid expansion in 2026, fueled by rising trading volumes, the growth of tokenized real-world assets, and increasing adoption of stablecoins across digital finance ecosystems.

Gen Z Is Driving a Surprising Mall Renaissance
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Gen Z Is Driving a Surprising Mall Renaissance

After years of predictions about the “death of the mall,” a new trend is turning that narrative upside down: younger consumers, especially those born around 1997 – 2012 and commonly known as Generation Z (Gen Z), are helping revive in‑person shopping hubs across the U.S. and beyond.

Women in Fintech: Progress, Persistence, and the Path Ahead
Fintech & Ecommerce

Women in Fintech: Progress, Persistence, and the Path Ahead

As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, the fintech sector finds itself at a crossroads: celebrated for its innovation and disruption, yet still grappling with deep-rooted gender imbalances that limit its true potential. The numbers tell a clear story and so do the women working within the industry.

Female Wealth in Asia Surges as Private Banks Shift Strategies for a New Generation of Investors
Finance & Economics

Female Wealth in Asia Surges as Private Banks Shift Strategies for a New Generation of Investors

As the financial industry marks International Women’s Day 2026, private banks and wealth managers are increasingly focusing on one of the fastest-growing forces in global finance: female wealth. Across Asia, women are accumulating assets at a rapid pace, prompting leading institutions such as Lombard Odier, Pictet, Howden, and JPMorgan to adapt their wealth management strategies […]

Nexi Sets Course for €2.4 Billion Cash Generation and Sustained Dividend Growth Through 2028
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Nexi Sets Course for €2.4 Billion Cash Generation and Sustained Dividend Growth Through 2028

Nexi, Europe’s leading PayTech company, unveiled its 2026–2028 strategic plan at Capital Markets Day in Milan, targeting approximately €2.4 billion in total excess cash generation over the three-year period, a proposed dividend of €350 million (€0.30 dividend per share, corresponding to ~9% dividend yield), and a return to mid-single-digit revenue growth by 2028.

The Great AI Divide: Industry Euphoria Meets Public Skepticism
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The Great AI Divide: Industry Euphoria Meets Public Skepticism

As tech giants pour hundreds of billions into AI infrastructure and executives paint visions of transformation, a new wave of research reveals that most Americans remain unconvinced in their scepticism and many are quietly opting out.

Crypto Payment Gateways Market Set to Grow From $1.2B Today to Nearly $6B by 2035
Blockchain & Crypto

Crypto Payment Gateways Market Set to Grow From $1.2B Today to Nearly $6B by 2035

Reports show the crypto payment gateway market is moving from niche tools to an operating-layer role.

AI Robotics Market Set to Reach $442 Billion by 2034 as Automation Economy Accelerates
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AI Robotics Market Set to Reach $442 Billion by 2034 as Automation Economy Accelerates

The global AI robotics market is entering a period of accelerated growth as businesses across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and infrastructure scale up automation investments. A new report from Polaris Market Research projects that the future of robotics market will reach $442.38 billion by 2034, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3% between […]