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Why European Retailers Should Pay Close Attention to APAC Payment Methods
Fintech & Ecommerce

Why European Retailers Should Pay Close Attention to APAC Payment Methods

New JCB data on rapidly rising cross-border spending reveal the growing popularity of European locations among Asian tourists, while APAC consumers also increase their payment volumes at EU online stores.

AI Agents to Generate $450B Economic Value by 2028: Majority of Banks Grab This Opportunity
News

AI Agents to Generate $450B Economic Value by 2028: Majority of Banks Grab This Opportunity

Financial institutions, banks, and insurers are entering a decisive inflection point by embracing cloud-native AI agents and fundamentally rethinking how they operate.

AI Boom 2025: Which Startups Raised Billions as Investors Chase the Next Hi-Tech Frontier
Science & Technology

AI Boom 2025: Which Startups Raised Billions as Investors Chase the Next Hi-Tech Frontier

Artificial intelligence remains the hottest frontier for investors in 2025. From enterprise automation and healthcare to media and fintech, AI startups are reshaping the global economy. Massive compute, data network effects, and model scalability make these companies exceptionally attractive to venture capital and corporate investors alike.

SUNRATE and FXC Intelligence Highlight How AI and Stablecoins Are Reshaping B2B Payments
Science & Technology

SUNRATE and FXC Intelligence Highlight How AI and Stablecoins Are Reshaping B2B Payments

At the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025, SUNRATE, a global payment and treasury management platform, released a new white paper co-developed with FXC Intelligence, titled “AI and Stablecoins’ Transformation of the Global B2B Payments Experience.” The report explores how artificial intelligence (AI), stablecoins, and blockchain are accelerating the evolution of global business payments and treasury operations.

Ravelin Warns Black Friday Sales at Risk as Frictionless Payment Approvals Plummet Globally
News

Ravelin Warns Black Friday Sales at Risk as Frictionless Payment Approvals Plummet Globally

As the holiday shopping season looms, Ravelin is warning retailers they could lose millions in sales this Black Friday as frictionless payment approvals tumble worldwide.

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.

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

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.

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’s $100 Billion Formula: Why the World’s Most Profitable Tech Company Keeps Winning
Science & Technology

Apple’s $100 Billion Formula: Why the World’s Most Profitable Tech Company Keeps Winning

When a company posts over $100 billion in quarterly revenue, it’s worth pausing and asking: how did it get there, and what does it mean? That’s exactly the milestone reached by Apple Inc. in the recent quarter: more than $100 billion in revenue, up 8 % year-over-year. At the same time, Apple’s so-called push into […]

GASA Report Shows Indonesians Lost $3.3B to Fraud This Year
Fintech & Ecommerce

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.

Financial Crime Blind Spot: Majority of Corporate Finance Firms May Be Missing AML Standards
Finance & Economics

Financial Crime Blind Spot: Majority of Corporate Finance Firms May Be Missing AML Standards

Money laundering risks are quietly creeping into the heart of the UK’s dealmaking world, as a new FCA review warns that many corporate finance firms, crucial players in raising capital and advising on mergers and acquisitions, may be failing to meet basic anti-money laundering (AML) standards to prevent financial crime.

GDF Sandbox Proves Tokenized Money Market Funds Are Legally and Technically Ready for Collateral Use in Europe and the UK
News

GDF Sandbox Proves Tokenized Money Market Funds Are Legally and Technically Ready for Collateral Use in Europe and the UK

GDF sandbox becomes a turning point for the integration of digital assets into mainstream finance, as it proves the real-life utility of tokenized money market funds (TMMFs).

Gold Record-Breaking 2025 Rally: What It Means for Investors
Articles

Gold Record-Breaking 2025 Rally: What It Means for Investors

Gold price has climbed over 50% year-to-date, surpassing $4,000 per ounce. Here’s why the precious metal reached its highest level ever and what investors should pay attention to.

Morgan Stanley: AI Coding Boom Set to Create More Developer Jobs, Not Eliminate Them
News

Morgan Stanley: AI Coding Boom Set to Create More Developer Jobs, Not Eliminate Them

As artificial intelligence transforms software development, Morgan Stanley Research predicts that AI will create more jobs for developers rather than replace them.

Flexible Finance Boosts Retail Performance, With Bank-Backed BNPL Being The Preferred Option
News

Flexible Finance Boosts Retail Performance, With Bank-Backed BNPL Being The Preferred Option

Retailers offering flexible payment options such as Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and point-of-sale (POS) finance are already seeing tangible commercial benefits, according to new research from Lloyds Merchant Services. The caveat is that customers favour flexible payments offered through their existing bank relationships.

Implementation Complexity Holds Back Embedded Finance Adoption, ClearBank Report Finds
Fintech & Ecommerce

Implementation Complexity Holds Back Embedded Finance Adoption, ClearBank Report Finds

Despite growing enthusiasm for embedded finance services, many brands remain hesitant to move from intention to action due to implementation challenges, according to ClearBank’s new report.