Regulation stories
A UK-led coalition has launched a live prototype Digital Company ID to tackle rising fraud and streamline verification for businesses.
YouLend opens a Berlin hub as its fastest-growing market powers EU expansion, after reporting FY24/25 revenue of EUR €230 million.
Ecommpay clinches Anti-fraud Solution and Financial Inclusion titles at the FSTech Awards 2026, underscoring its payments innovation.
Mastercard to acquire stablecoin platform BVNK in a deal worth up to USD $1.8 billion, deepening its push into on-chain payments.
GPT-5.4 leads new AI benchmark on real-world accounting tasks, but its 77.3% score leaves firms facing stubborn reliability gaps.
Black Kite weaves Open FAIR into its platform to automate financial loss estimates in third-party cyber risk assessments and reviews.
ZEDEDA and Submer unveil modular liquid‑cooled edge AI pods, packs and containers to run GPU inference in harsh, remote industrial sites.
SailPoint debuts Shadow AI Remediation to monitor and block risky staff use of unsanctioned generative AI tools in real time.
XConnect links its mobile network fraud signals into SONIO's identity platform to tighten onboarding and compliance for fintech and gambling.
PureFacts and Innover Digital partner to embed AI and automation into revenue operations for asset and wealth managers in key global markets.
Nozomi again lands in Gartner's Leaders quadrant for CPS protection, topping four key use cases in the 2026 Critical Capabilities report.
Workiva names Kristen “KP” Pimpini to spearhead APJ sales and operations, backing its AI-powered reporting push across key regional markets.
US fintech Ramp is buying Stockholm-based Billhop to plug its AI finance platform into Billhop's European payments rails and licences.
KuCoin launches AI Skills Hub, an open marketplace of modular tools letting agents tap exchange data and automate crypto workflows.
AI-fuelled fintech mega-deals are surging, but most buyers lack the operating model and culture to turn shiny assets into real value.
Survey finds many Australians shrug off data breach warnings, seeing cyber attacks as inevitable despite rising risks and tailored support calls.
Specialised AI is set to transform Australian enterprise networks, outgunning generic tools in resilience, reliability and local relevance.
TransFi raises USD $19.2m to scale stablecoin-powered cross-border payments across emerging markets, led by Turing Financial Group.
Mastercard partners CLIK Credit Bureau to sharpen Indonesian lenders' credit decisions, balancing digital growth with tighter risk control.
Thrive Global AI reports USD $2.5m in early sales, secures USD $4.5m in bookings and launches a real-time analytics module for brands.