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Yellow Card raises USD $40 million for stablecoin push
Crypto

Yellow Card raises USD $40 million for stablecoin push

Backers including SC Ventures and Sony Innovation Fund are betting USD $40 million will help widen access to dollar-based payments in emerging markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • This month
Glimpse adds Ethereum, Solana & Gold forecasting markets
Fintech

Glimpse adds Ethereum, Solana & Gold forecasting markets

The move broadens access to probability-based trading, with users now able to forecast Ethereum, Solana and gold prices for Bitcoin rewards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Payroll cyber incidents rise as compliance burdens grow
Software-as-a-Service

Payroll cyber incidents rise as compliance burdens grow

More firms are paying staff incorrectly or incurring penalties as payroll systems face rising cyber attacks and complex cross-border rules.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Ofgem weighs tougher rules for data centre grid queue
Data centers

Ofgem weighs tougher rules for data centre grid queue

Tighter queue rules could speed grid access for legitimate projects, but risk pushing more data centre operators towards pricier off-grid power.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month
Why enterprise AI must learn to act, not just talk
Digital Transformation

Why enterprise AI must learn to act, not just talk

Travel and banking customers could see faster resolutions as enterprises shift AI from answering queries to completing tasks end to end.

By Albert Nel • 6 min read • This month
TrustScale launches Argus to tackle AI hallucinations
Risk & Compliance

TrustScale launches Argus to tackle AI hallucinations

Businesses using generative AI face growing exposure to costly errors as the new tool checks claims against source evidence in real time.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

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Teletrac Navman names Sharma as VP Product Management
Software-as-a-Service

Teletrac Navman names Sharma as VP Product Management

The hire comes as the fleet software group expands AI and compliance tools to help operators manage mixed-energy vehicles and tighter regulation.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Eltropy sets out AI playbook for community lenders
Software-as-a-Service

Eltropy sets out AI playbook for community lenders

Community banks and credit unions are being urged to use AI across the customer journey to speed replies, cut calls and satisfy regulators.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Uptick opens Denver office to boost North America push
Software-as-a-Service

Uptick opens Denver office to boost North America push

The Denver hub will help Uptick hire more staff and support growing demand as North American customers pass 200 in under two years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
PwC & Zyter team up on healthcare workflow overhaul
Software-as-a-Service

PwC & Zyter team up on healthcare workflow overhaul

Healthcare payers and providers could cut costs and manual work as the alliance targets AI-driven workflows for high-volume clinical tasks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Astraeus launches AI-native wealth platform for firms
Software-as-a-Service

Astraeus launches AI-native wealth platform for firms

Wealth firms could gain a governed way to use AI without replacing legacy systems, as the New York-based start-up raises more than USD $10 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Circle names BlackRock & Visa for Arc validator group
Network Security

Circle names BlackRock & Visa for Arc validator group

Arc's push towards a public launch gains weight as BlackRock, Visa and other financial heavyweights agree to help secure the network.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • This month
FinTech Australia unveils Intersekt 2026 programme
Fintech

FinTech Australia unveils Intersekt 2026 programme

Fintech leaders, regulators and investors will gather in Melbourne as the sector seeks clearer policy settings to unlock growth and funding.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Bitget signs pact with Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City
Fintech

Bitget signs pact with Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City

Bhutan's new digital asset zone has drawn Bitget in, with the exchange seeking approval to set up a local base and licence application.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Fintech opened more doors for women, now we must keep them open
Digital Transformation

Fintech opened more doors for women, now we must keep them open

Women gained senior roles as fintech grew, but fair hiring and inclusive cultures are needed to stop the sector sliding backwards.

By Deborah Overdeput • 5 min read • This month
Saviynt launches Zuma AI identity security platform
Software-as-a-Service

Saviynt launches Zuma AI identity security platform

The platform targets firms struggling to govern AI agents and machine identities, as Saviynt tops USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
BNY & Galaxy expand digital asset custody services
Blockchain

BNY & Galaxy expand digital asset custody services

Institutional investors could soon earn staking rewards through BNY's custody platform, pending regulatory review of the new service.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month