The SEC has shifted its stance, potentially opening the floodgates for third-party platforms to tokenize stocks. This move could dramatically alter how everyday investors access and trade traditional securities.
The AI revolution isn't just happening in shiny new apps; it's weaving itself into the fabric of our digital lives. But where do we actually place our trust?
Citi just dropped Citi Sky, an AI wealth assistant. Everyone expected more of the same incremental AI updates. This, however, might be different.
Forget the checkout button. BNPL is moving upstream, right into the heart of AI conversations. Affirm and Klarna are making sure you can buy that impulse item before you've even finished asking.
Another insurer is ditching its ancient tech stack. MACM is betting big on OneShield's cloud platform for a much-needed overhaul.
The days of data-driven market power debates being confined to courtrooms are over. Regulators are redrawing the lines, and it matters deeply for finance.
Nationwide's latest app update grants abuse survivors the power to filter out harassing payment messages. It's a small step, but potentially a significant one for vulnerable customers.
Your AI morning briefing for May 18, 2026 — the top stories you need to know.
Circle, the issuer of the ubiquitous USDC stablecoin, is launching its own blockchain. Forget crypto speculation; they're aiming for predictable, dollar-based transactions. But will it actually move the needle for institutions?
Everyone's been waiting for crypto to break out of the trading screen and into the real world. KuCoin's new Mastercard-backed card in Australia might just be the next step, if you can stomach the fees.
A coalition aiming to train a legion of fintech professionals in AI has kicked off with a modest 22 members. Zopa and ClearScore are leading the charge, but will they actually hit their ambitious 100,000 target?
Forget the hype cycle. Japan's biggest fintech players are quietly building the infrastructure for crypto's next chapter, and it's happening in-house.
Tired of filling out forms for every online purchase? Stripe's president says AI is coming to do that for you, but don't expect it to pick your outfit.
