EU Tech Firms Look to US for AI Funding
European tech founders are turning to the U.S. to find funding for artificial intelligence (AI) projects. That’s according…
Stablecoins Reshape X-Border Payments; Banks, Networks Step In
Stablecoins were once the province of private issuers, characterized by opaque backing, fragmented liquidity and minimal oversight. At…
Bank of England Head Has Change of Heart on Stablecoins
The Bank of England’s governor appears to have relaxed his position on stablecoins. Writing in the Financial Times…
Einride Raises $100 Million for Road Freight Technology Solutions
Einride raised about $100 million in funding to accelerate the development and deployment of its road freight technology…
Microsoft CEO Hands Off Some Duties to Be ‘Laser Focused’ on AI
Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella is handing off some duties related to the company’s commercial business so…
EU Central Bank Seeks Ban on ‘Multi-Issuance’ Stablecoins
The European Central Bank reportedly wants to ban stablecoins jointly issued in Europe and other jurisdictions. That’s according…
Squarespace Debuts ‘AI-Powered Business Partner’ Beacon
Squarespace has introduced what it calls an “AI-powered business partner” for entrepreneurs. Squarespace Beacon AI, announced by the website…
Santander’s Zinia Extends BNPL to Amazon Customers in Spain
Zinia, Santander’s consumer financing platform, has expanded to Spain and now allows Amazon customers in the country to…
Private Sector Better at Stablecoin Innovation
Both central bankers delivered their remarks Monday at the Sibos conference in Frankfurt, Germany. Waller said that the…
7 M&A Deals Among Italian Banks
Italy’s banking industry has reportedly seen seven merger and acquisition deals underway or recently concluded. Some of the deals…
Google’s Data Commons MCP Server Anchors AI in Facts
The Big Tech company launched the Data Commons Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, enabling AI systems to query…
Ether Falls Amid $140 Billion Crypto Market Downturn
The price of ether fell below $4,000 to its lowest point in almost seven weeks. It’s an extension…