Digital Euro Pilot Planned for 2027 Ahead of 2029 Launch
European Central Bank outlines timeline for the digital euro's introduction.Highlights: Digital euro pilot program expected to launch in 2027.Official rollout of the digital euro...
Mastercard Acquires Crypto Firm Zero Hash in $2 Billion Deal
Mastercard expands its fintech footprint with a strategic crypto acquisition.Highlights: Mastercard's $2 billion acquisition of Zero Hash reshapes crypto landscape.Zero Hash provides crypto infrastructure...
Monzo Appoints Former Google Exec as New CEO Following Leadership Change
The Fintech Company Strengthens Leadership with Experienced Technologist.Highlights: Former Google executive Layfield replaces Anil as Monzo's CEO.Leadership shift aims to enhance Monzo's growth strategy.Layfield...
Impact of Microsoft Azure Outage on Cloud Dependency in Fintech
Exploring the implications of cloud service disruptions in financial services.Highlights: Microsoft Azure experienced a significant outage impacting various services.The disruption raised concerns about the...
UK Startups Face AI Expertise Shortage at Board Level
Examining the gap in AI knowledge among UK startup leadership teams.Highlights: Many UK startups lack AI talent in leadership roles.AI knowledge gaps hinder innovation...
UBank Integrates Passkeys for Enhanced Online Banking Security
Streamlining customer access with advanced security measuresHighlights: UBank expands passkeys technology to enhance online security.New feature aims to simplify user authentication for banking.Passkeys eliminate...
Cylerity Raises $4 M to Accelerate Provider Payments in Healthcare
How Cylerity’s AI-powered platform is turning claims into near-immediate cash-flow for providers amid reimbursement delays.
Highlights:
Cylerity has secured $4 million in seed funding, led...
Wealthsimple Secures $750M Investment at $10B Valuation to Fuel Growth
Funding marks a significant milestone for the Canadian fintech company.Highlights: Wealthsimple raises $750 million in funding.Company reaches a valuation of $10 billion.Investment aims to...
Morgan Stanley Acquires EquityZen: A Shift in Private Share Market
Exploring the implications of Morgan Stanley's acquisition of a private shares platform.Highlights: Morgan Stanley acquires EquityZen to enhance its private market offerings.The integration will...
