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Swift banks back scheme for faster cross-border pay

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Swift enlists over 50 banks to launch common rules for faster, clearer cross-border retail payments, with first flows live by June.
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10x Banking marks 100th release with platform 10.0

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10x Banking launches version 10.0 of its core platform, its 100th release, adding richer lending tools and custom logic hooks for banks.
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Quantum Security 25 honours leaders in post-quantum era

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DigiCert and Techstrong unveil the first Quantum Security 25, honouring global leaders steering real-world post-quantum security plans.
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Android PromptSpy malware harnesses Gemini for stealth

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PromptSpy Android malware taps Google's Gemini AI to navigate screens, lock itself in recent apps and thwart users' attempts to remove it.
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Anthropic raises USD $30 billion, hits USD $380b value

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Anthropic raises USD $30bn in new backing, lifting the AI group's valuation to USD $380bn as demand for its Claude models surges.
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Token Security named RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox finalist

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Token Security named RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox finalist for its platform securing and governing autonomous AI agent identities.
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Big banks back AI while keeping core software in place

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Big banks and AI leaders signal they will layer new AI tools on top of, not instead of, core enterprise software systems.
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Banks tap 'financial media networks' for ad revenues

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Banks are turning apps and accounts into ad space, with SAS tipping media networks to lift non-interest income by up to 30% within two years.
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Marqeta names Patti Kangwankij as new finance chief

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Marqeta has hired veteran payments executive Patti Kangwankij as CFO, completing a leadership reshuffle under chief executive Mike Milotich.
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US banks dominate AI patents as Europe falls behind

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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US banks tighten grip on AI patents in finance, with a small North American elite racing ahead as European rivals fall further behind.
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In finance, intelligence is human before it is artificial

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Despite billions invested in AI, financial firms see slow adoption as solutions must prioritise trust, transparency, and augment human judgement over automation.
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IBM unveils Digital Asset Haven for secure blockchain solutions

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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IBM launches Digital Asset Haven, a secure blockchain platform for institutions, combining advanced custody features across 40+ blockchains from late 2025.
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Most fintechs fail API security, risking sensitive payment data

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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New research reveals 84% of fintechs lack robust API security, exposing sensitive payment data to significant cyber risks beyond regulated sectors.
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MirrorWeb launches Sentinel to cut false compliance alerts by 90%

Tue, 20th May 2025
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MirrorWeb has launched Sentinel, a platform using AI to cut false compliance alerts by 90%, helping firms tackle rising risks from digital communication tools.
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Kumail Nanjiani to headline Datadog DASH conference in New York

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Kumail Nanjiani will headline Datadog's DASH conference in New York, speaking on creativity under pressure on 10-11 June 2025.
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Allvue boosts AI & data with new hires & R&D investment

Sat, 3rd May 2025
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Allvue Systems boosts its AI and data capabilities with a 70% R&D budget rise and key hires, aiming to enhance tools for alternative investment markets.
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AI reshapes banking with Goldman Sachs leading adoption

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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Goldman Sachs is at the forefront of an AI revolution in banking, with a new report revealing 167 AI applications across global banks, shifting industry norms.
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Senetas sells Votiro to Menlo Security for USD $37.5m

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Senetas has sold its subsidiary Votiro to Menlo Security for USD $37.5 million, a strategic move expected to enhance its position in the cybersecurity market.
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Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.
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GTreasury partners with Necto to expand APAC API connectivity

Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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GTreasury partners with Necto to expand API connectivity in APAC, enhancing its ClearConnect Gateway with seamless data integration from additional regional banks.