For years, quantum computing has been the subject of conference panels, research papers and visionary talks. It has fascinated technologists and futurists alike, yet for many in financial services it still feels like tomorrow’s problem. That assumption is about to change. Quantum computing is moving at a pace that would surprise even its early champions.
After five years of litigation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, crypto company Ripple Labs and its founder, Chris Larsen, are walking away with a far better outcome than they once faced. A possible $2 billion fine was walked back to $125 million last week, the SEC announced Thursday. This decision was “a long
In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, managing finances efficiently can be the difference between thriving and merely surviving. Fintech solutions are revolutionising how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) handle their money, with features like seamless currency conversions, secure digital signing, and automated tax handling. These digital banking tools integrate advanced technology to simplify cash flow
🧭 Introduction: From Digital Efficiency to Intelligent Infrastructure We are entering the most transformative decade in financial services since the birth of digital banking. What began as a wave of mobile-first interfaces and API integrations is now evolving into something much deeper—AI-powered infrastructure that can learn, adapt, and reason. AI is no longer just a
General purpose AI tools like ChatGPT often require extensive training and fine-tuning to create reliably high-quality output for specialist and domain-specific tasks. And public models’ scopes are simultaneously limited to and diluted by training materials. Output is based on their range of unidentified training material so it may diverge from output that needs to
The crypto industry is beginning to see a return on one of its most prescient investments: Donald Trump. On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed three bills that industry supporters believe will bring more legitimacy and predictability to the digital currency space — and that critics warn could enrich the president’s own family and hand
It’s not every day you hear of cryptocurrency executives falling for crypto scams, but here we are. A complaint filed by the Department of Justice appears to reveal that a pair of MoonPay executives lost $250,000 worth of Ethereum when donating to what they thought was President Donald Trump’s inauguration, as first reported by NOTUS.
Assessing vulnerability is one of the most pressing challenges facing local authorities today. Yet, many still rely on static indicators, such as postcode, benefit status, or historic income, that only paint part of the picture. These data points often miss the subtle, daily indicators of financial pressure. What’s often missing is a live view
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic buzzword—it’s a present-day battleground for competitive advantage in banking. Across the globe, countries are embracing AI at vastly different speeds, with Asia and the Middle East taking the lead in enterprise adoption, while the U.S. and UK scale up their generative AI pilots. From virtual assistants to risk
Open banking isn’t just a regulatory shift – it’s a generational opportunity. For the UK, one of the most digitally connected economies in the world, it offers a pathway to make managing money simpler, smarter, and more rewarding. It holds the promise for consumers to move money instantly, access better financial tools, switch providers effortlessly,