Barclays will roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot to 100,000 employees globally, embedding AI into daily workflows to streamline operations.
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF hits $70B in record time, outpacing gold and equity benchmarks as institutional crypto interest grows.
Fintech startup Noah secures $22M to simplify cross-border payments using stablecoin infrastructure and onboard key payments veterans.
Amazon will invest at least $20 billion in data center infrastructure across Pennsylvania, reinforcing its AI and cloud ambitions.
Klarna’s CEO says rising AI adoption could drive a recession as white-collar roles disappear, urging leaders to face the economic implications.
Chime targets up to $11.2B valuation with IPO pricing between $24 and $26 per share, raising $800M amid rapid growth and shrinking losses.
Meta is reportedly in talks to invest over $10 billion in Scale AI, a deal that would mark its largest external AI bet to date.
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Defense tech firm Anduril raises $2.5 billion in Series G led by Founders Fund, doubling its valuation to $30.5 billion after major U.S. Army win.
California Assembly passes bill allowing seizure of dormant crypto wallets after three years of inactivity, drawing mixed reactions from the industry.
Lightchain AI is attracting developers with a seamless platform as Ethereum and Solana continue facing onboarding and tooling challenges.
Crypto firm Circle makes public market debut with $1.05 billion IPO, pricing shares at $31 and securing an $8.06 billion valuation.
Reddit has filed a lawsuit against AI startup Anthropic, accusing it of breaching contract terms and misusing user data to train AI models without permission.
As the GENIUS Act nears a Senate vote, crypto lobbying groups urge lawmakers to avoid unrelated amendments and push forward stablecoin regulation.
The European Card Payment Association calls for decisive steps to secure EU payments infrastructure amid geopolitical risks and dominance by non-European players.
SoftBank backs Dublin-based Nomupay with a $40 million investment, enhancing access to Japan’s payment market through a new strategic partnership.
Nasdaq-listed Classover Holdings Inc. secures up to $500 million to develop a Solana treasury reserve strategy, aiming to integrate blockchain into corporate finance.
Robinhood finalizes $200 million acquisition of Bitstamp, gaining over 50 global crypto licenses and institutional infrastructure to grow its presence in Europe and Asia.
Blend360 and Fin Capital announce a strategic partnership to accelerate AI-driven product development for enterprise clients and fintech ventures.
World Economic Forum highlights fintech innovation driving faster, cheaper cross-border payments for MSMEs amid global trade challenges.
Bybit receives MiCAR license from Austria’s FMA, enabling EU-wide crypto operations and establishing its European headquarters in Vienna.
New SBA rules tighten ownership and lending standards — but in doing so, they may shut out the very entrepreneurs they claim to protect.
The Small Business Administration is reinstating stricter loan rules, complicating dealmaking and limiting foreign ownership under its 7(a) and 504 loan programs.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially dismissed its case against Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao, ending a key Biden-era lawsuit.
Stripe introduces expanded global payment and money management tools for UK businesses, including multi-currency accounts and AI-driven security.