Financial Technology

Franklin Templeton and Sentient AI logos displayed together, representing a strategic investment in artificial general intelligence for finance.

Franklin Templeton’s Strategic Investment in Sentient AI: A Bold Move for Financial AGI

January 29, 2026 j n

San Mateo, California, April 2025: In a significant development at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, global asset management giant Franklin Templeton has announced a strategic investment in the artificial intelligence project Sentient. This move signals a growing institutional commitment to exploring the practical applications of artificial general intelligence within the financial sector. […]

Developers review the Blip on-chain finance app dashboard after securing $6 million in seed funding from Blossom Capital.

Strategic Surge: On-Chain Finance App Blip Secures $6M Seed Funding, Accelerates Roadmap

January 28, 2026 j n

London, United Kingdom – March 2025: The on-chain finance sector witnesses a significant strategic move as Blip, an emerging application designed to simplify decentralized finance (DeFi) interactions, announces the successful closure of a $6 million seed funding round. This substantial capital injection, led by the prominent venture firm Blossom Capital, marks a pivotal moment for […]

Kalshi's new Washington D.C. office for government affairs and lobbying efforts on prediction markets.

Kalshi’s Strategic Washington Office Launch to Intensify Crucial Lobbying Efforts

January 27, 2026 j n

Washington, D.C., April 2025: In a significant move to navigate the complex regulatory landscape, prediction market platform Kalshi has formally established a physical presence in the nation’s capital. The company opened a new Washington, D.C. office dedicated to bolstering its lobbying efforts with the U.S. government, a strategic decision confirmed by a report from The […]

UK banks block crypto transfers, showing tension between traditional banking and digital asset exchanges with a 40% restriction rate.

UK Banks Block Crypto Transfers: Shocking 40% of Exchange Deposits Hindered, Report Reveals

January 26, 2026 j n

London, United Kingdom – April 2025: A startling new report reveals a significant friction point in the UK’s financial landscape. According to findings from the UK Crypto-Business Council (UKCBC), approximately 40% of customer transfers from major UK banks to cryptocurrency exchanges are being blocked or significantly delayed. This data, based on a survey of the […]

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Qivalis Stablecoin: European Banks’ Bold Move to Challenge Dollar Dominance by 2026

January 26, 2026 j n

Amsterdam, January 2026: A consortium of ten major European banking institutions has announced the development of Qivalis, a euro-backed stablecoin scheduled for launch in late 2026. This ambitious project represents the most significant coordinated effort by traditional European banks to establish a credible digital currency alternative to dollar-dominated stablecoins like Tether and USDC. The initiative […]

Stablecoins enabling faster, cheaper financial transactions in African markets, surpassing traditional aid.

Stablecoins Surge: How This Vital Technology Now Outpaces Aid for Africa’s Financial Future

January 23, 2026 j n

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND – January 2025. A striking declaration from a top global economist is reshaping the narrative around Africa’s financial development. Vera Songwe, a renowned economist and former UN Under-Secretary-General, asserted at the World Economic Forum that stablecoins have fundamentally shifted from a niche innovation to a cornerstone of economic resilience, now holding more practical […]

Breakthrough in AI-powered digital currency payments demonstrated by LG CNS and Bank of Korea

AI Digital Currency Payments Breakthrough: LG CNS and Bank of Korea Unveil Revolutionary Agentic System

January 22, 2026 j n

SEOUL, South Korea – March 2025 – In a landmark demonstration that could redefine the future of financial transactions, LG CNS and the Bank of Korea have successfully tested a fully automated payment system for digital currencies powered by advanced agentic artificial intelligence. This pivotal test, first reported by Yonhap News, represents a significant milestone […]

Blockchain technology driving global GDP growth according to Citizens Bank analysis

Blockchain Technology Will Revolutionize Global GDP Growth, Citizens Bank Report Reveals

January 21, 2026 j n

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island – March 2025 – Citizens Bank, a major U.S. financial institution, has published a significant report projecting that blockchain technology will substantially accelerate global GDP growth. The bank’s analysis identifies three primary mechanisms through which distributed ledger technology will drive economic expansion. Consequently, this projection arrives as traditional markets increasingly adopt blockchain […]

Conceptual split image showing Bitcoin's decentralized network and a traditional bank facing the quantum computing threat.

Bitcoin’s Decentralization: A Looming Liability in the Quantum Computing Era, Warns Analyst

January 20, 2026 j n

NEW YORK, April 2025 – A prominent crypto market analyst has issued a stark warning that Bitcoin’s foundational strength—its decentralized nature—could transform into its greatest weakness when facing the future threat of quantum computing. Jamie Coutts of Real Vision recently shifted his stance on this existential risk, highlighting a critical disparity in preparedness between the […]

NYSE tokenized settlement merging with public blockchain networks for future financial markets

NYSE Tokenized Settlement Will Revolutionize Markets by Expanding to Public Blockchains, Predicts CryptoQuant CEO

January 19, 2026 j n

In a significant development for global finance, CryptoQuant CEO Ju Ki-young has made a compelling prediction that the New York Stock Exchange’s emerging tokenized settlement system will inevitably expand to public blockchains. This forecast follows confirmed reports that the NYSE plans to launch a groundbreaking 24/7 trading service for U.S. stocks through an on-chain tokenized […]

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