Erica Andersen Marketing at smartR AI
The future of work is being written right now, and at the heart of this narrative is the rise of AI agents. These intelligent systems, capable of performing complex tasks, are poised to reshape the labor market. But how do we ensure this transformation benefits both businesses and, crucially, the workers who will be directly impacted? A groundbre
3 hours /ai /predictions Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Akshar Prabhu Desai Payments engineer
Recent breakthroughs in quantum computing have raised hopes that we might be able to create useful quantum computers. While that day is still away, it is very likely we will reach there. This has implications for many fields but it has very important implications for the world of payments. In this article we discuss what quantum computing would m
5 hours
Sam Boboev Founder at Fintech Wrap Up
“Remember when your browser said 404 Not Found? Well, now it might just say 402 – Payment Required.” This tongue-in-cheek greeting belies a serious development: x402, Coinbase’s new open payment protocol, injects native stablecoin payments directly into web traffic. It’s as if every HTTP request could carry a paywall of its own – one that AI age...
5 hours /ai /payments
Bo Harald Chairman/Founding member, board member at Trust Infra for Real Time Economy Prgrm & MyData,
To me it looks like there still is a conflict between decentralised and centralised - even if EU picked the best parts of SSI. https://www.finextra.com/blogposting/29301/eudi2-adopts-the-best-technical-elements-of-ssi Because user experience must be as good as possible: https://www.finextra.com/blogposting/29580/better-user-experience-wi
7 hours /regulation /identity Innovation in Financial Services
Luigi Wewege President at Caye International Bank
Global wealth is on the move, quietly but decisively. Across continents, high-net-worth individuals and family offices are reassessing where they hold their assets, establish residence, and structure their businesses. The traditional bastions of capital: North America and Western Europe are tightening taxes and regulations at a pace that is promp
11 hours /wealth /predictions Trends in Financial Services
Stanley Epstein Associate at Citadel Advantage Group
Understanding how stablecoins are transforming Global Finance — and the urgent need for coherent, Cross-Border Regulation. 1. Introduction: The Emergence of Stablecoins as a Systemically Relevant Asset Class The global financial landscape is witnessing the rapid ascent of a new asset class: the stablecoin. With a market capitalization now soaring t...
23 hours /payments /crypto
Sanju Biswas Marketing Head at Abhiloans
Wealth management is evolving, driven by data and technology. Alternative asset strategies now uncover opportunities beyond traditional investments, offering stability in volatile markets. From AI to predictive modelling, these innovations redefine how portfolios are built and risks are managed effectively. Using Big Data to Expand Alternative Inve...
08 November 2025
Kaustuv Ghosh CEO at Nxtgen Payment Infra
We are hurtling headlong towards co-existing with machines. I will not write about the good or bad here-it will need a book. Instead, I would like to put forward one use case and hope people can debate this a bit. Debate and free discussion is extremely, extremely important for personal and professional progress-and the business of tech. Let's ta...
08 November 2025 /ai Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Paul Holt EMEA Group Vice President at Digicert
There’s a lot of talk right now about artificial intelligence, automation and blockchain. But quietly, in the background, another technological shift is gathering pace, which is one that will redefine the foundations of digital security and trust. Quantum computing has moved from theory to practicality faster than anyone expected. What used to be c...
07 November 2025 /ai /security Information Security
How Strategic Pessimism Builds Resilience in Risk Management and Life. For decades, the business and self-help worlds have been flooded with the gospel of positive thinking. We’re told to “stay optimistic,” “visualize success,” and “banish negativity.” Yet, in the world I’ve inhabited for close to forty years — operational risk management in bankin...
07 November 2025 Operational Risk Management
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