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Ripple integrates stablecoin into cross-border payments platform

Ripple has integrated its recently-launched stablecoin into its flagship cross-border payments system.

7 hours

Monzo co-founder Blomfield predicts AI will wipe out software engineering jobs

Monzo co-founder and Y Combinator partner Tom Blomfield has kicked up a stir by tolling the death knell of the humble software engineer, claiming that AI will soon be "provably and obviously better at basically every facet" of coding.

7 hours

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Visa offers Apple $100 million to ditch Mastercard

Visa has reportedly offered Apple roughly $100 million to take over the tech giant's credit card partnership from Mastercard.

20 hours

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PayPal launches advertising platform in the UK

PayPal is launching its new advertising platform in the UK, tapping into its trove of customer data to help merchants better target their ads.

21 hours

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Ayan Capital raises £25 million in Shariah debt

Halal vehicle finance fintech Ayan Capital has secured a significant £25 million in Shariah-compliant financing from institutional debt provider Partners for Growth (PFG).

21 hours

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Circle files for $5 billion IPO

Circle, the issuer of the world's second-largest stablecoin, USDC, has officially filed for an IPO.

21 hours

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Trade bodies write to No 10 calling for UK blockchain and crypto push

A collection of UK and global trade bodies has written to the prime minister's office calling on the government to capture what they claim will be the economic and societal benefits of a new wave of digital asset and blockchain technology.

02 April 2025

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Amazon launches AI agent that can shop online

Amazon has unveiled an AI agent trained to independently perform actions, such as order and pay for things, within a web browser.

02 April 2025

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Monzo moves into contents insurance

Monzo is muscling in on the home insurance market to offer contents insurance for unprotected renters and homeowners.

02 April 2025

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Zelle shuts down standalone P2P payments app

With the vast majority of people using its services through their banks, American person-to-person payments provider Zelle is shutting down its standalone app.

01 April 2025

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Top 5 challenges facing Nordic banks in 2025 - and how NextGen Nordics can help

The Nordic banking sector, known for its advanced digital landscape and commitment to financial innovation, is experiencing a wave of new challenges in 2025. These challenges are largely driven by rapid technological advancements, stringent regulations, and the evolving demands of consumers.

01 April 2025

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Regulators haul ASX over the coals following batch settlement breakdown

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Asic) have expressed grave concerns about the management of operational risk at the country's leading stock exchange following a batch settlement failure in December last year.

01 April 2025