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Ctrl Alt Wins Financial Conduct Authority Approval to Expand Tokenisation Services
Ctrl Alt has secured direct authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), marking a significant step in its expansion across the UK’s digital asset and tokenisation market. The approval moves the company from operating as an appointed representative to a fully authorised investment firm, allowing it to function independently under its own regulatory permissions. Boost…
Automated Audits Help Cut M&A Fraud Risk as Firms Face ‘Buyer Beware’ Losses
Companies pursuing mergers and acquisitions are being warned that weak oversight and poor communication during deals can expose them to costly fraud—potentially wiping out up to five points of EBITDA. A growing body of evidence suggests that so-called “buyer beware” fraud remains a persistent risk in M&A activity, particularly when acquirers rely on incomplete financial…
Digital Wallets to Drive £453bn in UK Spending by 2030, Worldpay Report Finds
Digital wallets are rapidly becoming the dominant payment method in the UK, with spending expected to reach £453 billion by 2030, according to a new report from Worldpay, now part of Global Payments. The latest Global Payments Report shows wallet-based transactions growing from £269 billion in 2025, marking a 68% increase as consumers increasingly shift…
Murex and Quant Partner to Bring Digital Assets into Core Capital Markets Systems
As tokenized real-world assets surpass the $100 billion milestone, Murex has announced a strategic partnership with Quant to integrate digital asset capabilities directly into its flagship MX.3 platform. The collaboration is designed to help banks and capital markets firms incorporate tokenized assets—such as digital bonds and deposits—into their existing trading, risk, and post-trade operations without…
XBTO Secures $217M Funding, Partners with ValueLabs to Expand Institutional Crypto Platform
XBTO has secured commitments for a $217 million capital raise, positioning the firm to accelerate the expansion of its institutional digital asset infrastructure. The funding comes alongside a strategic partnership with ValueLabs, which will take a minority stake in XBTO Global Limited. The collaboration is expected to strengthen XBTO’s technology capabilities and support its long-term…
Morph Report Says Stablecoins Could Handle 10% of Global Cross-Border Payments by 2030
Stablecoins are rapidly evolving from a niche crypto tool into a core component of global finance, according to a new industry report released by Morph. The report, The State of Stablecoins, estimates the market has grown to $312 billion in capitalization, marking a 60-fold increase since 2020. Even more striking, annual transaction volume has reached…
Lloyds and University of Glasgow Launch Four-Year Study on Agentic AI in Software Engineering
Lloyds Banking Group has teamed up with the University of Glasgow to kick off a four-year research programme exploring how agentic artificial intelligence can reshape software and data engineering inside large organisations. The partnership will focus on understanding how AI-powered coding tools—particularly those capable of acting autonomously—can support engineers in their day-to-day work. For Lloyds,…
FAB Hosts AI Agentathon with Presight and Microsoft to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has partnered with Presight and Microsoft to host a virtual AI Agentathon aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of artificial intelligence solutions across the bank. The one-day innovation event brought together internal stakeholders, technical experts and global technology partners to collaborate on solving real business challenges. Four cross-functional teams,…
Latest investigation into bitcoin founder ties identity to Blockstream CEO Adam Back
A new investigation by The New York Times has reignited debate over the identity of Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, suggesting that Adam Back may be the strongest candidate behind the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. The report points to circumstantial evidence, including similarities in writing style, overlapping timelines of online activity, and Back’s early work on Hashcash—a proof-of-work…
Bendigo Bank Signs Infosys and Genpact Deals as IT Restructure Drives Workforce Changes
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has announced a major overhaul of its technology operations, signing a seven-year IT services agreement with Infosys and a six-year deal with Genpact. The bank said the partnerships are expected to improve operational efficiency and technology capabilities, but will also lead to workforce changes across its IT and business operations teams….
How InsurTech is Driving Financial Inclusion in Emerging Markets
In many emerging markets, access to insurance has historically been limited, leaving millions of individuals and small businesses financially vulnerable. Traditional insurance models, often built around urban populations, formal employment, and stable income patterns, have struggled to reach rural communities and informal economies. As a result, large segments of the population remain uninsured or underinsured,…
Mistakes to Avoid in Digital Insurance Transformation
Digital transformation has become a strategic priority for insurers worldwide. Faced with rising customer expectations, increasing competition from insurtech startups, and rapid technological change, traditional insurance companies are under pressure to modernize their operations. However, while the ambition to transform is widespread, successful execution remains challenging. Many insurers embark on digital transformation journeys only to…