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Revolut Unveils AIR: An AI-Powered In-App Assistant for 13 Million UK Users
Revolut has officially begun rolling out AIR (AI by Revolut), its in-app artificial intelligence assistant, to 13 million customers across the UK. Launched on 9 April 2026, AIR introduces a conversational interface designed to simplify everyday banking by replacing complex, multi-step navigation with intuitive, chat-based interactions. Users can access AIR by swiping down from the…
ClearBank Europe Becomes First Dutch Bank to Secure MiCAR Crypto-Asset Status
ClearBank Europe has become the first Dutch credit institution to obtain Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) status under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), following confirmation from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) on 9 April 2026. The milestone enables the bank to deliver regulated digital asset services across the EU. As…
AI in Finance Summit New York
April 15-16, 2026 Where Advanced Research Translates into Financial Innovation Discover exclusive insights and cutting-edge technical applications brought to life by leading AI experts and data scientists across the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance sectors. This is where breakthrough research moves beyond theory—driving real-world impact, transforming financial systems, and redefining how intelligence powers modern finance.
The Bridge Between TradFi and Digital Assets
April 15th & 16th, 2026 PBW 2026: The Convergence of Digital Assets and Institutional Finance Over the course of two dynamic days, more than 10,000 global decision-makers will gather in Paris—at the iconic Louvre—while VIP leaders convene at the historic Château de Versailles. Together, they will engage in high-level discussions on regulatory frameworks, institutional custody,…
Real-Time Financial DNA: Banks That Understand You Continuously
For most of modern banking history, understanding a customer has been a static exercise. A snapshot taken at onboarding. A credit score updated periodically. A transaction history reviewed after the fact. Even as digital banking improved access and speed, the underlying model remained the same—banks reacted to what had already happened. But a new paradigm…
Zero-Knowledge UX: Making Privacy Invisible to Users
Privacy has long been treated as a feature—something users must actively configure, manage, and sometimes even sacrifice convenience to maintain. We’ve grown accustomed to toggling settings, accepting cookie banners, and navigating complex permission screens, all in the name of protecting our data. But what if privacy didn’t require effort? What if it simply existed by…
Blockchain Oracles vs AI Oracles: Who Controls Truth On-Chain?
Blockchains were designed to be deterministic, self-contained systems. Every node agrees on the same data, every transaction is verified, and every outcome is predictable based on code. But there’s a fundamental limitation: blockchains cannot access real-world information on their own. They don’t know the price of oil, the weather in Mumbai, or whether a shipment…
Invisible Banking: Financial Services Without Apps or Interfaces
For years, the evolution of banking has been measured by better interfaces. First came online banking portals, then mobile apps, then sleek dashboards powered by AI. Each generation promised more convenience, faster access, and smarter insights. But a quiet shift is now underway—one that challenges the very idea of banking as something you actively “use.”…
Tokenized Salaries: Getting Paid in Programmable Money
For decades, the way we get paid has remained surprisingly unchanged. Whether through direct bank deposits, checks, or digital transfers, salaries still follow rigid schedules, slow settlement cycles, and systems built for a pre-digital economy. Even as finance has evolved—with mobile payments, digital wallets, and cryptocurrencies—the payroll experience itself has largely stayed static. But that…
Robinhood to Power ‘Trump Accounts,’ Targeting Next Generation of Investors
Robinhood is set to play a central role in a new U.S. government-backed initiative aimed at introducing millions of children to investing, a move CEO Vlad Tenev says could significantly expand the company’s future user base. The U.S. Treasury has selected Robinhood alongside BNY Mellon to support the rollout of so-called “Trump Accounts”—tax-deferred, custodial-style investment…
Fireblocks and Dynamic Bring Enterprise Wallet Infrastructure to The Open Network and Telegram
Fireblocks and its embedded wallet platform Dynamic have announced support for The Open Network, enabling developers to build and deploy financial applications directly within Telegram Mini Apps. The integration aims to remove one of the biggest barriers in blockchain development—wallet infrastructure—by allowing developers to launch payment, trading, and commerce applications without building or maintaining wallets…
The Fintech Ecosystem of China in 2026: From Hypergrowth to Strategic Maturity
China’s fintech story has never been just about speed—it has always been about scale. By 2026, that scale remains unmatched, but the narrative has evolved. What was once defined by rapid expansion and platform dominance is now shaped by discipline, integration, and long-term strategy. The sector is no longer racing ahead unchecked; it is being…