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AutoCount Cloud Accounting has launched AI‑driven expense recognition alongside automated bank reconciliation, mobile document capture, and built‑in e‑invoice processing for Malaysian small and medium enterprises. The enhancements embed e‑invoicing directly into daily workflows, positioning SMEs to meet Malaysia’s mandatory electronic invoicing requirement in 2026. Cloud‑based, multi‑device access lets distributed teams collaborate in real time, while the platform scales to add payroll, inventory and advanced invoicing modules. Security features such as encryption, backups and multi‑factor authentication protect sensitive financial data.
Bloomberg Terminal now offers crypto options data from Block Scholes, bringing institutional‑grade derivatives analytics to its 300,000+ subscriber base. The integration provides real‑time implied volatility surfaces and forward curves for Bitcoin and Ether, accessible via Bloomberg analytics and enterprise APIs. Block Scholes’...
Healthcare providers are increasingly adopting advanced technologies—AI, automation, EHR integration, cloud platforms, predictive analytics, and blockchain—to modernize revenue cycle management (RCM). These tools automate repetitive tasks, improve data accuracy, and enable real‑time collaboration, resulting in higher clean‑claim rates and faster...
Fintech and logistics innovations are reshaping deceased‑estate cleanouts, replacing manual paperwork with digital tools. Care‑Now‑Pay‑Later (CNPL) financing eliminates liquidity gaps, while automated probate platforms slash settlement timelines. AI‑driven video appraisals, blockchain title verification, and reverse‑logistics services accelerate asset valuation, transfer,...
Juniper Research projects global e‑commerce fraud to surge from $56 billion in 2025 to $131 billion by 2030, a 133 % increase. The spike is largely driven by "friendly fraud," which now accounts for the majority of chargeback disputes. Existing merchant defenses are...
A Kearney‑Ctrl Alt report projects GCC real‑world asset tokenisation to unlock nearly $500 billion by 2030, as the global on‑chain RWA market surges from $1.1 billion in 2023 to $20 billion by early 2026. The study highlights rapid movement from pilots to regulated...
Chris Skinner’s roundup highlights a wave of regulatory turbulence and innovation. Peter Mandelson is accused of lobbying for weaker U.S. banking rules, while rising cryptocurrency activity in Iran has prompted tighter U.S. oversight. The UK FCA announced its first fintech...
South Africa’s social relief programs are being digitized, with government portals and mobile‑friendly interfaces allowing applicants to submit and track grants online. The shift reduces processing delays, expands reach to smartphone users, and improves transparency through real‑time status updates. Official...
The article warns that the most costly revenue risk often originates inside the organization, where manual billing adjustments, spreadsheet allocations, and post‑close fixes create hidden leakage. As subscription, usage‑based, and contract‑modification models grow, revenue recognition becomes increasingly complex and prone...
Prediction‑market leaders Polymarket and Kalshi are battling for market share by offering free groceries in Manhattan. Kalshi handed out $50 grocery packs to 1,795 participants, while Polymarket will open "The Polymarket," New York’s first free grocery store, next Thursday and...
Impersonators are hijacking the BGEANX brand to create fake platforms and phishing campaigns, misleading crypto users who mistake these copies for the legitimate service. The fraudulent sites copy visual elements, request private keys, and use urgency to exploit market emotions....
Financial services firms boast mature security stacks, yet breaches persist because attackers exploit blind spots in network visibility. Traditional defenses—firewalls, endpoint tools, and SIEMs—focus on perimeter and device events, missing lateral movement and encrypted traffic anomalies. Network Detection and Response...
Auto dealers are facing a growing fraud problem that can cost up to $20,000 per incident, according to Experian research. The most common schemes involve income and employment misrepresentation, followed closely by synthetic and third‑party identity fraud. Fraud often surfaces...
Anthropic just shook Europe’s data sector Its new AI legal tool pushed shares in Pearson, Experian and other data-heavy firms sharply lower as investors reassessed automation risk The signal from markets is clear. AI is no longer a support tool. It is...
PayPal’s stock tumbled 20% to $41.70 after it reported a Q4 earnings miss, weak total payment volume growth, and announced a surprise CEO change, appointing HP chief Enrique Lores as its new leader effective March 1, with CFO Jamie Miller serving...
CoinDesk Research’s Global Digital Asset Adoption Index shows Asia leading in exchange trading volumes, stable‑coin transaction flows, and crypto ownership, while the United States dominates exchange‑traded products, custody infrastructure, and regulatory clarity. The report highlights a structural split: Asia’s retail‑focused,...
Brazil enacted Law No. 14,286, overhauling its foreign‑exchange and capital‑flow regulations after a year‑long transition ending 2022. The legislation consolidates fragmented statutes, permits residents and non‑residents to hold foreign‑currency bank accounts, and removes mandatory Central Bank registration for most capital inflows....
AU10TIX and Microsoft unveiled OneVet, a joint solution that blends Azure Verifiable Credentials with AU10TIX’s AI‑driven identity intelligence. The platform automates partner account validation, delivering a 90% drop in fake account openings and cutting impersonation attempts. By issuing reusable, cryptographically...
UPDATE: 🇺🇸 Senate Democrats will hold a meeting tomorrow on crypto market structure, their first since last month’s postponed markup. Source: Eleanor Terrett https://t.co/4bNkiJKA1X
Angelsta has launched the first regulated, AI‑powered exchange for tokenized startup equity in the Middle East and North Africa, creating a secondary market for pre‑IPO shares. By converting private‑company stock into blockchain‑based digital assets, the platform tackles the region’s chronic...
Digital‑asset custodian BitGo and Brazilian payments firm PicPay launched their IPOs in January 2026, pricing shares at $18 and $19 respectively and raising $212.8 million and $434 million. Both stocks rose on debut but slipped in the days after as a partial...
TokenPocket has been named a Platinum Sponsor of the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026, linking its multi‑chain wallet platform with Asia’s leading blockchain gathering. The partnership highlights TokenPocket’s zero‑gas, cross‑chain transfer capabilities and its broader push into enterprise‑grade security and...
I woke up this morning to dozens of messages from former PayPal colleagues. It pushed me to finally speak up. I never spoke publicly about the company after I left. Part of that was loyalty to John Donahoe, who gave...
Blockchain.com has teamed up with Ondo Finance to launch a tokenized securities platform across 30 European Economic Area countries. The service brings 200 NYSE‑listed stocks and ETFs into Blockchain.com’s self‑custody wallet, complying with the EU’s MiCA regulations. Ondo, which launched...
Coinbase, which led Kontigo’s $20m funding round announced less than two months ago, appears to have quietly scrubbed the company from its website:
Revolut Business has rolled out a full suite of account‑to‑account, online and in‑person payment capabilities for Australian merchants. The launch follows a 235% surge in monthly transaction volume on the platform over the past year. A Revolut‑conducted survey found 83%...
Truist Financial unveiled an AI‑enabled receivables platform that automates payment‑to‑invoice matching for corporate clients. Leveraging machine learning and business rules, the solution scans checks and electronic payments, extracts remittance data, and integrates with ERP systems for straight‑through processing. The platform...
Building a remote trading workstation requires a powerful, quiet computer, reliable internet, and ergonomic workspace. Traders should prioritize business‑grade towers with at least 32 GB RAM, SSD storage, and wired Ethernet, plus a 4G/5G hotspot as backup. Thoughtful multi‑monitor layouts keep...
Canada’s investment regulator CIRO introduced a Digital Asset Custody Framework to tighten crypto custody standards after the QuadrigaCX collapse. The rules require tiered, risk‑based custody arrangements and give CIRO authority to act quickly on hacking, fraud or insolvency risks. Platforms...
President Donald Trump's White House, through digital‑assets adviser Patrick Witt, has rejected Senate‑drafted anti‑corruption provisions that would single out the president and his family in the pending crypto market‑structure bill. Witt described the proposals, especially those from Sen. Adam Schiff,...
At the Ondo Summit, Franklin Templeton’s head of innovation Sandy Kaul announced that future asset management will be “wallet‑native,” with all financial assets tokenized in digital wallets. A panel of senior managers from Fidelity, State Street and WisdomTree confirmed that...
A strong case study highlighting Aave’s role as a key growth driver for stablecoins. The Aave effect.
Spotify announced a partnership with Checkout.com to power its global payment infrastructure, leveraging the fintech’s Intelligent Acceptance, network tokenization, and authentication services. The arrangement will cover more than 180 countries, supporting Spotify’s 700 million monthly active users and 280 million paying subscribers....
Community banks and trade groups have urged the OCC to reconsider third‑party risk rules, citing the dominance of three core‑banking providers that serve over 70 % of institutions. They argue that vendor concentration drives rigid contracts, high integration costs, and unclear...
Socure announced SocureGov RiskOS, a unified risk platform for government agencies to modernize digital identity verification. The solution merges Socure’s existing public‑sector offerings with new AI‑powered analytics, replacing fragmented legacy systems with a single ecosystem. It leverages behavioral analytics, device...
Prediction market platforms such as Polymarket, Kalshi and Crypto.com’s new OG exchange are riding a wave of Super Bowl‑related activity, joining the $1.76 billion sports‑betting surge. The CFTC has stepped back from a restrictive 2024 rule proposal and is drafting fresh...
"DATs have no more dry powder. Because mNAVs are below 1, they can't sell equity to buy more tokens." https://t.co/d1Catj17uP
Big tech firms are pouring billions into AI infrastructure across Africa, with Microsoft, Google, AWS, Oracle and Meta each launching multi‑billion‑dollar projects. Microsoft’s $1 billion geothermal data centre in Kenya and $285 million South African expansion illustrate its aggressive stance, while Google...
Stripe’s 2025 acquisition of Bridge was intended to power a dollar‑backed stablecoin layer for faster, cheaper cross‑border payments. The Information reports that Bridge’s APIs were used in transactions linked to online scams and U.S. sanctions‑listed parties, prompting fresh compliance scrutiny....
Sea Global FX has launched a new CFD brokerage platform that prioritizes transparent execution, system stability, and trader education. The service routes orders through external liquidity providers and publishes detailed execution policies and pricing structures. Operating under a St. Lucia registration,...
The crypto hoarding playbook is starting to crack. Bitcoin below $76k has turned once celebrated treasury strategies into massive paper losses, with investors now fearing forced selling. What was pitched as conviction is beginning to look like leverage dressed up as belief....
KAI Exchanges has launched the “KAI New Year Carnival: New Plans, Full Rewards Unlocked,” a month‑long promotion running from Jan 29 to Feb 28 2026. The campaign offers guaranteed‑reward draws for every qualified participation, covering Bitcoin, token prizes and USAD contract trial funds....
The episode examines the fallout from Synergy’s sudden shutdown of its restaurant gift‑card program, leaving consumers with worthless prepaid cards and highlighting the lack of consumer recourse when such issuers fail. It details Costco’s voluntary refunds, despite no legal obligation,...
Neo Financial announced a CAD 68.5 million equity round led by Canadian institutional investors such as AIMCo and Northleaf. The funding coincides with the launch of a securitization program that will bundle its credit assets to generate liquidity, a practice common among...
wait til folks see @v7labs go is doing already at scale across finance, legal, insurance, tax - not in research preview https://t.co/S8OtBtIsvI
Crypto.com unveiled OG, a CFTC‑registered prediction‑market platform for U.S. users, offering contracts on sports, elections, finance and entertainment events. The service, powered by Crypto.com Derivatives North America, introduces margin trading on prediction contracts—a first for a publicly launched market. Co‑founder...
Know Your Customer (KYC) marks its 10th anniversary as one of the few RegTech firms from the post‑2008 era still thriving. Founded in 2015, the company built a platform that pulls real‑time, registry‑sourced corporate data from 146 jurisdictions, delivering authoritative...
This quote from The Information's latest story on Stripe's stablecoin infra subsidiary Bridge is interesting. Seems like Stripe drank the kool-aid. Now the question is, how bad will the hangover be? https://t.co/J2DnaC7z02
Naveen Rudraradhya, an IAM veteran with an MBA in IT Business Management, led a global identity and access transformation that unified standards across regions while respecting local regulations. He replaced manual request channels with a single, automated portal linking HR...
VistaShares introduced BTYB, an actively managed ETF listed on the NYSE that blends U.S. Treasury securities with Bitcoin‑linked exposure. About 80% of assets are invested in Treasury instruments while the remaining 20% is generated through a synthetic covered‑call strategy using...
