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HSBC & Standard Chartered complete tokenised deposit deal
Fintech

HSBC & Standard Chartered complete tokenised deposit deal

Corporate treasurers may gain faster cross-border cash transfers after HSBC and Standard Chartered tested live tokenised deposits on Swift's ledger.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
North American fund managers boost currency hedging
Digital Transformation

North American fund managers boost currency hedging

Losses from unhedged foreign exchange exposure have pushed almost all North American fund managers to hedge forecastable currency risk.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Inter links Brazil & US payments to TerraPay wallets
Fintech

Inter links Brazil & US payments to TerraPay wallets

The tie-up gives Inter faster bank-to-wallet reach for remittances and corporate payouts as digital wallets gain ground in global payments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Kraken adds Coinbase crypto deposit option via Mesh
Fintech

Kraken adds Coinbase crypto deposit option via Mesh

New deposit tools aim to cut transfer errors and speed up on-chain funding, as users can now move Coinbase holdings into Kraken without wallet addresses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Fortinet buys Virtue AI to bolster AI security tools
Data Protection

Fortinet buys Virtue AI to bolster AI security tools

Customers deploying AI agents face wider security gaps as Fortinet adds runtime protection and validation through its Virtue AI deal.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
OpenAI launches Premium seats for ChatGPT Business
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI launches Premium seats for ChatGPT Business

Businesses with heavy ChatGPT users can now avoid splitting teams across plans as OpenAI adds a higher-usage tier in one workspace.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
AccountsIQ ties up with Abacum on finance planning
Software-as-a-Service

AccountsIQ ties up with Abacum on finance planning

Mid-market finance teams could cut manual uploads and spreadsheet handovers as actuals flow directly from accounting into planning software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Oportun launches Smart Bills to help users save for bills
Fintech

Oportun launches Smart Bills to help users save for bills

The new tool steers cash towards rent, utilities and other recurring costs, with early users already setting aside more than USD $14 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 API prices & adds faster Sol mode
Digital Transformation

OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 API prices & adds faster Sol mode

Businesses could see lower AI operating costs as OpenAI slashes GPT-5.6 Luna pricing and adds a faster premium mode for Sol.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

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Krak launches multi-asset debit card for US shoppers
Crypto

Krak launches multi-asset debit card for US shoppers

US shoppers can now spend crypto and other holdings in dollars, with Krak's new card offering up to 2% cashback and real-time conversion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Square expands credit card & adds Bill Pay feature
Fintech

Square expands credit card & adds Bill Pay feature

Small businesses can now use Square Credit Card to cover vendor bills, with 3% cash back on Bill Pay transactions and broader access.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Flagstone adds US dollar & euro SME savings accounts
Fintech

Flagstone adds US dollar & euro SME savings accounts

SMEs with overseas suppliers or customers can now earn interest on dollar and euro cash without juggling separate bank relationships.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Axle raises USD $17.5 million to automate insurance
Software-as-a-Service

Axle raises USD $17.5 million to automate insurance

The funding will help Axle expand beyond 50 insurance segments as businesses seek faster verification and fewer manual checks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Australian AI cloud spending set to jump to AUD $1.5bn
Digital Transformation

Australian AI cloud spending set to jump to AUD $1.5bn

Australian businesses are set to lift AI cloud budgets sharply as production deployments drive demand for high-performance infrastructure.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Woojer launches 15% site-wide sale on haptic products
Gaming

Woojer launches 15% site-wide sale on haptic products

Buyers can save across Woojer's full range, with discounted prices running from USD $143 for the STRAP 4 to USD $849 for the MAT.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
The customer experience gap in cross-border payments
Fintech

The customer experience gap in cross-border payments

Delayed cross-border payments are costing banks millions and leaving businesses chasing funds they cannot trace.

By Yasmine Amani • 5 min read • This month
Maximor expands autonomous finance platform after growth
Software-as-a-Service

Maximor expands autonomous finance platform after growth

Finance teams are gaining a system that handles workflows end to end, as Maximor says its platform now covers 98% of transactions autonomously.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Nuggit launches GBP £5 million fund for UK YouTubers
Artificial Intelligence

Nuggit launches GBP £5 million fund for UK YouTubers

UK YouTube creators can now tap growth capital and operational support without surrendering ownership, as Nuggit targets a fast-maturing sector.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month