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European Central Bank’s Digital Euro CBDC: Will It transform Europe?

Cryptocurrency

By Vladimir Popescu The Digital Euro CBDC marks a bold move by the European Central Bank to update Europe’s money system. This Central Bank Digital Currency project will cut ties with foreign payment companies and...

New report reveals account name verification tops finance teams’ technology priorities heading into 2025

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Manchester, 13 January, 2025 — AccessPay, the leading bank integration provider, today announced the release of its new report: Finance Trends 2025. This marks the third year that AccessPay has published the report, which is based on an...

dLocal announces expansion of offering to UK merchants with new Authorised Payment Institution License...

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MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, January 7th, 2025 -- dLocal, the leading payment platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets, today announced that it has been granted the Authorised Payment Institution license from the Financial Conduct Authority...

Top Fintech innovations transforming payments in 2025

Fintech

Fintech Innovations Revolutionizing Payment Systems in 2025 By Nishant Shukla What’s the outlook for payments in 2025? With the present development of fintech innovations, the payment system is gradually reshaping. Technological advancements are forcing a change...

FV Bank Adds PayPal’s PYUSD Stablecoin to Direct Deposit and Outbound Payment Options with...

TECHs

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – January 9, 2025 – FV Bank, the U.S. licensed digital bank offering a vertically integrated suite of traditional and digital asset banking and custody services, today announced the expansion of its...

‘MeMooner’, IA y astroturismo: las claves que transformarán el turismo en 2025, según HBX...

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Palma, 8 de enero 2025 – El turismo ha experimentado cambios clave, impulsados por tendencias como el auge del bienestar y la sostenibilidad, que han redefinido las experiencias de viaje en 2024. Además, las...

CORRECTING and REPLACING WiSA Association Announces Groundbreaking Innovations for Wireless Audio at CES 2025

Fintech Companies

WiSA E-based Reference Designs, Cutting-Edge Mobile Apps, and the Revolutionary SoundSend E Take Center Stage at CES 2025BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Please replace the release dated January 6, 2025 with the following corrected version due to...

How Agentic AI will transform financial services with autonomy, efficiency and inclusion

Artificial Intelligence

By Kieran Garvey, Prateek Gupta, Drew Propson, Bryan Zheng Zhang and Hunter Sims Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) goes beyond generative AI (GenAI) by enabling autonomous decision-making, collaboration, and learning to revolutionize financial services. While offering...

Top 8 ways to generate aassive income from Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin

By Pratik Chadhokar Top 8 Ways to Generate Passive Income from Cryptocurrency in 2024 In the rapidly developing world of cryptocurrency, there are several popular and profitable ways to generate passive income. Whether you’re a seasoned...

Blockchain gaming: An untapped goldmine

Blockchain

By K Akash The Blockchain Advantage in Gaming At its core, blockchain technology is really a decentralized ledger ensuring complete transparency, security, and immutability. This benefits gaming at the grass-root level by allowing authentic ownership of...

Needham & Company Hosting the 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference, January 9-17, 2025

Fintech Companies

Over 375 Leading Growth Companies Are Scheduled to ParticipateNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Needham & Company is hosting its 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference (“NGC”) from January 9-17, 2025. This year, the conference has been extended to...

Travelex unveils new Qatar store as Middle East expansion accelerates

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January 7th 2025: Leading Foreign Exchange company Travelex has unveiled a new retail location at Hamad International Airport – reflecting the brand’s ongoing expansion across the State of Qatar. The new store is Travelex’s 13th...

Be warned, AI Crypto scams are on the rise

Cryptocurrency

A recent Elliptic report found five ways AI is being used to rob crypto users. By Daniel Kuhn AI has arrived, and it’s already changing things in the world of crypto. Coders use it to code, researchers...

Digital payments users still struggle with trust issues

Fintech

By Tom Nawrocki As more consumers make purchases through their favorite apps and online stores, trust remains a significant concern. Most users worldwide report having reduced or altered their use of payment platforms due to...

Introducing Centiwise: Your Gateway to Simplified African Payments!

Payments

Hey there, business trailblazers! ✨ Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Say hello to Centiwise, the ultimate payment gateway that's shaking things up in Africa! We are not just another...

Bitcoin’s role as collateral in Real Estate development financing

Bitcoin

A look at the dynamics of bitcoin as collateral in real estate financing. By Leon Wankum Enhancing Creditworthiness with Bitcoin in a Debt-Intensive Economy Since US President Richard Nixon announced in 1971 that the US dollar would...

Almaden Genomics Introduces g.nome® 2.0, a Platform Enhancement to Empower Data Analysis and Interpretation

Fintech Companies

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Almaden Genomics has announced g.nome® 2.0, a significant upgrade to its flagship platform to empower researchers and biologists with enhanced data analysis capabilities and streamlined workflows. These enhancements further the company’s mission to...

The rise of online Casinos: Trends and innovations in virtual gambling

GameTech

The rapid growth of online casinos has been propelled by several innovations, technological advancements and trends. Many more are expected in the future. Here is a look at these factors and the ways they...

Databook Appoints Paul Daugherty to Board of Directors

Fintech Companies

Visionary technologist, noted author, and former Accenture Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (CTIO) joins Databook to transform enterprise sales through agentic AIPALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Databook, a pioneer and leader in AI-powered account intelligence and...

Rooting for the planet: Greensleeves partners with nationwide specialist to launch new coated organo-mineral...

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Greensleeves Lawn Care has unveiled its most environmentally friendly innovation yet – a new slow-release fertiliser exclusively developed in collaboration with Origin Amenity Solutions. Launching nationwide this month, this innovative product is designed to...

DeFi champions of 2025: Rollblock, Uniswap, and Solana gear up for dominance

DeFi

Since its inception, DeFi has always had the redefining moment with innovation at the helm. The momentum into 2025 is no different! The seismic shift had positioned Uniswap, Solana, and Rollblock as the industry...

Holly Secures $2.2M to Solve Million-Job Vacancy Crisis in Government Workforce

Fintech Companies

GovTech startup’s AI-powered platform transforms outdated government hiring systems, enabling faster, fairer recruitment for millions of essential roles.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Holly, an AI-powered platform modernizing government hiring, announced today the close of its $2.2 million...

OpenAI’s business strategy- How it is transforming Big Tech?

Artificial Intelligence

Explore the OpenAI's business strategy in transforming big tech OpenAI has established itself as one of the pioneers in the AI battlefield and has been thriving in research and innovation. Its business model hinges on...

$Tokenized AI agents will drive a new era of decentralized innovation, and their autonomy depends on the infrastructure we build today, says Georgios Vlachos, co-founder of Axelar protocol and director at Axelar Foundation. By Georgios Vlachos|Edited by Benjamin Schiller Jan 9, 2025, 9:35 p.m. UTC (Geralt/Pixabay) In October 2024, an AI agent became a millionaire for the first time. That's something only a tiny fraction of humans will ever accomplish, even after a lifetime of labor, but an AI agent managed it in a span of days. Terminal of Truths (ToT) watched as its associated token $GOAT skyrocketed to a $900M market cap — not through trading algorithms or customer service, but by building “memetic fitness” and creating its own religion. Maybe ToT is a temporary freak in a crypto asset bubble. Or, maybe it's a preview to a lasting change in how humans build and use computer technology. AI agents are now operating autonomously in the economy, owning assets, creating narratives and coordinating human activity – without the need for human operators behind keyboards. Tokenization mattered here because it gave the AI a direct route to form its own market presence. By existing as a tradable asset, ToT could attract capital, demonstrate credibility and grow – without teams of developers and marketers. It proved that an AI agent can achieve economic influence when structured as open, tokenized software – rather than a closed, centralized system. AI agents represent the cutting edge of computer technology in 2025. In the past, any emerging technology like this would be the province of well-capitalized research laboratories or Wall Street hedge funds. Today, projects like Virtuals Protocol and AI Agent Layer are already building platforms where AI agents can be developed, tokenized, marketed and traded. As a software revolution, AI has a chance to be more inclusive, with autonomous AI agents and blockchain-based infrastructure taking the place of costly and complex computer logic. To achieve this, these platforms will need to securely mint tokens via API – and likely have those tokens move across multiple blockchains. From Memes to Mainstream ToT’s rapid rise meant more than a surprise windfall. It showed that tokenized AI agents can operate as genuine economic players. They are not serving as back-end tools or following predefined scripts; they are setting terms and seizing opportunities. Instead of submitting to external management, a tokenized AI agent can direct its own treasury, align incentives with its stakeholders, and adapt to feedback from a global user base. The implications are huge: AI systems can now solve problems and generate wealth autonomously, creating and capturing value without constant human oversight. The current landscape of tokenized AI agents might seem frivolous, but the underlying logic is sound. Tokenization makes these agents simpler to fund, launch and distribute. It transforms what once required armies of programmers, back-office personnel, marketers, lawyers and salespeople into a process in which code is deployed once and runs reliably and autonomously, in perpetuity. Infrastructure Requirements For platforms like Virtuals and AI Agent Layer to operate effectively at scale, they need an easy way to mint and manage tokens via API. Platforms for minting tokens exist today: Pump.fun is the most current example. These tools are associated with lightweight uses – memecoins, or the rapid tokenization of new internet obsessions. For AI agents to realize more consequential economic potential, institutional-grade infrastructure is required. Reliable, secure protocols must safeguard these minting tools from faults and undue risk. Security is an obvious baseline requirement for such tooling, protecting minting functions from abuse by attackers and safeguarding the ownership rights expected by tokenholders. In addition, I believe issuers will desire minting tools that extend across multiple blockchains. Once a token is created to represent an AI agent, it should be deployed across as many chains as possible. This allows agents to tap into liquidity, utility and users across ecosystems, maximizing their potential impact. Interoperability ensures that an AI agent can move where the opportunities are, while robust protocols deter malicious actors. Without this foundation, tokenized AI agents will remain curiosities rather than reliable contributors to the global economy. The Interchain Token Service (ITS) is one project tackling these challenges, enabling rapid deployment to multiple chains while maintaining security. The Automated Economy When the infrastructure matures, tokenized AI agents will find roles in multiple sectors. They can deliver financial services without human overhead, run customer support operations continuously, streamline compliance monitoring and handle content production at scale. They might design investment portfolios, answer queries, develop go-to-market campaigns or produce data-driven insights for many organizations at once. Tokens can be used as payment mediums, governance mechanisms or simply fractional ownership. Because they represent themselves as tokens with transparent rules, their path to market is simpler and their potential reach is global. As more agents take root, a network of self-directed market participants will emerge. These agents will coordinate supply chains, settle financial contracts or manage data pipelines. Humans stand to benefit from greater efficiency and lower costs. They can focus on conceptual development and complex problems, while the agents address routine assignments. This is not a vague promise. It is the logical extension of what we are already seeing, only scaled up and refined. To move from a single extraordinary event to a stable ecosystem, infrastructure providers, blockchain developers, investors, and entrepreneurs should streamline token-minting processes, refine cross-chain tools, strengthen security standards and ensure transparency. Platforms that simplify AI agent creation and management will not just disrupt markets; they will build the foundation for a more value-driven, connected and innovative economy.$

The AI revolution will spawn millions of new Tokens

Artificial Intelligence

Tokenized AI agents will drive a new era of decentralized innovation, and their autonomy depends on the infrastructure we build today, says Georgios Vlachos, co-founder of Axelar protocol and director at Axelar Foundation. By Georgios...

Delkia Completes First Phase of Flight Testing for Programme Dragonfly – for Uncrewed Aviation...

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Delkia launched its Dragonfly and Nest technology programmes in early 2024 to develop safety and mission-critical systems for the uncrewed aviation and advanced air mobility sectors. The Dragonfly programme is focused on the air...

Gaming blockchains dominate the industry, and their number will grow

Blockchain

By Yaniv Baruch Gaming remains a key driving force behind web3, accounting for nearly one-third of dApps’ daily active audience. Its evolution is fueled by market demand: as millions of users embrace GameFi, blockchain games...

Radian’s Mortgage Insurance President Derek Brummer Announces Retirement

Fintech Companies

Sumita Pandit, Radian’s Chief Financial Officer, to Assume Mortgage Insurance Oversight in New Role as Radian’s President and Chief Financial OfficerWAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) today announced that Derek Brummer, President, Mortgage...

Gaming needs tokenization

Token

If we get it right, the future of gaming will be a more open, collaborative and rewarding space for all By ALUN EVANS Imagine spending countless hours upgrading your race car in your favorite game, fine-tuning...

The transformative impact of AI technology on the gaming industry

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly reshaped the gaming industry, an ever-evolving landscape of creativity and technology. As AI technology advances, it has begun to play a crucial role in enhancing gameplay, improving user experience, and...

Quantum Provides Clarification Regarding Recent Shareholder Transactions

Fintech Companies

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ: QMCO) ("Quantum" or the "Company"), a leader in solutions for AI and unstructured data, today announced the Company’s senior lenders recently exercised previously issued warrants to purchase shares...

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