Blockchain
UK & Europe
The United Kingdom and continental Europe.
AI & ML
GoDaddy Launches Agent Name Service to Verify AI Agents
GoDaddy’s Agent Name Service (ANS) provides a trusted standard to register, verify, and discover AI agents, ensuring transparency, accountability, and safety as billions of agents emerge
Fintech
Affirm Partners with Virgin Media O2 to Offer Flexible Hardware Financing
Affirm and Virgin Media O2 are partnering to provide transparent, interest-free pay-over-time options for mobile devices and hardware, giving UK customers flexible, upfront, and hassle-fr
Fintech
SumUp Launches Solo Lite Card Reader for Small Businesses Across Europe
SumUp has introduced the Solo Lite card reader in the UK and Europe, offering small businesses a low-cost, portable payment device with Bluetooth connectivity, long battery life, and seam
Fintech
N26 Launches Debit Card for Under 18s Promotes Financial Literacy
N26 has introduced a debit card for children aged 7 to 17, allowing parents to manage spending, limits, and activity via the N26 app, supporting early financial independence within a secu
Fintech
AI & ML
Incard Raises £10m Series A to Scale Financial OS for High-Growth Digital Businesses
Incard has secured £10m in Series A funding led by Smartfin to expand its financial operating system, helping fast-growing digital companies centralise banking, payments, spend management
AI & ML
Core42 Establishes European Headquarters in Dublin to Scale Sovereign AI Infrastructure
G42-backed Core42 has announced Dublin as its European headquarters, strengthening support for enterprises and governments seeking secure, high-performance AI and sovereign cloud infrastr
Cybersecurity
AI & ML
HP Threat Insights Report Reveals Evasive Malware Tactics and Visual Deception
HP’s Threat Insights Report reveals cybercriminals using polished animations, fake updates, and purchasable malware to evade detection, highlighting the need for advanced endpoint securit
AI & ML
Xero Launches AI-Powered Analytics for Small Businesses
Xero introduces AI-driven analytics and insights, enabling millions of small businesses to make data-driven financial decisions, track performance, and access enterprise-grade intelligenc
Fintech
UK Couples Speak Different ‘Money Languages’, Causing Conflict and Delaying Life Milestones
A new study of 2,000 UK couples reveals that 74% speak different ‘money languages’, creating tension in 66% of relationships and delaying key milestones like home ownership and starting a
Audi Revolut F1 Team Unveils Name, Logo Ahead of 2026 Formula 1 Debut
Audi and Revolut reveal the Audi Revolut F1 Team name and logo, ahead of a Berlin launch, marking a milestone partnership combining motorsport innovation with fintech-driven fan engagemen
Fintech
EIB Launches €500M Space TechEU Financing Programme
The European Investment Bank unveils Space TechEU, a €500 million financing initiative for European space companies.
AI & ML
Transformation Nation: AI Innovation in UK Financial Services
Aveni’s report explores AI adoption in UK financial services, revealing uneven maturity, operational gains, and the need for governance, explainability, and regulatory alignment to scale
Fintech
Chargebacks911 Warns of Rising Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day
Chargebacks911 warns romance scams are rising ahead of Valentine’s Day, with UK losses exceeding £106M and reports up 35% in early 2025.
Fintech
Street Child Boosts Global Finance with Aqilla
Street Child streamlines multi-currency fund management, donor reporting, and real-time financial visibility using Aqilla cloud accounting software, enabling faster month-end close, impro
Fintech
