Fintech

A new S&P report warns of a perfect storm: surging AI-driven debt, opaque private credit markets, and a looming refinancing wall for risky borrowers.

DerivaDEX launches the first DAO-governed exchange with a regulatory license, promising CEX speed with DeFi security to attract institutional capital.

A new partnership integrates Cysic's zero-knowledge tech into Tonso's AI, aiming to create manipulation-resistant influence metrics on Telegram.

A new platform powered by a 51%-returning AI firm aims to slash fund launch costs by 98%, potentially unleashing a new wave of financial entrepreneurs.

Forrester names Omnicom a commerce leader, validating a multi-billion dollar strategy fusing AI with landmark acquisitions to dominate the future of retail.

GoGuardian's new AI tools for its Hall Pass system promise to predict risks and boost safety, but they also ignite debate on student privacy and surveillance.

At Geo Week 2026, GeoCue unveiled new AI and photogrammetry tools for LP360, promising to automate complex 3D data workflows with 'click-button' ease.

Amid rising costs, Tiger Pistol's new playbook offers a blueprint for franchise growth, shifting from basic support to AI-powered franchisee enablement.

Regulators worldwide are issuing alerts against BG Wealth Sharing, an AI-themed crypto scheme luring investors with fake promises and trapping funds.

A new tool from Kustomer challenges the AI hype, arguing that the biggest barrier to success isn't the model, but the hidden 'setup debt' beneath it.

A new podcast from Understood.org and the Davos Neurodiversity Summit elevates neurodivergent voices, turning a global economic forum into a stage for inclusion.

Fintech disruptor inKind secures a massive $450M to expand its unique capital-for-credit system, promising a lifeline to independent restaurants.

Amid a competitive landscape, Silicon Valley's Star One Credit Union is named one of America's best, proving its 'people over profit' model delivers results.

As fraud schemes become more complex, NEACH's new program aims to equip financial pros with advanced, hands-on investigative skills and defensible frameworks.

The $12 billion rent-to-own industry is standardizing contracts across all 50 states, a move aimed at boosting transparency for businesses and consumers alike.

A new partnership between legacy advisor Benetrends and fintech firm iBusiness will use the LenderAI platform to speed up loan applications for entrepreneurs.

A new report declares runtime the 'source of truth' in application security, signaling a major shift away from traditional methods in an AI-driven world.

Fintech firm Upstart unveils an AI-powered credit line, promising higher limits and more transparency than cash advance apps. But can it fix a broken system?

Cyberattacks happen in minutes, but defense takes hours. Sevii's new AI agents aim to close this speed gap by autonomously hunting and stopping threats.

A landmark partnership brings EY's Nightfall privacy tech to Starknet, aiming to solve blockchain's transparency problem for enterprise adoption.