The New Frontiers of AI: Autonomous Agents Revolutionize Finance
Agentic artificial intelligence emerges as fintech’s next game-changer. With 70% of banking leaders already using it and global investments growing by 18.7%, AI’s ability to make autonomous decisions is redefining the future of financial services. 2025 marks a turning point…
US confirms leadership: 7 of top 10 global fintech deals H1 2025
Source: FinTech Global – H1 2025 Global FinTech Top 10 Deals The United States has solidified its dominant position in the global fintech landscape, securing 7 of the 10 largest deals in the first half of 2025. Despite an overall 38% decline in global…
New EU Regulations 2025: how European fintech will transform
2025 brings a regulatory revolution to the European fintech sector, with six new regulations redefining digital security, consumer protection, and financial operations. The European Union aims to make transparency, accessibility, and security the pillars of the new financial ecosystem. Source: DashDevs –…
Fintech funding boom: Q2 2025 surpasses $10 Billion
The global fintech sector experienced an extraordinary recovery in the second quarter of 2025, with funding reaching $11 billion across 390 investment rounds. This marks the first time since Q3 2022 that funding has crossed the $10 billion threshold, representing a 22%…
When finance gets cinematic: 3 films to watch
Numbers, charts, and market data tell one part of the story — but films can reveal the human side of finance: the ambition, greed, and systemic flaws that drive it. If you’re looking for thought-provoking viewing, these three titles on…
AI vs. CAPTCHA: when the bot outsmarts the bouncer
AI has stepped onto new ground—after conquering image-based CAPTCHA in controlled settings, it’s now casually bypassing simple human-verification checkboxes in real-world tasks. Developers can no longer rely on CAPTCHAs to keep bots out: it’s time to embrace new, AI-resistant security…
“The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains” by Antony Lewis: a must‑read for anyone curious about the future of finance
In the fast‑changing world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, finding reliable, clear, and jargon‑free information is essential. Antony Lewis’s book, The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains, stands out as one of the most accessible and insightful introductions to this transformative…
Shaping fair AI: why diversity is key to ethical innovation
Only 22% of AI engineers are women. Leaders like Fei‑Fei Li and Mira Murati urge inclusive, transparent governance to ensure artificial intelligence benefits all, avoiding embedded biases. As artificial intelligence continues to redefine industries and societies, a critical concern emerges:…
Fintech: beyond the buzzword, building the infrastructure of contemporary finance
Fintech is reshaping finance with AI, blockchain, and embedded services, but faces key challenges: interoperability, cybersecurity, regulatory adaptation, and sustainable innovation in an evolving global ecosystem. Fintech has become a fully-fledged industry, worth more than $300 billion globally in…
5 books to understand fintech
5 books that provide essential insights into digital banking, innovation, and blockchain, helping readers navigate the evolving fintech landscape. Fintech is no longer a niche; it’s a global force reshaping how we save, spend, and invest. For professionals, students, or…