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Zepz to launch stablecoin Visa cards with Stripe’s Bridge globally
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Zepz will launch stablecoin-linked Visa cards with Stripe’s Bridge, enabling global daily spending of digital dollars from early 2026 in markets including Australia and the US.
AI delivers returns for wealth managers, FNZ study finds
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AI has gone mainstream in wealth management, with most firms reporting positive returns and faster payoffs from early adoption, FNZ study shows.
AI supply chain to mature with trust & oversight by 2026
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AI supply chains will consolidate by 2026, with tight human oversight, integrated infrastructure and trust becoming key differentiators.
Cardano Foundation appoints Stephen Wood as Chief Financial Officer
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The Cardano Foundation has appointed Stephen Wood as CFO to lead financial strategy and risk management for the Swiss blockchain organisation.
Solace unveils Agent Mesh for secure scaling of agentic AI apps
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Solace launches Agent Mesh Enterprise platform, enabling firms to securely scale agentic AI applications that integrate real-time enterprise data with robust governance.
BGF exits Optima Partners with 4x return as GCP invests in AI firm
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BGF has exited Optima Partners with a 4x return as Growth Capital Partners invests to boost the AI consultancy's growth and services expansion.
Teleport wins AWS award for securing high-growth infrastructure
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Teleport has been named AWS Rising Star Partner of the Year for securing infrastructure across AI, fintech, and cloud sectors amid rapid global growth.
Finance teams brace for rising AI risks, fatigue & compliance in 2026
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Finance teams face rising AI-driven fraud, fatigue and stricter compliance in 2026, reshaping how businesses manage risk and productivity globally.
SER Group acquires Metaforce to boost AI-powered communications
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SER Group has acquired Sweden's Metaforce to enhance its Doxis platform with AI-driven tools for automating and personalising customer communications.
Friendly fraud rise during Cyber Week threatens retail profits
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US retailers face rising friendly fraud during Cyber Week as 77% of shoppers dispute charges via banks, threatening profits amid USD $43.7bn online spend.
Curvestone AI raises USD $4 million to automate regulated workflows
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London-based Curvestone AI has raised USD $4 million to boost its workflow automation tech aimed at regulated sectors like finance, legal and insurance.
APAC shoppers pay more for trusted brands with data privacy
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84% of Asia-Pacific shoppers will pay more for brands they trust with personal data, highlighting growing concern over digital privacy and customer experience.
HPE expands GreenLake to push AI-driven hybrid cloud upgrades
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HPE enhances its GreenLake cloud platform with AI-driven features and hybrid cloud upgrades to boost security, efficiency and reduce costs for enterprises.
Dan Jovevski joins FinTech Australia board to drive open banking
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Dan Jovevski, founder of WeMoney, joins FinTech Australia's board to advance open banking and boost financial wellbeing across Australia's fintech sector.
Lextech wins dual awards for digital mortgage innovation in 2025
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Lextech clinched two 2025 Australian Business Awards for its innovative digital mortgage and legal services platform, enhancing lender and borrower experiences.
Australian legacy firms turn data assets into new advantage
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Australian legacy firms in banking, insurance and accounting are turning vast data troves into a new competitive edge through modern digital systems.
Acuity Analytics unveils new brand, expands AI & data services
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Acuity Knowledge Partners rebrands as Acuity Analytics, expanding AI and data services to support over 800 clients with advanced tech and human expertise.
LexisNexis launches enhanced IDVerse with deepfake detection
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LexisNexis has upgraded its IDVerse platform with advanced deepfake detection and unified fraud controls, improving security and user experience globally.
Aisuru botnet drives record surge in DDoS attacks worldwide
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The Aisuru botnet has caused a 54% surge in DDoS attacks, driving record highs in volume and targeting sectors from AI to automotive worldwide in Q3 2025.
PagerDuty achieves AWS resilience milestone to curb outages
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PagerDuty has earned the AWS Resilience Services Competency, proving its software aids firms in keeping critical systems operational and recovering fast from failures.