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Tidal Ventures pours into Mastercard-backed fintech RedOwl's seed round
Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones.
Cyprus banking and fintech future takes centre stage at Limassol summit
The future of banking, artificial intelligence and financial technology in Cyprus will come under discussion on Tuesday at the first Forbes Cyprus Next Generation Banking & Fintech Summit, bringing together more than 250 participants at the Four…
Christodoulides links economic stability with Cyprus' fintech ambitions
President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday that Cyprus aims to strengthen its position in financial innovation, presenting the country as a gateway to the European market for international businesses and investors at the Forbes Cyprus' Next…
Fintech funding rises 14% to $2.2 billion as deal count falls 41%: Report
Indian fintech funding rose 14 per cent year-on-year to $2.2 billion in the first nine months of 2026, even as deal volumes fell 41 per cent to 153 rounds, according to a report by Tracxn. The funding was concentrated in a smaller number of large…
Traditional banks beat fintechs in first battle but face new threats
Traditional banks have won the first battle with fintech companies, but Cyprus must speed up regulatory procedures, cut bureaucracy and attract skilled workers if it wants to compete in digital finance, the Forbes Cyprus Next Gen Banking & Fintech…
Fintech funding rises 14% to $2.2 billion in Jan-Sep; deal count falls 41%: Tracxn
Indian fintech companies raised $2.2 billion in January-September 2026, up 14 per cent from a year earlier, even as the number of funding rounds fell 41 per cent, with five deals of $100 million or more making up nearly half the total, according to…
Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan Chase is putting up gates to protect against 'rogue agents
JPMorgan Chase customers shouldn't expect their personal AI agents to have access to their accounts anytime soon. The typical security concerns around any new adaptation of technology are 'heightened' with AI agents, 'because you don't want rogue…
The Future Of Finance AI May Depend On Bridging Generational Strengths
Dean M. Leavitt, CEO and Founder of Boost Payment Solutions, has over 30 years of experience in the electronic payments industry. In the B2B payments industry, a significant amount of time is spent talking about data. Organizations collect…
SoFi has lost nearly half of its value in 2026. StoneX sees recovery ahead
SoFi Technologies is poised to rebound as it recovers from a steep 2026 sell-off, according to StoneX Financial. The investment firm initiated coverage of the financial technology stock with a buy rating. It also put a $25 price target on shares…
Burt in Washington for digital asset talks
0a5690e6-4c13-47f1-918f-801c8322f59e Created: Oct 13, 2026 01:04 PM (Updated: Oct 13, 2026 01:04 PM) Washington mission: David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance (File photograph by Akil Simmons) David Burt is leading a delegation to…
AI can move money. Can it make the right financial decisions? | Opinion
Global AI spending is forecast to reach $2.7 trillion in 2026, a 49.5 percent increase from the previous year, according to Gartner. Meanwhile, financial infrastructure is beginning to accommodate transactions initiated by machines rather than…
Blockchain.com seeks US licences for prediction markets
The Paypers is a global hub for market insights, real-time news, expert interviews, and in-depth analyses and resources across payments, fintech, and the digital economy. We deliver reports, webinars, and commentary on key topics, including…
Startup Causa Prima raises $20 million to tackle billing disputes with AI agents
Artificial intelligence is becoming a fixture in the workplace. Soon, many firms will have agents that don't just operate within a business—but also interact with agents at other companies. One startup is trying to jump-start that future…
CME vs. Robinhood Markets: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Investors weighing the stability of a market infrastructure giant against the rapid expansion of a digital challenger face a difficult choice between CME Group (CME -1.18%) and Robinhood Markets (HOOD +0.18%) in 2026. CME Group is an established…
Procter & Gamble: Improving Business Trends Support A Better Growth Outlook (NYSE:PG)
Procter & Gamble is stabilizing market share and improving both U.S. and international business trends, supporting a Buy rating. PG's consumer-led innovation and digital marketing are driving user growth, with notable product upgrades and expansion…
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