dSilo, a leader in AI-powered enterprise transformation, announced a strategic venture investment from Wellington Management, a global investment firm and prominent backer of AI innovators. The funding will accelerate the development of ProcureGPT™, the first domain-specific AI model for procurement and finance, while supporting dSilo’s rapid expansion into commercial AI solutions.
Kraken, one of the world’s most established and secure cryptocurrency platforms, has announced a strategic partnership with Crypto Insights Group (CIG), an intelligence and analytics platform connecting institutional allocators with leading hedge funds and digital asset managers. The collaboration aims to streamline institutional participation in crypto markets through trusted infrastructure, execution, and custody services.
Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), the fintech powerhouse behind TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, has teamed up with Cherry Bekaert, a top 20 advisory and tax firm, to bring the Intuit Enterprise Suite to more mid-market businesses. The partnership aims to deliver a modern, AI-native ERP solution designed to simplify complex operations and accelerate growth.
This charter sets the stage for Telcoin to operate as the country’s first true blockchain-native bank, connecting U.S. bank accounts directly to regulated Digital Cash stablecoins. Its flagship product, eUSD, will be the first bank-issued on-chain U.S. dollar stablecoin, designed for payments, remittances, savings, and even DeFi interactions—legally and compliantly.
Europe’s structured finance market is heading into 2026 on solid footing, according to the latest European Structured Finance Sector Outlook from Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA). The report strikes a tone of measured confidence: credit fundamentals are sound, issuance is holding strong, and macroeconomic conditions—while not exuberant—remain steady enough to support growth.
SWIVEL, a subsidiary of SWBC, is adding serious executive firepower. The fintech firm—known for its integrated payments and collections solutions—has appointed Jenna Cantwell as Chief Operating Officer, signaling its intent to scale operations and sharpen its competitive edge in the fast-evolving payments space.
In the race to power the next generation of embedded finance, Bangor Savings Bank is placing its bets on Helix by Q2 (NYSE: QTWO). The 170-year-old Maine-based community bank, with over $7 billion in assets, has chosen Helix as a strategic Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) partner—a move that signals how regional banks are evolving into infrastructure powerhouses for fintechs.
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) just made U.S. banking history. The digital finance giant has launched SoFi Crypto, making it the first and only nationally chartered bank to let consumers bank, borrow, invest, and trade crypto—all within a single, regulated platform.
At Web Summit 2025, Visa took center stage with a clear message: the creator economy isn’t just thriving—it’s now a vital part of the global small business ecosystem. The payments giant unveiled its Monetized: Visa 2025 Creator Report, a deep dive into how digital creators worldwide are building businesses, earning globally, and navigating financial challenges in an increasingly connected marketplace.
Belize’s oldest and largest bank is making a bold digital leap. Belize Bank Limited has partnered with i2c Inc., a global fintech platform provider, to overhaul its technology infrastructure — a move that promises to bring the Caribbean nation’s banking experience squarely into the digital age.
