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OnePay partners with Tempo to test stablecoin payouts and instant account funding, and plans to join the network's validator set.
Version 1 to expand in regulated tech markets with CreateFuture acquisition, creating a 4,250-strong group and topping EUR €500 million revenue.
Ecommpay deepens BridgerPay tie-up to give merchants in the UK, EU and South East Asia access to local payment methods through one integration.
Artificial intelligence heightens cyber risk for chief information security officers as ransomware attacks rise 22% in March, NCC Group says.
Stolen logins can still trigger chaos, but modern access controls that verify device and context can stop attackers from turning them into a breach.
Cognizant raises margin guidance after first-quarter bookings surged 21% and it struck seven large deals, including one mega contract, as revenue grew.
AI-enabled medical devices are deepening healthcare cyber risk as hospitals adopt them faster than governance, security controls and legacy systems can cope.
Sage expands AWS partnership to speed AI finance tools for SMBs, with new marketplace offerings, cloud migration and developer support.
UK financial firms are adopting AI faster than they can police it, with Zango warning that the sector lacks a shared governance standard.
US audit firms move from AI roll-outs to tighter oversight as Caseware-backed research shows stronger calls for validation and controls.
Nebula Global Services has secured Cyber Essentials Plus after independent testing, giving customers and partners added assurance over its cyber controls.
UK credit card balances hold steady as payment rates ease and more borrowers fall further behind, FICO data show.
Startup Moldova partners with Unicorn Factory Lisbon, SeedBlink and the Ukrainian Startup Fund to widen access to EU capital and acceleration.
Nokia adds KETS Quantum Security's chip-based QKD hardware to its global flying kit, showcasing quantum-safe telecoms for operators and governments.
ANS appoints Ali Mustoe-Playfair as Director of Agentic Operations, tasking her with embedding AI into everyday workflows and customer use cases.
Women in Collaboration gathers senior female finance leaders in London to tackle funding pressure, AI adoption and finance transformation.
UK online retail spending jumps 10.5% in March as Parcelhero says eCommerce stayed strong despite fuel-led boost and Iran conflict fears.
LemFi to create London hub with GBP £100 million UK investment as fintech expands compliance, hiring and product development.
Most UK shoppers reject dynamic pricing for groceries, with 65% disliking it and 91% saying transparent, fair pricing matters most.
Opus Technology becomes one of the UK's largest certified B Corps after a nearly three-year assessment, bolstering its ESG credentials.