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bunq adds stock baskets as crypto trading tops EUR 100m

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bunq rolls out themed stock baskets and broader fraud checks as its crypto arm passes GBP £100 million in year one.
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Astor raises USD $5 million to guide retail investors

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Astor secures USD $5 million in seed funding as the AI adviser broadens access to portfolio guidance for everyday investors.
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Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI

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Google Cloud says banks need governance-led platforms to unlock agentic AI at scale, with tens of agents set to reshape compliance, fraud and risk.
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Stake adds portfolio chart & stock move explainers

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Stake rolls out in-app portfolio chart and stock-move summaries as it courts retail investors seeking clearer performance and market context.
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Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations

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Half of US consumers now expect AI to help manage money, as Plaid says finance apps must offer more guidance, transparency and human oversight.
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World Cup guide warns banks of scams & trafficking

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World Cup guide urges banks to spot scams and trafficking as tournament travel, ticket demand and online activity heighten fraud risks.
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AIFO launches UK trading platform amid retail boom

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AIFO launches UK trading education platform as retail investing surges, targeting part-time traders with capital access, risk rules and Academy training.
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GSMA says Mobile Money hits USD $2 trillion in 2025

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Mobile money transactions topped USD $2 trillion in 2025 as global use surged, led by Sub-Saharan Africa but with growth across all regions.
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UK consumers trust banks over AI for financial advice

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UK consumers still favour banks over AI for financial advice, with over a third saying they do not trust artificial intelligence in banking.
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Robinhood tests social trading beta with verified users

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Robinhood tests a verified social trading beta with 1,000 power users, letting them share live trades, stats and discussion in-app.
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SoFi tops JD Power study for DIY investor satisfaction

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SoFi tops JD Power's 2026 US DIY Investor Satisfaction Study, beating rival digital brokerages on app experience, value and product range.
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Plaid, Perplexity launch AI-powered portfolio tool

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Plaid and Perplexity debut Portfolio, an AI tool that links brokerage accounts for personalised, conversational investment insights.
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Bitdefender unmasks global Meta investment scam ads

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Bitdefender exposes 26,000 Meta ads in 25 countries pushing fake investment schemes, impersonating banks, media and public figures.
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Robinhood unveils family hub, trusts & platinum card

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Robinhood launches a family finance hub, custodial and trust accounts, plus an invite-only platinum card with elite cashback rewards.
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Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion

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Women in fintech say inclusion tech is advancing faster than culture, warning against hollow celebration while pushing for real structural change.
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International Women's Day - women, confidence, and the credit gap

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Ahead of International Women's Day, new research exposes how shattered confidence, bias and complexity fuel a stubborn credit gap for women.
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Financial justice starts with knowledge: Why women's financial wellbeing must be our priority

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On International Women's Day 2026, Give to Gain calls for women's financial knowledge and autonomy to be treated as a fundamental right.
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Beast Industries buys Step in fintech for Gen Z push

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Beast Industries acquires fintech app Step, betting on financial literacy tools to turn his vast creator audience into customers.
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Atlantis Lab unveils self-custody crypto control hub

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Singapore's Atlantis Lab has launched Atlantis, a web hub unifying crypto wallets and exchanges while keeping users in full self-custody control.
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ANPA to invest up to USD $50 million in EDU tokens for EduFi push

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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ANPA will invest up to USD $50 million in EDU tokens, partnering with Open Campus and Animoca Brands to boost blockchain education finance.