Articles by Henry Ashton
Ele era profundamente odiado em Game of Thrones, e agora está assumindo um papel em uma nova série de Agatha Christie!
Poucos personagens de séries despertaram tanta repulsa quanto o rei Joffrey Baratheon, de Game of Thrones. Sua crueldade fez dele um dos vilões mais odiados da televisão e, ao mesmo tempo, marcou a grande virada na carreira do ator irlandês Jack Gleeson. Após o fim da série de fantasia, Gleeson se afastou em grande parte dos holofotes e, nos últimos anos, voltou às telas em projetos selecionados para o cinema e a televisão.
Niebo nad Normandią - zobacz wybrany repertuar
produkcja: Wielka Brytania, Francja gatunek: dramat, historyczny, thriller, wojenny reżyseria: Anthony Maras scenariusz: David Haig, Anthony Maras premiera: 11.09.2026 (Polska), 29.05.2026 (Świat) od lat: bez ograniczeń Na 72 godziny przed lądowaniem w Normandii generał Dwight D. Eisenhower i kapitan James Stagg stają przed niemożliwym wyborem – rozpocząć najniebezpieczniejszą inwazję morską w historii lub zaryzykować przegranie wojny.
ANZ Bank Enhances CRM with Salesforce’s Agentforce AI
ANZ Bank has taken a significant stride in enhancing its customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities by deploying Salesforce’s agentic AI, Agentforce. This strategic move aims to revolutionize the bank’s approach to customer interactions, streamline operations, and boost productivity. The new CRM platform consolidates data from 20 different legacy systems into a single, intuitive dashboard.
Neo Financial Secures $68.5M to Fuel Lending Expansion
Neo Financial, the Canadian fintech disrupting the traditional banking sector, has secured C$68.5 million in equity to fuel its ambitious securitisation programme. This strategic move is set to catapult the company’s lending portfolio into the billions, leveraging a capital-efficient model that has long been the domain of the world’s financial behemoths.
Fingerprint Launches AI Agent Ecosystem for Secure Web Automation
The rise of AI agents on the web is transforming the digital landscape, and businesses must adapt their strategies to navigate this new reality. Fingerprint, a leader in device intelligence for fraud prevention, has taken a significant step in this direction by developing an AI agent ecosystem designed to identify authorized agentic AI on the web. As AI agents become more prevalent, they account for an increasing share of automated web traffic.
Banks Shift from OpenAI, Embrace AI Diversification
The financial sector is witnessing a significant shift in the adoption of artificial intelligence, particularly in the realm of large language models (LLMs). New data from Evident, an AI benchmarking and intelligence platform, reveals that many of the world’s largest banks are reducing their reliance on OpenAI as their primary LLM provider. This trend has profound implications for the future of AI in banking and the competitive landscape of AI providers.
Lloyds Banking Group Reaps £50M AI Rewards in 2025, Eyes £1
Lloyds Banking Group has reported that generative AI (GenAI) has already delivered around £50 million of value in 2025, with more than £100 million in additional value expected in 2026. The bank has deployed over 50 GenAI solutions, including faster and more intuitive in-app search experiences and quicker, more accurate responses across customer operations.
Mastercard Achieves AI-Powered Payment Milestone in Australia
Mastercard has completed its first agentic payment transactions in Australia, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of digital commerce. The transactions, conducted using cards issued by Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank) and Westpac, demonstrate the potential of AI-driven commerce to revolutionize the way consumers interact with businesses.
eBay Bans Third-Party AI Agents, Reshaping Online Commerce
eBay’s recent decision to ban third-party AI agents from shopping on its platform has sent shockwaves through the burgeoning agentic commerce movement. This move effectively creates a closed-loop ecosystem, locking out independent bots from tech giants like Amazon and Google, while keeping the door open for approved partners like OpenAI. The implications of this decision are far-reaching and could reshape the future of online commerce.
Mastercard Launches AI Suite to Revolutionize Financial Services
Mastercard is stepping up its game in the world of artificial intelligence, introducing a new suite of services designed to help banks and merchants integrate agentic AI into their daily operations. The Mastercard Agent Suite, slated for introduction in the second quarter of this year, is an extension of Mastercard’s existing standards, programs, and capabilities.
BIS Warns AI and Digital Finance Pose Global Stability Risks
The rapid ascent of artificial intelligence (AI) and the digitalisation of finance are transforming the financial services landscape, but they also pose significant challenges to financial stability, according to a senior executive at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Tao Zhang, BIS chief representative for Asia and the Pacific, has warned that these developments can affect market functionality, operational resilience, and the amplification and propagation of stress.
Mine Secures $14M to Empower Gen Z with AI-Powered Financial Planning
In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology, Mine, a financial planning platform, has made a significant stride by raising $14 million in a Series A funding round. This infusion of capital, led by 359 Capital and supported by notable investors such as Kleiner Perkins, FJ Labs, Y Combinator, and US News & World Report, underscores the growing interest in solutions tailored for Generation Z.
AI-Powered Physical Products to Drive Next Productivity Boom
The intersection of artificial intelligence and physical products is set to redefine productivity gains, according to analysts at SEB. While the cost of using AI dropped significantly in 2025, making advanced tools widely accessible, the real breakthrough will come when AI is embedded in physical capital goods such as autonomous vehicles, drones, and humanoid robots. This shift is not just a theoretical prediction but is already beginning to manifest in various industries.
AI Reshaping Fraud Prevention: Global Survey Reveals Rapid Adoption
The latest Finextra global survey report, ‘AI in Action: Global Survey on Fraud and Financial Crime,’ produced in association with ACI Worldwide, offers a compelling snapshot of how artificial intelligence is reshaping fraud prevention strategies across the globe. The findings, based on insights from 154 industry leaders, reveal a landscape where AI is transitioning from a futuristic ambition to an immediate business imperative.
PayPal Acquires Cymbio to Boost AI-Powered Commerce
PayPal’s acquisition of Cymbio marks a significant milestone in the rapidly evolving landscape of agentic commerce. This strategic move underscores PayPal’s commitment to enhancing its capabilities in a sector that is increasingly driven by artificial intelligence and multi-channel orchestration. The deal, although shrouded in secrecy regarding financial terms, signals a bold step towards integrating advanced AI-driven commerce solutions into PayPal’s existing ecosystem.
Abu Dhabi’s Mal Secures $230M for AI-Powered Islamic Digital Bank
Abu Dhabi-based Mal has raised $230 million to build the world’s first AI-native Islamic digital bank. This significant funding round, led by Abu Dhabi-based asset manager BlueFive Capital, underscores the growing interest in digital banking solutions that cater to the needs of underbanked communities, particularly those seeking Sharia-compliant financial services.
UK Treasury Panel Warns of AI Risks in Financial Services
The UK’s Treasury Select Committee has issued a stark warning to financial regulators, accusing them of complacency in the face of rapidly escalating AI adoption in the financial services sector. The Committee’s report, which highlights the potential risks of AI-driven market shocks, has ignited a debate about the need for more robust regulatory oversight.
Revolut Pay Joins Google’s AP2, Redefining Digital Payments
Revolut Pay has become one of the first EU payment methods compatible with Google’s Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), marking a significant step forward in the evolution of digital payments and e-commerce. This integration underscores the growing trend towards seamless, secure, and agent-led transactions, potentially reshaping the future of online shopping.
Standard Chartered & Fujitsu Launch Quantum-Powered Qubitra Technologies
Standard Chartered Ventures and Fujitsu Limited have unveiled their ambitious roadmap for Qubitra Technologies, a quantum-powered project that promises to revolutionize the financial services industry. Originally announced as Project Quanta, Qubitra Technologies aims to accelerate quantum capabilities and foster talent to drive innovation in quantum computing.
WeLab Secures $220M to Boost AI-Driven Financial Services Expansion
WeLab, a pan-Asian fintech powerhouse, has just secured a substantial US$220 million in a combined debt and equity raise, with heavyweights HSBC and Prudential leading the charge. This significant injection of capital underscores the growing confidence in WeLab’s vision and its strategic pivot towards AI-driven financial services. The company, which operates digital banks and various online financial platforms, serves over 70 million users across Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Indonesia.
Keye’s AI Co-Pilot Odin Revolutionizes Private Equity Due Diligence
Private equity due diligence company Keye has launched Odin, an AI co-pilot designed to revolutionize the way investment teams operate. This innovative tool promises to eliminate the traditional trade-off between speed and rigor, offering a new level of efficiency and accuracy in the investment process. Odin is powered by Keye’s proprietary technology, Deterministic Creativity.
Crypto Scams Surge to $17 Billion in 2025, AI-Driven Fra
The cryptocurrency landscape in 2025 has been marred by a significant surge in scams and fraud, with crooks stealing an estimated $17 billion, according to research from Chainalysis. This alarming figure represents a substantial increase from the $12 billion lost in 2024, highlighting the escalating sophistication and prevalence of illicit activities in the digital currency space. The average scam payment has seen a dramatic rise, soaring from $782 in 2024 to $2764 in 2025.
Revolut’s In-App Call ID Feature Battles AI Deepfake Scams
Revolut’s introduction of an in-app call identification feature marks a significant step in the ongoing battle against impersonation scams, which have become increasingly sophisticated with the advent of AI deepfakes. This new security measure is designed to detect in real-time when users are on a call and verify whether the callers are genuine Revolut agents or scammers.
Microsoft’s Copilot Checkout Reshapes E-Commerce with AI-Powered Payments
Microsoft’s latest venture into the realm of AI-driven commerce is set to revolutionize the way consumers shop online. By partnering with PayPal, Shopify, and Stripe, the tech giant is rolling out Copilot Checkout, a feature that allows shoppers to complete purchases directly within the Copilot chatbot, eliminating the need for redirection to external sites. This move is not just a technological advancement but a strategic play that could reshape the e-commerce landscape.
Fiserv Teams with Microsoft to Boost AI Capabilities
Fiserv, a prominent player in the financial services technology sector, is making significant strides in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations. The company has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft to bolster its AI capabilities. This partnership is set to revolutionize Fiserv’s internal processes and client offerings, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s technological evolution.
CaixaBank Launches AI Office to Drive Ethical, Strategic Innovation
CaixaBank’s establishment of an Artificial Intelligence Office marks a significant step in the financial sector’s embrace of AI technologies. This move underscores the bank’s commitment to integrating AI into its operations while ensuring compliance, ethical standards, and tangible business value.
Pluto Raises $8.6M to Revolutionize Private Market Liquidity with AI
Pluto Financial Technologies has raised $8.6 million in seed funding to build AI-powered credit infrastructure that enables financial advisors and their high-net-worth clients to borrow against private equity, venture, and alternative assets without selling. This development marks a significant stride in the financial technology sector, addressing a long-standing challenge for investors in private markets: liquidity.
Morgan Stanley Forecasts 212,000 Job Cuts in European Banking Sector
The looming specter of job cuts in the European banking sector has taken a more defined shape, as Morgan Stanley’s recent analysis forecasts a 10% reduction in the workforce of 35 lenders. This translates to approximately 212,000 jobs at risk, a stark reminder of the human cost of digital transformation and the relentless pursuit of efficiency.
AI, Stablecoins, and Regulations Reshape 2025 Financial Landscape
The financial landscape of 2025 has been a whirlwind of transformative changes, with the enforcement of new payment regulations, the rise of stablecoins, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the core of financial institutions. As the year draws to a close, it’s clear that these developments have not only reshaped the industry but also set the stage for future innovations. The rise of AI has been one of the most significant trends of the year.
2025 Fintech Year in Review: Outages, Innovations, and Debates
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the year’s most significant news stories and community engagement activities that have shaped the financial technology landscape. This year has been marked by a series of high-profile IT outages, innovative product launches, and strategic investments that have not only captured the attention of the fintech community but also sparked intense debates and discussions.
Visa’s AI-Powered Commerce Revolution by 2026
Visa’s recent announcement that it is on track to deliver secure, personalized AI-enabled commerce to consumers by early 2026 marks a significant shift in the way customers will shop online. This move is not just a technological upgrade but a fundamental transformation in the retail landscape, driven by the rapid adoption of AI tools among consumers.
Nirvana Insurance Raises $100M, Valued at $1.5B, Redefining
Nirvana Insurance, an AI-native commercial trucking insurer, has raised a substantial $100 million in its Series D funding round, led by Valor Equity Partners. This pre-emptive round saw significant participation from previous lead investors Lightspeed Venture Partners and General Catalyst, who doubled down following Nirvana’s Series C round in the first quarter of 2025. The company’s valuation has nearly doubled to $1.5 billion since then, reflecting its rapid growth and market potential.
Bank of England Governor Warns AI to Reshape Jobs Market
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape the job market and economic landscape, according to Andrew Bailey, the governor of the Bank of England. Speaking to BBC radio, Bailey drew parallels between the advent of AI and the Industrial Revolution, emphasizing that while AI may not cause mass unemployment, it will undoubtedly displace workers from certain jobs.
Barclays Partners with ExpectAI to Boost SME Sustainability with AI
Barclays is taking a significant step towards integrating artificial intelligence into its services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), partnering with UK-based AI company ExpectAI. This collaboration aims to leverage AI to help SMEs grow their profits through sustainability insights, a move that could redefine the landscape of business operations and financial services. From early 2026, Barclays will begin testing ExpectAI’s Una platform, which creates digital twins of SME operations.
Bunq Launches Auto Round Up to Democratize Crypto Investing
Bunq, the European neobank, has introduced an innovative feature that could revolutionize the way consumers engage with cryptocurrency. The new Auto Round Up feature automatically rounds up every purchase to the nearest euro, investing the spare change into crypto. This move is a strategic step towards democratizing wealth-building through cryptocurrency, making it accessible and effortless for everyday users.
Informed.IQ Secures $63M to Expand AI-Powered Lending Platform
Informed.IQ, an AI-powered loan verification and fraud prevention platform, has secured a substantial $63 million in growth equity investment from Invictus Growth Partners. This significant infusion of capital is poised to accelerate Informed.IQ’s expansion into new markets, including mortgage, consumer lending, tenant screening, and government benefit administration.
Klarna’s AI Protocol Revolutionizes E-Commerce Product Discovery
Klarna, the Swedish fintech giant, has launched an agentic product protocol that is set to revolutionize the way AI systems interact with e-commerce platforms. The protocol gives AI systems access to a live, structured feed of more than 100 million products and 400 million prices standardized across 12 markets. This move is a significant step towards creating a more seamless and efficient online shopping experience.
Stripe Launches AI Commerce Suite, Onboards Major Retailers
Stripe has made a significant move to capture the burgeoning market of AI-driven commerce, signing up a slew of major retail players to its new Agentic Commerce Suite. This suite is designed to facilitate selling through multiple AI agents, a market expected to explode in the coming years.
FCA Overhauls UK Mortgage Market with AI Focus for Brokers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is spearheading a significant overhaul of the UK’s mortgage market, with a particular emphasis on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance broker services. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to ease the path for first-time buyers and enable older homeowners to tap into their property wealth for a more comfortable retirement.
BBVA Expands ChatGPT Enterprise to All 120,000 Employees
BBVA, the Spanish banking giant, has taken a bold step towards integrating artificial intelligence into its operations by rolling out ChatGPT Enterprise to its entire workforce of 120,000 employees. This move is part of a unique and unprecedented collaboration with OpenAI, which has been ongoing for nearly two years.
Enova Acquires Grasshopper Bank for $369M, Boosting Digital Banking
Enova’s acquisition of Grasshopper Bancorp, including its subsidiary Grasshopper Bank, for $369 million marks a significant move in the digital banking and lending sector. This strategic combination aims to enhance digital lending and banking services, offering diversification opportunities and increasing financial inclusion.
El caballero de los Siete Reinos
'El caballero de los Siete Reinos' es un spin-off de 'Juego de Tronos' que adapta la subsaga de novelas breves "Cuentos de Dunk y Egg". El subtítulo de la ficción de HBO procede del título del primero de los relatos, "El caballero errante", que fue publicado originalmente en 1998. Después llegaron "La espada leal" (2003) y "El caballero misterioso" (2010), que junto a su predecesor fueron recogidos en el volumen "El caballero de los Siete Reinos".
BNY Mellon Integrates Eliza with Google’s Gemini for AI-Powered Insights
BNY Mellon has taken a significant step forward in its AI strategy by integrating its enterprise AI platform, Eliza, with Google Cloud’s agentic model Gemini. This integration is set to revolutionize market analysis and equip BNY’s global workforce with advanced multimodal features. The move underscores BNY Mellon’s commitment to leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and insights across its operations.
AI-Powered AIR Raises $6.1M to Revolutionize Credit Ratings
In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology, AIR, an AI-powered credit intelligence platform, has emerged as a significant player, raising $6.1 million in a seed funding round co-led by Work-Bench Ventures and Lerer Hippeau. This infusion of capital underscores the growing interest and confidence in AI-driven solutions that promise to revolutionize traditional financial processes.
Finextra Pro Democratizes Financial Data Access
Finextra Research has launched its new market intelligence and financial search engine, Finextra Pro, offering a suite of premium financial data and insights to its users at no cost for a limited period. This move is set to democratize access to high-quality financial information, traditionally reserved for paid market data platforms, and could significantly level the playing field for financial professionals and enthusiasts alike.
UBS Partners with Oxford University to Pioneer AI Research
Swiss investment bank UBS has taken a significant step towards harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) by partnering with Oxford University to establish the Oxford-UBS Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence. This collaboration aims to deepen the understanding of AI through cutting-edge research and promote its practical application in various sectors, including financial services.
RBC Aims for $1B AI Boost by 2027
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has been at the forefront of the global banking industry’s race to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI). The bank’s investment in AI is now paying off, with RBC on track to generate up to C$1 billion in incremental enterprise value by 2027. RBC’s commitment to AI research has been evident in its ranking as one of the top five global lenders for publishing research on the subject.
Scottish Widows Pilots AI for Marketing and Compliance
Scottish Widows, the insurance, pensions, and investments firm owned by Lloyds Bank, has embarked on a six-month pilot trial of artificial intelligence (AI) within its marketing and compliance functions. This initiative marks a significant step in the financial sector’s ongoing digital transformation, as companies increasingly turn to advanced technologies to streamline operations and ensure regulatory adherence.
Stripe Acquires Metronome, Pivots to AI-Driven Billing Model
Stripe’s acquisition of Metronome signals a strategic pivot towards the burgeoning AI-driven usage-billing model, potentially reshaping the payments landscape. The deal underscores the growing importance of flexible, real-time billing solutions in an era where AI is revolutionizing business models. Metronome, founded in 2020, has carved out a niche by offering a platform that simplifies billing processes, making them faster and more adaptable.
Nevis Secures $35M to Revolutionize AI-Driven Wealth Management
Nevis, a burgeoning startup founded by former Revolut executives, has just secured a substantial $35 million in Series A funding, marking a significant milestone in its journey to revolutionize the wealth management sector with artificial intelligence. The round was led by prominent venture capital firms Sequoia Capital, Iconiq, and Ribbit Capital, bringing the company’s total funding to an impressive $40 million in less than a year since its inception.
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