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benzinga.comai2 days ago
JPMorgan Tests AI Agents for Stock-Bond Shifts in 20-Year Backtests
JPMorgan is testing AI agents that independently shift investments between stocks and bonds based on market conditions. Twenty-year backtests showed the top model outperforming a traditional 60/40 portfolio by 0.7 percentage points annually with lower volatility.
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Rapplerworld10 days ago
Transportation agency partners with GCash to deliver fuel subsidy to public transport drivers
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has begun sending fuel assistance directly to verified drivers through their GCash accounts. The program removes the need for in-person collection and aims to speed delivery amid higher global fuel prices.
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Kalshi Deploys Internal AI Agent Harrison for Contract Design
The prediction market platform has developed an AI system to assist with contract creation and risk assessment as trading volume grows.
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larrybrownsports.comfinance33 days ago
Figure Agrees to Acquire Kiavi for $717 Million
Figure Technology Solutions signed a definitive agreement to buy Kiavi, an AI-powered residential real estate lending platform. The deal includes a joint venture with Sixth Street to purchase Kiavi's balance sheet assets and will move more than $7 billion in annual loan volume on…
marketwatch.combusiness39 days ago
Major U.S. Banks Including JPMorgan and Citi Launch Tokenized Deposit System to Compete With Crypto
Several large U.S. banks will introduce a new tokenized deposit system designed to compete with cryptocurrency platforms.
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cryptoslate.comfinance39 days ago
Kalshi Launches Crypto Perpetual Futures on Prediction Market Platform
Kalshi is testing a new interface that lets high-volume traders track volumes, order books, and multiple positions in one view. The product is in alpha testing and has no announced launch date.
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Engadgettechnology39 days ago
Google Wallet to Add Digital IDs from Select EU States This Summer
Google announced that Google Wallet will support digital IDs from select European Union states starting this summer. The update also includes a new age verification process developed with Sparkasse Bank.
manilatimes.netfinance47 days ago
Robinhood Announces Agentic Trading Accounts Allowing AI Agents to Trade Equities
Robinhood announced new agentic trading accounts that let customers direct AI agents to trade equities and make purchases. The feature expands automated trading options for account holders.
finance.yahoo.comworld47 days ago
Bank of Korea Joins International Tokenized Deposit Project
The Bank of Korea announced it will participate in Project Agora, a trial led by the Bank for International Settlements that tests tokenized commercial bank deposits for cross-border payments.
Benzingafinance49 days ago
Crucible Capital Founder Says Bitcoin Faces Identity Crisis
Meltem Demirors stated that spot Bitcoin ETFs have not increased Bitcoin's real-world utility. She said institutional involvement has moved crypto away from its original infrastructure goals.
CoinDeskfinance51 days ago
Clarity Act Would Restrict Passive Crypto Yield Products
Proposed U.S. legislation would bar digital asset service providers from offering returns solely for holding tokens. The measure has cleared the Senate Banking Committee and could reach a full Senate vote as early as July.
forbes.comai52 days ago
Hybrid AI Combines Neural Networks With Deterministic Tools for Banking
A Forbes Technology Council post argues that generic AI models are insufficient for banking and finance due to risks of errors in regulatory and mathematical tasks. The author advocates combining neural networks with symbolic logic and exact verification systems.
medium.comai52 days ago
AI Tools Enter Forex Trading for Retail Investors in Kenya
Retail traders in Nairobi are gaining access to analytical tools previously used by large hedge funds. The shift is supported by improved mobile infrastructure and digital payment systems.
Semaforpolitics55 days ago
Trump Signs Executive Orders on Bank Rules for Immigrants and Fintech Access
President Trump signed two executive orders Tuesday directing Treasury to guide banks on undocumented immigrants' accounts and loans while directing regulators to review fintech access to Federal Reserve payment systems.
Semaforpolitics55 days ago
Executive order directs Treasury to advise banks on immigrant account access
A pair of executive orders will direct Treasury and regulators to review rules on customer identification and fintech access to Federal Reserve payment systems. The first order steps back from earlier proposals that would have required banks to collect citizenship information fro…
manilatimes.netfinance55 days ago
Polymarket Adds Prediction Markets on Private Companies With Nasdaq Data
Polymarket has launched event contracts on private-company milestones including valuations and IPO timing for firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic. Nasdaq Private Market will supply the resolution data and release valuation figures publicly at no cost.
thehindubusinessline.comfinance55 days ago
Kalshi Predicts Wider Use of Prediction Markets in Finance
Kalshi Legal Counsel Valeria Vouterakou said prediction markets are gaining institutional adoption and platform integrations. The company cited links with Interactive Brokers and traditional exchanges as evidence of mainstreaming.
CoinDeskfinance56 days ago
Solana Network Sees Growth in Tokenized Assets and Payments
Institutional activity on Solana increased in the first quarter of 2026. Messari reported growth in tokenized funds and stablecoin usage despite a weaker crypto market.
CoinDeskfinance56 days ago
Citi Report Highlights Quantum Computing Risks to Bitcoin
Citi said recent quantum computing advances are shortening the timeline for potential threats to cryptocurrency security. The bank noted Bitcoin faces greater exposure due to its slower upgrade process compared with other networks.
etftrends.comfinance56 days ago
Crypto Wallet Companies Expand Services to Compete With Banks
Wallet providers such as MetaMask and Exodus are adding features including debit cards and identity verification. These changes allow users to spend cryptocurrency and complete regulatory checks while retaining non-custodial control.
thedailyblog.co.nzai68 days ago
Anthropic Launches AI Agents for Balance Sheets and Pitch Decks, Intensifying Competition With Banking AI Startup Rogo
Anthropic released agents for reviewing balance sheets and drafting pitch decks this week. OpenAI hired more than 100 former investment bankers last year to train its financial products. Semafor reported that frontier AI labs face challenges entering a space already served by the…
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Tether Launches Self-Custodial Crypto Wallet for Global Users
Tether launched Tether Wallet, a self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet. The wallet aims to bring Tether's financial infrastructure directly to users worldwide. @CoinDesk reported the development.
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American Express Launches Developer Kit for Verifying AI Agents in Transactions
American Express is committing to safeguard users against errors from registered AI agents in the agentic commerce sector. The company plans to authenticate card members before agent use and limit credentials to verified agents. Mastercard, Visa, and Stripe have released related…
reason.compolitics92 days ago
Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Discusses Bitcoin, Privacy and Imprisonment
A co-founder of Samourai Wallet spoke with Reason about the company's operations involving Bitcoin and privacy tools. The discussion included reflections on legal compliance and the consequences of imprisonment. The interview highlights challenges in cryptocurrency privacy servic…
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Some Wall Street Firms Enter Prediction Markets While Major Trading Firms Stay Out
Certain Wall Street participants have begun participating in prediction markets. However, several large trading firms, including Citadel Securities, IMC Trading, and Hudson River Trading, have not entered the space. The article examines this divide in the financial industry's app…
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New York Stock Exchange Signs Agreement with Securitize for Tokenized Securities Platform
The New York Stock Exchange has entered an agreement with Securitize to develop markets for tokenized securities. Securitize will act as the first digital transfer agent on the NYSE's planned blockchain-based platform. This partnership aims to integrate blockchain technology into…
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TheAHL / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)world96 days ago
HSBC Survey Finds Businesses Uncertain on Impact of Digital Finance and Tokenized Assets
A survey conducted by HSBC Holdings indicates that digital finance and tokenized assets are expected to integrate into the global financial system. However, most businesses report a lack of understanding regarding the effects on their operations. The findings highlight gaps in co…
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Blockchain Networks Integrate into Global Financial Systems Through Invisible Infrastructure
Cryptocurrency networks, or blockchains, are integrating into financial systems in ways that are not visible to most users. Applications like Opera Mini Pay use stablecoins on the Ethereum blockchain to enable U.S. dollar transactions across 60 countries.
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Investor Stanley Druckenmiller Predicts Stablecoins to Dominate Global Payments in 15 Years
Stanley Druckenmiller, a prominent investor, stated that global payment systems will largely operate on stablecoins within 15 years. He described stablecoins as more efficient, faster, and cheaper than existing infrastructure. The comments were reported by CoinDesk.
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Federal Court Rules CFTC Has Authority Over Kalshi Prediction Market in New Jersey Case
A federal appeals court panel ruled that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission holds regulatory authority over the Kalshi prediction market platform, rejecting New Jersey state officials' claims. The decision addresses jurisdictional disputes in the growing sector of event-bas…
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