Technology
Quantum Computing: What are the basics?
For most people in institutional finance, quantum computing is an entirely abstract concept.In reality, the idea is simple enough: quantum computers use the principles...
Ondo, Kinexys by JP Morgan, Mastercard and Ripple partner on Treasuries
Ondo, Kinexys by JP Morgan, Mastercard and Ripple have completed the first cross-border, cross-bank redemption of tokenised US Treasuries. This pilot has established a framework for 24/7, near real-time...
UK fintechs face ‘now or never’ moment to build global lead
The UK’s fintech sector risks losing momentum unless longstanding barriers to growth are addressed, according to a new joint report from Innovate Finance and Boston...
Crypto Finance, AMINA and Incore Bank advance Google Cloud ledger pilot
Crypto Finance, AMINA and Incore Bank have completed the second stage of their payment‑infrastructure pilot on Google Cloud’s Universal Ledger.The development moves the initiative...
Renegade and Costanoa back Natter’s $23m Series A
Natter has raised $23 million in Series A funding to expand its enterprise conversation intelligence platform.Conversation intelligence is becoming a critical data layer for...
Ripple adds native digital asset tools to treasury platform
Ripple has added native digital asset functionality to its treasury management system (TMS), becoming the first provider to embed such capabilities directly into a...
CIBs facing increased competition as tech innovation lags
Corporate and investment banks (CIBs) are facing intense competition from non‑bank financial institutions. As client expectations rise and technology initiatives fail to deliver the anticipated benefits, 85% of banks’ corporate clients plan...
UK start-ups seek £130 million at Lady Mayor’s Tech Showcase
The next wave of UK tech companies will pitch for over £130 million of investment at an event hosted at The Mansion House today, Wednesday 11 March. The inaugural Lady Mayor’s Tech Scaleup...
ICE invests in OKX crypto exchange
The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has made a strategic investment in OKX, a blockchain technology and trading company serving more than 120 million people globally. OKX was...
Generali launches Generali Core Tech
Generali has announced the launch of Generali Core Tech, a new group software factory. The factory will enable the company to build scalable, shared and innovative platforms that support business growth and help...
“Fiduciary failure”: Rigid hiring practices locking women out
Billions of pounds of economic growth are at risk due to digital vacancies in the financial technology sector. Research by the City of London Corporation’s Women Pivoting...
LSEG debuts instant digital settlement house
The London Stock Exchange Group has launched a new digital settlement platform designed to transform how cash, securities and digital assets move across global...
Fireblocks strengthens on-chain tools
Fireblocks has acquired crypto accounting platform TRES Finance for $130mn, as demand grows for audit and compliance tools among firms moving on chain. The integration will see Fireblocks’...
R3’s Corda protocol to anchor $399bn RWA market to Solana
Enterprise blockchain pioneer R3 has solidified its commitment to converging traditional finance (TradFi) with decentralised finance (DeFi), announcing the upcoming 2026 launch of the...
Oracle’s ambitions not dampened by dip
Shares in Oracle dipped in after-hours trading on Wednesday when it reported quarterly revenues lower than expected.For the digital assets community, the results highlight...
Zodia and Deribit expand partnership
Zodia Custody, the institution-first digital assets platform backed by Standard Chartered, Northern Trust, SBI Holdings, National Australia Bank, and Emirates NBD, has announced a...