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Bolt introduces network identity system

Bolt, the checkout, identity and payments leader powering faster, smarter commerce, today announced the introduction of Bolt ID, a network identity system that helps merchants and shoppers reduce the growing risks associated with synthetic identity fraud and account takeover attacks.

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Gnomi unveils agentic AI for mulitlingual global market coverage

GNOMI, the AI platform redefining how people access and act on real-time information, today unveiled Finance Mode - the first agentic AI experience for live, multilingual global market coverage.

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Zama plans first-ever sealed bid auction for $Zama Token

Zama, the open-source cryptography company building state-of-the-art Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) solutions for blockchain, has announced the imminent launch of the Zama Protocol mainnet and the first-ever sealed bid Dutch auction for its native token which will be held on that mainnet using Zama’s own technology.

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FT Ventures invests in RavenPack

RavenPack, the leader in AI and big data analytics for financial services, today announced a strategic partnership with the Financial Times that includes an investment from FT Ventures and a landmark content licensing agreement.

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Shift Open Finance invites startups to apply for Ignite Incubator

SHIFT Open Finance, the UK’s leading invite-only fintech community, in partnership with Woodhurst, a digital transformation consultancy, has today opened applications for the 2026 Ignite Incubator.

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Bank of Ireland customers continue adopting contactless payments methods as ATM usage dips

Analysis of Bank of Ireland customer behaviour during the third quarter (Q3) of 2025 shows that contactless payments rose again while ATM usage continues on a downward trend, compared to the same period in 2024.

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ABN Amro's BUX appoints Marlou Jenniskens as CEO

BUX is pleased to announce the appointment of Marlou Jenniskens as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 February 2026. Jenniskens brings extensive experience in digital wealth management, a strong track record in product innovation, and extensive leadership experience within ABN AMRO.

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PayDo introduces direct acquiring

PayDo, an all-in-one EMI, has announced the introduction of direct acquiring for VISA and Mastercard.

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Regnology closes acquisition of Wolters Kluwer’s Finance, Risk & Regulatory Reporting (FRR) business

Regnology, a global leader in regulatory reporting and supervisory technology, today announces the successful closing of its acquisition of Wolters Kluwer’s Finance, Risk & Regulatory Reporting (FRR) business.

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MAS gives Ripple more leeway for payments in Singapore

Ripple, a leading financial technology company providing crypto solutions for businesses, today announced that the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has approved an expanded scope of payment activities for the Major Payment Institution (MPI) license held by its Singapore subsidiary, Ripple Markets APAC Pte. Ltd. (RMA).

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Formue calls on Strise to overhaul manual KYC checks

Anti-money laundering (AML) company Strise announces a strategic partnership with the largest independent wealth manager in the Nordics, Formue, to overhaul its client verification and financial crime risk assessment processes by replacing time-consuming manual KYC workflows with Strise’s automation platform.

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Bravura taps AheadMG for deployments across Emea

Bravura Solutions (ASX:BVS) (Bravura): is pleased to announce it has formed a strategic collaboration with AheadMG to support the continued growth and progression of its business.

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