Colossal Biosciences CEO Ben Lamm Sees Biology as an Engineering Challenge
Ben Lamm argues that AI, gene editing and computing can shorten biological research timelines, with de-extinction serving as a proving ground.
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Financial technology and innovation
Centiglobe and Greenbridge Target PSP Pre-Funding Costs With Tokenised Deposits
Centiglobe says centralised liquidity and tokenised deposits could cut PSP pre-funding needs by 80% to 90%, while Greenbridge manages cash conversions.
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European Property Taxes Compared: UK Leads as US and Canada Outpace Most
UK property taxes equal 2.04% of private capital stock, the highest rate shown; the US and Canada also exceed most European countries.
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Banks Seek SME Growth by Embedding Business Tools in Digital Banking
BankiFi’s Mark Hartley argues banks can strengthen SME relationships by integrating invoicing, bookkeeping and cash management into their digital channels.
5 min readUAE Bank-Fintech Pilots Stall as Governance Gaps Block Production Deals
VerityX reports that 68% of UAE bank-fintech pilots from 2023–2025 failed to reach production agreements, citing governance and regulatory gaps.
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Mastercard Bets on Curated Experiences to Differentiate Premium Cards
Mastercard is building premium card value around curated dining and travel, as issuers seek benefits that stand out beyond points and cashback.
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Sharplink Puts $200 Million of Ether Into Lido Staking, Custodies wstETH at Anchorage
Sharplink has staked $200 million in ETH through Lido, adding yield potential while keeping its position in liquid, wrapped form.
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Startup Funding Raises the Stakes on Founder Decisions and Investor Communication
Funding gives startups more runway, but founders still need sound decisions, clear updates and trusted advice to navigate setbacks.
5 min readOpenAI’s ChatGPT Agents Could Shift Routine Business Work Beyond the Chat Window
OpenAI’s always-on ChatGPT agents can handle recurring research and follow-up, while founders retain oversight of decisions and approvals.
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Startup Funding and Growth: Why One Real Estate Tech Founder Reconsidered Five Common Rules
A real estate tech founder explains why focused customer growth, disciplined fundraising and hiring engineers can beat one-size-fits-all startup advice.
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Netflix Growth Slows as Ted Sarandos Expands Live Programming and Theatrical Releases
Netflix engagement rose 2% in its latest reported period while revenue grew at double digit rates across regions. The company is expanding live shows and theatrical releases.
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Citi, Intuit and Robinhood Expand Financial Services Through New Platforms
This week’s moves show banks and fintechs pushing payments, financial tools and trading into the platforms where businesses and customers already work.
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Earnix CEO on Bringing AI Into Everyday Insurance Decisions
Earnix is extending its pricing roots into connected insurance decisions, with CEO Robin Gilthorpe focused on putting governed AI into live workflows.
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Gnosis’ Ethereum Rollup Plan Targets Simpler Fintech Access to Onchain Products
Gnosis plans to settle its chain on Ethereum, aiming to give fintechs one integration for products built on shared liquidity. Delivery depends on proving and infrastructure work.
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Float’s UK Launch Shows Early Merchant Uptake and £676 Average Orders
Three-quarters of Float’s first UK merchants processed a transaction on launch day, while its reported order uplift remains based on a small local sample.
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AI’s Business Opportunity: Redesigning Workflows Beyond Automation
AI can speed up existing tasks, but its larger business opportunity is redesigning workflows to combine automation with human judgment and trust.
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Apple CEO John Ternus Targets Faster Product Launches and Leaner Operations
John Ternus is pushing Apple to speed product development, broaden its device lineup and control costs as the company pursues new growth.
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Why Market Leaders Lose Ground When They Stop Adapting
IBM, Blockbuster and Motorola show how market leaders can fall behind when technology and customer needs change faster than their businesses adapt.
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Big Bank Theory Awards 2026: Nine Winners Across Banking Technology, Payments and Finance
The 2026 awards span core modernization, embedded credit, mobile banking and payments, with operating results and adoption figures highlighting each winner.
5 min readSibos 2026 Puts Swift’s Shared Ledger, Tokenised Deposits and AI Payments in Focus
Sibos 2026 brings more than 500 speakers to Miami to examine live tokenised payments, AI controls, ISO 20022 and the economics of bank infrastructure.
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