Welcome to Today’s FinTech Daily Roundup your go-to source for the latest developments in financial technology. As FinTech continues to redefine the way we bank, invest, insure, and manage money, staying ahead of fast-moving trends is essential for professionals and businesses alike. In today’s roundup, we bring you the most impactful updates across digital banking, blockchain, payments innovation, regtech, and more plus insights from thought leaders shaping the future of finance.
Smarsh UK Survey: AI Soars in Finance, Guardrails Needed
Smarsh, the global leader in communications data and intelligence, reveals new research that highlights UK financial services employees’ perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI). The data indicates that while AI is fundamentally changing how UK financial services employees work and communicate, they are increasingly aware of the risks it poses to businesses without addressing training, privacy and compliance issues.
CoinBom Unveils AI Copy Trading to Reshape Investments
CoinBom has officially launched its new AI-Powered Copy Trading System, marking a significant milestone in the platform’s continued commitment to intelligent wealth management and quantitative investment. This system integrates advanced AI algorithms with cyclical trading strategies, offering users a more stable and efficient way to grow their digital asset portfolios.
Activision Launches Call of Duty Mobile Web Store India
Activision announced the launch of the Call of Duty Web Store in India. This new platform brings Indian gamers more choice and better value, with localized payment options and special rewards.
India is the second largest gaming market globally, with over 590 million mobile gamers, according to Lumikai report. With over *one billion downloads worldwide since its launch in 2019, Call of Duty:Mobile ranks among the top ten highest-grossing games in the country and the introduction of the Call of Duty: MobileWeb Store is set to elevate the game’s popularity even further.
Capchase Acquires Vartana to Transform Vendor Financing
Capchase, the leader in tech-powered vendor financing for B2B software and hardware companies, announced the acquisition of Vartana, one of the first tech-forward vendor financing platforms. This strategic milestone positions Capchase as the clear category leader in modern vendor financing, uniquely equipped to increase access to working capital and accelerate sales in a heavily manual and outdated industry.
Conquest Planning Raises $80 Million to Scale AI Financial Tools
Conquest Planning (“Conquest”), a technology platform modernizing financial planning with customized and convenient advice, announced it has raised $80 million USD ($110 million CAD) in Series B funding led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives. The round attracted additional new investors, including Canapi Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in early to growth-stage software and fintech companies, as well as BDC Capital, Citi Ventures, TIAA Ventures and USAA. Existing investors BNY and Portage also participated in the round, which brings Conquest’s total funding to over $100 million USD.
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