Finance
ADFW 2026 Unveils First Wave of Top Speakers, Bringing the World's Capital Community to Abu Dhabi
The first wave includes senior UAE and Abu Dhabi government leaders alongside top global CEOs, chairpersons, founders, and institutional investors from industry giants such as Allianz SE, DBS Group, Franklin Templeton and Temasek Holdings ABU DHABI, UAE , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), hosted by ADGM, today announced the first cohort of leading speakers for its fifth edition, taking place from 7 10 December 2026 under the theme The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships.
Cypherpunk Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. , Aug. 12, 2026 -- Cypherpunk Technologies Inc., (Nasdaq: CYPH) ( Cypherpunk ), today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. In the second quarter, Cypherpunk built upon the momentum established earlier this year through the disciplined execution of our Zcash digital asset treasury strategy, increasing our treasury holdings to 323,394.38 ZEC, and welcoming Dev Ojha, founder of Valar Group, as an Advisor, said Douglas E. Onsi, President and CEO of Cypherpunk Technologies. Our Leap Therapeutics subsidiary reached alignment with the FDA on a proposed Phase 3 trial in a DKK1-high, second-line, metastatic colorectal cancer population, with objective response rate as the primary endpoint to support accelerated approval and overall survival to support full approval in the United States and registration globally. We are conducting a strategic process to determine the best path to advance sirexatamab, whether as an independently financed spin-out company or with a partner who shares our commitment to cancer patients.
Green Cabbage Announces the Launch of the F&I (Finance & Insurance) Market Data Spend Cube
New Spend Cube Enables Global Companies to Negotiate Smarter Deals with F&I Suppliers PITTSBURGH , Aug. 11, 2026 -- Green Cabbage, the leading procurement intelligence partner for 2,600+ organizations across North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM, today announced the launch of its F&I (Finance & Insurance) Market Data Spend Cube. The F&I Spend Cube arms finance, procurement, and legal teams with independent market intelligence to identify spending patterns, eliminate overpayment, and unlock negotiation leverage across three critical spend categories: Market Data & Information Aggregators, Insurance & Financial Services Technology, and Financial Services Operations & Analytics.
KuCoin Strengthens Its RWA Ecosystem with Ondo Tokenized Stocks on KuCoin Alpha
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands , Aug. 11, 2026 -- KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, today announced the integration of Ondo tokenized assets, marketed as Ondo tokenized stocks, into KuCoin Alpha. The integration provides eligible users across the KuCoin ecosystem with a streamlined way to access tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through the familiar KuCoin interface. Through KuCoin Alpha, users can access supported Ondo tokenized stocks using funds held in their KuCoin accounts and trade them without navigating separate wallets or external onchain applications. By simplifying the user journey, the integration creates a more intuitive entry point to TradFi-linked onchain products while retaining the efficiency and flexibility enabled by blockchain-based infrastructure. The initial selection spans broad-market ETFs and leading companies across technology, semiconductors and digital finance, including widely followed products such as SPYon, NVDAon, MUon, SNDKon, and CRCLon.
Saarathi Finance opens its 100th Branch
100 th branch inaugurated in Jagtial, Telangana MUMBAI, India , Aug. 10, 2026 -- Saarathi Finance, an MSME-focused NBFC, recently announced the opening of its landmark 100 th branch in Jagtial, Telangana. The new branch will strengthen the company s presence across northern Telangana and enhance access to timely, customer-centric financial solutions for MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and small business owners in the region. Having commenced operations in April 2025, Saarathi Finance has opened the 100-branch On 3 rd August 2026, underscoring its rapid growth and commitment to expanding financial inclusion. The MSME-focused NBFC provides Loan Against Property (LAP) solutions with ticket sizes ranging from Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 35 lakh, helping small businesses and entrepreneurs unlock the value of their assets to fuel growth, enhance working capital, and achieve their business aspirations.
Reliance Digital Brings Digital India Sale Crazy Offers (D.I.S.C.O.)
Enjoy exciting Independence Day Sale Offers with exchange bonuses up to 10,000, savings up to 30,000 through bank cards, paper finance & UPI, flat 50% off on the second product, and great deals across smartphones, TVs, laptops, home appliances, and accessories until 16th August. MUMBAI, India , Aug. 7, 2026 -- Reliance Digital, India s largest consumer electronics retailer, has launched D.I.S.C.O. (Digital India Sale Crazy Offers) , a refreshed identity for its iconic Digital India Sale . Running till 16 August across Reliance Digital stores, RelianceDigital.in and MyJio Stores , the campaign brings irresistible offers across smartphones, TVs, laptops, home appliances and more.
Utility Global Names Robert Lane Chief Financial Officer to Drive Commercialization at Scale
Capital markets veteran joins company to fuel next phase of rapid growth HOUSTON , Aug. 5, 2026 -- Utility Global ( Utility ), a global company enabling the economic industrial decarbonization of heavy industries, today announced the appointment of Robert Lane as Chief Financial Officer. Lane joins Utility at a defining time as the company pivots into its commercialization phase. Lane has a proven record of scaling organizations and guiding companies through rapid commercial growth. He brings more than three decades of financial leadership across energy, industrial and growth-stage companies, most recently as CFO of Quva Pharma, where he led finance, accounting, IT and treasury functions through a period of process modernization and liquidity improvement. Previously, as Executive Vice President and CFO of Sunnova Energy International, he helped lead the company s Initial Public Offering (IPO) and closed more than 10 billion in tax equity, debt and equity financing to fund its growth. At Spark Energy, Lane helped lead the company through several acquisitions and integrations, simplified the corporate structure, and led creative and innovative financing strategies. At Emerge Energy Services, he guided the company through its IPO and capital expansion while significantly lowering the cost of debt. Across his career, Lane has led dozens of capital markets transactions collectively worth tens of billions of dollars and has a proven track record of building the financial infrastructure to support fast-growing companies to help them scale.
XCMG Outlines Three Pathways for Greener Mining at Boao Forum Perth 2026
PERTH, Australia , July 31, 2026 -- XCMG Group highlighted sustained research and development, end-to-end digital transformation and deeper localization as three key pathways to advancing the sustainable transformation of the global mining industry at the Boao Forum for Asia Perth Conference held on July 27. Co-hosted by the Boao Forum for Asia and Fortescue, the conference was held under the theme The Next Phase of Green Industry Cooperation. It brought together about 200 representatives from government, industry, technology, finance and research institutions.
ICICI Pru iProtect Smart Plus: A smart way to get high life cover at lower premium with a 10-year life cover option
MUMBAI, India , July 30, 2026 -- As financial planning becomes increasingly goal-based, people are seeking protection solutions that align with the period when their financial responsibilities are the highest. They want insurance that is relevant to their current needs, offers meaningful financial security and complements the way they plan their finances. Recognising this shift, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has introduced ICICI Pru iProtect Smart Plus , with a 10-year life cover solution designed to provide financial protection during one of life s most important financial phases.
TripGain Releases 'State of Business Travel in India 2026' Report, Revealing Persistent Gaps Between Digital Adoption and Operational Reality
Industry study of 200+ HR, Finance, IT, leadership, and business travel professionals uncover surprising disconnects between finance priorities, traveler expectations, and technology adoption. BANGALORE, India , July 30, 2026 -- Conventional wisdom suggests corporate travel technology is primarily about reducing costs and automating bookings. However, a new industry study from TripGain suggests something far more significant is happening.
Digital Prime Technologies Announces Continued Expansion of Its Digital Asset Financing Marketplace as Leading Global Institutions Accelerate Adoption
Launch partners bring more than 1 billion both in inventory and demand to Tokenet, following strategic investment from and partnership with EquiLend NEW YORK , July 29, 2026 -- Digital Prime Technologies ( DPT ) today announced the further expansion of their digital asset financing marketplace s launch partner community, setting a new institutional standard for digital and tokenized asset lending. The update marks a defining milestone in the convergence of traditional finance and digital assets.
MEXC and CoinGecko Report: CEX TradFi Volume Surges Over 100-Fold as 83.3% of Users Plan to Trade More
MUTSAMUDU, Comoros, July 29, 2026 -- MEXC , a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, in collaboration with CoinGecko, today released How Crypto Exchanges Are Reshaping Traditional Asset Trading , a new report examining the rapid expansion of traditional financial assets on centralized crypto exchanges and the corresponding shift in global investor behavior. Key Takeaways: TradFi trading volume across six major centralized exchanges increased from 3.46 billion in January 2025 to 393.15 billion in June 2026 , representing growth of more than 100-fold. Perpetual futures accounted for 98.5% of total June volume . U.S. stocks overtook precious metals as the largest TradFi category in June. Monthly volume surged 337.4% to 189.84 billion , capturing a 48.3% market share , while precious metals volume declined 48.2% from its March peak to 122.59 billion. MEXC s monthly TradFi trading volume increased approximately 59-fold , from 1.54 billion in November 2025 to 91.12 billion in May 2026. MEXC held the second-largest monthly market share among the six exchanges for five consecutive months from January to May 2026. MEXC ranked first among the six exchanges in precious metals trading for two consecutive months, recording 72.12 billion in April and 85.15 billion in May . Among crypto-native users, 61.9% have already begun trading traditional assets on a crypto exchange. Among users with traditional-finance experience, 74.2% have moved some or all of their traditional-asset trading activity onto crypto exchanges. Across all respondents, 83.3% plan to further increase their traditional-asset trading volume on crypto exchanges
super.money launches 'superGift', sets a new benchmark for gifting in India
BENGALURU, India , July 29, 2026 -- super.money, India s Gen Z Finance App , backed by the Flipkart Group, today announced the launch of superGift , a multi-brand gifting solution that brings together some of India s most trusted consumer brands across e-commerce, fashion, travel and jewellery into a single, seamless rewards instrument. superGift marks a first for India s gifting landscape - a truly multi-brand, multi-category rewards instrument built for the way people actually spend. For the first time, a single gifting solution spans everything from daily essentials to premium lifestyle choices, with frictionless digital redemption and no restrictive conditions. Partners in the superGift ecosystem today include Flipkart, Myntra, Cleartrip, District and Zomato , and more are expected in the months ahead. These brands span avenues of high-frequency consumption as well as premium lifestyle and occasion-led spending. The integration is powered by Razorpay and Pine Labs, ensuring reliable acceptance, smooth checkout experiences and real-time balance management.
Dubai International Financial Centre's industry-leading H1 2026 achievements reinforce its position at the forefront of global finance in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia
DUBAI, UAE , July 28, 2026 -- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, today announced its industry leading performance, driven by continued global confidence in Dubai as a destination for finance, business and innovation. The number of DIFC active registered companies rose to 10,018 at the end of the first half of 2026, having attracted 2,318 new active registered companies representing organic growth of 30 per cent over the past 12 months. Regulated financial services firms grew to 1,134, an increase of 16 per cent, reinforcing DIFC s position as the largest and most diversified financial services ecosystem operating at scale across all sectors in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. The results further strengthen DIFC s contribution to the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) which aims to place Dubai among the world s top four financial centres.
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ADFW 2026 to Reinforce Abu Dhabi's Role as Capital of Capital
The fifth edition s theme, The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships , will explore the strength and resilience of a networked community, as global financial institutions, sovereign partners, and bold innovators convene to track evolving distribution of global capital systems. Building on record participation in 2025, ADFW will return to Al Maryah Island with an expanded site and enhanced networking experiences. ABU DHABI, UAE , July 27, 2026 -- Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Chairman of the Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), the region s largest financial gathering, the flagship financial gathering of the Capital of Capital, will return for its fifth edition, from 7 10 December 2026 under the theme The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships.
Gold Loan EMI or Bullet Repayment: Muthoot Finance Helps Choose Right in 2026
NEW DELHI , July 27, 2026 -- With India s updated gold loan regulations now in effect, Muthoot Finance has issued a market advisory highlighting how borrowers can make informed repayment choices by selecting between EMI and Bullet Repayment options based on their financial needs. As borrowers adapt to the revised regulatory framework in 2026, the company emphasises that choosing the right repayment structure is as important as selecting the loan itself.
HTX Research Examines RWA and DeFi: Two Separate Tracks Converging into One Financial Loop
APIA, Samoa , July 27, 2026 -- HTX Research, the dedicated research arm of crypto exchange HTX, has released a new report titled From Asset Tokenization to Cash-Flow Tokenization: RWA and DeFi Enter the Second Half of Programmable Finance . The report analyzes how RWA tokenization and DeFi cash-flow valuation seemingly two separate topics point to the same industry transition: the crypto market is moving from asset existence to asset utility, and from protocol usage to protocol profitability.
Beyond the Signal: KuCoin Celebrates Its Ninth Anniversary, Surpasses 45 Million Users, and Advances Its Trust-First Vision
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands , July 23, 2026 -- KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, today released its 2026 H1 Review: Beyond the Signal , a ninth-anniversary special edition that traces the platform s evolution and progress during the first half of 2026. The crypto industry has evolved from one primarily defined by market access and trading into an increasingly connected part of global finance and everyday economic activity. Platforms are now measured not only by their reach, but also by the trust, resilience, intelligence, and practical utility of the infrastructure they build. The review examines how KuCoin has evolved alongside this transition from an early gateway for asset discovery into a broader ecosystem serving users, institutions, businesses, and Web3 participants.
MEXC Appoints Robert MacDonald as Chief Compliance Officer to Lead Global Regulatory Strategy
MUTSAMUDU, Comoros , July 22, 2026 -- MEXC , the world leader in 0 fee digital asset trading, today announced the appointment of Robert MacDonald as Chief Compliance Officer. Robert brings over two decades of experience leading regulatory transformation at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets, and will oversee MEXC s global compliance strategy, governance framework, and regulatory engagement. Robert joins MEXC from Bybit, where he served as Chief Legal & Compliance Officer. In this dual capacity, he directed the exchange s global licensing strategy and corporate legal operations and oversaw the implementation of international AML and KYC frameworks. Robert s previous leadership roles include senior positions at Standard Chartered and Binance where he focused on regulatory strategy, compliance transformation, and governance.
85% of Indian Finance Leaders Face Pressure to Prove AI ROI While Accountability Lags Global Peers, Avalara Survey Finds
27% of Indian respondents say accountability for significant AI agent errors is unclear or sits with no one, higher than all other markets surveyed PUNE, India , July 22, 2026 -- Avalara, Inc. , the agentic AI leader in global tax and compliance, today released new research showing that Indian finance teams face mounting pressure to deploy AI agents quickly. This rush to demonstrate measurable ROI is causing governance and internal controls to struggle to keep pace. As a result, more than one in four Indian finance leaders said accountability for significant AI errors was unclear or sits with no one, higher than other markets surveyed.
STARTRADER Introduces 24/7 US Stock CFDs Across NVIDIA, Apple, Meta, and Leading Global Equities
STARTRADER today launches 42 new 24/5 US Stock CFDs and announces the introduction of 43 new 24/7 US Stock CFDs from 27 July 2026, expanding its offering to 85 new instruments. DUBAI, UAE , July 22, 2026 -- STARTRADER today announced the launch of 42 new 24/5 US Stock CFDs and confirmed 43 new 24/7 US Stock CFDs from 27 July 2026, giving clients direct access to 85 widely traded names. The 24/5 range spans technology, energy, healthcare, finance, and industrials, covering Boeing, SpaceX, Mastercard, and Palo Alto Networks across themes including defence modernisation, cybersecurity, and aerospace innovation.
NYSE Content Update: Entry Deadline Nears for The Money Awards 2026
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , July 20, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on July 20th The major averages will look to bounce back as investors navigate a busy week of earnings and new developments in the Middle East. Money20/20 s VP of Awards, Granita Chesterson, will join NYSE Live to set the scene for the Money Awards 2026. Entry deadline is July 28, with winners to be announced on October 18. Event recognizes the most impactful work across fintech. Ava Labs VP of Onchain Finance, Morgan Krupetsky, will discuss how blockchain impacted ticket transactions at the FIFA World Cup. BMO (NYSE: BMO) and Rex Shares will ring the Closing Bell. Fund is part of the MicroSectors AI lineup of exchanged traded notes.
AIP Capital and Monroe Capital Announce Closing of Inaugural $643 Million Aircraft Asset-Backed Securitization
DUBLIN and STAMFORD, Conn. and NEW YORK , July 17, 2026 -- AIP Capital ( AIP ), an alternative investment manager focused on opportunities in asset-based finance and Monroe Capital LLC ( Monroe ), a premier asset management firm specializing in private credit markets and asset-based finance, recently closed an inaugural aircraft asset-backed securitization (ABS) financing, MC Aviation 2026-1 (MCAV 2026-1) as part of AIP and Monroe s aircraft leasing joint venture. We are pleased by the strong investor interest in this transaction, which we believe speaks to confidence in AIP s expertise and capabilities in the aircraft leasing sector and our strategic partnership with Monroe Capital, said Jared Ailstock, Managing Partner of AIP. The transaction is foundational to the investment program we ve developed with Monroe and look forward to becoming a long-term programmatic issuer in the aircraft ABS market.
KuCoin Web3 Wallet Supports Robinhood Chain, Broadening Access to Tokenized Real-World Asset Ecosystems
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands , July 14, 2026 -- KuCoin Web3 Wallet today announced support for Robinhood Chain, further expanding users access to onchain finance and tokenized real-world asset ecosystems through a self-custodial Web3 wallet experience. As real-world assets, tokenized stocks, ETFs, and other traditional finance-linked products continue moving onchain, Web3 wallets are evolving beyond basic asset storage. They are becoming an essential interface for users to discover, manage, and interact with new forms of digital finance, supporting the broader shift from crypto-native asset holding to more programmable, multi-asset financial access.
Mantle Migrates Its Super Portal to Chainlink CCIP, Bringing Institutional-Grade Security to Every Cross-Chain Transfer of the $2.5B+ MNT Token
The migration to Chainlink CCIP strengthens the security of MNT as it moves across chains, laying the foundation for Mantle s strategy for powering the future of tokenized finance at scale. DUBAI, UAE , July 9, 2026 -- Mantle, the premier distribution layer connecting traditional finance and on-chain liquidity, today announced the migration of its Mantle Super Portal, co-developed with Bybit, from LayerZero to Chainlink Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). This upgrade brings the industry s highest level of cross-chain security to MNT, the token underpinning Mantle s 2.5B+ ecosystem, marking a significant step forward in hardening the infrastructure that moves value across the Mantle ecosystem.
NYSE Content Update: Vurvey Labs Launched 'Populations 2.0' AI Platform
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , July 8, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on July 8th Equities are pointing to a lower open after President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is over. ICE Brent Crude oil is trading at 78 a barrel, as of 8 a.m. ET. Vurvey Labs CEO Chad Reynolds will join NYSE Live to break down the recent launch of Populations 2.0. The solution is designed to enable companies to simulate how audiences will respond to ideas before going to market. The NYSE NextGen Bootcamp convenes CEO-nominated college students for an introduction to the world of finance.
IIFL Finance Says Co-Lending Can Accelerate India's Last-Mile Credit Delivery
MUMBAI, India , July 7, 2026 -- IIFL Finance today said co-lending partnerships between banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) can play a transformative role in expanding affordable formal credit to underserved borrowers, strengthening India s next phase of financial inclusion. Speaking on the evolving credit ecosystem, Mr. Mayank Sharma, Head Gold Loan, IIFL Finance , said, India s financial inclusion journey must now focus on ensuring timely, responsible credit reaches entrepreneurs, farmers, self-employed professionals and MSMEs across Bharat.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Inaugurates Muzhiyan Kulam, Restored by Lumina Datamatics and Community Stakeholders in Puducherry
PUDUCHERRY, India , July 3, 2026 -- The Hon ble Union Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, today, inaugurated the restored Muzhiyan Kulam in Pooranankuppam village, Puducherry. The restoration project was undertaken by Lumina Datamatics, a strategic partner to global publishers and eCommerce retailers, in partnership with the Dhanasundarambal Charitable Society, local community stakeholders, and public representatives, with the objective of reviving the traditional water body and strengthening water conservation efforts in the region.
EDC and EXIM Thailand sign agreement to advance Canada-Thailand trade and investment
Partnership to support joint initiatives and explore opportunities across Canada, Thailand and the broader Asia-Pacific region BANGKOK , July 2, 2026 -- Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada s export credit agency, and Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand), Thailand s state-owned specialized financial institution under the Ministry of Finance, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties and expand cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. The agreement comes as both countries mark 65 years of diplomatic relations this year.
MSIG USA Supports Innovative DEG Fund to Expand Sustainable Investment Across Developing Markets
NEW YORK , July 2, 2026 -- MSIG USA today announced its participation in an innovative investment structure with DEG, one of the leading private-sector development finance institutions and a subsidiary of KfW Group, designed to finance and mobilize further private capital for sustainable investment across developing and emerging markets. The announcement was made during the Hamburg Sustainability Conference, where DEG introduced the new structure that will support a 500 million investment fund focused on financing sustainable development projects.
Mantle H1 2026: Building the Financial System in Full Force for Real-World Assets
Mantle surpassed 1B in on-chain TVL while expanding tokenized equities, institutional liquidity, and the foundations of agentic finance. DUBAI, UAE , July 2, 2026 -- Mantle, the premier distribution layer connecting traditional finance and on-chain liquidity, today shared its H1 2026 milestones, capping a defining half-year for real-world assets, institutional liquidity, and agentic finance. Tokenized capital markets entered a new phase as institutional participation accelerated and on-chain liquidity matured into infrastructure capable of supporting markets at scale.
TripGain Launches AI Spend Copilot to Help Enterprises Turn Expense Data into Real-Time Decisions
New conversational AI capability helps finance, travel, and business teams get instant answers on budgets, policy leakage, cost-center performance, vendor spend, and savings opportunities. BENGALURU, India , July 2, 2026 -- TripGain, a fast-growing AI-powered travel and expense management platform, recently launched AI Spend Copilot , a conversational intelligence layer designed to help enterprises get faster answers from their travel and expense data.
Ethereum Institutional Launches as Independent Non-Profit to Bring Institutional Finance Onchain at Scale
Bitmine, Sharplink and Joe Lubin fund a new dedicated go-to-market organization built by Ethereum Foundation alumni NEW YORK , July 1, 2026 -- Ethereum Institutional, an independent non-profit organization, today announced its public launch as the dedicated institutional front door for the Ethereum ecosystem. The organization consolidates a year of institutional engagement work led by the Ethereum Foundation s go-to-market team, housing it in an independent organization with a sharper mission, broader geographic footprint and long-term funding. Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BMNR), Sharplink, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBET) and Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin are anchoring the funding, along with dozens of individual and institutional contributors.
Apricity Publishing Launches Global Bestseller 'CLIFF' In India To Tackle The New Economic Paradox: Longer Lives And Shorter Careers
NEW DELHI and SINGAPORE , June 29, 2026 -- Apricity Publishing has announced the Indian release of the international personal finance bestseller, CLIFF: A Money Mindset for Longer Lives and Shorter Careers . Authored by prominent corporate executive and global strategist Prashant Agarwal, the book moves away from complex spreadsheets and dense jargon to deliver a refreshing, behavior-driven framework that enables everyday professionals to take control of their financial destinies.
4th CISCE Supply Chain Service Zone: Logistics, Finance and Global Connectivity Take Center Stage
BEIJING, June 26, 2026 -- The Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) has launched a dedicated Supply Chain Service zone, focusing on high-value, specialized business services that support every stage of the supply chain. The zone is built around four core pillars: Blue Channel, Integrated Logistics, Comprehensive Services, and Industrial Finance.The Blue Channel section brings together global shipping leaders—China Merchants Group, Shandong Port Group, and international carriers Maersk, MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company), and FedEx. Their exhibits show how China's port infrastructure connects to six continents, underscoring the essential role of maritime logistics in global supply chains.
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou: The Future of Exchanges Lies Beyond Trading
Speaking at Point Zero Forum, Ben argues that tokenization solves access — but liquidity remains the industry's biggest challengeDUBAI, UAE, June 25, 2026 -- Crypto exchanges are evolving from trading venues into financial infrastructure providers as tokenization, stablecoins, and artificial intelligence reshape the architecture of global finance, according to Bybit Co-Founder and CEO Ben Zhou. Speaking at Point Zero Forum 2026 in Zurich during the fireside chat "The Exchange as Settlement Layer: How Tokenization Rewires the Role of a Crypto Platform," Ben shared his perspective on how exchanges must adapt as financial assets become programmable, settlement becomes instantaneous, and financial services become increasingly intelligent and interconnected.
Sterling Bank of Asia Selects Infosys Finacle Software-as-a-Service for it's Next-Gen Transformation
BENGALURU, India and MANILA, Philippines, June 25, 2026 -- Infosys Finacle, part of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in AI-first business consulting and technology services, and Sterling Bank of Asia (Sterling Bank), one of the most progressive banks in the Philippines, today announced the bank's decision to select Infosys Finacle Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for its transformation program. Sterling Bank has opted to leverage the Finacle Core Banking, Finacle Customer Data Hub, Finacle Trade Finance, and Finacle Origination solutions for its requirements. Through this strategic collaboration with Infosys Finacle, Sterling Bank expects to enhance the experience of both employees and customers, maintain high standards of availability and reliability in its banking services, and reduce operational complexity through automation and digitization, thereby supporting its future growth.
OPEC Fund launches landmark climate finance compact, unveils US$1.5 billion digital transformation plan at 2026 Development Forum
Highlights: The OPEC Fund and the Government of Barbados, as Chair of the Climate Vulnerable Forum and its V20 Finance Ministers, launched the Vulnerability to Viability Compact (V2V) to expand access to affordable, long-term development finance for 74 climate-vulnerable economies.The OPEC Fund unveiled a US$1.5 billion Digital Transformation Action Plan to support digital infrastructure, systems and applications in developing countries through 2030.Financing agreements signed at its 2026 Development Forum and new loans and initiatives approved in the second quarter of 2026 are expected to exceed US$2.8 billion, supporting economic reform, climate resilience, social protection, transport connectivity, trade finance, small and medium-sized enterprises and critical infrastructure.The OPEC Fund provided its first local currency loan in Azerbaijan through a financing agreement with Bank Respublika.
The Future of Planning Isn't Another Chatbot: Board Introduces Supply Chain and Merchandiser Agents for Agentic Continuous Planning
New AI Agents deliver continuous, governed planning decisions — intelligence connected to a continuous plan, not isolated answersBOSTON, June 24, 2026 -- Board, the AI continuous planning platform, today announced the availability of its new Supply Chain Agent and Merchandiser Agent, expanding its growing portfolio of domain-specific AI agents designed to help organizations continuously plan, adapt, and make more confident decisions. The announcement builds on Board's previously announced FP&A Agent and Controller Agent and advances the company's broader vision for Agentic Continuous Planning—a future where specialized AI agents work alongside business teams to connect strategy, planning, and execution across the enterprise. Together, these agents form an intelligent network that helps organizations make more connected decisions across finance, operations, supply chain, and merchandising.
100 Consecutive Majors: From the Fairway to the Future of Finance, KuCoin and Adam Scott Mark a Milestone Defined by Consistency and Trust
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, June 19, 2026 -- KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform, today celebrates brand ambassador Adam Scott as he makes his 100th consecutive major championship appearance at the U.S. Open, on June 18, 2026, at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. Scott becomes just the second player in golf history to reach this milestone. Over more than two decades, Scott has qualified for and competed in every major championship on the calendar without interruption. It is a record built on sustained excellence, and one that very few players in the history of the sport have come close to matching.