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UK’s tGBP Stablecoin Listed on Kraken
Tokenised GBP (tGBP), the FCA-registered GBP-backed stablecoin, launches on Kraken, enabling compliant UK users to access DeFi, crypto-backed loans, and on-chain GBP yield while supporting broader adoption of regulated digital assets.
Zilch Raises $176M to Expand AI-Powered Payments
Zilch secures $176M in debt and equity to scale its AI-driven payments platform, launching Zilch Pay and Intelligent Commerce, enhancing consumer experience, merchant engagement, and global commerce, while exploring strategic M&A opportunities.
AI Transforms UK Accountancy, Boosting Profitability and Economic Growth
AI adoption by UK accountants is increasing productivity, saving nearly half a workweek per employee, reshaping hiring strategies, and driving £1 billion in GDP growth, while enhancing client financial health and advisory services.
AI Empowers UK Consumers to Manage Finances, Lloyds Study Reveals
Lloyds Banking Group finds 56% of UK adults use AI, including ChatGPT, for budgeting, investments, and financial planning, highlighting digital confidence as a key driver of financial empowerment and the importance of trust in AI tools.
Global Investment in 2025 Shifts Toward Strategic Sectors
FDI fell 3% in early 2025 as geopolitical tensions and high financing costs reshape global capital flows. Despite declines, digital infrastructure and semiconductors attract strong investment, while emerging markets remain mixed and Africa faces a sharp downturn.
Unive Raises €410K to Expand AI-Powered College Counseling Platform
Unive secures €410K in funding to scale its AI-driven college and career counseling platform, combining AI guidance with expert tutors to make admissions support efficient, equitable, and accessible to students worldwide.