Notable
The week's most significant stories in fintech and financial services — curated for technology leaders, strategists, and decision-makers. Published every Friday.
Notable — Week of May 29, 2026
LatestECB to extend TARGET hours enabling Pontes, 24/7 DLT settlement
The European Central Bank plans to extend aspects of its TARGET settlement infrastructure, enabling 24/7 DLT settlement. This move aims to address liquidity challenges and facilitate instant payments.
Visa invests in agentic software creation platform Replit
Visa has invested in Replit, an agentic software creation platform used by over 1000 of the payment giant's employees. The size of the investment was not disclosed.
Cash App opens up for stablecoin transactions
Cash App now allows its 59 million monthly users to send and receive USDC stablecoins, with an immediate conversion to US dollars.
Robinhood customers can now let AI agents make trades and credit card purchases
Robinhood customers can now enable their AI agents to make payments and trade stocks on their behalf, marking a significant step towards agentic AI in financial services.
Anthropic becomes world's most valuable AI startup at $965 billion
Anthropic has raised $65 billion in a Series H funding round, valuing the company at $965 billion post-money and making it the world's most valuable AI startup.
Daloopa raises $47m to power data layer behind AI-driven finance
Daloopa, a startup providing the data infrastructure for AI and agentic workflows in finance, has raised $47 million in Series C funding.
Mastercard secures New York BitLicense
Mastercard Transaction Services has been granted a BitLicense by the New York State Department of Financial Services, cementing its support for digital currencies such as stablecoins and tokenized deposits.
Tokenisation can improve wholesale cross-border payments - BIS project
A project involving several central banks and private sector players has built a prototype demonstrating that tokenisation can tackle inefficiencies in wholesale cross-border payments.
TrueLayer buys fintech In3, offering users debit and credit at checkout
TrueLayer, Europe's leading Pay by Bank network, has acquired In3, a Dutch fintech specialising in consumer credit via bank payments.
ClearBank launches digital asset rails
ClearBank Europe has launched its Digital Asset Rails, enabling programmable liquidity for cross-border settlement with 24/7 fiat payouts in EUR via SEPA Instant.
Previous Editions
Notable — Week of May 22, 2026
May 18This week's top 10 stories in fintech and financial services focus on strategic partnerships, AI-powered innovations, and regulatory developments. From Franklin Templeton's tokenized money market fund to the European Commission's consultation on MiCA crypto rules, these stories highlight the rapidly evolving landscape of the financial industry.
Notable — Week of May 15, 2026
May 11This week's top 10 stories in fintech and financial services feature significant developments in blockchain, banking, and payments. The Clarity Act has cleared the Senate Banking Committee, while Citi Wealth is introducing a new platform to revolutionize client relationship models in wealth management. Additionally, there have been notable advancements in AI, stablecoins, and digital banking.
Notable — Week of May 8, 2026
May 4This week's top 10 stories in fintech and financial services focus on AI adoption, stablecoin payments, and digital transformation in the banking and insurance sectors. Key trends include the growing importance of AI in driving business decisions, the increasing use of stablecoins for cross-border payments, and the need for financial institutions to adapt to changing customer behaviors and technological advancements.
Notable — Week of May 1, 2026
Apr 27This week's top 10 stories in fintech and financial services focus on advancements in AI, blockchain, and payments. Malaysian sovereign fund Khazanah has issued a $25 million tokenized sukuk, while Block's $200 billion credit operation is teaching banks about the importance of first-party data. Meanwhile, Finovate is spotlighting early-stage fintech innovation, and Versana has raised $43 million to build infrastructure for syndicated loans and private credit markets.
Notable — Week of April 24, 2026
Apr 20This week's top 10 stories in fintech and financial services focus on innovations in AI, blockchain, and digital banking. We see significant developments in tokenized collateral, agentic investing, and AI-powered banking platforms. Additionally, there are notable partnerships and rebranding efforts in the industry.
Notable — Week of April 17, 2026
Apr 13This week's top 10 stories in fintech and financial services focus on the growing role of AI in banking, payments, and insurance, as well as significant developments in blockchain, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. Key themes include the increasing adoption of AI-powered solutions, the expansion of fintech companies into new markets, and the evolving landscape of financial regulation.
Notable — Week of April 10, 2026
Apr 6This week's top 10 stories in fintech and financial services focus on strategic partnerships, AI-powered solutions, and regulatory updates. Key themes include the increasing adoption of AI in finance, the growth of embedded finance, and the evolving landscape of stablecoin regulation.
Notable — Week of April 3, 2026
Mar 30This week's top stories in fintech and financial services include Japan's SBI investing in tokenized trading venues, Raiffeisen Bank International's digital transformation, and the rise of agentic AI in banking and insurance. Other notable stories include the launch of new digital payment platforms, the growth of insurtech, and the increasing importance of data interpretation in wealth management.