November 2025 – Page 7

UK Government Orders Report on AI’s Impact in Financial Services

The UK Treasury has tasked the Financial Services Skills Commission (FSSC) with developing a report focused on the skills requirements, training, and innovations related to...

Zest AI Secures Customer-Driven Financing Round

Zest AI Secures Oversubscribed Customer-Led Financing Round AI-based loan underwriting platform Zest AI has successfully completed a financing round that was both oversubscribed and led...

Lloyds Bank Integrates AI Financial Assistant into Mobile App

Lloyds Bank is set to introduce an innovative AI financial assistant designed to enhance how customers manage their finances through the bank's mobile application. Currently...

Monzo Outperforms Chase, Nationwide, and Starling in UK Customer Satisfaction Ratings

Monzo has emerged as the leader in customer satisfaction among UK banking consumers, as revealed by a 2025 survey conducted by YouGov, a prominent data...

Coinbase Introduces Interest-Bearing Savings Accounts for UK Customers

Coinbase is set to introduce a new savings account in the UK, featuring a competitive interest rate of 3.75% AER, along with instant access and...

Nationwide Commitments: All Branches to Remain Open Until 2030

Nationwide has confirmed its commitment to keeping all 696 of its Nationwide and Virgin Money branches operational until at least 2030, a significant decision amid...

Square Introduces Bitcoin Payments to 4 Million Merchants

Over four million Square merchants can now accept bitcoin payments at the point of sale, representing a significant advancement in the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency....

Visa Launches Pilot Program for Stablecoin Payouts

Visa is currently conducting pilot trials for USD-backed stablecoin payouts aimed at creators and gig workers. This initiative allows businesses and platforms to send payments...

Coinbase Halts BVNK Acquisition Plans

Coinbase has withdrawn from a proposed $2 billion deal to acquire BVNK, a payments and stablecoin infrastructure platform. In October, Coinbase secured an exclusivity agreement...

Visa Develops Trust Protocol for Empowered Commerce

Visa is introducing a 'trusted agent protocol' aimed at protecting merchants from malicious bots when conducting transactions with AI agents. The latest initiative marks significant...