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AI in FinTech: LLMs, Narrow Intelligence, and What's Next

By FintechExtra
04 Aug 2026

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping finance. Here's how LLMs and narrow AI are driving innovation—and why human oversight still matters.

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AI FinTech Funding Surges: Rogo, Monk, and More

By FintechExtra
05 Aug 2026

AI-powered fintech startups have raised over $258M in recent rounds, led by Rogo's $160M Series D and Monk's $25M for AI collections.

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How 'Digital' Became the Defining Word of Modern Payments

By FintechExtra
05 Aug 2026

The OED's updated 'digital' entry reflects the rise of digital money and payments. Explore how language and FinTech evolve together.

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Stablecoin Rules: US Lags as Global Regulators Move Fast

By FintechExtra
05 Aug 2026

US stablecoin legislation is coming, but 80% of dollar-pegged flows occur abroad. How EU, Japan, Hong Kong, and Brazil are shaping regulation.

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Crypto Regulation in Focus: Bitcoin Surge, Blockchain Alliance & Silk

By FintechExtra
05 Aug 2026

A FinTech workshop reveals how bitcoin demand in China, financial crises, law enforcement alliances, and Silk Road auctions are shaping crypto regulation.

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Crypto Regulation: OFAC Sanctions, FTX Fallout, Binance Probes

By FintechExtra
05 Aug 2026

A look at OFAC ransomware sanctions, the FTX collapse's FTT warning, and Binance's growing legal scrutiny as crypto regulation tightens.

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Tonik Secures Digital Banking License from BSP

By FintechExtra
05 Aug 2026

Philippine neobank Tonik gains a digital banking license from BSP, boosting its expansion plans after rapid deposit growth and new funding.

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Mistral's Microsoft Deal and the Open-Source LLM Paradox

By FintechExtra
05 Aug 2026

Mistral AI's $15M Microsoft deal, API launch and website retooling blur its open-source commitments—sparking backlash and questions about AI commoditizatio

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