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EBAday Fintech Zone winners: Where are they now?

The visibility that the Fintech Zone win can offer translates to ready-made new customers, strategic partnerships and faster credibility with banks and regulators.

OKX Pay and Card rolled out across Europe

Crypto payment apps have existed for years, yet adoption for daily use remains low.

Lloyds Banking Group expects over £100 million in value from next‑generation AI in 2026

In 2025, the Group deployed over 50 GenAI solutions, transforming how customers interact with the bank.

Barclays expands Demo Directory to help founders connect directly with corporates for strategic investment and commercial growth

The update expands the platform beyond investor access alone, enabling corporates to discover new technologies, source innovation and invest in future growth opportunities aligned to their strategic priorities.

Wealth Dynamix welcomes Fiske plc as the latest SaaS CLMi client, strengthening strategic partnership with Third Financial

London-based investment manager goes live with full modular suite to enhance personalised service and operational efficiency.

Armundia rolls out new modular platform for family offices

A new modular platform has been launched by international fintech company Armundia Group to support single and multi-family offices in managing complex wealth portfolios.

S&W selects 1fs Wealth for tech upgrade

The company’s award-winning, AI-driven solution is used by wealth owners and family offices across the world, who particularly value its ability to support long-term stewardship and succession planning

WEF 2026: Panel discussion - AI, robotics and the future of work

Promising applications include automated material handling, advanced quality control, and next‑generation co‑bots designed to augment human workers.

Zoomex expands derivatives offering and launches new initiatives for European users

Zoomex is among the platforms frequently included in comparisons of crypto derivatives exchanges operating in Europe.

Lucht Probst Associates (LPA) acquires Derivative Partners from Avaloq

With this acquisition, LPA strengthens its presence in the Swiss financial center and expands its value chain in the area of automated and data-driven solutions.

Digital assets and payments

Increasing regulatory clarity sets the stage for strategic choices

UK fintech raised $5.3Bn in 2025, up 10% from 2024

The year saw continued participation in large funding rounds, with 11 $100+ million funding rounds recorded, compared to 10 such rounds in 2024 and 12 such rounds in 2023.

Bank-backed stablecoins: a new chapter for payments in Europe?

For European banks, part of the debate around stablecoins involve how they can be deployed responsibly and at scale, without affecting financial intermediation.

Linvo integrates AI across wealth management services

Advisors will use the same AI tools to deliver faster, data-driven support.

Bitwise expands presence in Nordics with listing of seven crypto ETPs on Nasdaq Stockholm and two senior appointments

The listings give Swedish investors access to exchange-listed crypto exposure through regulated products denominated in Swedish kronor (SEK).

Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved

The company earlier acknowledged an issue affecting its app - telling customers who tried to use it that it would "not be fully functional" while it investigated.

BBVA (Banco Bilbao) Is Quietly Becoming One of Europe’s Most Digital Banks

In Europe’s crowded banking market, the battle is no longer about who has more branches on prime streets.

Global FinTech deals over $100M increased by 21% YoY pushing funding higher in 2025

In 2025, the global FinTech market recorded a further contraction in deal activity but a modest recovery in funding compared with 2024.

Zilch to acquire Lithuania’s Fjord Bank for expansion in Europe

With this deal, Zilch will obtain a European banking licence, allowing it to broaden its reach within the European market.

Lloyds leads UK banking shift to blockchain technology

The initiative aims to speed up transactions and cut costs in various areas of the business. Changes are underway in how the institution handles trade documentation.