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Quant Finance news — Monday 26 October 2026

44 stories from 2 sources, every one in English. Each links to its publisher.

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  1. CZ pitches BNB Chain’s role in AI as BNB Standard rings Nasdaq bell
    USThe Block (Crypto／Fintech)

    CZ sees AI driving crypto use, while BNB Standard plans to expand beyond holding tokens in its treasury.

  2. Canada opens stablecoin consultation
    GBFinextra

    The Canadian government has kicked off a 60-day public consultation on draft stablecoin regulations that would maintain a ban on yield payments.

  3. Ripple updates treasury platform
    GBFinextra

    Ripple, a leading provider of blockchain solutions across traditional and digital finance, today announced new capabilities for Ripple Treasury designed to enable global businesses, including American Airlines, Trax, Christian Louboutin…

  4. ESM settles DLT-based bond issuance on Eurosystem’s Pontes platform
    GBFinextra

    The European Stability Mechanism (ESM), the Deutsche Bundesbank, and Clearstream are participating in the first digital bond issuance by a European supranational issuer to be settled through the Pontes platform.

  5. Hyperliquid says Kraken parent Payward to be first CFTC-regulated HIP-3 deployer
    USThe Block (Crypto／Fintech)

    Hyperliquid plans to make Kraken parent Payward the first CFTC-regulated HIP-3 deployer, a step toward regulated U.S. perpetual futures.

  6. Y Combinator-backed Mochatrade raises $5.5 million to offer US stock perpetuals to Indian traders
    USThe Block (Crypto／Fintech)

    The platform is in beta and plans to open to the public in the coming weeks, co-founder Chetan Manda told The Block.

  7. Nevis raises $70m for wealth management AI operating system
    GBFinextra

    Nevis, a startup founded by former Revolut executives that is building an AI operating system for wealth management, has raised $70 million in a Series B funding round led by EQT Ventures.

  8. France and Britain Are Both in Fiscal Trouble. But One Is in Far Worse Shape
    GBFinextra

    Author: A finextra community member

  9. Prediction markets and derivatives drive Bernstein’s crypto stock outlook for Coinbase, Robinhood and Circle
    USThe Block (Crypto／Fintech)

    Bernstein cuts Coinbase’s target while raising Circle’s as new products shift their earnings outlook.

  10. NBA becomes third league to sign CFTC prediction market pact, taps Kalshi and Polymarket
    USThe Block (Crypto／Fintech)

    The CFTC and NBA have agreed to put in place standards to protect the integrity of the game when it comes to prediction markets.

  11. Risk appetite frameworks for UK banks
    GBFinextra

    Author: A finextra community member

  12. How Machine Learning is Reshaping US Fintech Markets as Digital Transformation Ramps Up
    GBFinextra

    Author: A finextra community member

  13. Stablecoin payments need a tougher business case
    GBFinextra

    Author: A finextra community member

  14. UK FS sector embraces GenAI
    GBFinextra

    The use of generative artificial intelligence by financial services firms in the UK has exploded in the last two years, now accounting for more than half of all AI systems, according to survey from the Bank of England and FCA.

  15. AI software engineering firm Cognition expands UK presence
    GBFinextra

    Cognition, the company behind AI software engineer Devin, today announced the expansion of its London presence, as the company grows its UK team and customer base and invests in its operations across EMEA.

  16. PayTabs agrees to buy SeaPay in Saudi Arabia
    GBFinextra

    PayTabs Group, MENA’s award winning payment solutions powerhouse and a top 100 global fintech company today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to acquire 100% of SeaPay (Arab Sea Financial Company) from…

  17. Tipalti introduces treasury tech
    GBFinextra

    Tipalti, the agentic AI platform for finance, today announced the rollout of Tipalti Treasury, its fully integrated treasury solution, following its 2025 acquisition of Statement.

  18. S&P Global closes OpenZeppelin acquisition
    GBFinextra Translated from French

    S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) today announced it has completed its acquisition of OpenZeppelin, the security standard for onchain finance.

  19. B2Prime launches Claude connector for AI-assisted market research
    GBFinextra

    B2Prime Group, a global financial services provider, has launched its own connector in Claude’s directory, allowing users to access market intelligence and trading analytics through an AI assistant.

  20. Bouygues Telecom and AXA Partners France tap bolttech for new insurance offers
    GBFinextra

    Global insurtech bolttech announces a partnership with Bouygues Telecom and AXA Partners France to power the technology and operational support behind the launch of new insurance and assistance offers for Bouygues customers on 26 October.

  21. Banks and Fintechs: Real Partnerships or Competition?
    GBFinextra

    At Sibos 2026, Cogent Bank and Modulr reveal how banks and fintechs balance collaboration and competition to deliver secure, seamless embedded finance.

  22. EDX Markets and Apex Fintech Solutions partner for digital markets expansion
    GBFinextra

    EDX Markets, a digital asset technology firm that combines an institutional-only trading venue with a central clearinghouse, and Apex Fintech Solutions (“Apex”), the infrastructure powering modern investing, today announced a strategic…

  23. Revolut launches personal loans in the UK
    GBFinextra

    Revolut is stepping up its challenge to the UK's high street banks with the introduction of a personal loan product.

  24. Tom Lee insists ‘crypto bull market is underway’ as Bitmine adds 10,452 ETH
    USThe Block (Crypto／Fintech)

    The company's combined crypto, cash, marketable securities, and other investments totaled $15 billion as of Oct. 25.

  25. Japan tells banks to review cyber policies following wave of attacks
    GBFinextra

    Japan is drafting an emergency cybersecurity policy package and telling banks to review their own policies in response to a wave of hacks.

  26. Barclays names Anita Tanna chief AI officer
    GBFinextra

    Barclays has appointed group chief of staff Anita Tanna as its first chief artificial intelligence officer.

  27. Strategy pauses bitcoin buys, repurchases $205 million of STRC preferred shares
    USThe Block (Crypto／Fintech)

    Strategy's bitcoin holdings account for roughly 4% of the total supply cap, with $3.9 billion in paper gains.

  28. Strive closes in on second-largest corporate bitcoin treasury with $511 million purchase
    USThe Block (Crypto／Fintech)

    Strive's latest bitcoin purchase puts it within 1,000 BTC of second-place Metaplanet as it unveils a new $1 billion preferred stock offering program.

  29. Galaxy says bitcoin bear market is over; now is the time to buy and hold
    USThe Block (Crypto／Fintech)

    Galaxy said bitcoin’s bear market ended in June as fading long-term holder selling signals an attractive buying opportunity.

  30. Tech Mahindra and Mastercard team on embedded B2B payments
    GBFinextra

    Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading provider of AI-powered digital transformation and technology consulting solutions to enterprises across industries, announced a partnership with Mastercard to help global enterprises modernize B2B…

  31. Broadridge appoints Ervin Zaljević director, regulatory solutions in Luxembourg
    GBFinextra

    Broadridge (NYSE: BR) today announced the appointment of Ervin Zaljević as Director, Regulatory Solutions, based in Luxembourg. In this role, Ervin will strengthen Broadridge's engagement with Luxembourg's investment funds and asset…

  32. Canadian credit union Vancity selects Temenos SaaS
    GBFinextra

    Temenos (SIX: TEMN), a global leader in banking technology, today announced that Vancity has selected Temenos SaaS to modernize its core banking platform and support its next phase of growth.

  33. Is it time up for humans when it comes to financial modelling in the age of AI?
    GBFinextra

    Author: A finextra community member

  34. Aviva Investors, Ripple launch tokenized share class of $29 billion sterling fund on XRP Ledger
    USThe Block (Crypto／Fintech)

    Aviva Investors has launched a tokenized share class of its Sterling Liquidity Fund on the Ripple-backed XRP Ledger.

  35. Paymentology expands partnership with South African fintech Mukuru, moves into everyday banking
    GBFinextra

    Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, is expanding its partnership with Mukuru as the African fintech takes its next step beyond remittances with the launch of the new Mukuru Account & Card in South Africa.

  36. The Merchant’s Shield: Demystifying Chargeback Fraud and Transaction Risk in 2026
    GBFinextra

    Author: A finextra community member

  37. Chargebacks911 launches AI agent to protect merchants from chargeback risks associated with agentic
    GBFinextra

    Chargebacks911, a global leader in dispute resolution and chargeback management, has launched a first-of-its-kind AI agent purchase indemnification solution designed to protect merchants from the emerging chargeback risks associated with…

  38. Revealing The Secret Of Sluggish Adoption Of Agentic AI
    GBFinextra

    Author: A finextra community member

  39. Ten years of progress in business banking – and the gap still needs closing
    GBFinextra

    Author: A finextra community member

  40. How Do U.S. And U.K. Real-Time Payment Models Actually Compare?
    GBFinextra

    At Sibos 2026, FIS and Modulr discuss the learns the U.S. can learn from U.K. real-time payment models to drive adoption and prevent fraud.

  41. NextGen Nordics 2027: Who controls the future of payments?
    GBFinextra

    Registration is officially open for NextGen Nordics 2027, as the leading banking and payments event returns to Stockholm for its 10th anniversary.

  42. Six Signals That a Growth Problem Has Moved Downstream of Acquisition
    GBFinextra

    Author: A finextra community member

  43. South Korea weighs fourth delay of crypto gains tax, eyes 2029 start: report
    USThe Block (Crypto／Fintech)

    The delay reportedly aims to align with the U.S. schedule of integrating CARF, the OECD's international tax framework for digital assets.

  44. Riksbank reignites e-krona debate
    GBFinextra

    With cash usage down, a digital euro on the horizon and stablecoins gathering momentum, Sweden's central bank has reignited a debate on whether the country should roll out its own e-krona.