Looking Ahead at Powell’s Looming Departure
The annual Jackson Hole gathering closed with what may well prove to be Jerome Powell’s last major act before the September meeting — and while he resisted committing to a cut, the stage remains s...
UK Regions Report Rise in Startup Activity in H1 2025 : Research
Ten UK regions have recorded a rise in startup activity in the first half of 2025, signaling renewed confidence in the country’s entrepreneurial sector. According to the New Startup Index from NatWe...
Turkey’s Fintech Firm Midas Raises Record $80M in Series B
Turkish investment platform Midas has secured $80 million in a Series B round, bringing its total capital raised to more than $140 million as it expands offerings and strengthens security infrastructu...
UAE Central Bank launches AI initiative with HSBC, local banks
The UAE Central Bank’s Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF) has partnered with HSBC Bank, Al Maryah Community Bank and technology firms Presight and Core42 to explore artificial intelligence applicat...
AI Data Platform Definite Raises $10M Seed Round Led by Costanoa
Definite, a full-stack artificial intelligence-native data platform, said it raised $10 million in seed funding led by venture capital firm Costanoa, with participation from Acrew Capital and strategi...
