James O'Brien 
CoinShares highlighted that while rising money into Bitcoin ETFs may signal institutional interest, the trades are often driven by price differentials (basis trades) rather than a straightforward bullish view on Bitcoin, leaving the true level of institutional demand unclear.
The crypto firm Blockchain.com aims to raise $500 million through an IPO, seeking a valuation of up to $6 billion, which is well below its 2022 peak, amid a thaw in crypto capital markets.
Revolut Ltd. is testing a facial‑recognition checkout system for UK retailers, enabling customers to complete in‑store payments with a simple face scan as part of its push to win more business clients.
Airtel Money Commerce NV announced it is seeking to list on the London Stock Exchange, citing deep capital availability and a strong understanding of emerging markets. The company aims to replicate the success of its parent, Airtel Africa, which has been listed in London since 2019, and the IPO could become the largest listing in the city in five years.
African mobile payments provider Airtel Money plans to launch one of the biggest IPOs in London in recent years, aiming to raise $800 million and achieve a valuation of $8‑9 billion.
Founder and CEO Nik Storonsky outlined his vision for Revolut to become a global bank with virtually zero risk, presenting it as the most valuable startup in Europe.
AI is accelerating company development, but as competition intensifies, Karen McCormick of Beringea says the solution is not to slow innovation but to create shared safeguards for testing, cybersecurity, and incident reporting.
The article highlights that St James’s Place appears ready to capitalize on the upcoming AI boom in wealth management, shifting its focus toward growth and leaving behind previous issues.
WisdomTree’s tokenized money market fund, valued at $1.2 billion, will be used by UK‑based fintech MoonPay as a reserve for its stablecoin offering, helping the company broaden access to US investors.
Emulate, a spin‑off from DeepMind founded by former Google researchers, is seeking a $700 million seed round, highlighting strong investor interest in AI ventures.