Shares of Alkami Technology climbed over 4% after word spread that an investment firm is urging the company to explore a sale again. This isn’t the first time the firm, known for pushing companies to make big changes, has suggested Alkami put itself up for sale. The news came from a well-known finan
Robinhood has opened a new chapter for its users by letting artificial‑intelligence agents handle real trades. Users can connect tools such as Anthropic’s Claude or Cursor to special Robinhood accounts, giving the software permission to act on their behalf when they give clear instructions. This mo
Coinbase’s CEO has big ideas about fixing global banking. Instead of slow, outdated systems, he wants faster, cheaper, and smarter ways to handle money. His plan includes turning real-world assets—like property or art—into digital tokens, making them easier to trade anytime, anywhere. This could ope
The world of finance moves fast, but the people shaping its future often work behind the scenes. One of them is Garth Howat, who has spent nearly two decades turning complex financial puzzles into working systems. His focus isn’t on flashy apps or viral trends—it’s on the hidden gears that make mone
Morgan Stanley has started selling Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana on its ETrade platform. The fee is 50 basis points per trade, which is lower than the 60–95 basis point spreads charged by other brokers. This move lets the bank offer crypto to its 8. 6 million customers without needing a separat
Many tech companies are cutting jobs as they rely more on artificial intelligence. Coinbase, a major crypto exchange, let go of about 700 workers in May 2026, blaming weak markets and the shift to AI. Fewer people are needed because machines now handle tasks like checking transactions and answering
April saw some financial stocks hit impressive highs, with the top performers jumping anywhere from 29% to nearly 62%. Most of these gains came from companies shaking up traditional finance—think digital payment tools, crypto-related businesses, and online lending services. As investors grew more co
A startup called Fun just bagged $72 million to help regular apps handle digital cash and crypto. The money came from big names like Multicoin Capital and SignalFire, plus some smaller investors. Fun’s boss, Fine, won’t say how much the company is worth now. Fun already raised $3. 9 million back in
A small company in Las Vegas, once unknown, shot into the spotlight last year after it began buying shares of a cryptocurrency linked to a family business. The firm, known as Alt5 Sigma Corp. , had Eric Trump listed on its website in March, suggesting he was involved as a board observer and adviser.
Some entrepreneurs believe AI can build apps from simple English instructions, but not all industries face the same risk. A well-known tech leader recently argued that companies relying on physical logistics and hands-on operations may survive this shift better than pure software firms. His reasonin
