Fintech
Financial technology and innovation
UK banks face mounting pressure to evolve beyond basic chatbots, according to Andreea Plesea, who argues that AI agents represent the next critical step in meeting rising digital expectations. Unlike conversational bots limited to scripted responses, AI agents can autonomously execute multi-step tasks—making them far better suited to the complexity of modern banking workflows. Plesea cautions that fragmented pilot projects won't drive meaningful progress; financial institutions need a coherent, organization-wide strategy to deploy agentic AI at scale and stay competitive in an increasingly digital-first landscape.
April 10, 2026
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April 10, 2026
Britons priced out of the UK property market may find Bulgaria's real estate listings worth exploring as a more affordable alternative.
April 10, 2026
Vinted CEO Thomas Plantenga indicated that rising consumer financial pressure stemming from the Iran conflict could drive increased activity on the second-hand marketplace platform.
April 09, 2026
A TikTok video claims Costco is now selling 150-inch TVs, and many people are wondering if this is real or fake. Here’s the truth.
April 07, 2026
Early-bird pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 expires April 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT — secure your spot now and save up to $482 before rates reset.
April 07, 2026
David Rhodes will step down completely from the group in September 2026, capping a tenure that began with his appointment to the Nationwide board in April 2009 and included an 18-month stint leading Virgin Money.
April 07, 2026
European automakers are losing ground as Chinese EV brands rapidly expand across Europe — but the real question is whether legacy manufacturers can mount a credible counteroffensive in China's own backyard.
April 07, 2026
Colossal Biosciences is establishing standards for how biotechnology can responsibly support biodiversity conservation in an era of accelerating extinctions.
April 07, 2026
Paula White-Cain serves as the White House spiritual advisor. Trump began watching her on TV, and that’s how they connected more than 25 years ago.
April 06, 2026
The revived Renault Twingo enters the sub-£20,000 city EV segment, with motoring journalist Ray Massey putting it through its paces. The question on every buyer's mind: does this modern electric iteration live up to — or surpass — the legacy of its iconic predecessor?
April 04, 2026
An unsecured Amazon-hosted server left extensive customer data openly accessible, requiring no authentication to view.
April 02, 2026
Cash App's new buy-now-pay-later feature includes safeguards designed to prevent users from falling into cycles of compounding debt, according to Block.
April 02, 2026
Glimpse has secured $35 million in Series A funding, with Andreessen Horowitz leading the round and 8VC and Y Combinator joining as participants.
March 25, 2026
Doss has developed an AI-driven inventory management platform designed to integrate seamlessly with existing ERP systems, streamlining operations without disrupting established infrastructure. The company's Series B funding round was co-led by Madrona and Premji Invest.
March 24, 2026
Brex Inc. has teamed up with AI-powered accounting platform Puzzle to slash startup accounting setup time from weeks down to a single click, tackling a long-standing friction point for early-stage companies. The integration streamlines financial onboarding by connecting Brex's spend management infrastructure directly with Puzzle's automated accounting engine, eliminating the manual configuration that has traditionally delayed founders from gaining clear visibility into their finances.
September 24, 2025