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Partnerships have always been central to business growth, but in today’s digital-first economy, they are more complex than ever. Organizations increasingly rely on external vendors, technology partners, resellers, integrators, and service providers to extend their capabilities and reach new markets. While these relationships create opportunity, they also introduce risk. Every partner connection expands the attack surface, creating new entry points for cyber threats if not properly secured. Trust is the cornerstone of any successful partnership, yet trust alone is no longer enough. Businesses must be able to demonstrate that their systems, data, and operational environments are protected at a foundational…

The opening panel at Sibos 2025 brought forward a clear message: public and permissioned blockchain networks are converging, and this convergence is beginning to shape the future of financial infrastructure. Hosted by Adi Ben Ari of Applied Blockchain, the discussion featured leaders from Citi, the Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust, Ubyx Inc., and the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance. The panel examined how institutions are approaching open networks and why adoption is accelerating. Below is a streamlined summary of the core insights. 1. Public Blockchains Are Now Active Markets Tony McLaughlin began by reframing the conversation. Public networks such as Ethereum and Solana…

Revolut has scrapped plans to acquire a US bank and is instead preparing a direct bid for a national banking license, in a strategic pivot that leans on Donald Trump’s deregulatory stance to accelerate its American push. According to the Financial Times, the move marks a reversal from the fintech’s earlier merger-led strategy and underlines how UK neobanks now view Washington’s changing regulatory climate as central to their next phase of growth. It also sets up a sharper contrast with British rivals that still see acquisitions as the quickest way into the world’s largest retail banking market.Revolut had spent recent…

A growing number of analysts believe Ethereum’s current price action is being misunderstood. Although frustration is growing due to Ethereum’s inability to hold above $3,000, some technical analysts are quick to point out that the structure forming beneath the surface tells a very different story. According to one analyst, the real risk right now is not being bullish on Ethereum and trying to short in anticipation of a downside breakout. Related Reading Higher Lows And A Structure That Keeps Tightening The analyst’s technical view on Ethereum is focused less on short-term momentum and more on the structure developing on the…

Norwegian AI hospitality startup Altek AI has raised €423k ($500k) in a pre-Seed round in order to deepen integrations with hotel systems (including PMS and booking engines), expand its autonomous workflows across more channels, and accelerate growth across Scandinavia and Europe. The round was led by StartupLab; an incubator, accelerator, and early stage investor for Norwegian technology startups. Altek AI was among the startups selected to take part in the FutureTravel Summit 2025 (a former sister brand to EU-Startups), an industry event that brings together early-stage travel and hospitality technology companies to pitch their solutions to investors and corporate stakeholders. “We’re…

Many of the world’s leading brands and retailers rely on B-Stock—the world’s largest B2B recommerce platform— to quickly and efficiently resell high volumes of returned and excess apparel, footwear, and accessories. As one of our consistently top-performing categories, B-Stock helps sellers maximize recovery rates and operational efficiency while giving buyers direct access to valuable, in-demand inventory. In our latest Apparel Insider, we’re taking a closer look at the data and the trends driving this popular resale category. From standout subcategories to recovery rates, discover the top performers in terms of units sold and value recovered. In this Apparel Insider, you’ll…

We’re thrilled to announce that BDX is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading BDX trading is live as of January 22, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits made using other networks will be lost. Here’s some more information about this asset: Beldex (BDX) Beldex (BDX) is a privacy digital currency for the decentralized web. The ecosystem enables users to keep their chats, browsing, payments, and identity private. Beldex dApps include BChat for…

As your business grows, answering every call becomes a challenge. But missing a call can mean losing a customer. A single receptionist can be overwhelmed during peak times, and in today’s market, customers expect instant responses. Studies show that more than half of customers contact a service provider shortly after completing their online search. Yet 42% of small businesses admit to struggling with call management and suffering revenue losses from unanswered calls. If you’re missing calls due to staffing shortages or high call volume, consider an AI receptionist. AI answering services are increasingly popular solutions for small businesses, offering improved customer service…

There is an attractive ongoing offer from Axis Bank that rewards international credit card spends with travel vouchers every month. Eligible cardholders can earn up to 20,000 INR worth of travel vouchers by meeting defined overseas spend thresholds within a calendar month. The offer primarily focuses on international transactions, and higher spends unlock higher voucher values, making it a rewarding proposition for frequent international travellers or those with regular online forex spends. Offer Details OfferOffer 1: Get upto 18,000 INR worth MMT voucher a month, as per the spends, as mentioned in above image.Offer 2: Make 3 in-store international transactions and receive an…

Ethereum’s All Core Developer calls are a lot to keep up with, so this “Checkpoint” series aims for high-level updates roughly every 4-8 weeks, depending on what’s happening in core development. See the previous update here. If you enjoy reading core development updates, you may also be keen to learn that Forkcast now publishes call summaries, chats and transcripts for each All Core Dev (ACD) call and some breakout calls, usually available within a couple hours of the call. tl;dr: The Fusaka upgrade shipped alongside the ability to adjust blob parameters independently from fork cycles. The next upgrade, Glamsterdam, is…