Technology

Both banks deny their networks were breached. Experts say the data likely points to a single vendor that was compromised.

American Banker's 2026 AI Talent Shift survey found that half of all respondents said they are at least moderately literate in AI.

An unpatched vulnerability in Anthropic's Model Context Protocol creates a channel for attackers, forcing banks to manage the third-party security risk.

The London-based Wise has scheduled its U.S. debut for May 11, while Revolut is reportedly considering a U.S. or a dual listing in New York and London. Payment experts say the moves are a chance to draw investors and raise their profile in a relatively new but huge market.

The largest banks have increased their venture capital investments in AI startups by 21% over the past two years. They're looking to "co-shape" technology so that it meets their needs.

The RTP rail joins FedNow and digital asset firms in the quest to add speed for cross-border settlement.

Slash Financial, a fintech originally founded for sneaker resellers, closed a Series C funding round and launched an AI assistant for digital-native business customers.

The challenge for banks is not whether to adopt AI but how to do so with discipline, judgment and a clear understanding of its limits. The history of technology firms overpromising is extensive in the banking industry.

The government's real-time rail, which had a banner year in 2025, has proposed a way for its members to access settlements for payments that include a party that's outside of the U.S. Payment experts say it removes some of the mud from cross-border real-time payments, but lingering hurdles remain.

The U.S. is preparing to turn its conflict with Iran into the kind of economic war that Iran has been waging since the start.