London stories
SpaceAI to test crypto transaction from orbit on TLON flight
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SpaceAI plans first in-orbit cryptocurrency transaction on Argentina's Aventura-1, aiming to mint an NFT tied to artwork by Eugenio Cuttica.
Trustpilot launches AI search tools for brand visibility
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Trustpilot rolls out AI search metrics and review tools as brands race to stay visible in generative shopping results.
AlphaSense expands in EMEA & APAC with senior hires
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AlphaSense names senior UK and Singapore hires as it steps up EMEA and APAC push, with multilingual search and content expansion.
AIFO launches UK trading platform amid retail boom
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AIFO launches UK trading education platform as retail investing surges, targeting part-time traders with capital access, risk rules and Academy training.
Abacus wins CREST approval for penetration testing
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Abacus secures CREST accreditation for penetration testing, bolstering its pitch to regulated sectors as demand rises for verified cyber security assurance.
AlphaSense names Julia Lecocq & June Boo in expansion
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AlphaSense boosts international leadership as it expands multilingual AI market intelligence across Europe, Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Amperity expands Australian operations with AWS rollout
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Amperity adds Melbourne staff and launches in AWS Sydney and Melbourne to meet Australia's strict data residency demands.
Seattle tops Karat's 2026 engineering talent rankings
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Seattle tops Karat's 2026 engineering talent rankings as Toronto, Chicago and London surge in a shift away from traditional tech hubs.
Gresham renames S&P Global EDM platform as Opus EDM
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Gresham renames acquired enterprise data platform Opus EDM, keeping it separate from Prime EDM and planning AI features for 2026.
London Tech Week unveils Deep Tech Stage for 2026 event
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London Tech Week to launch dedicated Deep Tech Stage in 2026, with AI, quantum, space and life sciences speakers.
B2C Distribution picks Ecommpay for mobile checkout
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B2C Distribution has overhauled its payment setup with Ecommpay, adding express mobile checkout and tighter control across its online retail brands.
LSI wins degree-awarding powers for AI-led teaching
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London School of Innovation becomes first AI-native UK university to gain Degree Awarding Powers, after regulator backs its tutor-led model.
Thunes wins best cross-border payment solution award
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Thunes has won the Best Cross-Border Payment Solution award at the MPE Awards 2026 after judges praised its global reach, FX pricing and compliance platform.
ODI and SAP partner to advance AI-ready data systems
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ODI and SAP team up on AI-ready enterprise data project, seeking open standards and governance to curb risks from poorly prepared information.
Rocketlane raises USD $60m to expand AI services platform
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Rocketlane secures USD $60m Series C to accelerate global rollout of Nitro, its AI-driven professional services execution platform.
Abacus adopts single brand after Medicus IT merger
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Abacus unveils a single global brand after its merger with Medicus IT, uniting financial and healthcare cybersecurity under one banner.
QBE names Reuben Lee to lead Asia transactional liability
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QBE appoints Reuben Lee as Asia transactional liability lead, creating its first regional underwriting role to drive M&A insurance growth.
Thunes links Swift banks to global stablecoin wallets
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Thunes opens Swift banks to direct USDC and USDT payouts, linking 11,500 institutions with 500 million stablecoin wallets worldwide.
Robinhood fund buys into Stripe, AI start-up ElevenLabs
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Robinhood Ventures Fund I adds Stripe and ElevenLabs stakes to give retail investors listed access to late-stage private tech firms.
Ecommpay auction raises over EUR €7,200 for Street Child
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Ecommpay's staff auction raises over EUR €7,200 for Street Child, setting a company bidding record to support children's education.