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AI & Enterprise
U.S. stocks: AI fear trade drags down delivery, payment and software shares
AI-related fear trading reignited in New York, pushing down delivery, payment and software stocks. Bloomberg reported that IBM fell 13 percent, its biggest drop since 2000. The move was sparked by a Citrini Research report posted to social media that outlined risks from AI disruption and suggested AI agents could bypass fees charged by payment processors such as Mastercard and Visa. Separate posts from Anthropic and Nassim Taleb added to the volatility.
Crypto
60 percent of top U.S. banks have adopted or plan Bitcoin
Top U.S. banks are rapidly embracing Bitcoin. Cointelegraph reported on Jan. 27, citing a statement from Bitcoin financial services firm River, that 60 percent of 25 major U.S. banks have started or plan Bitcoin-related services. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said most bank CEOs he met at the World Economic Forum in Davos were favorable toward cryptocurrencies. Bloomberg reported UBS is reviewing Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for wealthy clients.
Finance
Banks-fintech boundaries blur as Korean online banks expand territory
The line between banks and fintech firms is fading as Capital One moves to buy B2B fintech Brex. Banks are buying companies to secure AI-based financial automation, while fintechs pursue banking licences to provide services directly. In South Korea, embedded finance is spreading as banks integrate services into apps and platforms. Competition among internet-only banks is also heating up ahead of an online loan-refinancing service for sole proprietors.
