Revolut Pay Integrates with Google's AP2 in UK and EEA, and PayPal Acquires Cymbio - Finance AI Weekly #50
January 26, 2026 -
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In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, Revolut has announced its integration with Google's Agent Payments Protocol (AP2) to enhance its one-tap checkout solution, Revolut Pay, in the UK and EEA. Meanwhile, UST has expanded its digital banking solutions by acquiring Texas-based fintech company Tailwind Business Ventures, enhancing its AI-based banking services in South America. In the insurance sector, Swiss InsurTech Credura has launched an AI-based platform to help private customers manage insurance policies and receive independent advice.
On the investment front, Atlas Invest has raised $25 million to enhance its AI-driven commercial real estate lending platform, while Datarails secured $70 million in Series C funding to boost its AI financial solutions. Additionally, Pennylane has raised €175 million to support R&D in generative AI and expand its platform. In governance, Zango has appointed Dean Nash from Santander to its advisory board to focus on AI governance in financial services. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting developments in the world of AI and finance.
Welcome to this week's edition of Finance AI Weekly.
In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, Revolut has announced its integration with Google's Agent Payments Protocol (AP2) to enhance its one-tap checkout solution, Revolut Pay, in the UK and EEA. Meanwhile, UST has expanded its digital banking solutions by acquiring Texas-based fintech company Tailwind Business Ventures, enhancing its AI-based banking services in South America. In the insurance sector, Swiss InsurTech Credura has launched an AI-based platform to help private customers manage insurance policies and receive independent advice.
On the investment front, Atlas Invest has raised $25 million to enhance its AI-driven commercial real estate lending platform, while Datarails secured $70 million in Series C funding to boost its AI financial solutions. Additionally, Pennylane has raised €175 million to support R&D in generative AI and expand its platform. In governance, Zango has appointed Dean Nash from Santander to its advisory board to focus on AI governance in financial services. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting developments in the world of AI and finance.
Revolut Pay Integrates with Google's AP2 in UK and EEA
Revolut has announced its integration with Google's Agent Payments Protocol (AP2) for its Revolut Pay service. This move aims to enhance AI-driven shopping experiences by providing seamless payments across the UK and European Economic Area (EEA). Read more
UST Acquires Tailwind Business Ventures
UST has acquired Texas-based fintech company Tailwind Business Ventures, aiming to enhance its AI-driven banking solutions. This move expands UST's presence in the digital banking market and strengthens its operations in South America. Read more
Credura Launches AI-Based Insurance Adviser
Swiss InsurTech Credura has launched an AI-based insurance adviser for private customers, automating policy management and providing independent advice. Read more
Atlas Invest Secures $25 Million for AI Real Estate Platform
Atlas Invest has raised $25 million, led by BlackRock, to enhance its AI-driven commercial real estate lending platform. Read more
Datarails Raises $70 Million for AI Financial Solutions
Datarails has secured $70 million in Series C funding to enhance its AI-driven financial solutions, supporting growth in the fintech sector. Read more
Zango Appoints Santander's Dean Nash to Advisory Board
Zango, a UK-based start-up, has appointed Dean Nash, the global COO (legal) of Santander, to its advisory board as part of a new research initiative on AI governance in financial services. Read more
Pennylane Secures €175 Million in Funding
Pennylane, a Paris-based accounting and financial management platform, has raised €175 million in a funding round led by TCV and Blackstone. The investment will support R&D in generative AI, platform localization for Germany, and payment expansion. Read more
Eolas Capital and Axyon AI Partner for AI Solutions
Eolas Capital has partnered with Axyon AI to deliver AI-driven solutions to improve the operations of U.S. investment managers. Read more
PayPal Acquires Cymbio to Boost AI Commerce
PayPal has announced its acquisition of Cymbio, aiming to enhance its AI-powered commerce capabilities. This move is set to improve merchant sales and visibility on AI platforms. Read more
Armilla AI Secures $25M for AI Liability Coverage Expansion
Armilla AI, a US-based InsurTech, has raised $25 million to expand its insurance offerings to cover risks associated with generative AI, including regulatory violations and data leakage. Read more
UK Government Appoints AI Champions from Starling and Lloyds
The UK government has appointed Harriet Rees from Starling Bank and Dr. Rohit Dhawan from Lloyds Banking Group as AI Champions to promote AI adoption in the financial sector. Read more
KuCoin to Co-Host 2026 World Laureates Summit in Dubai
The 2026 World Laureates Summit, co-hosted by KuCoin, will be held in Dubai, focusing on AI and blockchain's role in scientific advancement. Read more
ThetaRay Appoints New CEO Brad Levy
ThetaRay has appointed Brad Levy as its new CEO to lead the company's international expansion in AI financial crime compliance solutions. Levy takes over from Peter Reynolds, who is stepping down for family reasons. Read more
SCBX, KakaoBank, and WeBank to Launch AI Virtual Bank in Thailand
SCBX has partnered with South Korea's KakaoBank and China's WeBank Technology Services to develop a virtual bank in Thailand. This initiative aims to enhance financial access for individuals and small businesses, leveraging AI for personalized services and operational efficiency. Read more
Growfin Partners with Credit Pulse for AI Financial Management
On January 22, 2026, Growfin announced a strategic partnership with Credit Pulse to enhance AI-driven financial management. The collaboration focuses on integrating credit risk decision-making with accounts receivable management to improve cash flow efficiency and reduce bad debt. Read more
Zone & Co Introduces AI Tool Zoe for Finance
Zone & Co has launched Zoe, an AI orchestration layer aimed at enhancing finance operations by automating tasks and improving decision-making. Zoe provides a unified interface for finance teams to manage billing, subscriptions, and revenue within the ERP system. Read more
AI and Tech Priorities for Finance Leaders by 2026
A report by the Financial Education & Research Foundation highlights that finance leaders are prioritizing technology and AI to enhance growth and resilience in the face of economic challenges. Read more
Equifax Introduces AI Tool for Fraud Detection
Equifax has launched a new AI-powered tool designed to help businesses identify and prevent synthetic identity fraud, enhancing traditional fraud detection methods. Read more
Wio Bank Joins NVIDIA Inception for AI Banking
Wio Bank has joined the NVIDIA Inception Program to boost its AI capabilities, aiming to enhance its banking services with personalized and intelligent solutions. Read more
Annum Capital and Turoid Partner for AI in Asian Family Offices
Annum Capital has partnered with Turoid to integrate AI into multi-family offices and asset management in Asia, aiming to enhance operations in financial sectors through AI-driven solutions. Read more
EAERA and VIASM Collaborate on AI in Vietnamese Finance
The fintech company EAERA has teamed up with the Vietnam Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics (VIASM) to enhance AI and data science applications in Vietnam's financial sector from 2026 to 2028. Read more
Bank of Korea Unveils AI Platform for Central Banking
The Bank of Korea has launched BOK Intelligence (BOKI), an AI model developed with Naver to aid central banking operations by summarizing data and translating reports securely on the bank's servers. Read more
Survey Shows AI's Impact on Global Fraud Strategies
A survey by Finextra and ACI Worldwide reveals that over half of organizations are using AI for fraud prevention, highlighting its importance despite challenges like human oversight and data privacy risks. Read more
Zinnia and Snowflake Collaborate on AI Insurance Data
Zinnia, a life insurance technology provider, has partnered with Snowflake, an AI Data Cloud company, to modernize insurance data platforms. This collaboration aims to enhance data access and analysis for insurers, providing advanced analytics and real-time insights. Read more
CBA Publishes White Paper on AI in Consumer Payments
The Consumer Bankers Association has released a white paper examining the impact of agentic AI on consumer payments, urging early discussions on associated risks and responsibilities. Read more
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