Stanford report charts the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence

Stanford’s 2026 index portrays Artificial Intelligence as a fast-improving technology spreading through business, education, and daily life faster than past computing shifts. It also highlights mounting pressure on energy, jobs, benchmarking, and regulation as governments and researchers struggle to keep pace.

ClearBank Europe gains MiCAR crypto-asset status in the Netherlands

ClearBank Europe has become the first Dutch credit institution to complete the MiCAR notification process and receive Crypto Asset Service Provider status. The move allows the bank to offer regulated digital asset services across the European Union, beginning with access to EURC and USDC through Circle’s Mint platform.