Daily brief
August 20, 2026
4 stories curated for this day.
- Binance has launched a live developer platform that lets users connect AI agents to its systems and execute trades. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab) , pymnts (opens in a new tab)
- UK-based neobank Starling has released a live suite of AI tools that let clients design their own custom-made tools and services. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)
- Revolut has formally applied for a banking licence in Finland as part of its European expansion plans; the licence is pending, not yet granted. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)
- Kraken has brought its multi-asset debit card to the US, now live, letting users spend hundreds of crypto and cash currencies. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)