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Things worth reading: 30th January 2026
Things we’re reading today include … Payments and FinTech Regulation 2026: What’s on the Horizon in the UK and EU? Revolut Partners With ElevenLabs To Bolster Customer Service Sweden’s Ikano Bank claims to put people at the center of automation Eurosystem: DLT-based assets to be accepted as central bank collateral Santander to close further 44……
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UK-based pair behind messaging app accused of giving data to Iranian regime
Exclusive: Branch of Iranian software company TSIT, which makes Gap Messenger, is registered in Sussex The creators of a messaging app accused of handing user data to the Iranian regime live on a windswept hill in a British coastal town, the Guardian can reveal. Hadi and Mahdi Anjidani are the cofounders of TS Information Technology,…
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In Graphic Detail: The puny nature of regulatory fines compared to Big Tech’s financial prowess
Big Tech players are poised to outline their respective management’s visions of an AI-fueled future in what is likely to be another pivotal earnings season, outlining the full-year performance of the likes of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Meta. From here, the markets will scrutinize not just topline growth and AI spending, but how regulatory penalties…
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WTF is vibe coding?
Generative AI is everywhere, whether you like it or not. Content creation is no exception, with AI influencers signing brand deals and real-life influencers using AI tools to help plan their content schedules or write scripts. The latest trend? Vibe coding, a new way for creators to build advanced computer programs without knowing how to…
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UK-based pair behind messaging app accused of giving data to Iranian regime
Exclusive: Branch of Iranian software company TSIT, which makes Gap Messenger, is registered in Sussex The creators of a messaging app accused of handing user data to the Iranian regime live on a windswept hill in a British coastal town, the Guardian can reveal. Hadi and Mahdi Anjidani are the cofounders of TS Information Technology,…
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Human needs for human service (why branches matter, part two)
I’ve recently joined the advisory board of a startup focused upon opening financial branches called banxlocal. Why the hell would anyone open branches? Well, it’s all about human needs for human services as that creates trust. I’m a big believer in banking and finance for consumers still providing High Street access in a store or branch….…
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UK-based pair behind messaging app accused of giving data to Iranian regime
Exclusive: Branch of Iranian software company TSIT, which makes Gap Messenger, is registered in Sussex The creators of a messaging app accused of handing user data to the Iranian regime live on a windswept hill in a British coastal town, the Guardian can reveal. Hadi and Mahdi Anjidani are the cofounders of TS Information Technology,…
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UK-based pair behind messaging app accused of giving data to Iranian regime
Exclusive: Branch of Iranian software company TSIT, which makes Gap Messenger, is registered in Sussex The creators of a messaging app accused of handing user data to the Iranian regime live on a windswept hill in a British coastal town, the Guardian can reveal. Hadi and Mahdi Anjidani are the cofounders of TS Information Technology,…
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UK-based pair behind messaging app accused of giving data to Iranian regime
Exclusive: Branch of Iranian software company TSIT, which makes Gap Messenger, is registered in Sussex The creators of a messaging app accused of handing user data to the Iranian regime live on a windswept hill in a British coastal town, the Guardian can reveal. Hadi and Mahdi Anjidani are the cofounders of TS Information Technology,…
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UK-based pair behind messaging app accused of giving data to Iranian regime
Exclusive: Branch of Iranian software company TSIT, which makes Gap Messenger, is registered in Sussex The creators of a messaging app accused of handing user data to the Iranian regime live on a windswept hill in a British coastal town, the Guardian can reveal. Hadi and Mahdi Anjidani are the cofounders of TS Information Technology,…