As fintech firms embed AI into core operations, governance is becoming as important as innovation. This op-ed examines why living AI frameworks are critical for security, fairness, transparency, and compliance.

For years, commodity markets behaved in ways you could almost set your watch by. Prices spiked or dipped with economic swings, government moves, or global events. Weather mattered, but it rarely stole the spotlight. It was more of a supporting act than the headline. Today, climatic patterns — both seasonal and non-cyclical — are finding wider recognition as one of the most impactful standalone factors affecting even broader markets than just commodities. Can we effectively study and analyze something that previously was considered a matter of chance or likelihood?

High-volume micropayments expose weaknesses in traditional payment rails. This op-ed examines how stablecoins are reshaping settlement, reconciliation, and scale economics in cross-border payouts.