24 October 2

1. 23:27

   IBM Quantum System Two Advances Error Correction With Modular Designs

   IBM reports new error correction results on its Quantum System Two platform and continues modular cryogenic scaling in late 2026.

   2 min
2. 12:22

   Google Cloud Next 2026 Showcases Vertex AI Rebrand and Sovereign Cloud Growth

   Google Cloud Next 2026 introduced the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform and expanded Google Distributed Cloud options for data residency and regulated sectors.

   3 min

23 October 2

1. 17:12

   Standard Chartered Zodia Custody Acquisition Moves Forward with Signed Agreements

   On 21 October 2026 Standard Chartered signed definitive agreements to acquire Zodia Custody, integrating its regulated operations into the bank’s Securities Services division.

   3 min
2. 09:07

   DORA Compliance Deadline Approaches for EU Financial Firms by January 2027

   EU financial entities face full DORA compliance obligations with active supervision already underway and further milestones set for 2027.

   3 min

22 October 1

1. 19:48

   Otter.ai funding secured in $320 million non-dilutive round from General Catalyst

   Otter.ai closed $320 million in non-dilutive growth capital from General Catalyst on October 20, 2026, to accelerate enterprise voice AI and meeting transcription products.

   3 min

21 October 1

1. 09:07

   Google Cloud outage hits UK banks and courts after London data center power event

   A power event at Google Cloud’s europe-west2-b zone on 20 October 2026 disrupted banking apps, payments and remote court hearings across the UK.

   3 min

18 October 1

1. 11:07

   Harmonic Security Series B Raises $50 Million Led by Crosspoint Capital

   Harmonic Security closed a $50 million oversubscribed Series B on October 14, 2026, led by Crosspoint Capital Partners, bringing total funding to $76 million.

   3 min

17 October 1

1. 21:27

   Circle USDC Expansion Targets 40 Emerging Markets for Stablecoin Payments

   Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire announced plans on October 16 to expand USDC into about 40 emerging markets, supported by the Tazapay acquisition and new U.S. regulations.

   2 min

15 October 1

1. 21:18

   BBVA Poppy protocol Entry Establishes First European Bank Link to Meta Sierra AI Agents

   BBVA announced its role in the Personal Agent Protocol on October 13, 2026, becoming the first European bank to help shape an open standard for personal AI agents to interact safely with financial services.

   3 min