UK’s First AI Bank 🤖

What we’ll cover today:

• NatWest becomes UK’s first AI-first bank with OpenAI

• Utila raises $18M to simplify crypto asset ops

• Fintech leaders chime in: “This is just the start”

• Upcoming fintech events that could change the game

Utila raises $18M to grow its digital asset ops game 💰📈

Utila, a platform helping manage digital assets, just bagged $18M Series A funding from investors like NFX and 6th Man.

🚨Breaking News:
Utila’s $18M boost will help expand its operations platform, making it easier for businesses to manage digital assets securely and quickly.

⚡Wire Simplified:

• Utila helps companies handle digital assets like crypto wallets without the chaos.

• Investors include NFX, 6th Man Ventures, and Keyrock.

• It offers one tool for approvals, compliance, and reporting across multiple wallets.

• Users don’t need to be crypto experts—Utila simplifies everything.

• The funds will help Utila grow faster and reach more financial institutions.

✔️Straight to the Point:
Utila is turning digital asset management into child's play, and with $18M in the bank, it’s scaling fast and smart.

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NatWest + OpenAI = UK’s first AI-powered bank move 🤖🏦

NatWest, one of the UK’s top banks, has teamed up with OpenAI to fast-track its artificial intelligence transformation journey.

🚨Breaking News:
NatWest is now the UK’s first bank to partner with OpenAI, aiming to boost productivity, innovation, and customer service.

⚡Wire Simplified:

• Employees get access to ChatGPT Enterprise to boost efficiency and daily productivity.

• NatWest wants to create AI tools tailored for banking.

• OpenAI’s tech will help the bank stay ahead in automation and data handling.

• It’s about helping staff and customers, not replacing them.

• This move could influence how other banks adopt AI in the UK.

✔️Straight to the Point:
NatWest just made a bold AI leap with OpenAI—this could be the spark that brings AI to every UK bank.

APAC FinTech Forum 2025
This event dives into the FinTech ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific region, covering trends, regulations, and innovations.
Date: August 2025 | Location: Sydney, Australia

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