Rafael Ortiz

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Sheba OpenAI hospital deployment ties AI answers to clinical rules

Sheba will give staff secure access to an OpenAI-powered clinical reasoning tool, then add hospital protocols to shape responses.

By Rafael Ortiz · 3 weeks ago

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Mets Novig prediction market deal marks first MLB team partnership

The New York Mets named Novig their official prediction market partner as the CFTC-designated sports trading platform prepares an...

By Rafael Ortiz · 3 weeks ago

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Hims FTC lawsuit challenges privacy, billing and subscription practices

The FTC says Hims misused sensitive health data and enrolled customers in recurring plans; the telehealth company denies the claim...

By Rafael Ortiz · 3 weeks ago

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Zuckerberg says AI agents will reach billions as Meta lifts spending

Meta’s CEO said personal AI agents could serve billions of users, while the company reported $60.8 billion in quarterly revenue.

By Rafael Ortiz · 3 weeks ago

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Binance.US prediction markets plan heads toward CFTC application

Binance.US plans to seek CFTC approval for a contract market as it looks beyond spot crypto trading, according to Eleanor Terrett.

By Rafael Ortiz · 3 weeks ago

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Robinhood Q2 2026 earnings show push beyond brokerage

Robinhood posted record revenue and deposits while executives outlined plans to expand banking, cards, prediction markets and AI-l...

By Rafael Ortiz · 3 weeks ago

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WEX SecureFuel AI to screen fleet fuel purchases before approval

WEX will add SecureFuel to WEXOnline on Aug. 3, using AI and telematics to help North American fleets block suspect fuel purchases...

By Rafael Ortiz · 3 weeks ago

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Freehand raises $75 million to expand AI procurement agents

Freehand said Battery Ventures and NewRoad co-led a $75 million round to scale AI agents for enterprise procurement, invoicing and...

By Rafael Ortiz · 3 weeks ago

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Increase Twin City Bank acquisition gives fintech its own bank

Stripe veteran Darragh Buckley has brought Washington’s Twin City Bank into Increase, pairing a bank with fintech infrastructure.

By Rafael Ortiz · 3 weeks ago

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NatWest Uinsure home insurance service offers quotes in under 60 seconds

NatWest and Uinsure have launched a UK home insurance service with fast quotes, renewal comparisons and access for non-customers.

By Rafael Ortiz · 3 weeks ago

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Freehand raises $75m to expand supply chain AI agents

Battery Ventures and NewRoad co-led the round as Freehand targets procurement workflows at companies including Meta, Pfizer and Un...

By Rafael Ortiz · 3 weeks ago

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InvestiFi raises 20m for credit union investing platform

InvestiFi said Vibe Credit Union led a $20 million round to expand digital investing tools for credit unions and community banks.

By Rafael Ortiz · 3 weeks ago