BitMart shutdown makes it the second crypto exchange closure in three days
BitMart will halt trading on Aug. 26 and end operations Jan. 31, becoming the second crypto exchange to announce a wind-down in th...
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Corgi $4 billion valuation reported after new Series B extension
Forbes reported Corgi reached a $4 billion valuation after another fundraising round, its fourth investor raise this year.
By Rafael Ortiz 4 weeks ago
Tech layoffs mount as AI spending climbs past $800 billion
US tech companies have cut nearly 140,000 jobs this year, according to FT, even as the sector commits heavily to AI infrastructure...
By Rafael Ortiz 4 weeks ago
Credit card delinquencies in June edge up as charge-offs fall
Seeking Alpha’s Credit Pulse showed a modest rise in June card delinquencies while banks’ average net charge-off rate declined.
By Rafael Ortiz 4 weeks ago
TikTok Shop Plus test brings Prime-style perks to US shoppers
Business Insider says TikTok is testing a paid shopping plan with free shipping, coupons and monthly prices of $6, $10 or $15.
By Rafael Ortiz 4 weeks ago
MiCA crypto mergers could rise as EU rules lift compliance costs
Europe’s MiCA regime is raising compliance costs, which CoinDesk says may spur crypto M&A and bank partnerships as UK rules tighte...
By Rafael Ortiz 4 weeks agoMastercard virtual card programme adds controls and API access
Mastercard expanded In Control with new virtual card controls, a single API connection and embedded payment links across 43 market...
By Rafael Ortiz 4 weeks agoNeon Commerce raises $13m to expand game publisher commerce tools
Neon Commerce secured a $13 million Series A led by strategic and venture investors to scale direct-to-consumer tools for games pu...
By Rafael Ortiz 4 weeks ago
Visa stablecoin platform launches as Goldman and Samsung test digital dollars
Visa, Goldman Sachs and Samsung advanced stablecoin plans as regulators and banks weigh how digital dollars could reshape deposits...
By Rafael Ortiz 4 weeks ago
2026 World Cup digital economy surged as Spain won the final
FIFA, Uber, broadcasters and retailers reported record engagement, travel demand and food orders during Spain’s World Cup win.
By Rafael Ortiz 4 weeks agoBank of America EricaAssist adds generative AI for call centre staff
Bank of America says EricaAssist now gives 18,000 call centre employees AI guidance in under three seconds during client calls.
By Rafael Ortiz 4 weeks ago
Flex bank charter bid would put rent payments inside regulated bank
Flex applied to form a Utah industrial bank as it seeks to issue rent payment and credit products directly through a digital subsi...
By Rafael Ortiz 4 weeks ago