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Funding | Oct 17, 2024 Deck Secures $6.2M to Bring Open Banking's Transparency to Utility Management As reported by Betakit, the co-founders of Flinks have raised $6.2 million CAD from investors like Golden Ventures, Better Tomorrow Ventures, and Luge Capital for a new business called Deck that plans to make it easier for Canadians to

Annual rankings show the U.S. is in a lackluster position relative to global retirement systems.

Fintech Report | Oct 16, 2024 Finch Capital's 2024 report reveals a shift in Euopean fintech towards profitability, sustainable growth, and strategic M&A European fintech in 2024 is about consistent financial gains over rapid expansion. Fintech Capital released the 9th edition of the "State of European Fintech 2024" (37 page PDF) lifting the veil on

Retail Banking Report | Oct 16, 2024 Artificial Intelligence is Helping Retail Banks Remain Competitive as Interest Rates Trend Downwards McKinsey's recently dropped an October 2024 report called "The State of Retail Banking" breaking down how banks are adjusting to lower interest rates squeezing profits by using digital tools and AI to cut costs and

Crypto | Oct 16, 2024 Trump Supported WLFI Token Sale Raises $12M on First Day, Well Below $300M Goal Donald Trump recently promoted the World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token, bringing attention to this new digital currency. However, the launch hasn't gone smoothly and despite the initial buzz and Trump's endorsement, the token sale only raised

Leaning on credit cards, or even buy now, pay later, to purchase holiday gifts will come at a high cost if there are missed or late payments.

There's a key change coming to 401(k) catch-up contributions in 2025. Here's who could be affected by the update, according to experts.

Victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton could get a tax deduction for losses. Here's how to qualify.

AI Video | Oct 15, 2024 Adobe’s Firefly GenAI to Video Can Help Fintechs Create Amazing Content Safely for Commercial Use The way companies and creatives approach video creation is changing rapidly with Adobe's new Firefly AI package pushing boundaries.  These tools work smoothly with Adobe flagship programs like Premiere Pro and After Effects and

Even as college applications rise, a number of smaller, private institutions are struggling to stay afloat.

Founded in 2011, Matternet is building a drone delivery-as-a-service platform that allows companies to operate a fleet of drones designed to deliver packages across short distances autonomously, without human intervention. Let’s dive into Matternet’s history and milestones to review what … Continue reading →

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AI | Oct 15, 2024 Dario Amodei's Vision for AI and Predictions for the Future of Health, Democracy, Economy, and Work In a long post titled 'Machines of Loving Grace (How AI Could Transform the World for Better', Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, dropped a visionary essay on the state of AI and its

The tax extension deadline is Oct. 15, but some disaster victims have more time to file. Here's what to know if you still can't pay your balance.

If you plan to buy a home, you need to take proper steps to prepare for the purchase. Here's how to get there and what to consider, according to experts.

Berkshire hiked its bet after Liberty Media completed its deal in early September to combine its tracking stocks with the rest of the entertainment company.