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Artificial Intelligence | Sep 10, 2025 Microsoft Diversifies Its AI Partners to Strengthen Office Apps On September 9, 2025, according to a report in The Information and as summarized by Retuers, Microsoft plans to integrate Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4 into Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.  It's the first time Microsoft is diversifying away from exclusive reliance

The company, which itself is backed by Nvidia, is the latest example of a tech giant turning to the growing world of AI startups.

Just 21% Americans surveyed by Natixis Investment Managers said it will "take a miracle" to have a secure retirement, down from 41% who said the same in 2021.

Taking an idea and turning it into a functional business can take time, effort, and money. While founders can grind their businesses using time and effort, securing the necessary capital is one important challenge entrepreneurs face. When a startup needs … Continue reading →

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Data Breach | Sep 9, 2025 Wealthsimple Confirms Breach with Response and Lessons for Fintechs On September 5 2025, Wealthsimple (WS) confirmed that a data security breach occurred on August 30. The company emphasized that it “acted quickly and in a few hours the issue was contained. Our security team, with the help of external

Tokenization | Sep 9, 2025 Nasdaq Files With SEC to Tokenize All Stocks and ETFs On September 8, 2025, Nasdaq announced in a Newsroom Q&A with Chuck Mack that it filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow every listed stock and exchange-traded fund on its markets to settle in tokenized form.

Crypto | Sep 9, 2025 Crypto Prediction Platform Polymarket Acquires License to Return After 3 Years Away Polymarket has regained the ability to operate in the United States after acquiring a CFTC regulated and licensed derivatives exchange QCEX for $112 million in July 2025. Soon after the acquisition the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a no

Data Breach | Sep 9, 2025 Wealthsimple Confirms Breach with Response and Lessons for Fintechs On September 5 2025, Wealthsimple (WS) confirmed that a data security breach occurred on August 30. The company emphasized that it “acted quickly and in a few hours the issue was contained. Our security team, with the help of external

Sep 9, 2025 The Global Rise of Online Casinos In recent years, online casinos have expanded far beyond local markets. With internet access available almost everywhere, players from different countries now have the opportunity to enjoy casino games without leaving their homes. This global growth has created a demand for platforms that not only provide

It's no secret that the job market has stalled halfway through 2025, but experts say it's driven by economic uncertainty rather than artificial intelligence.

It's no secret that the job market has stalled halfway through 2025, but experts say it's driven by economic uncertainty rather than artificial intelligence.

Amid a slowing job market and an uptick in unemployment, more student loan borrowers are struggling to pay their bills. Fortunately, they have options.

European Fintech | Sep 8, 2025 What 1,350 Leaders in Zurich Said About the Future of Fintech and What Canada Should Take From It The 2025 Point Zero Forum (Jun 24-26) in Zurich drew 1,350 participants from 66 countries, including over 20% from public sector institutions. Across 121 sessions spanning 95 hours, 329 speakers explored the

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Payments Regulation | Sep 8, 2025 Retail Payments Activities Act Supervision Begins Today Today, September 8 2025 the Bank of Canada begins supervising payment service providers (PSPs) under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA). It's the official start of Canada’s new oversight regime for retail payments. According to the Bank of Canada close to 1500