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AI | Aug 14, 2025 Perplexity’s Record Offer for Chrome Ignites Global Scrutiny of Google’s Market Power On August 12, 2025, AI search giant Perplexity stunned the tech world with a bold $34.5 billion bid for Chrome, adding to the mounting antitrust pressure currently facing Google. Now Chrome, the world's most widely used browser with

What if your credit score reflected your potential, not your past? That’s the radical idea behind Arro, a behavior-based credit platform that’s turning heads with its mission-first approach. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, host Salvador Briggman speaks with Ryan Duitch, founder and CEO of Arro Finance, who has raised over $900,000 on WeFunder for his innovative fintech startup. Arro Finance helps underserved and first-time borrowers build credit using a behavior-based system powered by AI, gamification, and real financial education. Ryan shares: Why he left a cushy finance job to start a mission-driven company The key to Arro’s early traction with over 15,000 customers Why he turned to equity crowdfunding (and how he kept the raise private at first) The power of behavioral underwriting and how it might reshape the financial world If […]

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Terra | Aug 13, 2025 Terraform Labs Founder Admits to Fraud While Bitcoin at Historic High, Offering Lessons for Innovators On August 12, 2025, Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court to fraud charges connected to the $40 billion collapse of TerraUSD in 2022. The plea includes forfeiting more than

Biometric Guidance | Aug 13, 2025 Canada Updates Privacy Rules for Federal Institutions and Businesses Using Biometrics On August 11, 2025, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) released final guidance on handling biometric information such as facial recognition, fingerprint scanning, and voice identification. how federal institutions and businesses must handle biometric information such as facial

There's still time for older student loan borrowers who are behind on their bills to avoid default, and garnishment of their retirement benefits and wages.

There's still time for older student loan borrowers who are behind on their bills to avoid default, and garnishment of their retirement benefits and wages.

Regulatory Consultation | Aug 13, 2025 CIRO Proposes Changes for Order Execution Only (OEO) Dealer Rules On August 12, 2025, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) announced proposed changes for consultation to update rules for Order Execution Only (OEO) dealers, which are digital-first platforms, such as Questrade, Wealthsimple Trade, MogoTrade, or RBC Direct Investing.  The

Crypto exchange Bullish priced its IPO at $37 per share, above its expected range, giving it a market value of over $5 billion.

Open Banking | Aug 13, 2025 FCA Releases Governance Plan for UK’s new Industry-led Open Banking Standards Body On August 8, 2025, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its FS25/4 feedback statement outlining the governance framework for a new Future Entity to oversee the open banking standards in the UK. The plan details how

Social Security beneficiaries may see a slightly higher inflation adjustment to their benefits in 2026, based on new estimates from the latest inflation data.

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The company said it expects ticket sales to hit 200,000 by the time of the first screening.

A credit score of 620 and below can cost Americans roughly $3,400 annually in interest and high premiums, a report found. Here's how to improve your credit.

The company expects ticket sales to hit 200,000 by the time of the first screening.

Some retirees need to take required withdrawals from retirement accounts by year-end. Here are some options when you don't need the money.