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Canada Institutional Investors Increase Crypto Exposure to 39%
Blockchain & Crypto

Canada Institutional Investors Increase Crypto Exposure to 39%

In 2023, institutional investors in Canada expanded their exposure to crypto assets, with 39% of KPMG survey respondents dealing with the asset class in some way.

Switzerland Says About UBS’s Likely Need for Money
Finance & Economics

Switzerland Says About UBS’s Likely Need for Money

A year after the bankruptcy of Credit Suisse, the Swiss government announced the likelihood that UBS would have to find up to $27 billion to absorb potential losses and prevent a banking collapse, which could be a very sensitive event for the country’s financial system.

What to Know When Using an IRS Offer in Compromise Calculator
Society & Lifestyle

What to Know When Using an IRS Offer in Compromise Calculator

Scraping the money together to pay what you owe to the IRS is one of the most stressful parts of tax filing season. Taxpayers in the United States owed the IRS $120 billion in back taxes and penalties in 2022. Finding the money to pay what you owe is daunting, and waiting too long results […]

SK Hynix Plans Chip Production Expansion
Science & Technology

SK Hynix Plans Chip Production Expansion

SK Hynix Inc. intends to spend about $14.6 billion on the construction of a complex for the production of memory chips in South Korea.

Securing Your Future: Why Having a Retirement Plan at the Age of 28 is Essential
Society & Lifestyle

Securing Your Future: Why Having a Retirement Plan at the Age of 28 is Essential

At 28, retirement may feel like a distant dream. You’ll think of it as something you’ll worry about “later.”

Square Expands Offline Payments
Fintech & Ecommerce

Square Expands Offline Payments

Square has announced the expansion of offline payments for all hardware devices in each country.

Mastercard Improves AI-Driven Fraud Defense
Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard Improves AI-Driven Fraud Defense

Mastercard is launching a partnership approach based on artificial intelligence to detect and prevent fraudulent activities involving the use of personal data and payments before the operations of criminals transform into victimizing consumers.

Bitcoin Mining Energy to Heat Homes in Finland
Blockchain & Crypto

Bitcoin Mining Energy to Heat Homes in Finland

A new project in Finland is utilising energy generated while Bitcoin mining to power local heating facilities.

SoftBank Reportedly to Invest Nearly $1 Billion in AI Push
Science & Technology

SoftBank Reportedly to Invest Nearly $1 Billion in AI Push

The Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank intends to develop a generative artificial intelligence model for the Japanese language.

Apple Announces Plans for Special Event on May
Science & Technology

Apple Announces Plans for Special Event on May

Apple Inc. announced its intention to hold a special event on May 7.

The Role of Financial Technology in Enhancing Supply Chain Efficiency
Fintech & Ecommerce

The Role of Financial Technology in Enhancing Supply Chain Efficiency

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the synergy between financial technology (fintech) and supply chain management is becoming increasingly vital.

Understanding Plastic Eye Surgery: Exploring the Right Timing for Cosmetic Enhancements
Science & Technology

Understanding Plastic Eye Surgery: Exploring the Right Timing for Cosmetic Enhancements

In cosmetic procedures, plastic eye surgery is a popular choice for individuals seeking to enhance the aesthetics of their eyes. These procedures offer various benefits, from addressing sagging eyelids to reshaping the brow area.

Exploring the Technological and Mechanical Features of eSIM Technology
Science & Technology

Exploring the Technological and Mechanical Features of eSIM Technology

In the ever-evolving landscape of telecommunications, eSIM technology stands out as a beacon of innovation, offering unparalleled convenience, flexibility, and efficiency in connectivity management.

Perplexity AI Raises About $63 Million
Science & Technology

Perplexity AI Raises About $63 Million

Perplexity AI, a startup developing an artificial intelligence-based Internet search system capable of fully competing with Google, was able to raise investments worth about $63 million as part of a new round of financing.

Apple’s Q1 Smartphone Sales in China Demonstrate Decline
Science & Technology

Apple’s Q1 Smartphone Sales in China Demonstrate Decline

In the first quarter of 2024, sales of Apple Inc.’s iPhone significantly decreased in the Chinese smartphone market.

Payflows Raises $26 Million
Fintech & Ecommerce

Payflows Raises $26 Million

French fintech company Payflows has announced that it has managed to raise $26 million in investment funds for its all-in-one platform for financial teams.