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News

Ally Sells Credit Card Business to CardWorks

Ally Financial has sold its credit card business to Cardworks, a company that specializes in consumer finance.

Finance & Economics

Capital One’s Card Purchase Volumes Demonstrate Growth

Last Tuesday, January 21, Capital One published information on the results of its activities for the fourth quarter of 2024.

News

Goldman Sachs Launches Internal Gen AI Assistant

Goldman Sachs has launched an AI-powered assistant for its employees to enhance wealth management services. The firm hopes this smart tool will absorb Goldman’s corporate culture over the coming years making its assistance akin to the one provided by the company’s seasoned banker.

News

Truecaller Expands on iOS

Truecaller brings its real-time caller ID and automated spam call blocking to iOS for the first time in a major update.

Science & Technology

SoftBank, OpenAI, Oracle Launch $500B AI Infrastructure Project

Stargate Project, a new company supported by SoftBank, OpenAI, Oracle, and MGX, aims to invest $500 billion over the next four years to build robust AI infrastructure in the United States.

Science & Technology

Oracle Launches AI Agents for Sales Professionals

Oracle on Tuesday, January 21, released a new set of artificial intelligence agents designed to help salespeople solve several tasks related to customer dealing.

News

Binance CEO Says Bitcoin to Hit New All-Time High in 2025

Binance chief executive officer Richard Teng, during a conversation with media representatives at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, said that in the current year, the crypto market will reach a new historic high amid positive regulatory changes in the United States after the inauguration of Donald Trump.

Blockchain & Crypto

Bank of America CEO Says Financial Industry to Jump Into Crypto Payments

Bank of America chief executive officer Brian Moynihan said on Tuesday, January 21, that the United States banking industry will embrace cryptocurrencies for payments if regulators allow appropriate action.

News

Donald Trump Announces $500 Billion AI Infrastructure Investment

OpenAI chief executive officer Sam Altman, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, and Oracle chairman Larry Ellison arrived at the White House on Tuesday, January 21, along with the President of the United States Donald Trump, and executives from other technology companies, to announce large-scale private sector investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure in the US.

Finance & Economics

Donald Trump Plans to Impose 25% Tariffs on Mexico and Canada

President of the United States Donald Trump announced last Monday, January 20, during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office that his administration would impose 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico from February 1.

News

Nuvei Brings Omnichannel Payments to UK Gaming

With Nuvei innovative omnichannel payment solution tailored for the UK gaming industry, gaming operators can manage all payment channels through a single API.

Events

15th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit – West Africa

#africabanksummit Event Link:  https://www.biiafricabanksummit.com Event Registration: https://www.biiafricabanksummit.com/register/ Download Event Agenda: https://www.biiafricabanksummit.com/download-agenda/ The 15th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit – West Africa is an international gathering that brings together key stakeholders in the banking and financial industry to explore the latest trends, innovations, and strategies shaping the future of banking in the African region. CONFEX: 26th & […]

News

Enel Group and Algorand Partner on Innovative Blockchain Solar Panel Tokenization

From now on, individuals can acquire digital tokens to own a share of Enel Group’s solar farms, benefiting from solar energy production without installing panels on their own property.

Articles

How AI Transforms Climate Risk Management

The recent tragedy of the LA fires once again highlighted the importance of effective climate risk management on many levels. Two heads might be better than one in designing such global and critical solutions, and perhaps human capabilities in CRM might be significantly enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI). 

Fintech & Ecommerce

Digital Payments Surge in Non-Metro Cities of India

The digital payment revolution in India has extended beyond its major metropolitan areas and is now thriving in non-metro cities as well.

Articles

House Lottery in Australia: A Pathway to Homeownership

The dream of owning a home is a significant milestone for many Australians. However, with the rising property prices, achieving this goal can often feel out of reach. Enter the concept of the house lottery—a unique and increasingly popular method for individuals to secure their dream homes without the traditional hurdles of a mortgage. In […]