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Science & Technology

Anthropic Launches New AI Model

The startup Anthropic, which is based in San Francisco and operates in the space of the artificial intelligence industry, presented a new frontier AI model called Claude 3.7 Sonnet.

Blockchain & Crypto

Bitcoin Drops to 3-Month Low

Bitcoin dropped below the $90,000 level overnight, being weakened by sell pressure in equities, as the cryptocurrency market is currently awaiting the next catalyst.

Science & Technology

Figure AI Transforms Humanoid Robotics With Vision-Language-Action Model Helix

Helix robots can understand and execute commands expressed in everyday language, possessing high-frequency, continuous control over the entire humanoid upper body.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Airwallex and Vistra to Empower Borderless Business Scaling

Vistra and Airwallex joined forces to enhance global business operations through the Vistra Platform.

Finance & Economics

Canadian Banks Reportedly to Build Reserves to Cushion Tariff Uncertainty

Currently, analysts expect Canada’s six largest banks to build more credit loss provisions, as these financial institutions are nowadays bracing for uncertainty related to the tariff threat from the United States, which could impact earnings in the first quarter of 2025 and beyond.

News

Robinhood Says SEC Dismisses Crypto Unit Investigation

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is ending its investigation into the crypto unit of Robinhood, as the company announced on Monday, February 24.

News

Prosus Plans to Buy Just Eat Takeaway

Just Eat Takeaway.com, a European giant in the area of food delivery, is poised to be acquired by Prosus, a Dutch technology investor.

News

Apple to Invest $500 Billion in US Facilities

On Monday, February 24, Apple announced its intention to invest $500 billion over the next four years to expand facilities in the United States.

News

Mashreq Introduces Enhanced Business Platform Mashreq Biz

One of the leading financial institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mashreq, launched a new digital platform, BIZ, for SMEs to facilitate their financial routines.

News

CTOS and Maybank Islamic Introduce Malaysia’s First Banking-as-a-Service Initiative

The collaboration between CTOS and Maybank Islamic aims to provide SMEs and retail customers with personalized, Shariah-compliant financial solutions, offering tailored services and incentives.

News

SEC to Dismiss Case Against Coinbase, Close Opensea Investigation

The U.S. regulator SEC eased its stance on crypto-related institutions under the new administration, agreeing to dismiss the long-standing legal battle against Coinbase and drop the investigation of the Opensea NFT market.

Blockchain & Crypto

Stablecoins to Cut Business Costs by $26 Billion Worldwide by 2028

Business savings achieved through stablecoin use will increase by 73% compared to 2025, according to a recent forecast. 

Science & Technology

RCS Projected to Drive 18% of Operator Business Messaging Revenue by 2029

RCS business messaging will triple its share of operators’ revenue in the next five years, as customer trust in SMS declines.

Finance & Economics

Highly Fragile Countries Depend on Remittances the Most

Recent data suggests a strong correlation between economic vulnerability and dependence on financial support from citizens living abroad received via remittances.

Science & Technology

Ant Group Enters AI Robotics Sector

Chinese fintech giant Ant Group has ventured into the Asian country’s humanoid robotics sector, which is currently in the condition of active development.

Blockchain & Crypto

Bybit Hack Consolidates Crypto Community

Bybit crypto exchange, which has suffered from the biggest industry hack to date, expressed its gratitude for the crypto community support while it works around the clock to enhance security measures and safeguard user funds.