News - page 24

Fintech & Ecommerce

DebtBook Launches Sizing Feature for Its Debt Management Solution

DebtBook, a software provider for governments and nonprofit treasury teams, is launching a new debt management tool.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Ascenda and Galileo Start Partnership

Ascenda and Galileo Financial Technologies announced the beginning of cooperation, which aims to help banks, fintech companies, and other brands launch card loyalty programs.

Science & Technology

Quantum Machines Raises $170 Million

Quantum Machines, an Israeli startup that provides quantum control solutions to other professionals in the relevant area, raised $170 million.

Finance & Economics

Thoma Bravo Launches $1.8 Billion Fund

Thoma Bravo has closed a 1.8 billion euro ($1.89 billion) foundation dedicated to European software deals.

Science & Technology

Perplexity AI Announces Web Browser Comet

Artificial intelligence-powered search engine Perplexity AI is currently planning to launch its own web browser.

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.

Blockchain & Crypto

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.

Finance & Economics

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.

Science & Technology

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.

Fintech & Ecommerce

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.

Fintech & Ecommerce

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.

Blockchain & Crypto

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.