5 Things You Can’t Miss at SBC Summit 2026
For anyone attending SBC Summit 2026, prepare yourself. You’re in for a busy three days.
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60% US States Need Two Years of Welfare Checks to Cover One Year of Childcare, Study Finds
Nearly 60% of US states, plus Washington, D.C., would take more than two years of welfare checks to cover just one year of childcare, according to a new analysis from SingleMothersGrants.org.
SNICKERS Launches Digital Candy Bar Designed For ‘Hungry’ AI
SNICKERS has launched a digital candy bar designed specifically for artificial intelligence, extending its long-running “You’re Not You When You’re Hungry” campaign into the era of generative AI.
Salesforce Leads $166M HiBob Investment Looking for Trusted Workforce Data for AI Workflows
Salesforce is leading a $166 million investment in HiBob, the company behind the Bob people management platform. This major funding round brings the startup’s valuation up to $3.2B. It comes at a time when enterprises increasingly look to connect artificial intelligence (AI) with reliable information about their workforce and organisational structures.
TOP World’s Most Prestigious Credit Cards
If you are living the high life with millions of dollars in your account balance, you’ve got an exclusive opportunity to become the owner of one of the world’s most exclusive credit cards.
UN Report: World Set to Breach 1.5°C, 350.org Says Every Fraction Still Worth Fighting For
The world will likely cross the 1.5°C global warming threshold within the next few years, a new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report concluded Wednesday. Even under the report’s most optimistic scenario, temperatures are now projected to peak at 1.8°C. Most other scenarios put the number higher.
Immigrants Who Send Money Home on WhatsApp Felix App Could Soon Use It as Their Bank
For millions of Latino immigrants in the US, sending money home to family already happens inside WhatsApp, which they open every single day anyway. One Miami startup just bet $200 million that the same familiar chat window can become a lot more than a way to wire cash abroad.
Instagram Cracks Down on AI Profiles Pretending to Be Real People
Ever followed an account thinking there was a real person behind the face only to be tricked with AI? Instagram wants to remove this possibility from the platform.
Kalshi’s 18-to-20-Year-Old Traders Moved $5.4 Billion in 2026
Kalshi young traders prediction markets are turning an unexpected age gap into a fintech compliance question: how do platforms built like financial exchanges handle users who are too young for most US sportsbooks but old enough to trade event contracts?
Vilnius Names 12 Finalists for First Vilnius Is My City Awards
Since immigration and integration continue to be key issues in Europe, Vilnius will acknowledge the achievements of successful members of its international community at the first Vilnius Is My City Awards.
Alipay Ant Forest Reaches 700M Users & Planted Trees in Decade
There has been a rise in coverage of digital services that assist in environmental programs in sustainability news. One example today is Alipay Ant Forest, which has reported that over 700 million people in China have been using its service since its inception in 2016 and, consequently, more than 700 million trees have been planted […]
Wells Fargo Study Finds Entrepreneurship Reshapes American Dream
The entrepreneurship American Dream 2026 may look very different from the one previous generations grew up with. New Wells Fargo research suggests that owning a business is increasingly tied to financial independence, while younger Americans are also navigating significant economic pressure.
It’s Not Vacations Breaking Household Budgets, It’s the Grocery Bill
The paycheck to paycheck 2026 squeeze is surprisingly coming not from summer vacations but from common places like the grocery aisle, the utility bill and the gas pump. Thus, the pressure doesn’t end when the season does. Many turn to BNPL but does it really help?
Fintech Unicorn Bilt Partners With Equinox on Rewards
Bilt, a rewards platform for renters, and luxury gym chain Equinox have launched a joint membership benefit that lets Bilt members earn points toward Equinox classes and spa services.
Meta Youth Trial 2026: What Fintech UX Designers Need to Know
Meta’s youth safety trial opened on August 18 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, putting Facebook and Instagram’s product design under unusually close legal scrutiny. Four states: California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey, are leading the bellwether case, part of a broader lawsuit brought by 29 states in 2023.
Twitch AI Training Opt-Out: What It Means for Creator Monetization Pay
Twitch added a new privacy setting on August 12 that lets streamers stop Amazon from using their content to train generative AI models. The catch is that the setting is switched on by default. Streamers who don’t find and disable it are automatically included.
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