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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

Perplexity AI Announces Web Browser Comet

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

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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.

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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

Together AI Raises $305 Million

Together AI, backed by Nvidia, announced last Thursday, February 20, that it raised $305 million in the latest round of financing, which increased the market capitalization of this startup operating in the artificial intelligence space, more than twice as much as the reading recorded last year.

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AI Startup Genspark Reportedly Raises $100 Million

Search startup Genspark raised $100 million in a Series A funding round.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Cornerstone Financial Credit Union Adds Flexibility to Online Banking With BNPL Offering

Managing over $627 million in assets, Cornerstone is the first credit union in Tennessee to offer BNPL solutions to its 48,000 members for on-the-go access to instant funds and extra flexibility.

Science & Technology

Apple Unveils iPhone 16e

Last Wednesday, February 19, Apple announced the debut of a new iPhone model, which differs in lower price from other smartphones of the corresponding line, traditionally debuting in September.

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Lili Launches International Payments for SMBs

Lili now offers international wire payments across 27 countries to support small businesses in global expansion.

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Kashable Partners With UKG to Expand Accessibility

Kashable, a provider of financial wellness solutions, has struck a partnership deal with UKG to extend its socially responsible credit access to 2.5 million people across more than 250 companies.

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BitGo Launches OTC Trading Desk

Digital asset infrastructure provider and qualified custodian BitGo has launched an over-the-counter (OTC) trading desk, which includes integrated trading, derivatives, lending, and qualified custody.

Science & Technology

Elon Musk’s xAI Releases Grok 3

Elon Musk’s xAI has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence model called Grok 3.

Science & Technology

Amazon Reportedly to Delay Updated Alexa

The media published information according to which Amazon decided to push back the release of its updated Alexa voice assistant.

Science & Technology

Figure AI Reportedly in Talks for New Funding

The media, citing informed sources, published information according to which the robotics startup Figure AI is currently negotiating to raise financing for $1.5 billion which will increase the valuation of this brand to $39.5 billion.

Finance & Economics

US Retail Sales Demonstrate Decline

In the United States, retail sales showed a decline in January, which turned out to be the largest in almost two years.

Science & Technology

OpenAI Seeks to Grand Expansion

OpenAI is currently one of the leading players in the global artificial intelligence industry, which since 2015 has gone from being one of the Silicon Valley startups with only a name and a very ambitious goal to perhaps the main source of transformation of the technological environment, now striving to scale its activities.