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Fintech

In recent years, the discourse surrounding financial inclusion has expanded to consider a rather unconventional demographic: animals. A groundbreaking initiative involving a family of 19 mountain gorillas in Rwanda is at the forefront of this intriguing concept known as “interspecies money.” Instead of assigning traditional financial resources to these animals,…

The recent assassination of Brian Thompson, the CEO of United Healthcare, has led to significant changes in the online presence of several health insurance companies, particularly regarding their executive leadership pages. Following Thompson’s shocking murder outside a Manhattan hotel—where he was shot by an unknown assailant—the health insurance industry has…

Apple CEO Tim Cook celebrated the launch of the iPhone 16 on September 20, 2024, in New York, emphasizing Apple’s commitment to innovation, particularly in the realm of generative artificial intelligence. With this latest device, Apple aims not only to enhance consumer experience but also to solidify its stance as…

The shopping events of Black Friday and Cyber Monday showcased robust growth in the realm of e-commerce, defying concerns around consumer spending post-inflation. According to Adobe Analytics, U.S. consumer spending during the five-day period from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday surged by 8.2% to reach $41.1 billion, with Black Friday alone…

In a recent controversy, Alex Cooper, the host of the popular podcast “Call Her Daddy,” publicly criticized the campaign team of Kamala Harris for spending $100,000 to create a replica of her podcast set for Harris’s appearance. This expenditure drew attention after reports highlighted how the Harris campaign, which had…

In response to a significant cyberattack attributed to Chinese hacking efforts, U.S. officials from the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are strongly advising Americans to adopt encrypted messaging applications. This unprecedented hacking campaign, identified as “Salt Typhoon,” targeted major telecommunications companies, including AT&T and Verizon, along…

Recently, advertising from three significant brands—AT&T, JPMorgan Chase, and Dunkin’ Brands—has been withdrawn from Amazon’s Twitch streaming platform. This decision arises from allegations that Twitch is inadvertently enabling antisemitic content. The controversy was fueled by a coalition of disgruntled Twitch streamers who have accused the platform of promoting such content,…

The recent appointment of Paul Atkins as chair of the SEC by President-elect Donald Trump has had an electrifying effect on the cryptocurrency market, particularly Bitcoin, which recently skyrocketed past the $100,000 mark for the first time. In a statement on social media, Trump praised Atkins for his belief in…

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