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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,…

GameStop, a video game retailer that has become famous as a meme stock, is confronting significant difficulties as evidenced by its recent announcement to close a substantial number of stores across the United States. This decision follows the previous year’s closure of 300 locations, part of an ongoing effort to…

Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican from Pennsylvania, has taken action regarding the recent uptick in unexplained drone activity reported in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Citing rising concerns among local residents, Fitzpatrick emphasized the importance of government transparency and accountability in addressing these issues. On social media platform X, he conveyed…

Critics of gambling often label it as “the devil’s playground,” a phrase that highlights the detrimental impact it can have on individuals and society. Recent forecasts suggest that losses from online gambling in the United States could surpass a staggering $1 trillion in the coming years, posing significant risks to…

TomoCredit, a San Francisco-based startup that attempts to enhance consumers’ credit scores, is facing escalating challenges, including a recent lawsuit alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition. The suit was filed by the New York analytics firm Prism Data, accusing Tomo of infringing on its trademark for the CashScore service, which…

The European Central Bank (ECB) is moving towards potentially launching a Digital Euro by 2025, aiming to provide citizens with direct access to central bank digital currency (CBDC) for the first time. This initiative seeks to modernize Europe’s payment systems, reduce dependence on foreign payment providers, and bolster the Euro’s…

Overdraft fees have long been a source of frustration for consumers, often hidden in the fine print of banking agreements and gradually depleting accounts while generating billions in revenue for financial institutions. However, this landscape is changing with the impending implementation of a new rule by the Consumer Financial Protection…

As Joe Biden and Kamala Harris prepare to leave office, Americans continue to grapple with the repercussions of their economic policies, notably in the realm of streaming entertainment, which has been significantly impacted by rising costs. One of the most notable examples has been the recent price increase announced by…

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