Fintech
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cryptoKraken Parent Payward Acquires Derivatives Platform Bitnomial for $550M
Kraken's parent company, Payward, is acquiring Bitnomial for $550 million to bolster its U.S. regulated derivatives business and accelerate expansion.
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techAI Banking Platform Slash Secures $100M at $1.4B Valuation
Fintech startup Slash raises $100 million in Series C funding at a $1.4 billion valuation to expand its AI-powered business banking platform.
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cryptoeToro Acquires Zengo for $70 Million, Boosting Digital Asset Strategy
Digital brokerage eToro buys crypto wallet provider Zengo for $70M, enhancing its digital asset offerings and integrating traditional finance with on-chain infrastructure.
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cryptoX Launches Smart Cashtags, Integrating Finance into Social Feed
X introduces smart cashtags in the US and Canada, allowing users to view stock and crypto data directly in the app, signaling a move towards an 'everything app'.
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cryptoEx-CFTC Chair Giancarlo Pivots to Full-Time Crypto Advisory
Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo, known as 'Crypto Dad,' is leaving law to exclusively advise FinTech and digital asset firms, focusing on innovation and public policy.
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techiRobot CEO Colin Angle: Robotics as a Toolkit, Simplicity Wins, and Business Models Drive Success
iRobot CEO Colin Angle shares insights on the evolution of robotics, the power of simple design, and innovative business models that fueled Roomba's success.
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techHong Kong Accelerates Global Innovation Push with AI Focus
Hong Kong Cyberport is a key driver of AI innovation, attracting global enterprises and fostering international partnerships to boost tech growth.
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techAI Journaling: The Digital Confidant That Fails the Test
An exploration into AI journaling apps like Mindsera, examining their promise of self-reflection against the reality of user experience, privacy concerns, and emotional accuracy.