Burbank Secures £5M to Expand Tap-and-PIN Online Payment Authentication
Burbank raised £5M to expand its tap-and-PIN online payment authentication system. Its Card-Present over Internet (CPoI) solution reduces fraud risks…
ai|coustics Secures €5M to Improve Voice AI Sound Quality
ai|coustics raised €5M to enhance voice AI audio quality using AI technology. The company's software improves sound without requiring high-end…
Middle-Market Firms Face Growing Competition from AI-Driven Startups
Middle-market firms increasingly view AI-powered startups as major competitors. Service industries like finance and real estate face significant disruption from…
Massachusetts Investigates Robinhood’s New Prediction Market Feature
Massachusetts is investigating Robinhood’s prediction market hub over regulatory concerns. Officials worry about young investors engaging in event-based trading on…
Direct-to-Consumer Brands Rethink Strategies as Retail Landscape Shifts
D2C brands are adopting hybrid models, integrating physical retail and wholesale. Companies like Warby Parker and Peloton are expanding partnerships…
Warren Buffett Awards $1 Million in March Madness Bracket Challenge
A FlightSafety International employee won $1 million in Warren Buffett’s bracket contest. Buffett modified the rules to allow a payout…
US Investors Face Potential $3 Trillion Loss in Stock Wealth
US household equity wealth could decline by $3 trillion in early 2025. Policy shifts and yield curve trends contribute to…
United Airlines Raises Lounge Membership Fees and Adds New Perks
United Airlines raised United Club membership fees and introduced a new tier. Credit card annual fees increased, adding rideshare credits…
9fin Expands Debt Market Coverage with Bond Radar Acquisition
9fin acquired Bond Radar to expand its debt market analytics capabilities. The deal strengthens 9fin’s AI-powered platform with historical transaction…
Western Union Partners with HCLTech to Integrate AI into Its Operations
Western Union collaborates with HCLTech to adopt AI for operational improvements. The company will open a technology center in Hyderabad…
