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AI Startup Cognitive Scale Gets USAA Backing
June 14, 2017

The USAA (United Services Automobile Assn.) has invested in artificial intelligence startup CognitiveScale for an undisclosed sum, bizjournals.com reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Bancor Raises $147M In Coin Offering
June 14, 2017

The Bancor token was able to raise around $147 million earlier this week via an initial coin offering, reported Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Generational Difference Driving Innovations In Investments
June 14, 2017

It’s no surprise that generational difference will create problems in a household, but it’s also leading to innovations. That’s according to the 2017 U.S. Trust Insights on Wealth and Worth survey that was released Tuesday (June 13) and shows baby boomers and older investors rely...

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Payments Stocks, Including Green Dot And Planet Payment, Make Mixed Moves
June 13, 2017

Entering the last few weeks of the second quarter, payments stocks made a mixed showing last week, with everything from earnings to partnerships to, well, little news impacting stock movements. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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New Venture Capital Round For Interior Design Site Houzz Will Put Its Value At About...
June 12, 2017

Houzz, the popular photo site used by homeowners to plan renovations, is finalizing a new funding venture capital round of $400 million that will value the home décor and interior design startup at about $4 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Addepar Raises $140M In VC Funding For Expansion
June 09, 2017

Addepar, the provider of data collection and monitoring services for the financial industry, has reportedly raised $140 million in venture funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Indonesia In Billionaire Investor Tim Draper’s Crosshairs
June 08, 2017

Where might investment riches lie in Asia? One billionaire investor, Tim Draper, sees promise in Indonesia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Wahed, Halal FinTech Startup, Lands $5M In Seed Funding To Help Religious Muslims Invest
June 07, 2017

Wahed, the investment firm focused on religious Muslims, has landed $5 million in seed funding, which it plans to use to provide the nuanced advice when it comes to some Muslim investors find ‘halal’ types of investment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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US Firms Diss Bitcoin As Cryptocurrency Price Swings
June 01, 2017

Bitcoin’s monumental price swings have piqued the interest of traders and investment firms. But despite consistently hitting new highs all year, most mutual funds in the United States still refuse to invest in the digital currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...