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Frozen Funds Still Unresolved as Synapse Bankruptcy Nears Conclusion

Frozen Funds Still Unresolved as Synapse Bankruptcy Nears Conclusion
Frozen Funds Still Unresolved as Synapse Bankruptcy Nears Conclusion
April 14, 2025  |  Legal

The protracted Synapse Financial Technologies bankruptcy is nearing its final stages with a whimper rather than a bang. Late last week (April 10) Trustee Jelena...

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Expedia’s Private-Label Push Turns Loyalty Points Into Economic Leverage
Expedia’s Private-Label Push Turns Loyalty Points Into Economic Leverage
April 14, 2025  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Tariffs are at the top of many people’s minds, inflation is volatile, and consumers are discerning about where and when they will spend their money....

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Too Many Small Businesses Now Bet Tomorrow’s Survival on Today’s Sales
Too Many Small Businesses Now Bet Tomorrow’s Survival on Today’s Sales
April 14, 2025  |  SMBs

If small businesses are the lifeblood of the economy, they may be feeling a bit anemic, at least when it comes to their finances.  There’s...

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Sam Altman: OpenAI Has Reached Roughly 800 Million Users
Sam Altman: OpenAI Has Reached Roughly 800 Million Users
April 13, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

OpenAI’s CEO says the generative artificial intelligence (AI) startup has reached approximately 800 million people. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Businesses Begin Tacking On Fees in Response to Tariffs
Businesses Begin Tacking On Fees in Response to Tariffs
April 13, 2025  |  Retail

Companies across industries have begun issuing new fees in response to U.S. tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Binance Reportedly Sought Looser Regulation From US Treasury
Binance Reportedly Sought Looser Regulation From US Treasury
April 13, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance has reportedly met with government officials to discuss relaxed regulation on the cryptocurrency exchange. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Consumer Spending Grows Shakier Amid Wave of Tariffs
Consumer Spending Grows Shakier Amid Wave of Tariffs
April 13, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

If consumer spending forms the foundation of the American economy, tariffs could represent an earthquake. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Trump’s Tariff Exemption for Tech Products Could Be Short-Lived
Trump’s Tariff Exemption for Tech Products Could Be Short-Lived
April 13, 2025  |  Economy

President Donald Trump has exempted electronics from his “reciprocal” tariffs, at least for now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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OpenAI Co-Founder’s Firm Value Jumps Sixfold After $6 Billion Funding Round
OpenAI Co-Founder’s Firm Value Jumps Sixfold After $6 Billion Funding Round
April 13, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Safe Superintelligence (SSI) has reportedly raised $6 billion in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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