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U.S. Bank’s Avvance Intros Longer-Term Home Improvement Loans

U.S. Bank’s Avvance Intros Longer-Term Home Improvement Loans
U.S. Bank’s Avvance Intros Longer-Term Home Improvement Loans
March 26, 2026  |  Loans

U.S. Bank has introduced longer-term home improvement loans for its Avvance point-of-sale lending platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FinTechs Delay IPOs as Markets Scrutinize Revenue Models
FinTechs Delay IPOs as Markets Scrutinize Revenue Models
March 26, 2026  |  Fintech Investments

Public listings have long been the preferred exit for FinTechs seeking new avenues to raise capital and, arguably, to enhance their visibility and reputations. Get...

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UK’s FCA Says Payments Innovation Is Among Its Regulatory Priorities in 2026
UK’s FCA Says Payments Innovation Is Among Its Regulatory Priorities in 2026
March 26, 2026  |  Regulation

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to encourage innovation in payments this year by supporting the expansion of open banking, modernizing payments regulation,...

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Pony.ai Teams With Uber on Robotaxis as Revenues Surge 160%
Pony.ai Teams With Uber on Robotaxis as Revenues Surge 160%
March 26, 2026  |  Partnerships

Uber is teaming with autonomous mobility companies Pony.ai and Verne to launch Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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What Mid-Market Businesses Can Learn From Big Tech’s Bot Defenses
What Mid-Market Businesses Can Learn From Big Tech’s Bot Defenses
March 26, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

The collapse of default trust on the internet is becoming operational, measurable, and increasingly expensive. Businesses have the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) to thank...

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Coinbase Enables Homebuyers to Borrow Against Their Bitcoin or USDC
Coinbase Enables Homebuyers to Borrow Against Their Bitcoin or USDC
March 26, 2026  |  Loans

Coinbase and Better have partnered to enable borrowers to pledge their bitcoin or USDC holdings as collateral for a loan used to cover the down...

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Continuing Unemployment Claims Dip to Nearly 2-Year Low
Continuing Unemployment Claims Dip to Nearly 2-Year Low
March 26, 2026  |  Economy

The American labor market remains steady despite some recent high-profile layoffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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March Madness May Be on TV, but AI Is Taking Over Gameplay
March Madness May Be on TV, but AI Is Taking Over Gameplay
March 26, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

As March Madness draws millions of viewers to screens across the U.S., artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping how college sports operate, from game strategy to...

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X Hires Coinbase Design Chief Ahead of X Money Launch
X Hires Coinbase Design Chief Ahead of X Money Launch
March 26, 2026  |  Personnel

X has hired a new design lead with a background in the cryptocurrency space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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