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Bessent Warns of Threat of AI-Powered Bank Account Hacks

Bessent Warns of Threat of AI-Powered Bank Account Hacks
Bessent Warns of Threat of AI-Powered Bank Account Hacks
May 03, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says American banks are working to safeguard against AI-related cyberthreats. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Verifone Owner in Talks to Buy Payments Firm Moneris
Verifone Owner in Talks to Buy Payments Firm Moneris
May 03, 2026  |  Acquisitions

A pair of Canadian banks is reportedly in talks to sell payments-focused FinTech Moneris. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Brazil Outlaws Crypto Remittances From FX Companies
Brazil Outlaws Crypto Remittances From FX Companies
May 03, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Brazil has forbidden electronic foreign exchange (eFX) companies from using cryptocurrencies to settle overseas remittances. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Crypto Firms Keep Stablecoin Rewards Under Senate Deal
Crypto Firms Keep Stablecoin Rewards Under Senate Deal
May 03, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Lawmakers have reportedly struck an important agreement on the way toward finalizing new cryptocurrency legislation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Apple’s Vibe Coding App Curb Leaves Startups Frustrated
Apple’s Vibe Coding App Curb Leaves Startups Frustrated
May 03, 2026  |  Apple

Apple’s approach to so-called “vibe coding” apps has reportedly triggered complaints among startups and investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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GameStop Makes $55 Billion Bid to Acquire eBay
GameStop Makes $55 Billion Bid to Acquire eBay
May 03, 2026  |  Acquisitions

GameStop says it has made a $55 billion proposal to acquire eBay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Meta Acquires ARI to Fuel Humanoid Robot Push
Meta Acquires ARI to Fuel Humanoid Robot Push
May 03, 2026  |  Meta

Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI), a startup developing artificial intelligence models for general-purpose, humanoid robots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Mother’s Day, but Make It Platinum
Mother’s Day, but Make It Platinum
May 02, 2026  |  The Weekender

Mother’s Day is the annual moment when otherwise rational adults look into the maw of modern commerce and ask a spiritually revealing question: Is brunch...

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OpenAI CFO Says Company Hits Core Targets Despite Stretch Goals
OpenAI CFO Says Company Hits Core Targets Despite Stretch Goals
May 01, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar said Thursday (April 30) that the company is meeting its objectives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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