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Float Raises $73 Million for Canada-Focused Working Capital Tools

Float Raises $73 Million for Canada-Focused Working Capital Tools
Float Raises $73 Million for Canada-Focused Working Capital Tools
January 26, 2026  |  Fintech Investments

Canada-based business finance platform Float Financial raised nearly 100 million Canadian dollars (about $73 million) in new funding, according to a Monday (Jan. 26) press...

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As Storm Grounds Flights, Airlines Turn to AI to Handle Disruptions Better
As Storm Grounds Flights, Airlines Turn to AI to Handle Disruptions Better
January 26, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

When winter storm Fern swept across the United States this past weekend, it forced the cancellation of more than 11,400 flights, marking the largest single-day...

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AI Startups Hit Unicorn Status at Seed Stage
AI Startups Hit Unicorn Status at Seed Stage
January 26, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The artificial intelligence (AI) funding boom shows no signs of slowing as deep tech startups capture massive capital even before major product launches. Get the...

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Affirm Moves Into Bank Debit Cards With Fiserv Deal
Affirm Moves Into Bank Debit Cards With Fiserv Deal
January 26, 2026  |  BNPL

Payments and financial services company Fiserv has launched a partnership with pay-over-time provider Affirm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Mine Raises $14 Million and Launches AI Personal Finance Agent
Mine Raises $14 Million and Launches AI Personal Finance Agent
January 26, 2026  |  Investments

Mine, a personal finance company for young adults, has raised $14 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Prediction Market Interest Soars as Crypto Sector Cools
Prediction Market Interest Soars as Crypto Sector Cools
January 26, 2026  |  Investments

As the cryptocurrency sector cools, one-time token traders are predicting big things from prediction markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Google Agrees to Settle Class Action Lawsuit Targeting Voice Assistant
Google Agrees to Settle Class Action Lawsuit Targeting Voice Assistant
January 26, 2026  |  Legal

Google has reportedly agreed to a preliminary settlement in a class action lawsuit that alleged that the firm’s Google Assistant spied on smartphone users. Get...

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Tandem Technology to Raise $100 Million for Prescription Automation
Tandem Technology to Raise $100 Million for Prescription Automation
January 26, 2026  |  Healthcare

HealthTech startup Tandem Technology achieved a valuation of $1 billion, Bloomberg News reported Monday (Jan. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Benchmark Analyst Says Crypto Bill Delay Slows Growth of Sector in US
Benchmark Analyst Says Crypto Bill Delay Slows Growth of Sector in US
January 26, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.S. legislature’s delay in passing crypto market structure legislation is capping the valuation expansions of crypto companies exposed to the U.S. market, CoinDesk reported Monday...

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