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Jack Ma-Linked Yunfeng Financial Buys Ether While Expanding Into ‘Frontier Areas’
Jack Ma-Linked Yunfeng Financial Buys Ether While Expanding Into ‘Frontier Areas’
September 03, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Yunfeng Financial Group, a Hong Kong-based provider of brokerage, asset management, insurance and FinTech services that is linked to Jack Ma, disclosed Tuesday (Sept. 2)...

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Fed Targets AI, Crypto Innovation at Policy Gathering
Fed Targets AI, Crypto Innovation at Policy Gathering
September 03, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

The Federal Reserve is holding a conference in October focused on payment system improvements. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Aeon Enables Crypto-to-Fiat Payments via Pix QR Codes in Brazil
Aeon Enables Crypto-to-Fiat Payments via Pix QR Codes in Brazil
September 03, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Aeon now enables Brazilian users to pay with cryptocurrency assets while merchants receive Brazilian Real via the nation’s instant payment network, Pix. Get the Full...

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Polar Debuts Wearable Subscription-Free Fitness Band
Polar Debuts Wearable Subscription-Free Fitness Band
September 03, 2025  |  Fitness

Fitness hardware brand Polar has introduced a screen-free, subscription-free fitness band. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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ID.me Nets $340M for Digital Identity Push
ID.me Nets $340M for Digital Identity Push
September 03, 2025  |  Investments

Digital identity wallet ID.me raised $340 million across Series E financing, announced Wednesday (Sept. 3), and a credit facility, announced earlier. Get the Full Story Complete...

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You.com Valued at $1.5 Billion Amid Shift From AI Search 
You.com Valued at $1.5 Billion Amid Shift From AI Search 
September 03, 2025  |  Investments

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup You.com has reportedly raised $100 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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OpenAI’s Chief Product Officer to Lead Science Discovery Group
OpenAI’s Chief Product Officer to Lead Science Discovery Group
September 03, 2025  |  Personnel

OpenAI Chief Product Officer Kevin Weil is taking on a new role inside the company that goes beyond product development: He is learning to be...

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Shrinking Job Market Tightens the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Trap
Shrinking Job Market Tightens the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Trap
September 03, 2025  |  Economy

Weak jobs data released Wednesday (Sept. 3) may make it harder for households living paycheck to paycheck to escape the pressures of their current financial...

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SoFi Launches ETF Chasing Agentic AI Boom
SoFi Launches ETF Chasing Agentic AI Boom
September 03, 2025  |  Investments

Digital finance app SoFi has introduced its SoFi Agentic AI exchange-traded fund (ETF). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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