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CLARITY Act Compromise Propels Digital Asset Shares Higher

CLARITY Act Compromise Propels Digital Asset Shares Higher
CLARITY Act Compromise Propels Digital Asset Shares Higher
May 04, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Shares of digital asset-focused firms rose Monday (May 4) after lawmakers reached a compromise on the CLARITY Act crypto bill over the weekend, CNBC reported...

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AI Boom Fuels Best Electronics Sales Since 2001
AI Boom Fuels Best Electronics Sales Since 2001
May 04, 2026  |  Technology

Computers and electronics orders had their best month in 25 years in March, Reuters reported Monday (May 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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New Fed Report Shows Savings Banks Shifting Toward Commercial Loans
New Fed Report Shows Savings Banks Shifting Toward Commercial Loans
May 04, 2026  |  Banking

New data finds that federally chartered lenders are electing to become covered savings associations (CSAs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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AI Wrote the Perfect Scam and Now Fights It
AI Wrote the Perfect Scam and Now Fights It
May 04, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Internet crime losses hit $20.9 billion in 2025, the FBI reported. Most of the damage didn’t come from malware or data breaches. It came from...

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Product Search Dominates as 31% Use AI for Links
Product Search Dominates as 31% Use AI for Links
May 04, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Consumers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to find the right pair of shoes or understand a new prescription. Recent data reveals that finding product...

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OpenAI Veteran Raises $950 Million for AI Customer Service Agents
OpenAI Veteran Raises $950 Million for AI Customer Service Agents
May 04, 2026  |  Investments

Customer experience-focused artificial intelligence (AI) startup Sierra has reportedly raised $950 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Wall Street Clearing Giant Enlists 50 Firms for Tokenization Launch
Wall Street Clearing Giant Enlists 50 Firms for Tokenization Launch
May 04, 2026  |  Blockchain

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is planning a fall launch for its tokenization service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Prosecutor-Turned-Investor Katie Haun Raises $1 Billion for Crypto
Prosecutor-Turned-Investor Katie Haun Raises $1 Billion for Crypto
May 04, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Ex-Andreessen Horowitz general partner Katie Haun has reportedly raised $1 billion for new venture funds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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DoorDash AI Accelerates Local Commerce Growth
DoorDash AI Accelerates Local Commerce Growth
May 04, 2026  |  Retail

DoorDash has introduced several new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools for merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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