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British Regulator Fines Bank of Scotland for Violating Sanctions Law

British Regulator Fines Bank of Scotland for Violating Sanctions Law
British Regulator Fines Bank of Scotland for Violating Sanctions Law
January 26, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

Bank of Scotland, a subsidiary of Lloyds Banking Group, has been fined £160,000 (about $219,000) by a British regulator for breaching a sanctions law targeting...

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Portable Credentials Help Hourly Workers Keep Income Flowing
Portable Credentials Help Hourly Workers Keep Income Flowing
January 26, 2026  |  Connected Economy

PYMNTS Intelligence’s continuing explorations into the Labor Economy reveal that roughly 60 million Americans earn $25 an hour or less, representing 36.5% of total U.S....

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Nike Investigates Ransomware Group’s Claims of Data Breach
Nike Investigates Ransomware Group’s Claims of Data Breach
January 26, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

Nike is investigating a potential data breach after ransomware group World Leaks claimed on its website that it had leaked 1.4 terabytes of data related to the...

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Zerohash Eyes $1.5 Billion Valuation After Exiting Mastercard Deal
Zerohash Eyes $1.5 Billion Valuation After Exiting Mastercard Deal
January 26, 2026  |  Fintech Investments

Blockchain infrastructure firm Zerohash is in discussions to raise $250 million, CoinDesk reported Monday (Jan. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Equifax Launches Employment and Income Data Alongside Credit Reports
Equifax Launches Employment and Income Data Alongside Credit Reports
January 26, 2026  |  Taxes

Equifax now offers lenders verified employment and income data along with credit reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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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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