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OpenAI and Anthropic Take Different Paths to Own Healthcare’s AI Stack

OpenAI and Anthropic Take Different Paths to Own Healthcare’s AI Stack
OpenAI and Anthropic Take Different Paths to Own Healthcare’s AI Stack
January 12, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

The artificial intelligence (AI) race has moved from the laboratory to the clinic, marking a pivotal shift in how the digital economy’s most valuable data...

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The 3 Horsemen of B2B Progress: APIs, Data and AI
The 3 Horsemen of B2B Progress: APIs, Data and AI
January 12, 2026  |  B2B Payments

The B2B payments playbook has historically revolved around winning on cost. This made the landscape, in many ways, relatively transactional and adversarial. Get the Full...

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WEX and Health-E Commerce Team to Ease HSA and FSA Reimbursements
WEX and Health-E Commerce Team to Ease HSA and FSA Reimbursements
January 12, 2026  |  Healthcare Financing

Consumer health and wellness online retailer Health-E Commerce has launched a partnership with WEX. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Route Acquires Frate Returns to Bolster Package Protection
Route Acquires Frate Returns to Bolster Package Protection
January 12, 2026  |  Acquisitions

Post-purchase eCommerce platform Route says it has acquired returns and exchanges platform Frate Returns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Torq Raises $140 Million for Agentic AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platform
Torq Raises $140 Million for Agentic AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platform
January 12, 2026  |  Investments

Torq raised $140 million in a Series D funding round to accelerate the adoption of its security operations center (SOC) platform for global enterprises and...

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BitGo Targets $1.9 Billion IPO for Crypto Custody Firm
BitGo Targets $1.9 Billion IPO for Crypto Custody Firm
January 12, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

BitGo has become the latest cryptocurrency sector company with plans to go public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Samsung, Ingenico and Talus Team on Mobile Payments
Samsung, Ingenico and Talus Team on Mobile Payments
January 12, 2026  |  Partnerships

Samsung, payments acceptance solutions provider Ingenico and payments technology firm Talus have joined forces. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Tether Freezes More Than $182 Million in USDT Stablecoins
Tether Freezes More Than $182 Million in USDT Stablecoins
January 12, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Tether reportedly froze more than $182 million of its USDT stablecoin Sunday (Jan. 11), CoinDesk reported Monday (Jan. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Aldi Courts Private-Label Shoppers With 180-Store Expansion
Aldi Courts Private-Label Shoppers With 180-Store Expansion
January 12, 2026  |  Retail

Discount grocery chain Aldi plans to open 180-plus American stores before the year’s end. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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