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Pivot Secures $40 Million to Challenge Legacy Procurement Software

Pivot Secures $40 Million to Challenge Legacy Procurement Software
Pivot Secures $40 Million to Challenge Legacy Procurement Software
May 21, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Pivot, a software startup developing artificial intelligence for corporate procurement, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round, the company announced Thursday (May...

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Brussels Wants Crypto Control. Washington Wants Momentum
Brussels Wants Crypto Control. Washington Wants Momentum
May 21, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

The EU’s landmark crypto framework is entering its first recalibration phase, barely two years after implementation began. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Fresha Raises $80 Million to Bring AI to Beauty Scheduling
Fresha Raises $80 Million to Bring AI to Beauty Scheduling
May 21, 2026  |  Investments

Beauty-and-wellness scheduling software firm Fresha is now a $1 billion company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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President Trump Delays AI Executive Order Over Competitiveness Concerns
President Trump Delays AI Executive Order Over Competitiveness Concerns
May 21, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

President Donald Trump delayed signing an executive order that would have given the United States government more oversight over the artificial intelligence industry. Get the...

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Fleetworthy Debuts Enhancements to Its Fleet Readiness Platform
Fleetworthy Debuts Enhancements to Its Fleet Readiness Platform
May 21, 2026  |  Transportation

Fleet management software company Fleetworthy has unveiled what it calls three major enhancements to its platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Stablecoins Target B2B Settlement as Marketplaces Scale
Stablecoins Target B2B Settlement as Marketplaces Scale
May 21, 2026  |  B2B Payments

Stablecoins have always been an answer in search of the right problem. As issuers chase a breakout scaling moment across a crowded field of use...

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Hark Raises $700 Million For AI Hardware Development
Hark Raises $700 Million For AI Hardware Development
May 21, 2026  |  Investments

Artificial intelligence (AI) lab Hark has been valued at $6 billion following a $700 million funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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UK Business Activity Hits 13-Month Low Due to Middle East War
UK Business Activity Hits 13-Month Low Due to Middle East War
May 21, 2026  |  Economy

Business activity in the United Kingdom is declining amid a “perfect storm” of economic factors, said Chris Williamson, chief business economist at S&P Global Market...

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