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ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 Builds Buzz in Expanding Video Generation Market

ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 Builds Buzz in Expanding Video Generation Market
ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 Builds Buzz in Expanding Video Generation Market
February 12, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The latest artificial intelligence breakthrough from Chinese tech giant ByteDance has ignited fresh excitement in China’s AI sector, with its newly unveiled Seedance 2.0 video-generation...

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SEC Chairman Urges Senate to Future-Proof Crypto Market Rules
SEC Chairman Urges Senate to Future-Proof Crypto Market Rules
February 12, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins told a Senate committee Thursday (Feb. 12) that legislation like the CLARITY Act is the best way to...

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CFOs Eye Stablecoins as Capital Tool, Not a Crypto Bet
CFOs Eye Stablecoins as Capital Tool, Not a Crypto Bet
February 12, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Are crypto questions for CFOs becoming less about crypto, and more about capital-efficiency? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Households Navigate Higher Costs With Smarter Spending
Households Navigate Higher Costs With Smarter Spending
February 12, 2026  |  Economy

The consumer in the United States is no longer one market. It’s two. And corporate earnings calls are increasingly where the split shows up first....

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Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Says Economy Needs Small Business AI
Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Says Economy Needs Small Business AI
February 12, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Broader adoption of artificial intelligence by small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) could boost Canada’s productivity, Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers said Thursday...

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LSEG to Unite Traditional and Digital Markets With On-Chain Settlement
LSEG to Unite Traditional and Digital Markets With On-Chain Settlement
February 12, 2026  |  Blockchain

LSEG plans to build an on-chain settlement capability for institutional market participants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Investing App Alinea Forms Crypto-Trading Pact With Zerohash
Investing App Alinea Forms Crypto-Trading Pact With Zerohash
February 12, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Alinea Invest launched a partnership with digital asset infrastructure provider Zerohash, according to a Thursday (Feb. 12) news release. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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PayPay IPO Will Test Investor Hunger for Super Apps
PayPay IPO Will Test Investor Hunger for Super Apps
February 12, 2026  |  IPO

Japan-based PayPay filed for a U.S. initial public offering Thursday (Feb. 12), saying it aims to continue expanding the capabilities of its digital finance platform. Get the...

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