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Trump Administration Streamlines Regulations to Promote Development of Autonomous Vehicles
Trump Administration Streamlines Regulations to Promote Development of Autonomous Vehicles
April 24, 2025  |  Regulation

The Trump Administration is streamlining some regulations to support the development of autonomous vehicles (AVs), Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said Thursday (April 24). Get the...

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Crypto Startup Theo Raises $20 Million for Its On-Chain Trading Infrastructure
Crypto Startup Theo Raises $20 Million for Its On-Chain Trading Infrastructure
April 24, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

In the name of delivering Wall Street-grade trading strategies straight to everyday investors, the crypto trading infrastructure firm Theo has raised $20 million in funding....

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This Week in B2B: SMB Innovation, Trade Disruptions Shape New Digital Economy
This Week in B2B: SMB Innovation, Trade Disruptions Shape New Digital Economy
April 24, 2025  |  SMBs

Across boardrooms and tech hubs alike, digital innovation, shifting global trade policies, and the relentless drive of small businesses are colliding, creating new imperatives for...

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Using ChatGPT for Therapy? The AI Chatbot Can Get Anxiety, Too
Using ChatGPT for Therapy? The AI Chatbot Can Get Anxiety, Too
April 24, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

People are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT for therapy. It turns out ChatGPT could use mental health support itself.  Get...

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Report: Trump Seeks Reintroduction of Cannabis Banking Bill
Report: Trump Seeks Reintroduction of Cannabis Banking Bill
April 24, 2025  |  Banking

President Donald Trump is reportedly advocating behind the scenes for a cannabis banking bill like those that have stalled in the Senate in the past....

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Debit Spend and Deposit Growth Drive Discover’s Final Standalone Quarter
Debit Spend and Deposit Growth Drive Discover’s Final Standalone Quarter
April 24, 2025  |  Earnings

Discover Financial Services posted first-quarter earnings results Thursday (April 24) that showed improving credit metrics, increased debit spending and higher deposits, ahead of its pending...

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U.S. Bank Names Dan Son Head of Working Capital Finance Division
U.S. Bank Names Dan Son Head of Working Capital Finance Division
April 24, 2025  |  Personnel

U.S. Bank has tapped banking industry veteran Dan Son to lead its working capital finance division. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Trade War Bolsters Calls for Swiss National Bank to Hold Bitcoin
Trade War Bolsters Calls for Swiss National Bank to Hold Bitcoin
April 24, 2025  |  Bitcoin

Advocates of a referendum that would require the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to hold bitcoin in its reserves reportedly see an opportunity amid the current economic turmoil...

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Square Launches Customizable Unified POS App
Square Launches Customizable Unified POS App
April 24, 2025  |  Point of Sale

Service businesses that rely on point of sale (POS) can use all the help they can get to keep transactions streamlined. Get the Full Story...

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