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Citi Says Crypto Bill Could Be Delayed Beyond 2026

Citi Says Crypto Bill Could Be Delayed Beyond 2026
Citi Says Crypto Bill Could Be Delayed Beyond 2026
January 30, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Citi analysts said the CLARITY Act could still pass this year, although there is a growing chance it could be delayed beyond 2026, CoinDesk reported...

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OpenAI Warns Malicious Links Could Undermine Agentic AI
OpenAI Warns Malicious Links Could Undermine Agentic AI
January 30, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI is elevating a risk that has quietly grown alongside autonomous AI systems: links. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Elavon Introduces Payments App Integrated With Microsoft 365 Applications
Elavon Introduces Payments App Integrated With Microsoft 365 Applications
January 30, 2026  |  B2B Payments

Payment processor Elavon, which is a U.S. Bank subsidiary, and Microsoft have teamed up to make it easier for businesses and professional service providers to securely send invoices and...

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Affirm Becomes Expedia Group’s Exclusive BNPL Provider in US
Affirm Becomes Expedia Group’s Exclusive BNPL Provider in US
January 30, 2026  |  BNPL

Affirm is now the exclusive provider of buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment options for lodging and packages on the Expedia Group brands Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo in the United States. Get the...

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Perplexity Adds Microsoft’s Azure as a Cloud Service Provider
Perplexity Adds Microsoft’s Azure as a Cloud Service Provider
January 30, 2026  |  Partnerships

Perplexity signed a $750 million, three-year deal with Microsoft that will enable the artificial intelligence startup to use the tech giant’s Azure cloud service, Bloomberg...

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SoFi Scales Cross-Selling as Loan Originations Hit Records
SoFi Scales Cross-Selling as Loan Originations Hit Records
January 30, 2026  |  Earnings

SoFi’s platform strategy was a centerpiece of fourth-quarter earnings on Friday (Jan. 30): Bring in members, persuade them to adopt multiple products, and let lending,...

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Walmart’s Choice for New CEO Signals Intent to Expand Digital Footprint
Walmart’s Choice for New CEO Signals Intent to Expand Digital Footprint
January 30, 2026  |  Personnel

Walmart’s appointment of John Furner as its new CEO signals that the retailer intends to expand its digital footprint, Bloomberg reported Friday (Jan. 30). Get...

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The First Chatbot Consumers Try May Be the One They Stick With
The First Chatbot Consumers Try May Be the One They Stick With
January 30, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Consumer use of artificial intelligence is consolidating early. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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