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Chainalysis Reduces Workforce 15% ‘Due to Market Conditions’
Chainalysis Reduces Workforce 15% ‘Due to Market Conditions’
October 03, 2023  |  Personnel

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis made a 15% reduction in its workforce. The move came in response to market conditions, the company said in a statement...

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Bankman-Fried’s Defense Seeks to Block Prosecutors From Calling FTX Witnesses
Bankman-Fried’s Defense Seeks to Block Prosecutors From Calling FTX Witnesses
October 03, 2023  |  Legal

The criminal trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried started Tuesday (Oct. 3). Things kicked off at 9:30 a.m. at a Lower Manhattan federal court with...

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Instacart and InComm to Offer Grocery Delivery to Health Plan Members
Instacart and InComm to Offer Grocery Delivery to Health Plan Members
October 03, 2023  |  Partnerships

FinTech InComm Payments said its healthcare unit has launched a partnership with Instacart. The collaboration, announced Tuesday (Oct. 3), allows health plans to offer their members grocery and...

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Macy’s to Triple Number of Small-Format Stores by 2025
Macy’s to Triple Number of Small-Format Stores by 2025
October 03, 2023  |  Retail

Macy’s plans to open as many as 30 additional small-format stores across the United States, as part of an accelerated expansion strategy. This move could triple...

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Krispy Kreme May Put Insomnia Cookies to Bed as Restaurants Cut Costs
Krispy Kreme May Put Insomnia Cookies to Bed as Restaurants Cut Costs
October 03, 2023  |  Retail

As restaurants grapple with cost challenges, Krispy Kreme is putting its Insomnia Cookies subsidiary up for sale. On Tuesday (Oct. 3), the donut chain announced that it...

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Enigma Debuts KYB Platform as Banks Face More Scrutiny
Enigma Debuts KYB Platform as Banks Face More Scrutiny
October 03, 2023  |  Authentication

Data science company Enigma has debuted its know your business (KYB) platform. The new product, announced Tuesday (Oct. 3), is designed to allow users to conduct KYB...

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Celsius Network Seeks Court Approval for Bankruptcy Exit Plan
Celsius Network Seeks Court Approval for Bankruptcy Exit Plan
October 03, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Celsius Network is reportedly seeking court approval on a bankruptcy exit plan that would allow it to restart as a user-owned bitcoin miner. The failed...

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Stampli Raises $61 Million to Advanced AI-Powered AP Automation
Stampli Raises $61 Million to Advanced AI-Powered AP Automation
October 03, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Stampli has raised $61 million to expand its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered accounts payable offering. The Series D round, led by funds managed by Blackstone, brings the total...

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Professional and Business Services Sector Leads Job Openings Surge
Professional and Business Services Sector Leads Job Openings Surge
October 03, 2023  |  Economy

The number of job openings in the United States leaped 5.8% during August, reaching 9.6 million at the end of the month. At the same...

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