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Beyond Words: AI Shows Facial, Vocal Cues of Central Bankers Can Impact Financial Markets
Beyond Words: AI Shows Facial, Vocal Cues of Central Bankers Can Impact Financial Markets
March 26, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

A picture is worth a thousand words. In the world of central bankers, it can even move global financial markets. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Visa and Extend Form Middle-Market-Focused Virtual Card Pact
Visa and Extend Form Middle-Market-Focused Virtual Card Pact
March 26, 2025  |  B2B Payments

Virtual card and spend management platform Extend says it has launched a referral agreement with Visa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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House Financial Services Committee Aims to Improve Access to Capital
House Financial Services Committee Aims to Improve Access to Capital
March 26, 2025  |  Business

The House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) is reviewing more than 40 bills that aim to improve business’ access to capital. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Report: DOGE Staffer Linked to Cybercrime Ring
Report: DOGE Staffer Linked to Cybercrime Ring
March 26, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

According to digital records, a prominent member of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team has links to an alleged cybercrime organization. Get the...

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Burbank Raises $6 Million to Tackle Online Fraud and Chargebacks
Burbank Raises $6 Million to Tackle Online Fraud and Chargebacks
March 26, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Welsh FinTech Burbank has raised $6 million to bring “tap and PIN” payments online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Utah Governor Signs Bill to Regulate Earned Wage Access Industry
Utah Governor Signs Bill to Regulate Earned Wage Access Industry
March 26, 2025  |  Regulation

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed an earned wage access bill Wednesday (March 26), according to a press release issued by his office. Get the...

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Executive Order on Checks Targets $175 Billion in Government Disbursements
Executive Order on Checks Targets $175 Billion in Government Disbursements
March 26, 2025  |  Faster Payments

The size and scope of paper checks sent in the service of government benefits and payments is staggering — even if those transactions are a...

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Anthropic Inks Deal to Bring Its AI Model to Databricks Platform
Anthropic Inks Deal to Bring Its AI Model to Databricks Platform
March 26, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic has launched a five-year partnership with data/artificial intelligence (AI) firm Databricks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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US Treasury Readying ‘Substantial’ Round of Layoffs
US Treasury Readying ‘Substantial’ Round of Layoffs
March 26, 2025  |  Personnel

The U.S. Treasury is preparing sweeping layoffs, the latest in a series of federal job cuts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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