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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: US Should Take ‘Worldwide Lead in Crypto’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: US Should Take ‘Worldwide Lead in Crypto’
March 07, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday (March 7) that he is a “big proponent of the U.S. taking the worldwide lead in crypto.” Get the...

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Report: Creators of $TRUMP Meme Coin Made $350 Million in 3 Weeks
Report: Creators of $TRUMP Meme Coin Made $350 Million in 3 Weeks
March 07, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The entities that created the $TRUMP meme coin reportedly made at least $350 million in the three weeks after its launch. Get the Full Story...

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Meta Expands Voice-Powered AI with Llama 4
Meta Expands Voice-Powered AI with Llama 4
March 07, 2025  |  Meta

Meta Platforms Inc, the social media giant behind Facebook, is ramping up its efforts in the voice-powered AI space. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Early Pay-by-Bank Adopters Poised to Win With Gen Z and Millennials
Early Pay-by-Bank Adopters Poised to Win With Gen Z and Millennials
March 07, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Younger consumers are much more open to trying new payment methods, and payments players must be prepared to offer them the spear-tip mechanisms they crave....

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Amazon Gains in Home Furnishings as Walmart’s Market Share Declines, Data Shows
Amazon Gains in Home Furnishings as Walmart’s Market Share Declines, Data Shows
March 07, 2025  |  Retail

The home furnishings market is witnessing a shift, with Amazon gaining ground while Walmart struggles to maintain its share. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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All-in-One Platforms Help Insurers Meet Customers Where They Want to Get Paid
All-in-One Platforms Help Insurers Meet Customers Where They Want to Get Paid
March 07, 2025  |  Insurance

Insurance is one of the most complex industries, marked by multiple touch points among several stakeholders — from carriers to customers, claims adjusters to contractors....

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55% of COOs Use GenAI to Improve Data Security
55% of COOs Use GenAI to Improve Data Security
March 07, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

As cyber threats become more sophisticated, chief operating officers (COOs) are turning to generative AI (GenAI) to enhance data security. Get the Full Story Complete...

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FinTech IPO Index Slips 0.7% as Earnings Roil Stocks
FinTech IPO Index Slips 0.7% as Earnings Roil Stocks
March 07, 2025  |  Fintech Investments

March’s dawn brings with it the last vestiges of earnings season — and for the FinTech IPO Index, key headlines were focused on quarterly reports...

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Gap Embraces AI, Shifts Focus to ‘Continuous Improvement Through Innovation’
Gap Embraces AI, Shifts Focus to ‘Continuous Improvement Through Innovation’
March 06, 2025  |  Retail

After a year spent “fixing the fundamentals,” Gap Inc. is transitioning its focus in 2025 to “continuous improvement through innovation,” Gap President and CEO Richard...

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