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Crypto Funding and Deals Hit Three-Year Low
Crypto Funding and Deals Hit Three-Year Low
October 08, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Last year’s “crypto winter” apparently extended into the summer of 2023. That’s according to a recent report by blockchain intelligence firm Messari on the state...

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Rise of ‘Mega Bankruptcies’ Leaves Economists Worried
Rise of ‘Mega Bankruptcies’ Leaves Economists Worried
October 08, 2023  |  Economy

SVB Financial. Yellow. Bed Bath & Beyond. All big companies, all filed for bankruptcy. And as The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Sunday (Oct. 8), it’s part of...

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‘Significant’ Number of Crypto Firms Could Fail UK Standards
‘Significant’ Number of Crypto Firms Could Fail UK Standards
October 08, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.K.’s financial watchdog is launching a crackdown on cryptocurrency companies that violate new standards. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is set to begin updating its warning...

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Report: 75% of Consumers Use Autopay for Bills Like Subscriptions and Streaming
Report: 75% of Consumers Use Autopay for Bills Like Subscriptions and Streaming
October 08, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Autopay is rising among credit card customers, though it could cost them more over time. Consumer use of autopay nearly doubled between 2015 and 2020...

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Amazon Launches First Prototypes for Global Satellite Internet Network
Amazon Launches First Prototypes for Global Satellite Internet Network
October 06, 2023  |  Amazon

Amazon launched the first prototypes for its Project Kuiper satellite internet system Friday (Oct. 6), moving forward in its plan to create a global satellite internet network. “The...

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X Tests Three Tiers of Paid Accounts
X Tests Three Tiers of Paid Accounts
October 06, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Social media platform X is reportedly testing three tiers of premium service.  The company formerly known as Twitter is considering splitting its current $7.99 per month...

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CFPB Director Calls for Stronger Data Protections
CFPB Director Calls for Stronger Data Protections
October 06, 2023  |  CFPB

Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has reportedly expressed concerns about the potential risks posed by payment systems that enable excessive surveillance and...

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High Interest Rates Drive New Records in Auto Loan Payments
High Interest Rates Drive New Records in Auto Loan Payments
October 06, 2023  |  Loans

The surge in interest rates has resulted in record-high loan payments for consumers who have borrowed money to purchase new cars. With one in five...

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Walmart Experiments With AI and AR to Enhance Shopping Experience
Walmart Experiments With AI and AR to Enhance Shopping Experience
October 06, 2023  |  Walmart

Walmart is embracing emerging technologies to enhance the shopping experience for its customers. With the aim of making shopping more convenient, Walmart is leveraging artificial intelligence...

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