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Alkami is buying fintech Mantl for $400 million

February 28, 2025

Digital banking services provider Alkami Technology is acquiring Mantl, which has been described as “the Shopify of account opening,” for $400 million. Mantl, founded in 2016 by Nathaniel Harley and Benjamin Conant, developed software to make it easier for people to open accounts digitally at community banks and credit unions. The end goal is that […]

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Tesla applies for ride-hail permit in California — but there’s a catch

February 28, 2025

Tesla applied for a permit with the California Public Utilities Commission to operate a transportation service in the state — a required first step if the automaker wants to eventually operate a robotaxi service there. Tesla’s application for a transportation charter-party carrier permit was first reported by Bloomberg. TechCrunch has independently confirmed with the CPUC […]

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Mozilla responds to backlash over new terms, saying it’s not using people’s data for AI

February 28, 2025

Mozilla has responded to user backlash over the Firefox web browser’s new Terms of Use, which critics have called out for using overly broad language that appears to give the browser maker the rights to whatever data you input or upload. The company says the new terms aren’t a change in how Mozilla uses data, […]

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The biggest data breaches of 2025 — so far

February 28, 2025

School student records. Federal government data. Health records and more. Expect an unprecedented year for data breaches.

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Last week to apply to speak at TechCrunch Sessions: AI

February 28, 2025

AI Leaders, ready to make an impact?  Do you have game-changing insights that could shape the future of AI? Share your vision with 1,200 AI founders, investors, and industry pioneers at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at Zellerbach Hall in UC Berkeley. Take the stage, lead the conversation, and drive the next wave of […]

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Apply to Speak at TechCrunch All Stage 2025

February 28, 2025

Founders, VCs and startup experts, now’s your chance! Have crucial scaling insights to offer? Share them with 1,200+ founders, investors, and entrepreneurs at TechCrunch All Stage 2025 presented by Fidelity, on July 15 in Boston, and share your expertise! We’re assembling the best minds from the startup and VC communities to lead exciting sessions, interactive […]

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