How to Make Better Investment Decisions for Your Future
As an investor thinking about your financial future, you can minimize your risks and maximize your returns with the right strategies and thorough research. It starts with avoiding making snap,…
Will we ever trust robots?
The world might seem to be on the brink of a humanoid-robot heyday. New breakthroughs in artificial intelligence promise the type of capable, general-purpose robots previously seen only in science fiction—robots that can do things like assemble cars, care for patients, or tidy our homes, all without being given specialized instructions. It’s an idea that…
PhonePe aims to be a top Google Play alternative in India — but it has a challenging road ahead
Walmart-backed PhonePe is set to launch its Android app store this week with zero commission for in-app purchases for developers. The app store is based on Indus OS’ tech, a company that PhonePe acquired in 2021. In this story, we are going to take a look at why developers are pushing for an alternative store […]
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Inside the hunt for new physics at the world’s largest particle collider
In 1977, Ray and Charles Eames released a remarkable film that, over the course of just nine minutes, spanned the limits of human knowledge. Powers of Ten begins with an overhead shot of a man on a picnic blanket inside a one-square-meter frame. The camera pans out: 10, then 100 meters, then a kilometer, and…
Nigerian digital bank FairMoney in talks to buy Umba in $20M all-stock deal, sources say
FairMoney, a digital bank based in Lagos and headquartered in Paris, is in discussions to acquire Umba, a credit-led digital bank providing payroll and financial services to customers in Nigeria and Kenya, in a $20 million all-stock deal, sources tell TechCrunch. The move signals FairMoney’s interest in growing its customer base by expanding into more […]
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US, UK authorities claim seizure of LockBit ransomware gang’s dark web leak site
A coalition of international law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the U.K.’s National Crime Agency, have disrupted the operations of the prolific LockBit ransomware gang. LockBit’s dark-web leak site — where the group publicly lists its victims and threatens to leak their stolen data unless a ransom demand is paid — was replaced with […]
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3 Values That Empower Entrepreneurs As They Start Their Business Journeys
The initial stages of entrepreneurship can be tough, but these tips can help you power through.
Planity raises $48 million because even hair salons need their own SaaS product
If you’ve ever traveled in rural areas in France, you may have realized a French peculiarity. Even in the seemingly less populated towns, there’s a hair salon. French startup Planity has been taking advantage of France’s love affair with hair salons to launch a SaaS product for these businesses in particular. Over time, the company […]
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Singapore-based fintech Xalts acquires digital trade platform Contour Network
In a role reversal, Xalts, a Singapore fintech startup founded 18 months ago, has acquired Contour Network, a digital trade platform set up by eight major banks including HSBC, Standard Chartered and BNP. Terms of the deal were undisclosed, but the acquisition price was in the high single millions and composed of cash and stock. […]
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TechTaka raises $9.5M for its e-commerce fulfillment service
TechTaka, a South Korean online shopping fulfillment startup that provides third-party logistics services for e-commerce sellers, has raised $9.5 million (12.6 billion KRW) in a Series B round of funding from a sole investor, Altos Ventures. The outfit helps e-commerce sellers manage the supply chain, from warehousing, order packing and shipping, so that TechTaka users […]
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Analyzing 2024 Election Candidates’ Economic Policies
The American electorate is at a crossroads as the calendar turns to November 5th, 2024. The choice before them is between two septuagenarians – a fiery 78-year-old and a more…