Bolt’s controversial co-founder Ryan Breslow, who returned as CEO earlier this month, spoke on Monday about the $30 million personal loan he took out of his company that sparked legal battles and contributed to his (temporary) ouster. Breslow also announced that Bolt will launch an “everything app” that will integrate...
A person browses a grocery store following the announcement of tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods by U.S. President Donald Trump, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on March 4, 2025.Arlyn Mcadorey | ReutersWith concerns running high that President Donald Trump's tariff policies will aggravate inflation, a report Wednesday could deliver...
Soy farmer Caleb Ragland on his farm in Magnolia, KentuckyCourtesy: American Soybean AssociationCaleb Ragland, a soybean farmer in Magnolia, Ky., voted for President Donald Trump in 2016, 2020 and 2024. Now, however, he has to navigate a tariff minefield at a time when the sector is already facing major...
Lordhenrivoton | E+ | Getty ImagesThe first Trump administration opened the door to allow private equity into workplace retirement plans. Now, private equity firms are working to play a bigger role in workers' portfolios, which experts say has potential risks and rewards for investors. "It's a train that's already been...
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Delta Air Lines — The Atlanta-based carrier tumbled nearly 9% after slashing its first-quarter revenue and earnings guidance, citing weak domestic demand and macroeconomic uncertainty. Delta forecast revenue in the current quarter growing no more than 5% on a yearly...
Attendees and recruiters at a City Career Fair hiring event in Sacramento, California, US, on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesJob openings increased in January, providing at least a momentary sign of stability as questions linger over labor market stability, the Bureau of Labor...
The banking-as-a-service space took a hit last year when Synapse collapsed. But that hasn’t stopped BaaS startup Synctera from raising another $15 million in funding, it tells TechCrunch exclusively. Synctera works to provide companies “of all shapes and sizes with everything they need to launch and operate fintech and embedded...
Worth, a company focused on helping fintechs, banks, and enterprises underwrite small and medium-sized businesses more easily, has raised $20 million in a seed funding round, the startup tells TechCrunch exclusively. It’s a large seed round, especially these days when capital is harder to come by. But the founders’ history...
Austin, Texas, March 11th, 2025, FinanceWireBraiins, the world’s longest-running Bitcoin mining pool, has achieved a major milestone—processing over 1,000 Lightning Network payouts per day. This achievement underscores the transformative impact of Lightning payouts on Bitcoin mining, enabling instant, more efficient, and cost-effective transactions for miners worldwide.Since introducing Lightning payouts...
NYC, NYC, March 11th, 2025, FinanceWireFeedzai, the global leader in AI-native fraud prevention solutions, today announced the launch of ScamAlert, an innovative GenAI-powered fraud prevention agent built from a deep understanding of tactics fraudsters use to exploit consumers. ScamAlert transforms customers into active defenders against increasingly sophisticated scams. This...