Digital banking startup Mercury has raised $300 million in primary and secondary funding at a $3.5 billion post-money valuation, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Wednesday. The valuation is more than double the startup’s valuation when it last raised capital – a $120 million Series B round in 2021 that...
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaking with CNBC's Sara Eisen (not shown) at the U.S Treasury Department on Jan. 8th, 2024.CNBCFormer Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will be joining an advisory board for bond giant Pimco, CNBC has learned.Joining other prominent officials in the world of economics and finance, Yellen, who...
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: GameStop — The meme stock soared about 15%. On Tuesday, GameStop's board announced it had unanimously approved a plan to buy bitcoin with a portion of its corporate cash, following a similar move by MicroStrategy. Dollar Tree — The discount...
Seoul, Korea, March 26th, 2025, FinanceWireCROSS Protocol, a blockchain gaming pioneer, has secured $10 million in its private token sale while establishing an unprecedented equal pricing model for all investors.The company sold 100 million tokens—10% of its planned 1 billion supply—at $0.10 per token, a price that will remain...
People take pictures of the U.S. Treasury Department building in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 6, 2025.Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty ImagesThe Treasury Department is planning to furlough a "substantial" level of its workforce in conjunction with Elon Musk's efforts to shrink the size of the federal government, according...
Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. GameStop — The meme stock surged 16% a day after the company's board announced it had approved a plan to buy bitcoin and stablecoins with a portion of its corporate cash, in a move similar to that of MicroStrategy. Dollar...
New York, United States, March 26th, 2025, FinanceWireChargeAfter was chosen by Authority Brands to enhance BuyFin, its consumer financing platform, delivering a seamless customer experience that maximizes approval rates by embedding customized financing choices for its in-home service brands.ChargeAfter, the embedded lending platform for point-of-sale financing, announced today that...
Rachel Reeves, UK chancellor of the exchequer, outside 11 Downing Street ahead of presenting her budget to parliament in London, UK, on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesHome improvement retailer Kingfisher became the latest British company to report a negative impact from U.K. Finance Minister Rachel...
In recent years, fintech apps have become pivotal in shaping financial literacy among Millennials and Gen Z. These innovative platforms, often mobile-first and user-friendly, simplify complex financial topics. Through interactive tools and easy-to-use interfaces, fintech companies educate young users on personal finance, budgeting, and investing. Traditional methods of financial...
London, United Kingdom, March 25th, 2025, FinanceWireTaxTec Group Ltd, the world’s first fully digital tax reclamation service has forged two new official partnerships with NRW Consulting LLC and WTS Hansuke.NRW Consulting LLC is a premier consultancy specializing in global litigation and shareholder engagement solutions for investors and consumers across...
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Gregg Greenberg spent 14 years as a journalist at TheStreet.com where he wrote the highly popular column "The 5 Dumbest Things on Wall Street This Week". His work has appeared in magazines ranging from Glamour to ESPN the Magazine, and on humor sites such as Points in Case.
Digital banking holds significant potential in Sub-Saharan Africa, where traditional banking services are often limited in reach. By leveraging mobile technology and new platforms, digital banking can provide access to financial services for the unbanked and underbanked populations. Whilst fostering financial inclusion and economic empowerment. Additionally, it can drive...
As a proud partner of Snowflake, we at Scientific Financial Systems (SFS) were pleased to attend the 2023 Snowflake Summit from June 26- 29 in Las Vegas. At Summit, we joined other data professionals, investment management practitioners, and technology enthusiasts to explore the latest trends and innovations in data...
OKRs are crucial for scaling a fintech startup as they provide a clear roadmap and focus the activities of the teams. There are many reasons why it makes sense for fintechs to consider the method. OKRs enable an organisation to align their efforts toward common objectives and track progress...
An image of Warren Buffett at the Berkshire Hathaway Shopping Day, May 5, 2023.Yun Li | CNBCShrewd business legend Warren Buffett has a whimsical side, buying companies whose products he personally enjoys like Dairy Queen and See's Candies. Now count plush toy phenomenon Squishmallows.Squishmallows made its Berkshire Hathaway annual...
Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, smiles as he plays bridge following the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, May 5, 2019.Nati Harnik | APWarren Buffett has made another annual donation to five foundations, boosting his total charitable giving to more than $50 billion — significantly...
IntroductionIn the ever-evolving landscape of software development, artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly playing a pivotal role. Over the past week, we’ve leveraged AI to enhance the coding process, providing invaluable assistance in tackling complex challenges and optimizing Python code. Here’s a look at the highlights.Simplifying Error MessagesOne of the...
Ken Griffin, Citadel, at CNBC's Delivering Alpha, Sept. 28, 2022.Scott Mlyn | CNBCKen Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel, believes the hype around artificial intelligence could be overblown at this early stage."I do think the AI community is making a terrible mistake by being full of hype on the...
