Mastercard is enhancing its Open Banking for Lending program, delivered with Argyle, to streamline the lending process and give consumers more agency over their financial lives. With new features, Mastercard has the ability to provide income and employment coverage to the estimated 95 percent of the U.S. workforce who receive payments via direct deposit, ultimately powering smarter and more inclusive lending decisions and helping bring more people into the digital economy.

Mastercard Are Helping More Individuals and Small Businesses Benefit From the Digital Economy Through Open Banking

Modern Treasury, essential infrastructure for the new era of payments, has announced that it has expanded instant payments support for mutual customers of six leading banks — Bank of America, Cross River, JPMorgan Chase, PNC Financial Services, U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo. Instant payments, powered by the first new...

Modern Treasury Drives Growth of Instant Payments with Leading Banks

Sling Money, an app designed to make the global transfer of money instant, easy and low-cost, has announced a $15 million Series A round led by Union Square Ventures, Ribbit Capital, and Slow Ventures. Sling Money previously raised a $5 million seed round led by Ribbit Capital with participation from Slow Ventures. Sling Money combines stablecoin technology with a user-friendly interface and seamless integration with fiat payment systems to enable a better, faster, and cheaper way of moving money globally.

Sling Money Raises $15 Million Series A to Transform Global Payments

TechCrunch reports that U.S. secure email communications startup Kiteworks, formerly known as Accellion, has landed a $456 million investment at a valuation of more than $1 billion. Insight Partners and Sixth Street Growth were the lead investors. Insight owns Kaseya and Wiz. Such newly obtained funds will be directed toward...

Secure Email Provider Kiteworks Raises $456M

Lake Mary, FL

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If you're a fan of hearty breakfasts and brunches in Florida, you might have had Keke’s Cafe on your radar. Known for its generous portions and friendly service, Keke’s has been a go-to spot for many. However, the Lake Mary location recently hit a bump in the road, resulting in a temporary shutdown following a state inspection that uncovered 15 violations.

Breakfast Eatery Closed in Florida for Roaches, Dirty Hands, and Cold Foods Over 41 Degrees

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Las Vegas, NV

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

As the tech landscape evolves, the role of sales leaders has become more critical, especially in the startup world where agility and innovation are paramount. Leaders like Tonni Bennett, who have shaped dynamic companies in the industry, not only drive growth but also balance the demands of parenthood and family life while advancing in their careers. The challenge of leading in fast-paced environments while managing a fulfilling personal life is one faced by many, but it’s leaders like Bennett who show it can be done with intention and purpose.

Harmonizing Ambition and Parenthood with Tonni Bennett | Ep. 11 | Growthwell with Josh Byrd

Quick-delivery continues speeding ahead in India, the latest development being a mega-raise from Zepto that values the company at $5 billion. Elsewhere, food waste think tank ReFED got a new executive director, Impossible Foods opened a brick-and-mortar store, and, in the biomaterials business, Bolt Threads went public via a SPAC.

The Week in AgriFoodTech: Zepto secures fresh $340m, Bolt Threads goes public, ReFED has a new boss

Pompano Beach, FL

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Denver, CO

On the night in January 2024 when volunteers counted people experiencing homelessness in Denver, no shelter beds were available for individuals or families, according to data provided by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. More than 2,500 individuals and 181 families slept outside, the data showed.

State of homelessness in Denver: Full shelters, surge in older adults

Unlocking Private Financing with World Bank Guarantee Platform. The world faces unprecedented challenges as developing nations grapple with the impacts of climate change, conflict, and pandemics. The stakes couldn’t be higher: these nations require an estimated $2.4 trillion annually from now until 2030 to fund critical infrastructure, healthcare, and education initiatives. Without these resources, millions risk being left behind, trapped in cycles of poverty and poor living conditions.

Unlocking Private Financing with World Bank Guarantee Platform

Nigeria’s Lagos state government has announced an ambitious plan to tokenize real estate, leveraging blockchain technology to enhance transparency, efficiency and ease of transfer in property transactions. According to local media, this initiative, outlined in the Eko Revenue Plus Summit documents, aims to significantly boost the state’s internally generated...

Nigerian state plans to tokenize real estate, boost revenue

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Elkridge, MD

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In May, Hafeezah Muhammad, founder and CEO of Backpack Healthcare, celebrated a significant milestone—the closing of her company’s $14 million Series A…
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Mother Of 3 Who Quit Her Job to Start Digital Healthcare Company Secures $14M to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis

Alchemy Pay, the world-leading fiat-payment gateway, has announced a partnership with Mesh, the modern connectivity layer for crypto that makes payments and deposits seamless. Alchemy Pay has integrated the Mesh API into its crypto payment solution, enabling users to purchase goods and services at online and offline merchants using crypto funds from exchanges and wallets. This connectivity with exchanges and wallets is made possible by Mesh’s technology.

Alchemy Pay Partners with Mesh to Enable Direct Crypto Payments from Exchange Accounts and Wallets

Worldline (Euronext: WLN), the global leader in payment services, in continued cooperation with BLIK, one of Poland’s most popular mobile payment systems, is rolling out for its clients the functionality of BLIK code payment on Worldline Tap on Mobile app. Under the partnership, businesses using Tap on Mobile on their mobile terminals will be able to accept payments with a BLIK code.

BLIK Code Payments on Worldline Tap on Mobile

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Yuze Secures $30m From Osten Investments to Expand Into New Markets

Yuze, a leading UAE-based fintech, has secured a $30 million investment from Osten Investments to drive its expansion into new markets. This funding will enhance Yuze’s...

Yuze Secures $30m From Osten Investments to Expand Into New Markets

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