Columbus, OH

Starling Bank chief executive Ann Boden has expressed her opinion on the future of bank branches. She said: “Over time, I think that’s probably going to become the post office or a shared branch network. “I think in future it’s very, very unlikely that each of the big...

Starling Bank CEO Ann Boden:“very, very unlikely” big banks will all have branches on the high street in the future

The recent failure of one of the top banks in the tech industry, Silicon Valley Bank, has led to concerns about a broader financial crisis that could have far-reaching consequences. The US Treasury, Federal Reserve, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) have taken extraordinary steps to prevent such a...

Silicon Valley Bank Depositors to Have Access to “All of Their Money” Following Government Intervention

Digital banking has been on the rise in recent years, and for good reason. Challenger banks like N26 and bunq have been shaking things up in the industry with their convenient features, low fees, and easy-to-use apps. Traditional banks, on the other hand, have been struggling to keep up with...

Digital Disruption: Comparing N26 and bunq’s Current Accounts

Flagstone, the UK’s leading cash deposit platform*, has more than doubled the size of its Assets under Administration (AUA) since January 2023. The fintech business’s AUA now stands at £13.5 billion having consistently increased by more than £1 billion per quarter in the last 18 months.

Fintech Savings Platform Flagstone Doubles Customer Assets in 18 Months

Denver, CO

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The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

Entrepreneur

Alexandr Wang dropped out of MIT to create his own AI startup. His net worth is now $2 billion.

These Are the AI Skills You Should Learn Right Now, According to the World's Youngest Self-Made Billionaire

Securing investors is a critical step for founders looking to fund their startups and fuel growth. In this blog post, we will explore valuable insights on how to attract investors, drawing inspiration from the success story of Judo Bank. By examining Judo Bank’s strategies, we can uncover key considerations and...

How to Secure Investors: Lessons from Judo Bank

London is a hotbed for fintech startups, and the three companies that come up most frequently in conversations are Monzo, Revolut, and Starling Bank. These companies are considered the most successful in the London fintech space, but which one is the best for aspiring fintech employees?. This article offers an...

Revolut, Monzo and Starling: Who will you be joining in 2023?

The world of digital payments has been a lucrative realm, with companies like Adyen and Stripe dominating the landscape as efficient middlemen between merchants, banks, and card issuers. Their business model seemed simple yet effective: facilitating transactions, taking a cut, and prospering. But beneath this seemingly straightforward success story lies...

What’s Going On with Adyen: Stripe’s Rival Facing Structural Challenges

Wyoming State

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Two Sweetwater County lawmakers seeking re-election filed a defamation suit Thursday against a political action committee affiliated with the hard-line Wyoming Freedom Caucus over mailers that attack them over a vote they say never happened.

Lawmakers sue Wyoming Freedom PAC over Trump-ballot mailers

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Federal prosecutors have seized nearly $700 million in cash and assets connected to Sam Bankman-Fried, primarily in the form of Robinhood shares owned by the FTX founder, according to a court filing revealed on Friday. John Ray, who replaced Bankman-Fried as CEO to guide FTX’s restructuring, is attempting to rescue...

Federal Prosecutors Seize $700 Million in Assets Connected to Sam Bankman-Fried

A high school in London, UK will let students around the age of 15 use AI tools before taking standardized exams next year, despite experts warning that they make for a poor replacement for human teachers. As Business Insider reports, David Game College's pilot project is meant to help students...

High School Starts Replacing Teachers With AI

While the AI Revolution holds enormous promise for businesses in every industry, the primary cloud-and-AI arms merchants — Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Oracle — are incurring staggering ramp-up costs that are likely to reach $200 billion for the next 12 months. I realize this subject has been under...

AI Revolution’s Stunning Cost: Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Oracle Investing $225 Billion over 12 Months

TechRadar

Email security is on cybersecurity leaders’ minds. 95% of CISOs are stressed about it, and with 94% of organizations experiencing incidents in the past year, it’s well justified. Phishing (predictably) tops the list of CISOs’ concerns, with email giving cybercriminals a direct line to every employee. Additionally, phishing isn’t a static threat: it can’t be patched away like a software vulnerability and, in an ever-evolving threat landscape, CISOs have struggled to determine who the next target will be, what threats will evade their existing defenses, and how and why they’re being targeted. Gone are the days of effectively managing phishing...

The evolving threat landscape: Staying ahead of phishing attack trends

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Have you ever wondered if your home mirrors your true self? Just like people present their best selves on social media, our homes can showcase our personalities and lifestyles. Does your home reflect who you are? I hope so because this will make you the most comfortable.

Decluttering | Does Your Home Reflect Who You Are

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Nygee Johnson, also known as “Gito,” a 25-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips, has admitted his role in a racketeering conspiracy. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Johnson pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024, to a superseding indictment charging him with Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy.

Rollin' 60s Crips Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering

AI allows hackers to create a higher volume of DDoS attacks with a lower barrier to entry, according to Zayo. It's hard to say whether the increased frequency and duration of attacks is due to AI getting better or if attackers are just smarter about using it. Telcos unsurprisingly bore...

AI is the latest weapon for DDoS attacks

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

Global carbon ratings agency, BeZero Carbon, has partnered with Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, to support its carbon due diligence efforts and scale the nascent UAE carbon market. The BeZero Carbon rating provides customers with a risk-based assessment...

BeZero Carbon Announces Partnership With Emirates NBD to Bring Transparency to Carbon Markets in the UAE

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How Vital is Cloud Migration for Banking?

Cloud migration is crucial for the banking industry as it offers transformative benefits. In the current era of digital transformation, banks must adapt to remain competitive...

How Vital is Cloud Migration for Banking?

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