A software flaw in PayPal's Working Capital loan platform exposed customer data, including Social Security numbers and addresses, for nearly…
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Prediction markets are being integrated into news platforms, exemplified by Substack's partnership with Polymarket, which proponents argue represent a new…
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EVMbench is a new open-source framework developed by OpenAI and Paradigm to rigorously evaluate AI systems on real-world smart contract…
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AI-driven debt collection systems offer 24/7 service and can reduce consumer feelings of judgment and stigma compared to human agents,…
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Automated ad platforms treat performance targets like target ROAS/CPA as optimization goals, not strict spending caps, which can lead to…
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The Trump administration's CFTC is supporting prediction markets, directly opposing Republican-led states like Utah that view them as illegal gambling,…
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A major data breach at Figure Technology Solutions, caused by a sophisticated social engineering attack, compromised the personal information of…
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Block is undergoing rolling layoffs affecting up to 10% of staff, severely damaging morale and creating a culture of anxiety…
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Quantum computing poses an immediate threat through "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks, where adversaries collect encrypted data today to decrypt…
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A new dating app called Score connects singles based on their credit scores, arguing that financial reliability is a key…
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Criminals are sending physical letters impersonating hardware wallet companies like Trezor and Ledger, using QR codes to direct victims to…
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Figure Technology suffered a data breach due to a social engineering attack, where hackers accessed sensitive customer files, and the…
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A dating app called Score is relaunching with a focus on financial compatibility, aiming to connect singles who prioritize fiscal…
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A group of 23 Democratic senators has urged the CFTC not to intervene in state lawsuits against prediction markets, arguing…
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Cryptocurrency use in human trafficking is surging, with transactions increasing by at least 85% in a year, enabling criminal networks…
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Meridian, a startup, has secured $17 million in seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz, achieving a $100 million valuation to…
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YouTube creator MrBeast, through Beast Industries, has acquired the teen-focused banking app Step, merging his entertainment influence with financial tools…
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Beast Industries, owned by YouTube star MrBeast, has acquired the teen-focused banking app Step, marking its first major move into…
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Security researchers discovered a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting dYdX developers, where malicious code in npm and PyPI packages was…
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UiPath has acquired WorkFusion to strategically expand into financial services automation, integrating specialized AI agents for compliance into its platform.…
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