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Musk’s xAI Set to Secure $6 Billion Funding from Sequoia and Others

Elon Musk's xAI, at a $18 billion pre-money valuation, gears up for a major funding round to enhance its AI...

April 26, 2024

Stripe revealed new payment options and integrations, focusing on interoperability and user experience.

At the annual Stripe Sessions conference, the company showcased advancements aimed at increasing conversion rates and reducing operational costs for...

April 26, 2024

Saudi Arabia Invests Heavily to Become a Global AI Superpower Amid US-China Tech Rivalry

With massive $100 billion fund, Saudi Arabia aims to shift from oil reliance to becoming a leading innovator in artificial...

April 25, 2024

Banco de la República de Colombia and Montran Launch New Central Securities Depository

The new platform by Montran is set to enhance the efficiency, risk management, and transparency of Colombia’s capital markets.

April 22, 2024

AstroPay Launches Mastercard GOAT Card in Argentina with Pomelo Technology

The new prepaid card from AstroPay offers both physical and virtual options to enhance user convenience in Argentina.

April 22, 2024

Credicuotas and Pomelo Launch New Credit Card to Enhance Financial Inclusion in Argentina

The prepaid card powered by Pomelo aims to streamline credit usage for underserved markets in Argentina, featuring physical and virtual...

April 22, 2024

HeadSpin Founder Manish Lachwani Sentenced to 18 Months for Investor Fraud

Lachwani fined $1 million and sentenced following a guilty plea for inflating startup's revenue and falsifying customer data to secure...

April 22, 2024

OnePay Secures $1.3M from QUPA Ventures for Instant WhatsApp Payments

Fintech startup OnePay partners with Mastercard to enhance financial services via WhatsApp, focusing on Colombia's underbanked sectors.

April 22, 2024

Jack Dorsey-Backs Gridless, Which Utilizes Volcanic Power for Bitcoin Mining in Kenya

Harnessing geothermal energy from an extinct volcano, Gridless pioneers sustainable Bitcoin mining, supporting local communities with essential electricity.

April 22, 2024

Lolocar Acquires OlaCar, Expands Car Rental Services to Uruguay

Chile's Lolocar integrates Uruguay's OlaCar, aiming for rapid growth in peer-to-peer carsharing across Latin America.

April 19, 2024