World Business
China Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion AI Startup Acquisition
Beijing has halted Meta's $2 billion purchase of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns and export control laws. The decision marks...
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Finance
Affirm’s Agentic Credit: A New Era for Consumer Lending
Affirm's 'agentic credit' model leverages real-time data and AI to underwrite transactions, not just consumers, potentially expanding access and improving transparency in...
World Business
India, New Zealand Forge ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Trade Pact
India and New Zealand have signed a comprehensive free-trade agreement, eliminating tariffs on most goods and expanding market access for both nations.
Finance
Agentic Commerce Demands Card Infrastructure Overhaul
AI agents executing transactions are pushing payment systems to evolve. Legacy infrastructure struggles with the speed and scale, necessitating intelligent, programmable platforms.
Investing
Traders Seek Pound Protection Amid Policy, Election, War Fears
Options traders are hedging against the pound, with bearish positions dominating against the dollar and euro due to policy, election, and geopolitical...
Finance
Maverick: Data Without Purpose is Just Costly Storage
Maverick Payments' Justin Downey argues that accumulating data is no longer a competitive advantage. Intentional data utilization is key for business growth...
Finance
Acko Taps Banks for Potential $350 Million India IPO
Indian digital insurer Acko, backed by General Atlantic, is reportedly hiring investment banks for a potential $350 million IPO, aiming for a...
Investing
Iran Envoy’s Pakistan Visit Amidst Shifting US-Iran Talk Dynamics
Iran's top diplomat made a brief return to Islamabad as Pakistan sought to revive ceasefire talks, while President Trump suggested phone calls...
Finance
X Money App Edges Closer to Public Launch
Elon Musk's "everything app" X, incorporating payments and banking, is nearing its public debut. Early testers report attractive savings rates and cashback...