General News

April 4, 2026 @ 10:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The latest labor market data for March revealed a stronger-than-anticipated performance in the United States, with employers adding 178,000 positions during the month. This figure surpassed most economists’ projections, offering what appears on the surface to be a reassuring signal about the resilience of US… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 10:14 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

PayPal Holdings, (NASDAQ: PYPL) has added Alyssa Henry, former CEO of Block’s Square business, to its board of directors. The company also announced that Gail J. McGovern, who has served on the board since 2015, will not stand for re-election at PayPal’s upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders… Read More

April 3, 2026 @ 5:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ireland’s harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP) has accelerated sharply, reaching levels that now place the country among the highest in the euro area, according to fresh analysis from Bank of Ireland. The latest preliminary data from the Central Statistics Office showed the annual rate… Read More

April 1, 2026 @ 1:59 pm By JD Alois  |  

Venture capital activity is booming, according to a recent report. Q1 2026 saw the most venture investment ever, largely driven by the hot artificial intelligence (AI) sector. In fact, VC investments in Q1 have already generated almost 70% of all VC spending in 2025. Crunchbase news states… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 5:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The rollout of legal sports wagering in the United States has brought an unexpected side effect: a sharp increase in financial strain for many bettors. What began as a push for regulated gambling markets has coincided with growing signs of credit distress, particularly among younger… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 4:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent data indicates a sobering picture of the US labor market, suggesting it is far softer than headline figures have indicated. An unprecedented number of workers are now accepting roles that pay less than their previous positions, signaling widespread downward pressure on compensation even as… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 8:36 am By JD Alois  |  

Apollo Global Management is planning to open a second headquarters in either Florida or Texas, adding its name to the growing list of firms seeking a more business-friendly jurisdiction to operate. Apollo is expected to keep its NYC HQ, at least for the time being…. Read More

March 27, 2026 @ 3:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) disclosed alarming new figures showing that American consumers lost $15.9 billion to fraud during 2025, underscoring the growing scale of deceptive schemes targeting the public. The data emerged in testimony delivered on March 25, 2026, before the Joint Economic Committee,… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 7:22 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Global cybercrime fighters registered a significant win recently, when the FBI and Europol dismantled LeakBase, a Dark Web forum used to trade stolen credentials at scale. But while it’s a definite win, information once posted on LeakBase likely remains in circulation. NordVPN’s chief technology officer… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 12:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The decentralized social network Bluesky has publicly disclosed its $100 million Series B funding round, which was completed in April 2025 but announced only now.  Led by Bain Capital Crypto, the round drew participation from investors including Alumni Ventures, Anthos Capital, Bloomberg Beta, True Ventures,… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 4:30 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Native has emerged from stealth with $42 million in funding, introducing what it calls the first cloud security control plane: a platform that translates security intent into enforceable, secure-by-design cloud architecture that continuously adapts across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. The… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 8:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG Ireland has indicated that regulations are pushing institutions toward stronger operational safeguards, particularly when dealing with external partners. A key development in this area is the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which is now moving from planning stages to active regulatory oversight in regions… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 6:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG has indicated that the technology sector is entering a transformative era defined by intelligent systems, exponential innovation, and the need for resilient strategies, according to KPMG’s newly released Global Tech Report 2026. KPMG pointed out that the research study draws on responses from 2,500… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 11:29 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Accertify, a unified risk decisioning platform provider, today announced the launch of Attack State, a new capability within its Account Protection solution that helps organizations detect and respond to coordinated login attacks and other automated threats targeting customer accounts. Attack State analyzes login activity continuously… Read More

March 14, 2026 @ 9:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom experienced a sharp escalation in fraudulent activity throughout 2025, with organizations submitting a total of 444,993 risk alerts to the National Fraud Database operated by Cifas. This total represents the largest volume ever documented in any single year and reflects a 6%… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 3:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has indicated that British high street banks extended more support to small and medium-sized enterprises last year, with total new lending climbing to £17.5 billion in 2025 from £16.1 billion in 2024. The latest figures from UK Finance show this marks the second… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 2:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent report from CB Insights sheds fresh light on the harsh realities facing new ventures. Researchers examined 431 venture-backed startups that shut down since 2023, drawing from founder statements, shutdown announcements, and public post-mortems. After identifying clear causes for 385 of them, the data… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 12:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a boost for the UK’s defense technology sector, the British Business Bank has committed £2.1 million to Hadean, a London-based innovator specialising in artificial intelligence and spatial computing. The investment forms part of a broader funding round that also welcomes strategic partners including Booz… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 7:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

France’s financial regulator, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), has released a detailed examination of who trades French equities and how their roles have evolved over the past five years. Covering 2019 through 2024, the review draws on the regulator’s ongoing market-monitoring work to map… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 5:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A study released by Lloyds Banking Group underscores the transformative power of artificial intelligence for UK enterprises. According to the Lloyds Business Barometer, companies that have integrated AI tools into their daily operations are experiencing marked improvements in output and financial performance, with the majority… Read More