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Amid Economic Downturn, Plaid Cuts 260 Jobs
- Friday, 09 December 2022
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- Written by FinTech Brief Staff
Fintech giant Plaid will be laying off approximately 20% of its employees with engineering and recruiting teams expected to feel the brunt of the downsizing. So reports TechCrunch.
Read more...Outgoing Rep. Cawthorn Hit with $14K Crypto Promo Fine from Ethics Committee
- Wednesday, 07 December 2022
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- Written by FinTech News Brief
Outgoing Rep. Madison Cawthorn was ordered to donate $14,237.49 to charity as a result of an ethics investigation into his promotion of the controversial Let’s Go Brandon (LGB) coin.
Read more...DSU Offers Spring Class Focusing on Blockchain Technology
- Thursday, 01 December 2022
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Dakota State University is planning a blockchain-based course for its spring semester. So reports South Dakota Public Broadcasting.
Read more...Brazil Takes Big Step Forward with Digital Asset Classification Legislation
- Thursday, 01 December 2022
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- Written by FinTech News Brief
Brazilian lawmakers passed a new bill to allow Bitcoin to be used as a digital payment method, although the measure has not been signed into law yet. So reports Cryptoslate.
Read more...Eco-conscious TreeCard Raises $23M in New Funding Round
- Thursday, 01 December 2022
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With the help of Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures, climate-conscious digital cash app TreeCard raised $23 million in its latest funding round. So reports CNBC.
Read more...Sony Patent Gives Glimpse Into Gaming Giant’s Blockchain Plans
- Tuesday, 22 November 2022
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Sony Interactive Entertainment is exploring blockchain and NFT implementation, as evidenced by a newly published patent outlining the gaming giant’s intentions. So reports Video Games Chronicle.
Read more...LA Sheriff’s Warn of Crypto Scams, Reports Nearly $8M in Recent Losses
- Tuesday, 22 November 2022
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- Written by FinTech News Brief
After a rash of cryptocurrency-related crimes, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has issued a warning to residents. So reports KTLA.
Read more...Miami’s FTX Arena to Be No More After Epic Collapse
- Tuesday, 22 November 2022
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The Miami Heat and Miami-Dade County are terminating their naming rights partnership with embattled cryptocurrency firm FTX. So reports ESPN.
Read more...Financial Finesse Ventures Partners with Football Player to Transform Charitable Giving
- Tuesday, 22 November 2022
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- Written by FinTech News Brief
Financial Finesse Ventures has announced a partnership with NFL linebacker Carl Nassib’s Rayze fintech platform to bolster the charitable giving space. So reports Yahoo! Finance.
Read more...AI-based Lending Startup Lentra Tops $400M Valuation After Series B Round
- Tuesday, 22 November 2022
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- Written by FinTech News Brief
Lentra, an embedded AI-based Indian startup, raised $60 million in Series B round and pushed its valuation past $400 million. So reports TechCrunch.
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