Did this one feature entice Robinhood to acquire X1?
Welcome back to The Interchange! If you want this in your inbox, sign up here. We’re back after a brief hiatus, with lots of fintech news, including Robinhood’s latest acquisition, Plaid’s newest product and a ChatGPT-powered AI tool that aims to help you save money on bills. Robinhood’s motives When Robinhood announced on
Read moreThe Hidden Advantage: How Hybrid Cloud Observability Maximizes Business Potential
Hybrid cloud environments have gained significant traction in the business world, offering a blend of public and private clouds to meet diverse needs. However, effectively managing and optimizing these complex infrastructures can pose challenges without comprehensive visibility and control. That’s where hybrid cloud observability emerges as a game-changer, empowering businesses
Read moreEmpowering South Africa’s Youth: Insights from Nedbank Research on Saving Habits
In today’s world, knowledge is the key to financial success. A recent study by Nedbank revealed that South Africa’s youth are showing commendable improvement in their commitment to saving. However, there is a pressing need for improved financial information and transparent guidance to help them achieve the outcomes they desire.
Read moreOceanGate fires a whistleblower, hackers threaten to leak Reddit data, and Marvel embraces AI art
Hello, lovelies, and welcome to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s regular newsletter that recaps the week in tech. For many folks, this workweek was a day shorter, thanks to the Juneteenth observance on Monday. But plenty happened. We’ve got coverage on the OceanGate tragedy, and we’ve continued to closely track
Read moreTalking about cyber security and attitudes of seniors (and more) with Adam Evans, Senior Vice President & CISO at RBC. Hashtag Trending – The Weekend Edition
The first time I ever felt like I was getting older, was when some kid went whipping by me on roller skates and yelled, “Out of the way, old guy!” I was indignant. I wasn’t old. It crept up on me. Like that time I saw the picture of the
Read moreKeeping tabs on dry powder and university spinouts
W elcome to the TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter. It’s inspired by the daily TechCrunch+ column where it gets its name. Want it in your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here. The start of a new season is always a good time to revisit past predictions and look for
Read moreA Call for Innovation in South Africa’s Taxi Industry
Being a taxi owner in South Africa is no longer a profitable business. Contrary to popular opinion, the taxi industry is still the most reliable and preferred mode of transport for 60% of commuters. The reason for this preference stems from the simple fact that a taxi goes to more
Read moreDeal Dive: Caraway shows what else digital health can do
Access to healthcare has long been an issue in the U.S., but the sheer magnitude of the problem became apparent during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Numerous digital health startups stepped in to address the plethora of issues, and for a few quarters, VCs flocked to back them.
Read moreRevolutionizing South Africa’s Finances with Open Banking
Open Banking is seen as a financial revolution that empowers consumers by securely sharing data between banks, institutions, and third parties. It streamlines transactions, eliminates manual document presentation, and reduces compliance time. Since its introduction in the UK in 2018, Open Banking has been globally adopted, although it is not a
Read moreUnlock the Fun: Roblox Vouchers now in Rands
Roblox, the popular online gaming platform is bringing exciting news to South African gamers. Roblox – Launched in 2006, is an online gaming platform that allows users to play a wide variety of games created by other players or build and publish their own games. In a move that aims to
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