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Register now: Applications open for the World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026
Key Points CNBC and Statista chart the top fintech players from around the world, ranging from startups to Big Tech names. The World’s Top Fintech Companies has been expanded this year, with regulation tech — companies helping others meet their financial regulatory obligations — becoming its own segment. Applications are now open for companies to […]
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Stripe valued at $159 billion after tender offer for employees, shareholders
John Collison, president and co-founder of Stripe. Christophe Morin | IP3 | Getty Images Fintech startup Stripe is now valued at $159 billion after a secondary stock sale for employees and shareholders, the company announced Tuesday. The valuation shows blistering growth from a year ago, when it was valued at $91.5 billion. Stripe’s valuation nearly […]
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United Airlines is paring back rewards for travelers who don’t have its credit card in MileagePlus overhaul
No United Airlines credit card? Soon you’ll earn fewer miles than other travelers. United is overhauling its MileagePlus frequent flyer program to reward travelers with more miles and lower redemption rates, including for some of its long-haul business-class seats — if they have one of the airline’s credit cards. It’s the latest move by an […]
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The ‘boomcession’: Why Americans feel left behind by a growing economy
Fotostorm | E+ | Getty Images Welcome to the “boomcession.” The term is a portmanteau of the words “boom” and “recession.” It highlights how the average American doesn’t feel like they’re reaping the benefits of an economy that is — on paper — humming along, according to creator Matt Stoller. Economic output and the stock […]
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Figma partners with Anthropic to turn AI-generated code into editable designs
Figma Inc. signage during the company’s initial public offering at the New York Stock Exchange on July 31, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Figma is partnering with Anthropic and launching a feature called “Code to Canvas” that converts code generated in artificial intelligence tools like Claude Code into fully editable designs inside […]
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Visa’s Olympics monopoly highlights Europe’s payment headache
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics – Previews – Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – January 26, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings covered in snow ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Claudia Greco | Reuters Anyone trying to buy a souvenir at the official Olympic stores at the Milano Cortina Games will have been […]
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Under the hood of the AI economy with Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi
Databricks just raised $7 billion in equity and debt at a $134 billion valuation. If your eyes glazed over, I don’t blame you. This is the company’s umpteenth mega-round, and at some point, another private company raising another pile of money stops being news. But here’s why this one matters. As Databricks inches closer to […]
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