Diamondback Energy, a leading shale producer, announced on Monday that it would acquire Endeavor Energy Partners, the largest private oil and gas company in the Permian Basin, for about $26 billion, including debt. The deal would create the third biggest producer in the Permian, the most prolific oil and gas region in the U.S., behind…
AtlasClear Completes Business Combination With Quantum And Acquires Wilson-Davis
AtlasClear Holdings, Inc. , a technology and financing solution provider for small and midsize financial institutions, announced on Monday that it has completed its business combination with Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: QFTA), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, and its acquisition of broker-dealer Wilson-Davis & Co., Inc. The combined company will operate as AtlasClear…
Couply AI: The World’s First Personalized Relationship Coach
Couply, the award-winning relationship app, has launched Couply AI, a personalized relationship coach that offers tailored advice and date ideas to couples. The app uses personality quizzes and questions to create a “personality mesh” for each couple, and then provides insights and suggestions based on their unique dynamics. Couply AI is the result of five…
Saama and Pfizer expand AI partnership to accelerate clinical trials
Saama, a leading provider of AI-based solutions for clinical development and commercialization, announced a new multi-year agreement with Pfizer, a global biopharmaceutical company, to scale up their data review automation and speed up regulatory submissions. The partnership builds on the success of their previous collaboration, which resulted in Smart Data Quality (SDQ), an AI-powered tool…
Visa Commercial Pay expands to Latin America & Caribbean, adds digital wallet feature
Visa (NYSE:V), a global leader in digital payments, and Conferma Pay, the world’s foremost provider of virtual payments technology, have announced new enhancements to their B2B payment solutions, Visa Commercial Pay. The solutions, which include virtual card B2B payment solutions, aim to improve cashflow for businesses and reduce outdated manual processes. The latest innovation enables…
Cannae Holdings Inc. announces William P. Foley II as CEO
Cannae Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CNNE) today announced that it has appointed Chairman William P. Foley II as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Richard Massey as Vice Chairman of the Board. Mr. Massey will continue to work with Mr. Foley on investment opportunities. Mr. Foley will continue as Chairman of the Board and Ryan…
Virgin Media O2 partners with Hiya to fight phone spam and fraud
Virgin Media O2, one of the UK’s largest telecommunications companies, has announced a partnership with Hiya, the leader in voice security, to provide its customers with AI-powered spam-fighting and branded calling services. The partnership will benefit Virgin Media O2 and its mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) such as giffgaff, who will receive an additional layer…
Ransomware: The $1.1 billion threat that won’t go away
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts the victim’s data and demands a payment to restore it. It has been around for decades, but in 2023, it reached new heights of sophistication and profitability. According to a new report by Chainalysis, a leading blockchain analysis firm, ransomware actors collected a record-breaking $1.1 billion from…
Revolut offers phone plans for travelers with eSIMs
Revolut, a British fintech company that offers banking and payment services, has launched a new service for travelers in the U.K. that allows them to use phone plans with eSIMs, or virtual SIM cards. The plans, which are available to Revolut’s Ultra subscribers, give users 3GB of data per month to use in over 200…
Geogentia launches In:SITE, a contraband detection service in high-security facilities
Geogentia, a leader in geospatial intelligence and big data, has announced the launch of In:SITE, a service that can enhance the security of correctional facilities and other high-security areas by detecting contraband devices. In:SITE is a breakthrough in the field of contraband detection, as it can identify the presence of unauthorized mobile devices, such as…
CTC Global secures strategic investment from Endeavour and Greenbelt
CTC Global, a leader in advanced conductor technology, has received a strategic investment from Endeavour Capital and Greenbelt Capital Partners to accelerate the growth of its products that enhance grid efficiency and reduce emissions. The Irvine, CA-based company specializes in engineering and manufacturing advanced conductor cores for high-voltage transmission cables. Its flagship products, ACCC Conductor…
Barter Trade: A System Without Money
Barter, the act of exchanging goods or services directly without using a medium of exchange like money, is considered the oldest form of commerce. While largely replaced by monetary systems, barter still exists in various forms and contexts. Here’s an overview with references to reputable publications: Definition and History: Modern Applications: Limitations and Alternatives: While…