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FinTech platform based in Stockholm Open Payments has raised €3 million in a funding round to support their continued growth, enable product development and advance their mission to simplify and improve B2B payments across Europe. The financing round was led by Alfvén & Didrikson, with participation from Industrifonden and other existing investors. “We developed Open Payments to simplify banking integrations by consolidating multiple banking APIs into a single API.”, said Louise BrandtCEO and Founder of Open Payments. “This approach allows businesses to innovate and improve their financial operations in ways that were not possible before..” Open Payments was founded in…

Elon Musk is clashing with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over President Donald Trump’s latest touted Stargate artificial intelligence infrastructure project. in a quarrel between the two tech billionaires who started on the OpenAI board and are currently testing Musk’s influence with the new president. Trump on Tuesday discussed a joint venture investing up to $500 billion as part of a new partnership formed by OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, alongside Oracle and SoftBank. The new entity, Stargate, is already starting to build data centers and necessary electricity production for the further development of rapidly evolving AI technology. Trump said it…

By Tom Zanki (January 23, 2025, 3:11 PM EST) – Owners of Impeccable Brands Seek to Sell Car Wash Operator for $3 Billion, While More Overseas Companies Prepare Initial Public Offerings including Chinese self-driving system makers Inceptio Technologies and Israel-based cryptocurrency trading platform Etoro. Here, Law360 breaks down notable rumors from the past week… Law360 is on it, so you are too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of rapidly evolving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence. More than 200 articles are published daily on more than 60 topics, industries, practice…

Going by the adage that if you keep carrying old bricks, you’ll keep building the same house, modernizing B2B processes is becoming increasingly difficult for B2B companies as they still rely on technologies legacy back-office applications. By 2025, the financial landscape is transforming. The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), B2B payment innovation and FinTech investment has become a driving force changing the way businesses operate, collaborate and transact. For businesses navigating this booming era, the future of B2B innovation lies at the intersection of technology and innovation. AI is no longer a “nice to have” but a necessity, driving efficiencies…

By Steve Holland (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced private sector investment of up to $500 billion to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure, aiming to outpace rival countries in this business-critical technology area. Trump said ChatGPT creator OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle were considering a joint venture called Stargate, which he said would build data centers and create more than 100,000 jobs in the United States. These companies, along with other Stargate backers, have committed $100 billion for immediate deployment, with the remainder of the investment to be made over the next four years. SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, OpenAI…

The popularity of consumer startups prospered zero interest rates during the era between 2008 and 2021 during which many central banks around the world maintained their interest rates close to zero to stimulate growth economic after the 2008 financial crisis. During this period, investors’ capital was more abundant because they were less expensive to access funds. The “consumer startups” provide products or services sold to individual consumers. These companies generally rely on a strong brand image and marketing to attract and retain large user bases. The founders and investors adopted a mentality of “growth at all costs”, in which income…

Aslanthe London-based financial wellbeing platform, today announces its oversubscribed €4.7 million seed funding round to launch a suite of rewards features and expand its team. The round was led by Notion Capital, a leading European software and cloud venture capital investor, alongside Redstone and a diverse roster of angel investors. It was also announced that Notion Managing Partner Stephen Chandler would join the board of directors. James Gozneyfounder and CEO of Aslan, said: “We are extremely pleased to have the support of such respected Fintech investors as we enter this next phase of growth. This investment is testament to the…

Cloud Flare (NET) CEO Matthew Prince shared his insights on China’s artificial intelligence (AI) landscape with Yahoo Finance Editor-in-Chief. Brian Sozzi at the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, Switzerland. According to Prince, China has fallen behind in some aspects of AI development. He attributes the delay to the country’s cautious approach to the “unpredictable potential” of AI, which has “held them back.” Prince says their apprehension has led Chinese authorities to “regulate the outcomes” of AI technology, a policy he says will “continue to hold them back” in the global development of AI. For more news and expert analysis…

THE World Finance Council proudly unveils the highly anticipated WFC Fintech 2025 Dubaiwhich will take place on January 29, 2025to the prestigious Downtown Pullman Creek In Dubai. This groundbreaking event will bring together global leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and technology visionaries to explore and shape the transformative potential of fintech to revolutionize global finance. WFC Fintech 2025 Dubai is designed to provide cutting-edge discussions and insights on the latest trends and technologies that are reshaping the financial ecosystem. The event will highlight key innovations including artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, digital payment systems and financial inclusion strategies, placing participants at the…

(Bloomberg) — Over the past two years, the Biden administration has struck a careful balance on artificial intelligence. The White House has taken steps to ensure the United States stays ahead of China in developing the technology, while trying to address some of AI’s many potential risks. Most read on Bloomberg In his first 24 hours back in Washington, Donald Trump sent a different message to the AI ​​community: Just build. On Monday, Trump repealed Biden’s sweeping executive order on AI. The move immediately halted the implementation of key security and transparency requirements for AI developers. Some tech executives at…