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Lettuce Financial Launches LettuceHead AI to Answer Individual Entrepreneurs’ Tax Questions 24/7The announcement of funding and partnerships with industry leaders UpWork and NEXT Insurance comes less than six months after the launchSAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lettucethe automated accounting and tax solution for solopreneurs, announced that it has closed a $15 million Series A funding round led by Zeev Ventures. The funding will fuel accelerated growth, innovation and product development. The news follows Lettuce’s launch and seed funding announcement in March and a major product release in June. LettuceHead AIa free, one-of-a-kind AI chat bot specialized in…

Tsingha25 | Istock | Getty ImagesTHE Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation The government on Tuesday proposed a new rule requiring banks to keep detailed records on fintech app customers after the collapse of tech company Synapse left thousands of Americans bankrupt. locked of their accounts.The rule, which targets accounts opened by fintech companies in partnership with banks, would require the institution to keep records showing who owns the account and the daily balances attributed to the owner, according to an FDIC memo.Fintech applications often rely on a practice in which funds from many customers are pooled into one one big account…

Kadin Groen ’26, of Sioux Falls, is majoring in finance and fintech, as part of the Augustana University Fintech Program by Pathward™He is also a student-athlete in cross country and track and field and can often be found at Augustana’s Fintech Seminar Series. This summer, Groen interned at The Bancorp in Sioux Falls, a financial services company that supports the payments and banking needs of non-bank businesses.Due to the success of his internship, Groen was offered a position as a Product Development Analyst at The Bancorp. The Bancorp will also welcome Augustana Master of Business Administration (MBA) ProgramThe Leadership Academy…

We live in an era of constant opportunity and transformation, where innovations such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and cloud are revolutionizing the way people transact, work, travel and live. However, the fintech ecosystem is at the forefront of these transformative technologies, as evidenced by the exponential growth trajectory of the fintech industry, which is expected to reach a global market size of $200 billion by 2030, growing to $140 billion over a 10-year period. A significant portion of this growth will be driven by the Indian fintech market, which is the third largest in the world and also the fastest…

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up for the Artificial intelligence myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox.BlackRock is preparing to launch a $30 billion-plus artificial intelligence investment fund with tech giant Microsoft to build data centers and energy projects to meet the growing demands of AI.The financial partnership, which BlackRock The Global Infrastructure Partners fund, which is launching with its new infrastructure investment division, would be one of the largest investment vehicles ever raised on Wall Street. Microsoft and MGX, the Abu Dhabi-backed investment firm, are the fund’s general partners. Nvidia, the fast-growing chipmaker, will advise on the…

The Fiverr logo is seen on an office building in Tel Aviv, Israel on December 29, 2022. (Photo by Jakub … (+) (Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty Images Until recently, the gig economy was almost synonymous with creatives. The share of alternative forms of work, including freelancing, short-term assignments and split roles, has been on a steady upward trend in recent years. According to a recent report by UpworkFreelancers now contribute nearly $1.4 trillion to the U.S. economy. Fiverr estimates that nearly 50% of total income earned by independent professionals goes to creatives, but that may not be the…

Greenwood Project Breaks Barriers for Chicago Youth in FinTech – CBS Chicago Watch CBS News Building wealth is hard, and it’s even harder if you can’t connect with people who can help point you in the right direction. In an effort to reverse that trend, a new collaboration between World Business Chicago and the Greenwood Project is called FinTech Fest. Its mission is to break down barriers and connect young Black and Latino people in Chicago with business leaders so they can chart their own career paths. Be the first to know Receive browser notifications for breaking news, live events…

Spotonchain, a leading blockchain analytics platform, the Ethereum Foundation recently sold 100 ETH for 345,179 DAI. This transaction is notable because it happened just a few hours before the scheduled date. Ethereum ETFs Launchedadding intrigue to the timing and raising questions about the exact reason behind such a transaction.Recent Ethereum Foundation SalesSpotonchain reports that in 2024, the Ethereum Foundation sold a total of 2,366 ETH, or 6.9 million DAI, at an average price of $2,916 per ETH. The last recorded sale was 21 days ago, on July 2. These sales are seen as part of a strategic approach by the…

Share Tweet Share Share E-mail Fintech companies are bringing bold new ideas to an industry that has been dominated for decades by traditional banks and financial institutions. From cutting-edge payment platforms to revolutionary blockchain solutions, these startups are disrupting the world of finance. But let’s face it: In such a competitive space, having a great product isn’t enough. Customers need to trust you, and to earn that trust, they first need to find you. That’s where a solid marketing strategy comes in. And we’re not just talking about running a few ads here and there. SEO (Search Engine…

Healthcare Finance NewsAI is in the ‘Wild West’ phase, both promising and chaoticDeploying AI requires a use case strategy that starts with identifying the problems to be solved, says Michael Pencina, director of…20 hours ago