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Identity-authorization network Proof and business-identity platform Enigma Technologies Inc. are looking to a new certificate program to take on the issue of how to trust businesses operating in an agentic-commerce environment. Announced Thursday, the program, called Business Certificates, will be a verified credential layer that identifies a participating business to individuals and systems operating in…
Alphabet made history Wednesday with a quarterly profit that stretched into 12 figures for the first time in the search giant’s history—and perhaps for the first time in any company’s history. Alphabet, the parent company of Google, grew its bottom line by 298% year-over-year in the second quarter, totaling an astounding $112.1 billion in net…
It is a big week in Washington, D.C., for the crypto and prediction market industries. First, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced new rules, Regulation Crypto Assets, to provide a regulated path to issue and trade certain crypto assets. The move was somewhat surprising, as a meeting had been scheduled for last week to review…
Key Takeaways Private student loan refinancing rates have remained relatively level over the past year. Rates have fallen from their recent peaks but are still considerably higher than they were five years ago during the pandemic. Borrowers with stable income and improved credit scores may find that refinancing could pay off if they’re carrying high-interest…
Having an emergency fund can protect you from small things like a broken washing machine, a car repair, or a temporary loss of income. A serious injury, however, can make your financial situation worse than it seems. After being hurt in an accident, you’ll have several large expenses arise while your ability to earn income…
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