Tether backs stablecoin liquidity provider Mansa in $10M seed round
As payment companies increasingly explore stablecoins for cross-border payments and real-time settlement, some startups are tapping into the zeitgeist by providing liquidity via a revolving line of credit in stablecoins. One of them is Dubai-based but Africa-focused Mansa, whose offering…
The 7 Best Cash Management Accounts Reviewed for 2025
Cash management accounts are held at non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), investment firms, fintechs, payment processors, or brokerages. Generally, those needing cash management accounts have other investments housed at these depositories, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, certificates of deposit (CDs),…
Wordle today: The answer and hints for February 20, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer. If you just want to be told today’s word, you can…
DOGE Now Has Access to the Top US Cybersecurity Agency
Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old engineer with Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) known as “Big Balls,” is now on staff at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), WIRED has confirmed. He is joined by another member of…
AI-coding startup Codeium in talks to raise at an almost $3B valuation, sources say
Codeium, an AI-powered coding startup, is raising a new round of funding at a $2.85 billion valuation, including fresh capital, according to two sources with knowledge of the deal. The round is being led by returning investor Kleiner Perkins, the…
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Can I watch ‘Anora’ at home? Here’s when and where it’s streaming.
UPDATE: Feb. 19, 2025, 5:25 p.m. EST This article has been updated with the streaming release details and the latest pricing and deals. Anora, winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, is flooding award nomination lists…
USDS Engineering Director Resigns: ‘This Is Not the Mission I Came to Serve’
The director of data science and engineering for the United States Digital Service—which Elon Musk rebranded as the US DOGE Service—has resigned from her position. Anne Marshall, the now former director, spent more than a decade as an engineer at…
Uber ditches commissions in favor of daily fees for rickshaw drivers in India
Uber is moving away from its commission-based model for three-wheeled motorized rickshaw drivers in India in response to increased competition from local rivals Rapido and Namma Yatri. The ride-hailing giant will instead charge drivers a daily fee to use the…
6 Best Credit Unions for Business Accounts in 2025
If you’re a business owner exploring business banking options, credit unions can offer competitive products with lower fees and higher interest rates than traditional banks. However, membership requirements can be more restrictive, which is an important factor to consider when…
