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The Global Banking & Finance Review Awards programme has officially opened nominations for Best Fintech Hub 2026, recognising leading global ecosystems that are driving innovation, investment, and growth in financial technology.As fintech continues to reshape the global financial landscape, fintech hubs have emerged as critical engines of innovation—bringing together startups, regulators, financial institutions, investors, and technology providers. These hubs play a vital role in accelerating digital transformation, fostering entrepreneurship, and enabling the development of next-generation financial services.The Best Fintech Hub 2026 award celebrates cities and ecosystems that have demonstrated excellence in building a thriving fintech environment. It recognises hubs that…

Grok’s Base wallet lost 3 billion DRB tokens worth $174K after a prompt injection exploit using a gifted Bankr Club NFT. Bankr confirmed the attack. The wallet was public. Anyone with a Basescan tab could see it. Grok, the AI built by xAI, maintains a labeled onchain wallet on the Base network. It had limited transfer capability by default. That limitation, as it turned out, was not enough. The Gift Nobody Warned About An attacker linked to the address ilhamrafli.base.eth sent Grok’s wallet a Bankr Club Membership NFT. Free of charge. No strings visible. That NFT was not generosity. As…

pros and cons Pros Blazing-fast performanceFantastic Cherry MX keyboardNew matte OLED optionSolid, high-design build Cons ExpensiveHeavy, even for a gaming laptopVery limited battery more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.Are laptops the new desktops? Dell’s highest-end gaming laptops go head to head with desktop power — and with the exorbitant cost of RAM and associated hardware, the price gap isn’t as big as it once was. I’ve been using Dell’s Alienware 16 Area-51 for the past few weeks and have felt completely spoiled by all the power. Also: I’ve used Dell’s new XPS 16 for a week, and…

Making money in the real estate world isn’t just about buying low and waiting for values to climb. From high-capital investments to surprisingly accessible entry points, the opportunities are far broader than most people realize.Here are seven ways to build wealth in the industry, according to real estate agents themselves.Find Out: How Much House Can You Really Afford? The Answer May Shock YouTry This: Start Growing Your Net Worth With Smarter Tracking1. Hack Your Primary ResidenceIf you’re in a position to buy a home through either a conventional or FHA loan with 3% to 3.5% down, look for a home…

By Janet Currie As many households continue to watch their budgets, “joy-based budgeting” has become a more positive and realistic way to manage their money. Instead of focusing only on cutting spending, this approach encourages people to spend intentionally on the things that matter most to them. Joy-based budgeting helps consumers prioritize purchases and experiences that bring real value while cutting back on expenses that don’t. Data from a recent Bank of America survey indicates that last year, lower-priced discretionary retail and service categories like big box stores, secondhand and novelty stores saw spending growth, while customers pulled back on…

A guideline in Apple’s App Store is disrupting vibe coding apps, which has led to the removal and blocking of three in the past month. According to a report from The Information, vibe coding app Anything was recently removed from the App Store. Vibe coding has taken the world by storm and changed the way people look at apps and website creation. You don’t need any technical know-how with vibe coding — you can create them simply by chatting to large language models like Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT.  With the rise in popularity of vibe coding came new apps, letting you vibe…

Investing in tech and artificial intelligence (AI) has been the hottest theme in the markets in the past few years. Recently, investors have specifically pivoted to memory and storage stocks, as demand for those types of products has been through the roof as a result of AI. And in doing so, shares of both Sandisk (SNDK +11.96%) and Micron Technology (MU +11.06%) have been taking off. Within the past 12 months, Micron’s stock has risen by more than 600%, while Sandisk has soared by over 3,500%. There’s plenty of excitement around these stocks, and while there are similarities, there are…

MONTREAL — Telecommunications workers are calling for government restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence in the sector, suggesting the technology is being used to monitor workers and disguise the accents of overseas call centre workers. The Canadian Telecommunications Workers’ Alliance detailed their AI concerns on April 30 in front of the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Industry and Technology, in Ottawa. The alliance includes, among others, three major unions in the sector: Unifor, the United Steelworkers union, and the Canadian Union of Public Employees. They represent 32,000 workers in Canada’s telecommunications industry, including Bell, Rogers, and Telus. In…

Brokers, insurers, underwriters and service providers from across the market turned out for a night of cocktails, wine, dinner, live music entertainment from singer Teegan Bishop — and the main event, the awards themselves. This year’s MC, the witty television personality and comedian Ed Kavalee (pictured), kept the night rolling along with panache.

Between early February and late April, Strategy (MSTR +3.79%), formerly known as MicroStrategy, purchased 103,690 Bitcoin (BTC +2.25%), spending more than $7.5 billion in the process. Its holdings now stand at more than 818,000 bitcoins, or about 3.9% of Bitcoin’s 21 million-coin supply cap. The pace of those purchases — totaling around 0.5% of the coin’s maximum possible supply — suggests that the company has a particular timeline in mind for its accumulation. For investors, the most relevant question is whether this purchasing is a structurally bullish force or if it’s introducing centralization, which could prove to be a risk later…

A variety of air fryers and kitchen appliances placed neatly on a retail shelf – AS project/ShutterstockWe may receive a commission on purchases made from links.We’ve covered the kitchen tools not to waste your money buying. We’ve even listed the most silly and stupid kitchen gadgets that are totally unnecessary, but bring us great joy. Now, we’re uncovering what high-tech kitchen products are worth the price. We’re in the year 2026, where some of the market’s most modern kitchen gadgets are so “smart,” they basically do the thinking for you.From app-controlled appliances to AI-powered ovens that can actually recognize what…

The US stock market, typically considered the engine of the global economy, has struggled to find its footing through the first months of 2026, even as the rest of the world has surged ahead.As a result, US stocks are off to their worst start of the year since 1995 against the global market, according to data from Goldman Sachs.While the S&P 500 (^GSPC), tracking the largest US companies, has fallen by 1% since the start of the year, an index tracking market returns throughout the rest of the global economy (ACWX) has returned 8%. The trend holds true over the…

Everybody wants to be a millionaire. Fortunately, while becoming one is far more feasible today than it’s ever been before, that doesn’t mean it’s easy.Understanding how millionaires think, and why, will help you get on the road to riches. What do millionaires know about money and money management that you don’t …yet? Keep reading to explore further, with testimonies from actual millionaires.Learn Next: 10 Clever Ways To Make Your Money Work for YouFor You: Start Growing Your Net Worth With Smarter Tracking1. Holding Too Much Cash Is a Bad MistakeYes, you need to have an emergency fund on hand, ideally…

When you find the right accounting software, managing invoices stops being a headache. After social media and payment platforms, accounting software was the most widely adopted technology by small businesses, according to a U.S. Chamber of Commerce report from 2025.The best platforms easily track income and expenses, run reports and forecasts and integrate seamlessly with other business software. CNBC Select has chosen the best accounting software for small businesses in a variety of categories, including affordability, customization and ease-of-use. For information on how we made our choices, check out our methodology.Best accounting software for small businessesBest for finding mistakes: Intuit…

The tech world kicked off 2026 with a staggering wave of job cuts, and AI has quickly become the go-to explanation from corner offices across Silicon Valley. But industry analysts and business leaders are pushing back on that narrative — arguing that the real story behind Big Tech’s staffing bloodbath is far less futuristic than the headlines suggest.80,000 Jobs Gone in Just Three MonthsIn the first quarter of 2026, 86 tech companies laid off more than 80,000 employees — a dramatic surge compared to the approximately 30,000 workers let go by 103 tech companies during the same period in 2025.…

Axiant launches with a process-first methodology built on a simple argument: most automation failures are not technology problems. According to a widely cited industry analyst report, 85 percent of AI and automation projects fail. The statistic is widely cited. What is less widely examined is why. Lubbock, TEXAS, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Axiant, a business process automation consultancy launching today, has spent years studying that question, and its answer is consistent across industry, company size, and technology platform. The automation is not the problem. The process underneath it is. Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign…