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easypaisa, Pakistan’s leading digital bank, celebrated the first year of its digital banking operations. The event was attended by guest of honor Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunications, Bilal Azhar Kayani, Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Musadik Masood Malik, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination and easypaisa board members, government officials, policymakers, business leaders, members of the media, and intelligentsia. Hosted by easypaisa’s Board Chairman, Irfan Wahab Khan; Board Director and President of Ant International, Douglas Feagin; and President & CEO, Jahanzeb Khan, the event highlighted easypaisa Digital Bank’s contributions and progress in advancing digital…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Snoop Dogg, an American rapper, record producer, and actor regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, has launched a non-fungible token collection to celebrate his 54th birthday. Snoop Mint appears amid the ongoing global NFT market downturn that has left many NFT collections in losses, showcasing that many people still value NFTs despite their current state. Snoop Dogg Drops An NFT Collection In a December 18 blog post, Snoop Dogg confirmed that they have launched a new non-fungible token collection to…

We all know someone who loves to cook but struggles to find enough hours in the day. Between prep work, monitoring temperatures, and the clean-up that follows, creating a culinary masterpiece often feels like a race against the clock. Helping the home chef in your life reclaim their evening doesn’t require hiring a sous chef; sometimes, the right tool makes all the difference.These kitchen gadgets are designed to streamline the cooking process, taking the guesswork and grunt work out of meal prep. Whether they are a seasoned pro or just starting to experiment with flavors, these gifts will help them…

Silver prices surged to all-time high levels in India on Monday (December 22), tracking a sharp rally in global markets driven by expectations of further US interest rate cuts, strong investment demand and persistent supply constraints.In the domestic market, silver traded at ₹219 per gram and ₹2.19 lakh per kilogram. The rally mirrored a strong move overseas, where spot silver jumped 3.3% to a historic high of $69.44 per ounce. The metal has soared 138% so far this year, significantly outperforming gold, as investors piled into precious metals amid macroeconomic uncertainty.Analysts said silver has benefited from the same factors driving…

Garrett Bourbina has three professional work titles. Bourbina is a certified financial planner (CFP), accredited portfolio management advisor (APMA) and is the senior wealth advisor at the Landing Point Financial Group, 36901 American Way, Suite 7, in Avon. In May, Bourbina will celebrate his 10th year at Landing Point Financial Group. Garrett Bourbina, who is a certified financial planner, accredited portfolio management advisor and senior wealth advisor at the Landing Point Financial Group in Avon takes a break from work. (Submitted) Bourbina said his interest in finance started in high school when he took a personal finance class and realized…

If you have ever been cruising down the interstate and asked yourself, “Should we get off at this exit or wait for something better,” you are exactly who the iExit app is for. iExit has been popular for years with truckers and RV travelers, but families and everyday road trippers are finally catching on. It takes the guesswork out of highway stops and can save you from settling for fast food when something much better is just a mile or two away. The app uses your phone’s GPS to show exactly what is coming up at the next several exits.…

Key Takeaways Proprietary technology includes tools and systems owned by a business for competitive advantage.Intellectual property, like patents and copyrights, safeguards proprietary technology.Proprietary technology can be developed in-house or acquired at a higher cost with restrictions.Examples include unique software and systems used internally or licensed to others.Protecting proprietary technology involves securing data and using non-disclosure agreements. What Is Proprietary Technology? Proprietary technology consists of exclusive tools, processes, or systems that give a company a competitive edge, often protected by patents or copyrights. It’s especially important in industries like biotech and software, and while firms can develop such technology themselves or…

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Mercury has applied for a national bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the San Francisco-based fintech announced Friday. Mercury, geared toward startups and venture capitalists, appointed Jon Auxier as the fintech’s chief banking officer and as president and CEO of the proposed bank. Auxier served as CFO of SoFi Bank, where he helped the company in its own journey toward becoming a bank. Auxier left SoFi in 2023, according to his LinkedIn profile. “Few fintechs have reached the level of financial strength and operational discipline to pursue a charter at this scale,” Auxier said in…

Ken Colburn  |  Special for The RepublicWatch out for telemarketing scams, Arizona Republic reporter warnsArizona Republic investigative reporter Richard Ruelas warns about phone calls from telemarketers. They may be scams.Question: What are these Bitcoin ATM scams targeting the elderly, so I can warn my parents?Answer: Bitcoin ATM scams are one of the fastest-growing ways criminals are stealing money, especially from older adults. Despite the name, these scams have nothing to do with investing in cryptocurrency. The Bitcoin ATM is simply the final step in a pressure-driven con designed to move money somewhere it can’t be recovered.The luresIt usually starts with…

What Is Wearable Technology? Wearable technology is known as wearables, and is a category of electronic devices worn as accessories, embedded in clothing, and even tattooed on skin. Wearables incorporate microprocessors and internet connectivity. They’ve evolved from items like eyeglasses and wristwatches to advanced devices like fitness trackers and virtual reality headsets. They have significant applications in various fields, particularly in medicine. Noteworthy examples include Google Glass, microchip implants, and medical monitoring and other healthcare devices. Key Takeaways Wearable technology includes devices worn as accessories or embedded in clothing, with practical, hands-free uses.Modern wearables incorporate microprocessors and internet connections for…

You may have heard of bottom-up and top-down investing approaches, but do you understand how these approaches or investing strategies really work? If not, read on to find out.  Key Takeaways Bottom-up investors focus on individual company fundamentals, like management and P/E ratios, regardless of market conditions.Top-down investors start with macroeconomic factors and then drill down to sectors and individual stocks.Bottom-up strategies emphasize long-term company performance, whereas top-down strategies capitalize on market trends.Top-down investors may shift focus across regions depending on economic conditions. Bottom-Up Investing: A Detailed Analysis Using a bottom-up investing approach, a money manager will closely examine the…

Despite the common advice to start a budget, many people find it difficult to stick to a budget or feel like budgeting just doesn’t work for them. Rich & REGULAR, a popular money podcast by Kiersten and Julian Saunders, recently shared a fresh perspective on why most budgeting advice falls short.For You: 6 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000Learn More: 8 Frugal Habits Americans Are Ridiculed for — and Why You Shouldn’t CareLet’s explore why most budgeting advice doesn’t work and how a more flexible, realistic approach can help you take control of your finances and actually…

OpenAI Group PBC today released a new version of GPT-Codex, its agentic artificial intelligence coding model that’s designed to automate complex software engineering tasks. The latest version, GPT-5.2-Codex, builds upon the capabilities of GPT-5.2, adding improvements in context compaction, large code refactoring, Windows environment performance and cybersecurity, the company said. According to OpenAI’s blog post, GPT-5.2-Codex achieved an unmatched score on the SWE-Bench Pro benchmark, with 56.4% accuracy, besting all other coding models launched so far. It also racked up a score of 64% on the Terminal-Bench 2.0 benchmark, outperforming earlier versions of Codex. It’s aided by stronger vision capabilities…

Nvidia, Google and OpenAI were among a handful of tech companies that met with White House officials Thursday morning to coordinate on President Donald Trump’s executive order directing the Department of Energy and various science agencies to adopt artificial intelligence. The roundtable brought together representatives from 24 tech companies to meet with Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Michael Kratsios, and DOE Undersecretary for Science Darío Gil, according to the White House and a person familiar with the meeting. Also in attendance were representatives from xAI, Anthropic and AMD, among others.…

Robotics manufacturing is transforming modern factories by combining advanced machines with human operators to improve efficiency, precision, and safety. Collaborative robots, or cobots, now assist workers with repetitive or dangerous tasks, increasing productivity by up to 30% while reducing workplace injuries significantly. Automation technology integrates AI vision systems, predictive maintenance, and digital twins, allowing factories to operate lights-out, producing millions of units daily with minimal human intervention.High-precision robots like Tesla’s Optimus and Fanuc arms achieve near-perfect welding and assembly accuracy, surpassing traditional labor. From assembly lines to material handling, robotics and automation enable faster production, reduce downtime, and maintain consistent…