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Key insight: LendingClub has picked a new name that includes the word “bank,” an important milestone in the 20-year-old company’s evolution.What’s at stake: By rebranding itself as Happen Bank, the company is telling existing and potential customers that it’s a bank, one with a range of products and services.Forward look: The change is set to roll out this summer, CEO Scott Sanborn said.LendingClub, which debuted two decades ago as an online alternative to traditional bank lending, is changing its name this summer as part of its evolution into a full-fledged bank.Say hello to Happen Bank. Processing ContentThe San Francisco-based company said…

Key Highlights Platform transitions from prediction markets to continuous crypto derivatives trading Regulated perpetual futures set for April 27 rollout with USD collateral Monthly trading volumes surpassed $1 billion mark in March 2025 Stablecoin collateral integration planned for Q2 following initial launch Strategic positioning against established players like Coinbase and Binance Kalshi is set to enter the cryptocurrency derivatives arena with a regulated perpetual futures offering scheduled for April 27. This strategic expansion represents a significant departure from the platform’s traditional event-driven contract model, introducing continuous trading instruments linked to digital asset valuations. The initiative enables Kalshi to directly challenge…

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Granted, 19th-century proverb writers were talking about the fruit, but Tim Cook helped give new meaning to the adage with the release of the very first Apple Watch. In fact, I’d argue that when he hands the reins to John Ternus in September, it won’t be iPhones, Macs, AirPods, or the Vision Pro that defines Cook’s legacy. It’ll be how the Apple Watch set the course for modern health tech.You don’t have to take my word for it. In 2019, Cook himself told told Mad Money host Jim Cramer, “…If you zoom…

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2026 / The Investments & Wealth Institute (the Institute)-the premier professional association, education provider, and standards body for financial advisors-presented two awards recognizing outstanding contributions to the investment and wealth management body of knowledge during a special awards ceremony at the Institute’s flagship conference, Experience 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, on April 21, 2026. Journal Research Award The Journal Research Award honors the author(s) of an original article representing the best writing for the previous year germane to investment consulting and/or private wealth management published in the Journal of Investment Consulting or…

Engaging in financial planning is crucial in your 20s because it builds good habits, creates positive momentum and prepares you for the squeeze years of your 30s and 40s, when gargantuan expenses such as buying a home, having children and caring for aging parents put intense financial pressure on millions of Americans.However, those who put off planning and participating in their own financial lives during their 20s miss out on preparation, foundation building and big money lost in the long-term.Here are the hidden costs.Read More: I’m a Financial Planning Expert: Here Are 3 Ways ChatGPT Can Save You MoneyTry This:…

Sparta, a 220-foot-long Heesen superyacht uses Voly software to manage a wide variety of essential tasksVolyI’m always grateful when I get invited onboard one of the world’s largest and most expensive superyachts because experiencing the quality, craftmanship, art, imagination and over-the-topness they embody—and yes, occasionally taking a dip in the pool on deck—is obviously pretty special. But, my interest in, and respect for the entire superyacht ecosystem goes much deeper than simply taking a dip in the pool. In fact, I’m just a regular guy who happens to work in the superyacht industry. And you might find this hard to…

What is really worth your attention in the busy, buzzy world of AI? Our reporters and editors have spent years thinking about this question, charting AI’s progress and mapping out what’s next. Now, for the first time, we’ve distilled our answers into a single list.Inspired by our annual list of 10 Breakthrough Technologies, here’s a brand new look at the big ideas, trends, and new advances in AI that are driving progress or shifting power dynamics today—and will shape what’s possible tomorrow.

A recently released pilot guideline on the ethics review and service of AI technology, by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and nine other government departments, is set to provide a framework for trustworthy AI.Central to the guideline are efforts to support technological innovation in AI ethics review and to strengthen the use of technical measures to prevent AI-related ethical risks.”The guideline represents an important extension, refinement and improvement of the country’s sci-tech ethics institutional framework,” said Wei Yiming, an expert in the field of industry and information technology.He noted that the guideline is grounded in the inherent features…

Key insight: Slash Financial is the latest large funding round in the private venture capital market for fintechs.Expert quote: “Deal sizes are climbing at earlier stages, and median valuations are at record highs across the board.” —Pitchbook’s Rudy YangForward look: The business banking fintech will use the funds to invest in distribution and marketing and support the launch of its new AI agent.Business banking fintech Slash Financial has reportedly reached unicorn status through its latest funding round.Processing ContentThe fintech, which offers bank accounts, corporate credit cards, global payments and digital asset offerings to business customers, announced on Thursday that it…

NFT Platform Foundation Closes After Rescue Deal Fails Foundation, a prominent Ethereum-based (CRYPTO: $ETH) platform for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has shutdown after a planned rescue acquisition by Blackdove failed. According to a social media post, Foundation will not return to active service because the deal intended to sustain its future collapsed.  Foundation had hoped an acquisition by Blackdove, a specialized digital art platform and technology company, would allow it to keep running under new management.  More From Cryptoprowl: A separate message from Blackdove said the Foundation marketplace would remain online for a brief window to allow users to delist their…

isak55/Shutterstock Installing a Linux distro is a great way to breathe new life into an older laptop, but there are a ton of options to choose from, and someone not well-versed with the ecosystem might end up feeling overwhelmed. Google has partnered with a company called Back Market to provide a solid alternative — it’s a ChromeOS Flex USB kit that allows you to transform an old or aging laptop into a more stable machine. Google and Back Market’s ChromeOS Flex USB key is only $3 brand new, with no subscriptions or additional…

Strategic joint venture aims to enhance liquidity, transparency, and investor confidence in Stake’s real estate offerings in the UAE DUBAI, UAE, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stake, the MENA region’s leading digital real estate investment platform, and ACE & Company, a Swiss-headquartered global investment group focused on private markets, with more than $2.0 billion in assets under management, today announced a strategic partnership to support the development of liquidity solutions for investors in Stake products. The agreement will focus initially on the platform’s real estate portfolio in the UAE, held through Prescribed Companies, the equivalent of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) in…

Every person, household and business should keep track of how much money is coming in, how much is going out and where it’s being spent. Budgets come in all shapes and sizes — managing money is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. However, flying blind will inevitably lead to overspending, under-saving and missed bills.With that in mind, the following is a roundup of the best pieces of budgeting advice from money experts. Some deal with strategies and methods, others with formats and styles. All of them include advice from the biggest names in the personal finance world, hand-crafted for regular people like…

The FBI has warned about potential security risks tied to some smartphone apps developed overseas.The agency didn’t name specific apps, but several popular ones have been under scrutiny before. And despite those concerns, millions of people are still using them every day.That has some users asking a simple question: If I delete one of these apps… what do I replace it with? One option getting more attention is Edits from Meta Platforms.A familiar experience for CapCut usersIf you create videos on your phone for social media, you may already be using CapCut. It’s one of the most popular video editing…

IRVINE, Calif., April 20, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Founders, investors, and industry leaders are coming together to promote and celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and community for the first-ever Irvine Tech Day on the second weekend of May. The packed agenda includes an exclusive Entrepreneurs Reception, a fireside chat, keynote speakers, panel discussions, pop-up market with startup businesses, and a big pitch contest amongst the top founders in the Irvine area. “Irvine continues to lead as a hub for technology and innovation,” said Irvine City Councilmember William Go (District 2). “Irvine Tech Day is a powerful example of what happens when founders, investors, and community…

Billionaire Warren Buffett has made his fortune by sticking to what he knows best, and also steering clear of those things he’s not so sure of, like tech. While tech stocks haven’t been completely foreign to Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio over the years, Buffett has by no means been loading up on tech companies due to their cutting-edge technologies. Apple is one of his most popular holdings, but its days of being a highly innovative and fast-growing tech company are arguably long gone. But what if Buffett were more of a tech investor, comfortable investing in the sector, and wanted exposure…