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Paid content Unibank joins FinTech Armenia as a Founding Member – a pioneering industry organization focused on driving better FinTech connectivity, innovation and transformation – both in Armenia and internationally. FinTech Armenia’s industry Association serves as a connectivity platform focused on building an all-encompassing FinTech Hub in Yerevan – reshaping the Financial Technology sector’s future across Payment Systems, Capital Markets, AI for Financial Services, Blockchain & Tokenization, Insurance and Banking transformation – locally, regionally, and worldwide. Unibank is committed to supporting Digital Transformation and FinTech Armenia’s proactive efforts to develop the FinTech sector – boosting financial innovation in Armenia and…

Explore why ZKP, Ethereum, XRP, and Binance Coin are being compared as top cryptos to buy, and how ZKP’s technical model positions itself among other networks.

Howells, who will assume the role from 2026, has more than five decades of experience in the general insurance industry and has been an insurance broker for over 40 years. His career includes senior management positions at Austbrokers Holdings and Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT), as well as serving as managing director of Austbrokers Sydney and involvement in establishing AIMS. Over his career, Howells has held professional designations such as senior associate of ANZIIF (CIP), an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services (QPIB), a Business Management Certificate from the Australian Institute of Management, and associate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Smart contracts are among the most innovative creations within the blockchain ecosystem, enabling DeFi, NFTs, and automated transactions. While smart contracts create this trustless automation, they come with a set of new security challenges, with particular consideration regarding interactions across a set of varied blockchains. A recently emerging threat is Cross-Chain Bridge Impersonation, which is an extremely dangerous tactic utilized by attackers to exploit smart contract interactions.In this article, I explain smart contracts in plain, organized language: how they work, and why they matter, but also why it is so important for anyone who interacts with blockchain technology to understand…

Cyber Week deals are some of the best we’ve seen this year, especially for gaming PCs. This was a great one for hardware, with Nvidia’s new Blackwell 50-series GPUs pushing both 4K performance and advanced AI potential, and we’ve seen some really impressive machines pass through the PC Labs testing portal. Below you’ll find some serious price drops on well-reviewed desktops and laptops, so snag your dream machine before Cyber Week ends.Finding the Best Cyber Week Gaming DealsIt’s not as simple as clicking “sort by price.” Be careful when browsing retailers during the holiday season, as some sellers try to…

You’ll want some tips on a family budget. Money touches everything from school lunches to birthday parties to your own well-being. If traditional budgeting has ever left you feeling judged or behind, you are not alone. Many mothers are managing shifting costs, invisible labor and the constant pull of “shoulds.” According to the Federal Reserve’s 2024 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking, parents’ financial well-being has not recovered since 2021, citing inflation as a key factor in the ongoing strain.A guilt-free budget starts from what matters most to your family, then builds simple systems that reduce mental load and decision…

Under this White House, crypto is to income generation what the presidential pardon power is to justice, something bounded almost exclusively by lines that President Trump himself draws. In that sense, it’s unsurprising that the two have been so often intertwined. Trump’s controversial pardon of former Honduras president Juan Orlando Hernández, indicted by the Justice Department during Trump’s first term in office, leaves a breadcrumb trail back to cryptocurrency. (Trump ally Roger Stone, who’s been eager to claim credit for Hernández’s good fortune, has positioned the pardon as a means of protecting “a haven for Bitcoin entrepreneurs.”) His pardon of…

Roshan Kumar Shetty, BFSI Head & Public Sector Americas – Tech Mahindra.In my experience, the financial industry has spent the better part of a decade in a gold rush—a frantic race for territory, fueled by disruption and rapid expansion. But the landscape is changing. The conversations I’m having with leaders today are no longer about moving fast and breaking things; they’re about building things that last. This isn’t just a feeling; it’s a market reality.A recent report from the World Economic Forum confirms that the fintech industry is transitioning from “rapid expansion to sustainable growth,” with customer acquisition rates moderating…

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.One of the great things about this job is that I get to write about all sorts of gadgets. Many times, the stuff that catches my eye isn’t the hot-ticket item like a new iPhone, but the smaller, stranger, more obscure stuff. These are things you might never have known existed, but they enter your life and change it for the better.And looking at the list of top-selling gadgets (by number of units sold through our story links) that ZDNET readers have been buying in 2025, it seems that readers share my taste…

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations. Debt can prevent you from reaching your financial goals. It’s hard to save for a down payment on a home or other financial goal while juggling credit cards, student loan payments and bills from an unexpected event, such as a medical emergency. If you’re trying to tame the amount of money you owe, you may explore debt relief options to find the best fit for you. Money Management International, or MMI, is an organization that provides debt management education…

Financial uncertainty is causing anxiety for many this holiday season. NPR’s A Martinez asks a personal finance journalist for tips on holiday shopping this year. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: There’s a lot of financial uncertainty this holiday season. Tariffs, inflation and layoffs are – affect really what people can afford to spend and how they feel about spending it. As part of NPR’s Cost of Living series, we’re going to talk about shopping for the holidays with Jeanine Skowronski. She’s a personal finance journalist and the founder of the newsletter Money As If. Jeanine, so what have you been hearing from…

A report from Omdia reveals that Latin America’s smartphone market grew 1 per cent YoY in Q3 2025, with shipments reaching 35.2 million units, the highest quarterly level since Q4 2015. The region’s resilience amid economic uncertainty, cautious inventory management, and moderate consumption was reflected in shipments across top vendors. Samsung led with 11.6 million units and a 33 per cent share, driven by its low-end A-series models, which accounted for 68 per cent of its shipments. Xiaomi followed with 6.3 million units (18 per cent share), while Motorola ranked third, marking its sixth consecutive quarter of decline with an…

MARGARET GILES and CHRISTINE BENZ of Morningstar As 2025 winds down, here are some moves to help you finish the year strong financially. Morningstar’s director of personal finance and retirement planning, Christine Benz, discusses strategies. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Benefits of Rebalancing Your Portfolio Q: What are the benefits of portfolio rebalancing, and who most needs to do it? A: The main benefit of rebalancing is risk reduction. You trim securities that have performed really well, presumably ones with higher valuations today. And you redirect the money into securities where returns have lagged, but valuations…

Power banks have become essential for people who rely on multiple gadgets throughout the day. From smartphones to earbuds, tablets, and smartwatches, every device needs dependable backup power. As on-the-go charging grows, the demand for advanced features such as fast charging, wireless power transfer, and multiport support has increased. Modern power banks now deliver smarter energy management with improved safety layers, compact bodies, and higher capacities that last longer between recharges. Explore these best power banks from trusted brands. Wireless power banks are also rising in popularity because they reduce cable clutter and allow easy charging during travel or outdoor…

Someone has hit the pause button on holiday joy.Stocks fell to start December after five straight days of gains. The S&P 500 was down 0.5%, Dow was down 0.9%, while the Nasdaq fell 0.4%. Losses were led by the utility sector, which is among the safest corners of the stock market.The month has started on a bad note not just with stocks but even with bonds. A popular Treasury exchange-traded fund, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond, declined 1.6%. Bitcoin traded as low as $83,840 today, a steep move lower compared with its peak over $120,000 in October.The sour tone in…

Krista Rager, a real estate investor, licensed realtor, CEO of Para-Coat Technologies Inc. and author, has released a children’s book series called “Penny & Brick,” according to a press release.The first three titles in the series are “Penny & Brick Learn Real Estate,” which focuses on real estate investing; “Penny & Brick Start a Lemonade Stand,” on business basics; and “Penny and Brick Learn to Save,” on learning to save for big goals.The collection is designed to teach children the basics of money, saving and investing – starting from their first piggy bank to their first big goal. The series…