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Stephanie Ferris, Chief Executive Officer and President, FIS FIS GLOBALOn Monday, fintech giant Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) announced it closed its $13.5 billion acquisition of Global Payments’ Issuer Solutions business (formerly TSYS) ahead of schedule, while simultaneously completing the sale of its remaining minority stake in Worldpay to Global Payments. Then FIS did what most legacy fintechs don’t do at the moment a transaction closes: it shipped product.Alongside the closing, FIS announced a new “agentic commerce” offering for banks, built in partnership with Visa and Mastercard, designed to let AI agents initiate and safely conduct transactions across the card…

The bitcoin price surged above $97,000 this week, marking its strongest level in more than two months, on a mix of economic news and renewed inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs. Crypto investors appear to be kicking off 2026 with a familiar playbook: allocating heavily to Bitcoin ETFs.  On Tuesday, the dozen U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin funds recorded roughly $760 million in net inflows, the largest single-day total since October. Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) led the pack, absorbing about $351 million, while Bitwise’s BITB and BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) also posted strong gains. The momentum accelerated…

Mr Surya Prakash, Founder and Chief Technology Officer of CURAPOD, spoke to The Hans India about why pain management in India needs to move beyond painkillers and episodic treatment. He shared how clinically validated wearable technology can bridge the gap between hospital-led care and everyday pain management, making drug-free, non-invasive therapy both accessible and practical for long-term use at home.Pain management is a growing concern across age groups in India. What gaps did you observe in existing pain relief solutions that led to the development of CURAPOD? In India, pain management is still largely reactive. Most people depend on painkillers…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – January 14, 2026 — BlockTech, a global technology investment and innovation firm, announced the continued expansion of its international investment and ecosystem development activities as part of its evolution from a technology services provider into a multi-sector innovation investment platform. According to the company, the expansion reflects a broader strategic shift toward supporting early- and growth-stage technology ventures through a combination of capital investment, advisory services, and ecosystem development. BlockTech stated that its current investment focus spans artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, immersive digital environments, and next-generation digital infrastructure. The company indicated that the transition was driven…

They’re not buying this “no buy” advice. A slew of TikTok influencers are sharing their best money-saving methods for the New Year — but critics say cutting back on indulgences won’t make you a millionaire. Rach, a content creator who shares videos about her “frugal” lifestyle, went viral this week with her advice on “how to cut back realistically in 2026.” Rach, a content creator who shares videos about her “frugal” lifestyle, went viral this week with her advice on “how to cut back realistically in 2026.” Tiktok/itsrachey “This year, if you want to save money, you need to live…

We tested each platform on mobile and desktop using the same basic tax scenarios. Here’s what we considered for each of the five categories.Price and affordabilityWe looked at each price tier and how it stacked up against competitors’ similar offerings. Availability of a free option was important, but we also considered the likelihood that a user could actually file for free without being forced to upgrade. We also looked at how transparent each service was with their pricing. Services lost points if they didn’t clearly disclose costs of add-ons upfront. Eligibility and use casesWe tested each software using the same basic…

There’s a huge variety of proposals when it comes to what’s next for nuclear. Some companies are building smaller reactors, which they say could make it easier to finance new projects, and get them done on time.  Other companies are focusing on tweaking key technical bits of reactors, using alternative fuels or coolants that help ferry heat out of the reactor core. These changes could help reactors generate electricity more efficiently and safely.  Kairos Power was the first US company to receive approval to begin construction on a next-generation reactor to produce electricity. China is emerging as a major center…

Editor’s note: Vertical Voices focuses on specific verticals within the supply chain, highlighting the latest trends and news. It appears on the fourth Monday of each month. This month, we are looking at warehousing. If you are interested in future topics, you can see a full list of upcoming topics on our Editorial Calendar. Just a decade ago, only about 5% of warehouses had some form of automation. Today, nearly one-quarter do, and that number is only going to increase as legacy warehouses and industry sectors adopt more automation. Andy Williams, vice president of North America for Exotec, tells Supply Chain Management Review…

The property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry attracted undeserved negative publicity throughout 2025, blamed for making insurance—chiefly homeowners insurance—unavailable, unaffordable, or both. In numerous speeches, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) painted a picture of gathering gloom, prognosticating insurers curtailing business in high-risk states or raising premiums to nosebleed levels. Self-styled muckraking consumer advocates wrote about “insurer greed and executive excess.” As the only think tank with a dedicated P&C insurance program, R Street presents fact-based analysis of insurance-related public policy and calls out misinformation when applicable. Whitehouse’s argument is that climate change will be responsible for skyrocketing insurance premiums, rendering home…

In brief Coinbase abruptly pulled support for the Senate crypto market structure bill hours before a key Banking Committee vote. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong called the legislation “worse than the status quo.” The company has been fighting the banking lobby this week on provisions in the bill regarding stablecoin rewards. With less than 24 hours to go until a make-or-break vote on the crypto industry’s long-coveted market structure bill, America’s most powerful crypto company has abruptly pulled its support for the legislation.Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced Wednesday afternoon that the company—one of the industry’s most influential players in Washington—is pulling…

Last year at the Consumer Electronics Show, a solidly built Windows laptop that weighed just over two pounds was an exciting and novel concept. The 2.18-pound, Qualcomm-powered Asus Zenbook A14 took tech’s biggest showcase by storm as the thinnest and lightest Copilot+ PC in the world at the time. Among other accolades, it clinched our Best of CES award in the laptop category for its feathery yet rigid design, pretty OLED display, and all-day battery life. Even Oprah was a fan.Soon, the Zenbook A14 won’t be an outlier: Almost every PC maker had an exceptionally thin and light model in…

Most investors have heard the saying “the trend is your friend,” but not everyone knows how to make that idea work in practice. Momentum investing is one of the simplest ways to follow that principle. It’s built on a clear idea: stocks that are already performing well often keep performing well, and those that are falling often keep falling. This guide explains what momentum investing is, how it works, and how beginners can use it to build confidence in their investing decisions. We’ll move step by step, so you understand both the reasoning and the methods behind this powerful approach.…

Key Takeaways Daily money managers handle daily financial tasks for individuals, like paying bills.Services include tax assistance, bank record balancing, and medical bill management.The American Association of Daily Money Managers offers DMM certification.DMMs work alongside, but do not replace, accountants and investment professionals.Find certified DMMs through the American Association of Daily Money Managers’ website. What Is a Daily Money Manager (DDM)? If keeping track of finances feels overwhelming, a daily money manager (DMM) can handle day-to-day tasks like paying bills, balancing accounts, organizing tax records, and sorting medical bills. Retirees, busy professionals, and others who need support may benefit, with…

Apple announced Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription bundle that brings together several of its creative and productivity apps for video, music, imaging and document creation.The service combines apps including Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro with Apple’s productivity tools such as Keynote, Pages, Numbers and Freeform. The iOS manufacturer said the bundle is aimed at creators using Mac, iPad and iPhone.Final Cut Pro will add new video editing features for Mac and iPad, including tools designed to improve complex workflows. Pixelmator Pro will be available on the iPad for the first time, with support for touch and…

As tariff pressures and economic uncertainty impact the business landscape, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) released its U.S. Consumer Technology Industry Forecast at CES this week, showing the industry is projected to reach $565 billion in revenue in 2026, growing 3.7% year over year.The forecast was unveiled during CTA’s Tech Trends to Watch event at CES 2026, where industry leaders are gathering to discuss the latest innovations and assess the year ahead.The outlook underscores the industry’s resilience at a pivotal moment, as companies navigate economic challenges, shifting supply chains and growing pressure on consumer spending.“Even as tariffs and broader economic…

by Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, Wisconsin Watch January 14, 2026 When teacher Amanda Glunz started a robotics team at Audubon Technology and Communication High School four years ago, there were just five members.  Now, the program has grown to 32 students and two teams, including the newly formed all-girls team Av414nche. The newest team was designed to give girls an opportunity to break into science, technology, engineering and math, also known as STEM.  “We went with Av414nche at first, because you know how avalanches fall down? It’s like breaking down the barriers,” Audubon junior Lily Sanders said. …