TikTok Shop has become one of the fastest-growing brands in the United States, ranking third overall according to new research. The platform’s rapid growth signals that social commerce is finally hitting the mainstream in America. It even outpaced digital giants like ChatGPT and Coinbase in brand mo
Oklahoma is looking to Germany for workforce training solutions as Emirates Global Aluminium prepares to build a massive $4 billion aluminum plant near Tulsa. The facility aims to double U.S. aluminum production capacity and create up to 1,000 jobs by 2030.
African countries pay $2 in debt service for every dollar of aid received, with infrastructure investment shortfalls reaching $100bn annually. Rather than creating separate rating agencies, the focus should be on improving existing systems through better project preparation and data transparency.
British banks are pushing for regulatory relief as private credit groups surge with lighter capital requirements. HSBC says its requirements are five times higher for direct SME lending versus funding private credit. The Bank of England’s capital review results are due next month.
A new report reveals states are losing money on data center subsidies while keeping taxpayers in the dark about which tech giants benefit. Only 11 states disclose recipient names, and just five reveal subsidy amounts. Taxpayers are paying at least $1 million per permanent job created.
In the wake of the Louvre’s embarrassing security breach where the surveillance system password was simply “louvre,” privacy company Proton is stepping up. They’re offering museums, galleries, and libraries worldwide two years of their Proton Pass Professional service completely free. It’s a stark r
Wall Street is showing a clear double standard when it comes to AI spending. While megacaps get rewarded for increased capital expenditures, smaller tech companies are getting hammered for similar announcements. DoorDash, Duolingo and Roblox all saw double-digit stock slumps last week after revealin
The classic-style MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen just received a major funding boost. This comes as the game remains in early access on Steam, with developers promising to use the money to accelerate toward full launch.
Spanish hospitality tech platform Amenitiz has raised €38.9 million in Series B funding led by Kfund. The company now serves over 15,000 independent hotels across Europe and has processed €3 billion in bookings since 2022.
Clio’s massive funding round and billion-dollar acquisition signal a major consolidation in legal technology. The 17-year-old company is betting big on AI to transform how law firms operate globally.
