Voluntary AML initiative could improve crypto’s optics: A group of firms is self-regulating to help companies comply with US laws covering fund transfers between financial institutions’ customers.
Crypto mining keeps working on its environmental problem: ConocoPhillips is running a pilot program to sell natural gas that it would have otherwise burned away to a bitcoin processor.
The creator economy continues to accelerate, particularly internationally: Both Twitter and Cameo have announced new initiatives to keep creators and celebrities on their platforms.
BofA posts soaring digital-engagement stats: Surges in retail banking, wealth management, and payments, including some triple-digit growth, connect degree of engagement with profitability.
The climate for sustainability is getting hot: IBM’s new accelerator is yet another example of brands championing sustainable initiatives.
Walmart Inc.’s earnings show the benefit of prioritizing value over profits: The company’s decision to keep prices low helped it maintain growth and gain market share.
Labor exploitation for EV battery mining is a problem that tech can help fix: Advances in AI and 3D modeling could reduce labor-intensive mining, but battery recycling might stem the problem.
The Great Resignation incites high need for competitive health benefits—but it’s getting expensive: Employers are in a tight spot as the cost of providing health benefits skyrockets. We unpack how digital health startups like Sesame have a solution.
Roku looks to boost hardware sales with smart TVs: The company has seen sales of its CTV devices slow over the past year, and tapping into smart TVs could be the answer.
Spotify acquisitions cement its future in podcasts: Additions of Chartable and Podsights would enhance ad analytics capabilities, making the company a more attractive partner for marketers.
Unionization efforts pose a challenge to brands’ images: Labor efforts at Amazon, Apple, REI, and Starbucks show a side of these popular brands that could turn off consumers.
Clearview AI’s quest to grab 100B photos could be running out of time, money: The company is raising funds for a database of every person’s face, but investment should go into removing racial bias.
Virgin Galactic’s bumpy stock ride raises questions about space tourism’s viability: The nascent space tourism industry is proving popular among the wealthy, but long-term market viability is unclear without affordable options.
Smartphones continue to dominate W-Fi consumption in Comcast homes: Development in Wi-Fi technologies could go a longer way than 5G investment for home broadband access.
JPMorgan has established a presence in the blockchain-based virtual world Decentraland and published a report on opportunities within the sector.