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Wait, people actually use Facebook Dating?

When we gather ’round the proverbial fire and exchange our online dating war stories, we’re usually talking about the usual suspects: Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, Grindr, and sometimes more niche apps like Lex. But ever since Facebook Dating launched in 2019, I’m not sure I have ever heard a tale that …

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a16z pauses its famed TxO Fund for underserved founders, lays off staff

Andreessen Horowitz is pausing its Talent x Opportunity (TxO) fund and program, according to four sources familiar with the matter, including more than one founder in the program.  The firm announced TxO in 2020 to support founders who do not have access to traditional venture networks. Many of TxO’s participants were women and minorities who, overall, receive …

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Wike Mentions Those Allegedly Behind Donald Trump’s Threat

Nyesom Wike, the minister of the FCT, has accused the opposition leaders of dividing the country by promoting religious sentiment Wike made the allegation while reacting to the claim of Christian genocide in Nigeria by US President Donald Trump The minister stressed that the opposition was acting beyond politics because …

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Starbucks cedes China control to Boyu Capital

Starbucks announced Monday it will sell a controlling stake in its Chinese retail operations, like this outlet in Beijing. Photo: ADEK BERRY / AFP/FileSource: AFP Starbucks announced Monday it will sell a controlling stake in its Chinese retail operations to investment firm Boyu Capital in a deal valuing the business …

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Latin America’s Fintech Boom Forces Banks to Evolve

Major Latin American banks are racing toward 100% digital models. Despite the rise of fintechs, traditional banks are determined not to be left behind. Digital transformation is no longer a buzzword in Latin America; it is an existential imperative. Digital natives like Brazilian neobank Nubank, Argentine fintech Ualá, and regional …

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