Fintech Investment Surges to $103.1B in H1 2026, Led by Mega-Deals
The numbers are in, and they tell a powerful, contradictory story about the state of finance’s technological frontier. In the first half of 2026, global investment in fintech surged to $103.1 billion, a staggering jump that puts the sector on track for its strongest year since the heady days of 2022. But look closer, and the narrative fractures. This isn’t…
Microsoft’s AI Spending: How Employees Track Usage and Costs
A recent peek inside Microsoft has revealed something more fascinating than just salary figures. While employees have long shared compensation details on internal spreadsheets to promote transparency, a new column has appeared this year. Alongside base pay, raises, and stock awards, hundreds of workers are now voluntarily reporting their AI $ Usage Per Month. An internal document viewed by Business…
Trump’s Endorsement: Impact on South Carolina Senate Runoff
The air in South Carolina hangs thick, not just with summer humidity, but with the weight of a political gamble. From my vantage point, having covered the ebb and flow of power in this town for two decades, I’ve seen endorsements come and go. Some are mere formalities. Others are calculated risks. Then there are the rare few that represent…
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