In Profile: Chris Hewish, President and Interim CEO, Xsolla
Xsolla, a global video game commerce company working with the likes of Roblox, Epic Games and Ubisoft, recently partnered with global cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com to allow gamers to use cryptocurrency as a payment method for in-game spending. Chris Hewish, president and interim CEO of Xsolla, describes the partnership as a pivotal moment for the gaming […]
Marqeta Steps Into The AI Frontier to Elevate Embedded Finance Solutions
Marqeta, known for its card issuing platform, has ventured into the realm of artificial intelligence with the introduction of a new tool – Marqeta Docs AI. The newly-minted, AI-driven external-facing tool, rooted in OpenAI’s Large Language Models, targets a significant reduction in the time-to-value (TTV) for its clientele. Early reports also suggest a potential cut […]
ADHD Medication Shortage Continues as the School Year Begins
Parents and doctors say that drug shortages are leading to declines in learning and self-esteem.Read More
Hunter Biden’s Lawyer Steps Down From Case
The decision by the lawyer, Christopher J. Clark, is the latest development in the long-running negotiation between the Justice Department and Hunter Biden.Read More
8 TikTokers Redefining the Movie Review
The personalities of MovieTok are not critics in the traditional sense. But their upbeat videos earn them the devotion of movie lovers.Read More
On TikTok, Movie Critics Go By Any Other Name
On MovieTok, reviewers can reach an audience of millions and earn tens of thousands of dollars per post. “Critics,” they say, are old news.Read More
How People Sentenced to Life in Prison Made Their Case for Release
At age 17, Donnell Drinks was one of many young men in Philadelphia who went to prison for life without parole. Today, the city has resentenced more of those prisoners than any other jurisdiction.Read More
The 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Picking a Medicare Plan
Medicare can be confusing—so many choices, so much jargon. But it pays to do a little homework and pick the plan that’s right for you.Read More
Country Garden: Why Its Financial Crisis Poses a Risk to China
Country Garden was China’s biggest real estate developer. Now it is staring down default, facing billions of dollars in losses and $200 billion in unpaid bills.Read More
Anuj A. Shah Joins Stax as Managing Director and ESG Leader
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Stax LLC, a global strategy consulting firm specializing in commercial due diligence, value creation, and exit planning for private equity firms, PE-backed companies, hedge funds, and investment banks, has announced the appointment of Anuj A. Shah to the role of Managing Director and Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) & Impact […]