I was just about to use a skincare product sent by a brand when I received a call from their customer service team informing me that the batch was faulty. That’s unsettling to say the least. I’d be hesitant to shop with them again. Once a mistake like that happens, it’s hard to take the risk again. This is where the best quality management systems (QMS) become crucial for businesses. A well-implemented QMS helps businesses catch issues early, ensuring product quality and compliance with industry standards. By streamlining processes, tracking production quality, and providing visibility into every stage of the product lifecycle,…
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The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has sent out a new press release that “urges” officials to vote yes on a landmark vote that could help with harmful behaviours around gambling. The “standard for markers of harm” is an initiative in the works since 2022, between the EGBA and European Committee for Standardisation (CEN). With the markers for harm in place, it would allow for analysis on a more granular level to weed out harmful tactics from online gambling, as well as “enabling early intervention and harm prevention”. The markers that the EGBA wants to monitor are changes in…
FTX’s bankruptcy estate is set to release $1.6 billion of funds to creditors at the end of the month, marking the third major payout following the crypto exchange’s implosion nearly three years ago.The FTX Recovery Trust, which oversees the bankruptcy process, announced on Friday that payments will begin on September 30 for creditors who have completed verification steps on the FTX claims portal. Funds will be routed through service providers BitGo, Kraken or Payoneer and are expected to land in accounts within three business days.U.S. customer claims will receive 40% in the latest round, bringing their total recovery so far…
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Every year, MIT Technology Review selects one individual whose work we admire to recognize as Innovator of the Year. For 2025, we chose Sneha Goenka, who designed the computations behind the world’s fastest whole-genome sequencing method. Thanks to her work, physicians can now sequence a patient’s genome and diagnose a genetic condition in less than eight hours—an achievement that could transform medical care. Register here to join an exclusive subscriber-only Roundtable conversation with Goenka, Leilani Battle, assistant professor at the University of Washington, and our editor in chief Mat Honan at 1pm ET next Tuesday September 23. The must-reads I’ve…
Stablecoin builders have a narrow window to establish competitive advantages before the GENIUS Act’s full implementation, as critical regulatory details remain undetermined.According to a report by Variant Fund policy lead Salah Ghazzal, early compliance preparation could create lasting market moats while competitors wait for complete regulatory clarity.The legislation establishes clear directional requirements but leaves implementation specifics to future rulemaking.Builders can begin structuring compliant products around known mandates, including safe reserves, par redemption capabilities, capital buffers, and Bank Secrecy Act programs, while competitors remain paralyzed by uncertainty.Companies starting compliance infrastructure now gain operational advantages when rules are finalized. The report noted…
September 18, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that EURC is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading EURC trading is live as of September 18, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits made using other networks will be lost. Here’s some more information about this asset: EURC (EURC) EURC is a euro-denominated stablecoin issued through regulated affiliates of Circle, the same company behind USDC. It is an asset that can be…
If you want to strengthen your brand, consider implementing strategic marketing approaches. Start by conducting a SWOT analysis to identify strengths and opportunities. Next, explore personalized loyalty programs to improve customer retention. Engaging content marketing can likewise draw in new audiences. Furthermore, using augmented reality can create immersive experiences. These techniques can boost your brand’s visibility and effectiveness. Let’s explore each strategy in more detail to see how they can work for you. Key Takeaways Conduct a SWOT analysis to identify strengths and opportunities for tailored marketing strategies that resonate with target audiences. Implement personalized loyalty programs to increase customer…
Google Cloud announced Thursday it has added fast-rising AI coding startups Lovable and Windsurf to its roster of customers. Both companies have chosen Google Cloud as their primary cloud computing provider, the latest sign of Google’s rising prominence against larger rivals AWS and Microsoft Azure. The deals also highlight Google’s efforts to make its cloud business more central to the company’s future. Today, Google Cloud is overshadowed by larger competitors like AWS and Microsoft, as well as Google’s much larger advertising business. But it is seeing upwards momentum. Google Cloud is one of the company’s fastest-growing business lines. On its…
Singapore-based DBS Group has joined forces with crypto fintech Ripple and the U.S. asset manager Franklin Templeton to offer tokenized trading and lending services to accredited and institutional investors. The move targets growing demand from institutions for regulated, on-chain investment products. DBS will build a digital exchange on Ripple’s XRP Ledger blockchain that will provide trading and lending services for tokenized money market funds and stablecoins. The trio signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), marking one of the largest efforts to merge traditional money market funds with stablecoins and blockchain technology. Singapore’s DBS Bank to Launch Digital Exchange to Trade…
