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ClimeFi has recently introduced an innovative product that marks a significant evolution in the CDR market.According Clean Technica, historically seen as a niche area, CDR is gaining prominence as a crucial strategy for addressing emissions that are tough to eliminate.The catalyst for this new product was the growing need for sophisticated tools that could guide market participants more effectively. As the CDR market matures, stakeholders require dynamic, informed analyses to make savvy investment decisions, especially in a sector known for its complexities and rapid developments.ClimeFi specialises in financial solutions that target climate and environmental goals. The company has carved a…

Southwest Airlines said Tuesday that it will begin charging customers a fee to check bags, abandoning a decades-long practice that executives had described last fall as key to differentiating the budget carrier from its rivals. Southwest, which built years of advertising campaigns around its policy of letting passengers check up to two bags for free, said people who haven’t either reached the upper tiers of its Rapid Rewards loyalty program, bought a business class ticket or hold the airline’s credit card will have to pay for checked bags.The airline did not outline the fee schedule but said the new policy…

Highnote, a leading modern card issuance platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Splitit, a white-label instalment payment solution that allows consumers to use existing credit cards at checkout.This collaboration will integrate Splitit’s payment solution with digital wallets for the first time, enhancing flexibility for shoppers, according to FF News.The partnership enables Splitit to leverage Highnote’s tokenised virtual card technology to facilitate real-time payments to merchants.This allows consumers to seamlessly access Splitit’s embedded instalment payment options through their digital wallets, making it easier to choose pay-over-time solutions.Unlike traditional buy now, pay later (BNPL) offerings, Splitit’s model does not require additional…

OK, gardeners — it’s time to dig in! With about a week to go before the official start of spring, we’ve got work to do.A checklist:SoilFirst, test your soil’s pH level. Each plant thrives best within a specific range, and nutrient absorption will be impaired if the reading falls outside that range. If warranted, amend the soil with ground limestone to raise its pH or elemental sulfur to lower it. Test kits are readily available and reasonably priced.TreesFertilize trees with a slow-release product.Get pruning. Most deciduous trees and shrubs (those that lose their leaves in autumn), including fruit trees, should…

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has announced the launch of Tap-to-Add Card in Egypt.The company, renowned for its secure and seamless payment solutions, aims to enhance digital wallet adoption with this latest innovation, according to FF News.The introduction of Tap-to-Add Card is part of Visa’s strategy to promote digital payments in Egypt.By simplifying the process of adding contactless cards to digital wallets, the solution encourages greater adoption and provides a more secure and convenient experience for cardholders.Visa provides secure digital payment solutions worldwide, facilitating fast and reliable transactions for businesses and individuals. The company continues to innovate to…

Key Asian RegTech investment stats for 2024:Asian RegTech deal activity dropped by 35% YoYIndia dominated attracting 21% of all Asian RegTech deals in 2024Equal, a Hyderabad-based RegTech startup specialising in identity verification and financial data-sharing solutions, secured one of the biggest Asian RegTech deals of the year with its $10m Series A funding roundAsian RegTech deal activity dropped by 35% YoYThe Asian RegTech market experienced a significant contraction in 2024, with both funding and deal activity declining sharply compared to the previous year.Total investment fell to $560m, representing a 57% drop from the $1.3bn raised in 2023.The number of deals…

Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand for the first time on home soil when they meet Pakistan in a five-game T20 series, leading a squad named on Tuesday, which missed several key players because of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Bracewell starred as the Black Caps reached the final of the Champions Trophy and is one of seven players from that one-day team selected for the T20s. But a host of top names are not available due to IPL commitments, including regular skipper Mitchell Santner, along with Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson and Glenn Phillips. Kane Williamson also made himself unavailable…

Dr. Judah also introduced the Economic Growth Capital Resource (EGCR), a comprehensive financial platform designed to unlock the full potential of local economies and address global challenges such as poverty and economic instability. Powered by Juvidoe Technologies’ blockchain and AI platforms, the EGCR integrates several key components aimed at stimulating growth and fostering long-term economic benefits.

Medical imaging is a broad term that encompasses several distinct technologies. After working on AI-powered tools to enhance X-rays and mammographies, French startup Gleamer now aims to tackle magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Instead of starting from scratch, Gleamer has acquired two startups that have already been working on AI-powered MRI analysis: Pixyl and Caerus Medical. Gleamer is part of the second wave of startups trying to improve medical imaging using artificial intelligence. Several tech founders created startups around this topic in 2014 or 2015. While most of them went nowhere, there have been some consolidation in the space. For instance,…

Greenland, the world’s largest island, votes on Tuesday to elect its next parliament and government. The thinly populated Danish territory’s elections usually attract only local attention. However, this vote comes at a time when the island has exploded into geopolitical significance, with United States President Donald Trump openly — and repeatedly — declaring his intent to acquire it. Greenland, technically a part of North America, is rich in mineral resources, located halfway between Russia and the US, and already hosts a US base. “I think we’re going to get it. One way or the other, we’re going to get it,”…