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AI Explained: Is Anthropomorphism Making AI Too Human?
AI Explained: Is Anthropomorphism Making AI Too Human?
July 08, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

As eCommerce giants and tech startups strive to make online interactions more engaging, they’re turning to anthropomorphism — attributing human characteristics to nonhuman entities. It...

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Green Dot Banking Platform Extends Partnership With Wealthfront 
Green Dot Banking Platform Extends Partnership With Wealthfront 
December 19, 2022  |  Digital-First Banking

The Green Dot banking platform has extended its partnership with wealth management provider Wealthfront.  The two companies said in a Monday (Dec. 19) press release...

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UBS-Wealthfront Deal Reportedly Shot Down by Shareholders, US Regulators
UBS-Wealthfront Deal Reportedly Shot Down by Shareholders, US Regulators
October 02, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Swiss bank UBS reportedly dropped its bid for U.S. wealth-management operation Wealthfront last month due to pushback from shareholders and U.S. regulators. When UBS and...

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Switzerland’s UBS Buying Wealthfront for $1.4B
Switzerland’s UBS Buying Wealthfront for $1.4B
January 26, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Swiss Bank UBS will purchase wealth management firm Wealthfront in an all-cash deal the companies say is worth $1.4 billion. As Reuters reported Wednesday (Jan. 26),...

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Bitcoin Daily: Caribbean Island Aims To Be First Fully ‘Bitcoin-Enabled’ Community; Square Brings On Former US Chamber Of Commerce VP As Bitcoin Policy Expert
Bitcoin Daily: Caribbean Island Aims To Be First Fully ‘Bitcoin-Enabled’ Community; Square Brings On Former...
April 28, 2021  |  Bitcoin

The world’s first fully bitcoin-enabled community is being constructed on the second-largest island in the Grenadines, according to a report from EuroNews.com. The One Bequia...

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Wealthfront FinTech Rolls Out Debit Account Capability
Wealthfront FinTech Rolls Out Debit Account Capability
June 29, 2020  |  Digital-First Banking

Wealthfront, the online investment service firm, has added checking features to its app. The Palo Alto, California startup said the no-fee account is the company’s...

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New Wealthfront Cash Accounts Bring In $1B Since Feb
New Wealthfront Cash Accounts Bring In $1B Since Feb
April 24, 2019  |  Banking

Wealthfront’s new cash accounts have brought in $1 billion in customer deposits since the company launched the offering in February. The accounts give customers a higher-than-average,...

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SEC Fines Wealthfront, Hedgeable For Misleading Consumer Claims
SEC Fines Wealthfront, Hedgeable For Misleading Consumer Claims
December 26, 2018  |  Regulation

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced late last week that it settled with Wealthfront Advisors and Hedgeable, two FinTech robo-advisors, for misleading investors. According to reports,...

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Lending Club, Intuit Pair To Streamline Consumer Loan Applications
Lending Club, Intuit Pair To Streamline Consumer Loan Applications
October 19, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Intuit is set to offer an easier consumer loan application process and personalized financial advice through partnerships with Lending Club and Wealthfront. “With more than...

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