IT Technology How A Tech Entrepreneur Broke Records With A $189M Valuation Pre-Launch On The Road To $1B Getty Images/iStockphoto Bottom Line: Traditional banks aren’t innovating fast enough to improve credit card fraud, endpoint cybersecurity, AI-powered end-to-end identity verification and more intuitive user experiences creating new opportunities for startups. Fintech is forecast to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25% through 2022, reaching a market value of $309B. The broader financial […] Written by imesocial July 11, 2020July 11, 2020
Business What Does A ‘No Engine Braking’ Road Sign Mean? A no engine braking road sign warns truck drivers against using the engine to brake. Truck drivers normally downshift the engine to slow the truck down without applying the breaks. This action is referred to as engine braking, and usually produces a loud noise. Consequently, some cities and towns typically put up the ‘no engine […] Written by imesocial July 9, 2020July 9, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Bitcoin As A Payment System — Crypto Cards And The Rocky Road They Travel (Photo Illustration by Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The financial space was rocked by the news that German fintech group Wirecard filed for insolvency owing €3.5bn. Not only a financial failure but also a seemingly “elaborate and sophisticated fraud,” according to EY, the company’s auditor for more than a […] Written by July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
Travel and Living 4 Essential Websites To Help You Plan A Safer Road Trip Are you heading toward or away from risk? Getty Is a USA road trip a good idea right now? Only if you choose your route very carefully. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the first question to consider when planning a trip is: Is COVID-19 spreading where you’re going? Here are […] Written by imesocial June 25, 2020June 25, 2020
Travel and Living This Summer, Beat Cabin Fever And Hit The Road Iconic Half-Dome, Yosemite National Park, California Aramark For most people anxious to get away this summer but still uneasy about flying, one of the safest ways to avoid crowds is to take a road trip. Many hotels have opened up (a few never closed) completely sanitized and safe for the most squeamish visitors. Discover an […] Written by imesocial June 24, 2020June 24, 2020