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Shield Raises $5M Seed to Scale Crypto Payments Platform for Global Trade
by Tony O. Lawson Shield, a fintech startup positioning itself as a “crypto neobank” for global trade, has raised $5 million in seed funding to…
Compass Strikes $1.6 Billion Deal to Acquire Anywhere Real Estate
Compass, a technology-driven real estate brokerage, announced Monday it has agreed to acquire rival Anywhere Real Estate Inc. in an all-stock transaction valued at…
NBA’s Tobias Harris Secures State Investment for Homeownership Down Payment Program
by Tony O. Lawson NBA forward Tobias Harris is making a different kind of impact in Detroit—this time, off the court. The Tobias Harris Homeownership…
What to Do With $250K: An Angel Investor’s Plan
Welcome to the second installment of the Wealth Moves Playbook, our series that breaks down what to do with $100K, $250K, $1M, and beyond.…
Stablecoins Explained: What They Are and Why They Matter
Stablecoins are quietly reshaping how money moves online, yet most people are still fuzzy on the details. Here’s what you need to know if…
Black Interior Designers You Should Know: Vol. 2
Black designers continue to break barriers and shape the world of interior design—from luxurious homes and retail spaces to innovative commercial environments. Following up…