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King, the interactive entertainment company renowned for its global hit franchise Candy Crush®, has unveiled Candy Crush Solitaire™ on mobile devices worldwide. The new game offers a modern take on the classic card game, blending the timeless appeal of solitaire with the colourful, vibrant world of Candy Crush. Candy Crush Solitaire combines the familiar mechanics of the popular TriPeaks solitaire variant with innovative gameplay and a variety of challenging levels. Players will encounter exciting puzzles as they progress through the game, all while being immersed in the sensory world of Candy Crush with its whimsical visuals and delightful rewards. Beloved…

IBM has released its annual outlook for the banking and financial services sector, predicting that generative artificial intelligence (AI) will play a pivotal role in shaping the industry in the year ahead. The report, titled IBM Institute for Business Value 2025 Outlook for Banking and Financial Markets, highlights key trends and challenges expected to define the sector’s trajectory. The global financial services industry is witnessing a significant shift as generative AI adoption is expected to rise dramatically. While only 8% of banks were systematically developing generative AI in 2024, the report indicates that 78% were taking a tactical approach. As…

The UK-based fintech company, Breinrock, is emerging as a leader in the global financial technology sector, with its innovative approach to cross-border payments and its commitment to sustainable growth. As highlighted in the World Economic Forum’s recent report, success in the fintech industry is increasingly tied to companies that combine technological advancement with a strong sense of responsibility, an ethos that Breinrock embraces. In the past year, the UK has reaffirmed its status as a fintech hub, attracting $5 billion in investments, more than the rest of Europe combined. The nation’s regulatory initiatives, such as its regulatory sandboxes, enable fintech…

Barcelona Wine Week (BWW) is set to return for its fifth edition at Fira Barcelona’s Montjuïc venue from 3-5 February 2025, marking its largest event to date. The show, which celebrates the best of Spanish wine, will expand across two halls for the first time to accommodate the record 1,266 wineries participating. This year’s edition will see an increase of 38% in exhibition space, covering a total of 10,000 square metres. The number of wineries represented has also grown by over a third compared to the previous event. Exhibitors include well-known names such as Torres, Vallformosa, Lan, Matarromera, José Pariente,…

Payment solutions provider Harlan Davis has announced the appointment of Mark Fern as Senior Sales Executive. With over 25 years of experience in the payments industry, Fern is set to play a key role in expanding the company’s services and strengthening its position in the sector. Fern’s career in financial solutions began at First Data and Wells Fargo, where he consistently ranked among the top five producers for seven years, including two years as the highest-performing sales executive. His expertise spans credit card processing, financial services, and business solutions designed to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency for merchants. Harlan…

Acclaimed jazz musician Travis Brant, hailing from Indianapolis, is preparing to release his much-anticipated EP, Casual Metres, on February 10, 2025, under Def Left Ear Records. The four-track collection marks a significant milestone in Brant’s career, showcasing his exceptional skills as a composer and producer, and further establishing him as a prominent figure in contemporary jazz. Casual Metres promises to be a defining project for Brant, blending traditional jazz elements with modern influences in intricate and carefully crafted compositions. The EP is designed to take listeners on a unique auditory journey, illustrating Brant’s ability to navigate and innovate within the…

The annual SPIE Prism Awards have recognised pioneering advancements in photonics, with winners announced during a prestigious gala at SPIE Photonics West on 29 January. Marking its 17th year, the awards celebrated breakthroughs in fields including lasers, biomedical optics, quantum technology, sensors, and imaging. Hosted by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, the Prism Awards spotlight cutting-edge products that are shaping the industry. The ceremony also included the presentation of the SPIE Catalyst Award, recognising a for-profit company for a socially or environmentally focused initiative. This year’s finalists and winners were selected by an international panel of judges…

Autonomous security operations firm Torq has announced a major expansion into the EMEA region, opening its new headquarters in London and appointing Usman Gulfaraz as its Vice President of EMEA Sales. The move follows a year of significant growth, with the company reporting a 300% increase in revenue and a doubling of its workforce in 2024. The expansion reflects growing enterprise demand for Torq’s security solutions, particularly its HyperSOC and Hyperautomation products, which have been widely adopted across North and South America and the Asia-Pacific region. The company’s recent $70 million Series C funding round, which brought total investment to…

ACE Money Transfer, a leading international remittance provider, has announced a landmark partnership with Alipay, one of the world’s largest digital payment platforms. The collaboration aims to provide secure, efficient, and convenient money transfer services for millions of customers worldwide, with a particular focus on the 39.5 million-strong Chinese diaspora. This partnership integrates Alipay into ACE’s existing network of more than 375,000 payout locations across 130 countries, offering users the ability to send funds seamlessly and directly to Alipay wallets or bank cards linked to Alipay accounts. Rashid Ashraf, CEO of ACE Money Transfer, described the partnership as a transformative…

Uniswap, the world’s largest decentralised exchange, has announced a $35 million UNI AirDrop as part of its latest initiative for 2025. Revealed on Friday, 24 January, the announcement marks a significant move in the decentralised finance (DeFi) space, aimed at driving user engagement and adoption while coinciding with the rollout of Uniswap Version 4 (V4). The AirDrop follows the recent success of Jupiter’s record-breaking $630 million JUP token distribution on the Solana blockchain. Jupiter’s campaign saw its market capitalisation soar by 87% to $3.5 billion, underscoring the growing impact of airdrops as a strategy to boost user engagement. By launching…