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Applications for the Gigbanc Global Talent Fellowship 2025 are now open. The deadline for submissions is October 15, 2025. The program targets freelancers, remote workers, and creators across Africa.It aims to equip them with tools to compete in the global digital economy. This initiative addresses the underutilization of African talent.Fellowship Offers Blueprint for Global EarningThe program provides a structured path to international income. Fellows receive world-class mentorship from established global professionals. They also get access to exclusive financial tools.Participants learn how to earn their first $1,000 to $3,000 from global clients. The training includes hands-on workshops and live sessions. This…

PepsiCo’s Earnings Top Projections; Walmart’s Schmitt to Take Over as CFO 23 minutes ago PepsiCo (PEP) posted quarterly earnings slightly ahead of analysts’ expectations and announced a new chief financial officer Thursday. The maker of Pepsi soda and Doritos chips posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.29 on revenue that rose 2.7% year-over-year to $23.94 billion for the third quarter. Both figures topped analysts’ projections compiled by Visible Alpha, thanks in part to strength in the snack giant’s international business and improvements in its North American beverage operations. PepsiCo topped earnings estimates and replaced its CFO. Igor Golovniov / SOPA Images / LightRocket…

Startups often struggle to translate their ideas into brands that attract users. Without strong design, even promising products can fade into the background of a crowded market, limiting their ability to gain greater funding and user traction.At nineteen, Mark Vassilevskiy set out to change that. From his home in Kazakhstan, he launched Skale, a design agency dedicated to helping startups transform ideas into successful brands. The company has been widely adopted across Silicon Valley startups, giving companies the visual presence they need to stand out, connect with users, and gain the attention of investors.The Co-Founder’s Early Realisation and Launching of…

Here is what you need to know on Thursday, October 9: With key data releases from the US getting postponed because of the ongoing government shutdown, market participants will focus on comments from central bank officials, including Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell, on Thursday. US Dollar Price This week The table below shows the percentage change of US Dollar (USD) against listed major currencies this week. US Dollar was the strongest against the Japanese Yen.  USDEURGBPJPYCADAUDNZDCHFUSD 0.92%0.67%2.39%0.01%0.09%0.82%0.83%EUR-0.92% -0.35%1.35%-0.93%-0.87%-0.14%-0.13%GBP-0.67%0.35% 1.84%-0.58%-0.52%0.21%0.23%JPY-2.39%-1.35%-1.84% -2.28%-2.29%-1.60%-1.55%CAD-0.01%0.93%0.58%2.28% 0.13%0.80%0.83%AUD-0.09%0.87%0.52%2.29%-0.13% 0.73%0.75%NZD-0.82%0.14%-0.21%1.60%-0.80%-0.73% 0.01%CHF-0.83%0.13%-0.23%1.55%-0.83%-0.75%-0.01%  The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the…

Non-custodial stablecoin wallet MiniPay has integrated Noah’s financial infrastructure to enable freelancers, creators and sellers to receive global payouts. This solution enables these customers to receive ACH/SEPA transfers in U.S. dollars or euros in MiniPay, have them automatically converted to stablecoins, and cash out locally to mobile money, M-Pesa, Pix, GCash, Shopee and other familiar methods, the companies said in a Wednesday (Oct. 8) press release. The collaboration of MiniPay and Noah aims to meet the needs of the growing number of freelancers in Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia and South Asia, according to the release. MiniPay was launched in…

The Brief• Some organizations are ending Medicare Advantage coverage in multiple Driftless Area counties• Thousands of residents in Wisconsin and Minnesota counties must find new insurance plans during open enrollment• Changes stem from prescription drug cost limits and reduced Medicare contract payments to insurance companiesVIROQUA, Wis. (WKBT) — Thousands of Medicare recipients across the Driftless Area will need to find new health insurance after major providers announced they will no longer offer Medicare Advantage plans in the some parts of the region.Quartz confirmed to News 8 that it will no longer offer a Medicare Advantage plans in counties south of La…

What challenges do rising blockchain fees present to startups using crypto banking? With the current surge in blockchain fees, startups leveraging crypto banking solutions are feeling the pinch. The increase in what are known as “gas fees” can significantly inflate operational costs, making it less attractive for these startups to integrate cryptocurrency into their banking strategies. For businesses that engage in a high volume of transactions, these costs can quickly chip away at profit margins, especially when the fees fluctuate unpredictably. Startups, which often operate under tight budget constraints, are especially vulnerable to these spikes. If they are compelled to…

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation said Wednesday it has finalized the 2026 health rates for the individual and small group plans following months of federal uncertainty that delayed the normal review timeline. Here’s the full announcement from the state agency: Five insurers – Moda, Bridgespan, PacificSource, Providence, and Regence – will continue to offer plans statewide. Kaiser Permanente will provide coverage in 11 counties, giving consumers six options to choose from in major portions of the state. Average changes for 2026 Individual market: In the individual market, six companies submitted rate change requests ranging from…

NEW YORK, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A weakening job market and a fundamental shift in entry-level hiring are driving Gen Z to reject traditional career paths and turn toward multiple streams of income — known as “income stacking” — to ensure financial security, according to the Next Gen of Work survey unveiled by Fiverr today. Fiverr’s annual survey in partnership with Censuswide polled over 12,000 global respondents from both Gen Z and Gen Alpha on the future of work, revealing how younger and future members of the workforce are adjusting to a changing economic landscape. Sixty-seven 1 percent…

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are getting back to rising on Wednesday, while the price of gold is pushing further past $4,000 per ounce.The S&P 500 climbed 0.5% a day after breaking its seven-day winning streak, and it’s on track to top its all-time high set on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 141 points, or 0.3%, as of 12:58 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.8% higher. Trading has been relatively muted recently following the U.S. government’s latest shutdown. The closure has delayed the release of several major economic reports that usually move the…