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CCU Clarifies Payment Fee Changes; Promotes Free Auto Pay Option

Clarksville Connected Utilities customers who pay their bills online may notice a change in transaction fees, and utility officials say the move is about fairness and following state law. General Manager Roy Young said CCU previously absorbed the fees charged by credit and debit card companies when customers paid online. Those costs, he said, were...

Why Adaptive Risk Management Needs a Human Touch

The time to exploit a new vulnerability has dropped from 63 days to 5. Here is why fully automated risk management isn't the solution.

African Export–Import Bank raises Caricom financing ceiling to US$5 billion

For Grenada, the expanded commitment is set to target planned healthcare facilities and tourism investment projects and extend credit lines and small and medium-sized enterprise on-lending facilities to banksView the full post African Export–Import Bank raises Caricom financing ceiling to US$5 billion on NOW Grenada.

Won-Dollar Rate Shatters 1,500 Barrier: A Critical Analysis of Korea’s Currency Volatility

BitcoinWorldWon-Dollar Rate Shatters 1,500 Barrier: A Critical Analysis of Korea’s Currency VolatilityOn March 3, 2025, global financial markets witnessed a pivotal moment for South Korea as the won-dollar exchange rate briefly pierced the critical 1,500 won threshold. This significant breach occurred at precisely 3:12 p.m. UTC, according to TradingView data, marking a notable escalation in currency volatility. The exchange rate subsequently settled at 1,498.19 won, yet [...]This post Won-Dollar Rate Shatters 1,500 Barrier: A Critical Analysis of Korea’s Currency Volatility first appeared on BitcoinWorld.

Variance Phase 3: Customize Variants, Attach Relics & Gear Up for Staking

In BriefCustomization Period: Variant NFT owners have from February 27 to March 27, 2026, to personalize their digital avatars in the Variance web3 RPG.Customization Choices: Owners can either reroll their Variant’s look for free or affix a Relic for added gameplay benefits and aura enhancements.Upcoming Features: Post-customization, the roadmap includes staking initiation, beta testing phases, and a comprehensive reveal of the game's economic system.Final Call for Variant CustomizationAs the customization window for Variant NFTs opens, owners are urged to finalize the features of their digital characters in Phase 3 of the Variance Collection. This period, running from February 27 to March 27, 2026, is pivotal as it represents the last chance for holders to refine their Variants before these characteristics are locked in for the launch of the Variance web3 role-playing game (RPG).Dual Customization OptionsVariant NFT owners face two primary paths in customizing their digital avatars. The first is a free appearance reroll facilitated by Kodo AI, the same technology used initially to generate these NFTs. This option allows for modifications to the avatar's skin, eyes, hair color, facial expression, and apparel, though core attributes like hairstyle and accessories remain unchanged. This reroll is a one-time option – once used, it cannot be reverted unless a technical issue occurs, in which case a retry is granted.Alternatively, owners can choose a more strategic move by attaching a Relic to their Variant. Acquired by sacrificing other Variants in Phase 2, Relics not only enhance the Variant's aesthetic but also its functionality within the Variance game. A Relic attachment bestows the Variant with a "Legend" status, boosts its Aura (a non-tokenized reward metric), and significantly enhances its staking capabilities. Not integrating a Relic reduces a Variant’s staking potential by half, thus making Relic attachment a crucial decision for strategic players aiming for long-term benefits.Staking and Beta PhasesThe post-customization timeline unveils several significant milestones on the Variance roadmap. Staking is scheduled to commence on March 31, right after customization closes. This offers immediate benefits particularly to those who have enhanced their Variants with Relics. The following stages include exclusive closed beta access, starting at the end of March for high Aura holders and Genesis Portal owners, preceding an open beta and the launch of a mobile client by the end of April. These developments are crucial for refining the game's final play experience and reward structure, set to be elaborately detailed in early May when the game’s economic strategies and mechanics are officially unveiled.About Variance and Realm StudiosVariance represents an innovative approach to anime roguelite RPGs, combining dynamic platforming with complex gameplay progression. Developed by Realm Studios and set within the fictitious Realmverse, the game emphasizes rebirth and transcendence themes. Unlike typical pay-to-win models, Variance focuses on skill-based progression and cosmetic rewards linked to player achievements. The game's NFT collection, crucial for player identification and advancement within the game, launched on the Somnia blockchain platform on September 2, 2025, and quickly sold out, reflecting strong player interest and market anticipation. As the collection phase concludes, the choices made now will significantly influence how these identities will interact and evolve in the Variance ecosystem.

Meet Vera Report, The App That Lets You Whistleblow Anonymously From a Smartphone Using Telegram Messenger

Meet Vera Report, The App That Lets You Whistleblow Anonymously From a Smartphone Using Telegram Messenger

Canadian securities regulators' release updated numbers on disarming more than 7,500 fraudulent investment websites

/CNW/ - In recognition of Fraud Prevention Month, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today released updated results from its effort to disrupt...

Biggest stock movers Tuesday: Chip stocks, PLUG, MDB, and more - Seeking Alpha

Biggest stock movers Tuesday: Chip stocks, PLUG, MDB, and more Seeking AlphaStocks making the biggest moves midday: MongoDB, Pinterest, NRG Energy, Kontoor Brands & more CNBCMicron and MongoDB among market cap stock movers on Tuesday By Investing.com Investing.com CanadaStocks making the biggest moves after hours: MongoDB, Plug Power, Credo Technology & more CNBCMicron, Intel among market cap stock movers on Tuesday By Investing.com Investing.com Canada

CMHC Announces Housing Research Award Winners

/CNW/ - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) announced today the recipients of the 2025 Housing Research Awards. These awards recognize research...

PMSI Wins 2026 Progress in Lending Innovation Award

HENDERSON, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PMSI has been recognized with a 2026 Progress in Lending Innovation Award. This distinction is widely regarded as the Gold Seal of recognition for true mortgage industry innovation and was evaluated on a weighted scale measuring the innovation’s overall industry significance, the originality of the innovation, the positive change the innovation made possible, the intangible efficiencies gained because of the innovation, and the hard cost and time savings that t

SM to exit mining, data center business

SM Investments Corp., the holding company of the SM Group, is mulling the disposal of its stake in listed Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corp. as it pursues its planned exit in the data center business.