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1 week ago | 
newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits
As a developer constantly seeking efficient tools, I recently embarked on a project with high hopes for the latest iteration of AI-powered coding assistants. My goal was straightforward: develop and integrate plugins for both WordPress and Gemini. Based on a flurry of glowing “Claude review” articles and enthusiastic online discussions, I chose to invest in Claude, specifically focusing on its highly-touted Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet models for this critical task.
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2 weeks ago | 
newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits
The contemporary digital landscape underscores the critical importance of robust email security. Email continues to be a primary vector for cyberattacks, with enterprise email threats frequently involving sophisticated impersonation tactics and deceptive communications designed to illicitly obtain confidential information.
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3 weeks ago | 
newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits
Bright Mountain Media, Inc. (OTCQB: BMTM), a diversified global holding company with interests spanning digital publishing, advertising technology, consumer insights, creative services, and media services, today announced robust financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The company reported a significant 14% increase in revenue to $14.2 million, up from $12.4 million in the first quarter of 2024.
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4 weeks ago | 
newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits
Stablecoins have once again become a focal point in Washington as Senate Democrats opposed legislation aimed at legitimizing their use. While advocates refer to stablecoins as “digital dollars,” critics argue that more robust regulatory measures are necessary. Stablecoins: The Debate ContinuesStablecoins are digital currencies issued by private entities, often promoted as a digital equivalent to the U.S. dollar.
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1 month ago | 
newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits
Fintech’s David Takes on the Goliath of Predatory Billing PracticesSmall businesses are the backbone of the economy, yet they often face exploitation from corporate giants with shared ownership. Companies like LinkedIn, GoDaddy, and JPMorgan Chase, linked by major institutional investors such as BlackRock and Vanguard, have been criticized for predatory billing practices that drain small businesses.
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1 month ago | 
newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits
Email continues to be the foundation of business communication, especially for enterprise operations where formal documentation, client correspondence, and regulatory disclosures are commonplace. Despite the growing use of real-time messaging platforms, email remains unmatched in legal recognition, archival capability, and ecosystem integration. But as cyber threats grow in sophistication and data privacy regulations tighten globally, email must evolve—and that evolution hinges on encryption.
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1 month ago | 
newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits
As political change takes place and markets swing like a wrecking ball, one thing is clear: forex traders are loving the Trump-fueled volatility, while hedge fund managers are sweating bullets. The return of Donald Trump to the center of U.S. political discourse, coupled with global economic uncertainty, has once again turned the foreign exchange (forex) market into a playground for traders who thrive on high-stakes swings.
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1 month ago | 
newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits
A comprehensive industry outlook from IBISWorld, titled Real Estate Investment Trusts in Canada (2014–2029), suggests that while the sector is poised for a moderate rebound following years of contraction, several unaddressed geopolitical risks—including potential Trump-era tariffs and even talk of U.S.-Canada integration—could significantly reshape the landscape.
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1 month ago | 
newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits
Gartner’s newly released CFO Report: Q1 2025 reveals a clear and pressing agenda for finance leaders in the year ahead: cut costs without crippling growth, retain high-performing talent amid labor volatility, and tighten data governance as digital transformation reshapes corporate finance. The report, based on interviews with hundreds of CFOs, delivers strategic guidance on how to address these top three priorities that now dominate boardroom conversations.
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1 month ago | 
newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits
As central banks tread carefully and geopolitical forces shake the markets, a quiet financial movement is gaining serious traction. Everyday individuals—not hedge funds—are profiting handsomely by strategically shifting capital between major fiat currencies like USD, EUR, and AUD. Using tools like Wise, they’re navigating volatile exchange rates with precision and making substantial gains, all without the risks associated with leveraged trading or spread betting.
